Despite the rather miserable weather, spirits have been high at Rosebery this week with the Sixth Formers sneaking around the site, in some very odd places and at some very odd times, to film the RAG week trailer. Rehearsals for Teachers’ Top of the Pops are also in full swing and some ‘interesting’ plans are definitively afoot, for the wonderful week of Raising and Giving that starts on Monday 14 October. 

I am also hugely grateful to our Heads of Year for bringing some much-needed sunshine and cheer to a very wet morning by launching our ‘Thank You Fridays’ today. These are designed to spotlight and praise those students who are just really good eggs, who do the right thing, each and every day – we don’t want those students to think we don’t see them.  Well done girls. 

Having received some wonderful feedback about Minecraft Club, Christian Club and Friday Live, I am delighted to confirm that all extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities are now underway. I am hugely grateful to Mr Waight for coordinating this and, alongside Mrs Mariner, ensuring this can all be accessed via ePraise;  where students can see what’s on, sign up, and receive merits for attending. Please do check that your daughter is able to access ePraise, either via the website or dedicated app. Indeed, many students already have enough merits on e-Praise to start using the ‘Rosebery Shop’ on the platform, with Rosebery ‘Click & Collect’ opening next Friday – with Miss Canessa front of house! 

Students in all year groups have also started auditioning for roles in this year’s school production of Peter Pan, and it has been wonderful to see and hear so many girls put themselves forward for a variety of acting, singing and musical roles. I must also thank Ms Ravelo, for marking Languages Week with a school with Duolingo competition – students and staff have until Sunday evening to participate and earn points and prizes. 

Have great weekend everyone.

Update from Taylor Shaw - FSA Allergen Warning

Following the allergen warning from the FSA regarding the potential peanut contamination in mustard products, Taylor Shaw, who run our canteen service, have asked us to share the following reminder with families. Although they do not currently use mustard in our canteen, for the avoidance of doubt and to minimise any risk, if your daughter has any concerns about mustard ingredients, or associated nut allergies, she should adhere to the following process: 

1. Any student with an allergy should speak to the serving team if they have any questions regarding the meal they have chosen.  

2. The serving team will reference against the allergen folder and advise the student accordingly. 

3. Taylor Shaw will use the list of students with a declared peanut allergy (shared with them by the school) to specifically advise about mustard ingredients when they are approached by the student. 

Please remember that pre-packaged items will have any of 14 key allergens listed in BOLD on the label, if it is present, so please also ask your daughter to check these labels carefully. 

Ms Godwin - Head of Year 7

Miss Monk - Deputy Head of Year 7

For all things Year 7, please check out our:

Instagram: @roseberyyear7 

Year 7 Website

Miss Linehan - Head of Year 8

Miss Devonish - Deputy Head of Year 8

Mr Pingree - Head of Year 9

Ms Cooke - Deputy Head of Year 9

Mr Waight - Head of Year 10

Miss Fielding - Deputy Head of Year 10

Ms Newman - Head of Year 11

Mr Hewett - Deputy Head of Year 11

Young Professionals would like to invite you to an exclusive online parent/carer event designed to provide valuable insights into how you can support your child in making informed career choices when they leave school. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how to help your child gain a foothold in the world of work with the many major brands from various sectors who will be joining the event.

Event Details
Date: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Location: Online (Zoom) 

Agenda:

• 6.00pm to 6.05pm - Welcome from Young Professionals

• 6.05pm to 6.30pm - Skills Session: Commercial Awareness & Career Guidance
  Learn what employers are looking for in students, and how parents can help their child develop the right skills for the corporate world.

• 6.30pm to 7.00pm - The Recruitment Process
  Tips on how to prepare your child for online tests, assessment centres, and interviews to give them an edge in the recruitment process.

• 7.00pm to 7.30pm - Degree Apprenticeships explained in full
  Understand what apprenticeships are, how they can benefit your child, and how they compare to university. 

This event will provide you with an in-depth understanding on the career and work experience prospects out there for your child across sectors such as Finance, Data, Technology, Law, Engineering, and different Corporate Functions. 

Sign up by clicking HERE to secure your place.

50/50 Winners

Congratulations to our 50/50 Club winners for September

• 1st - Rachel Simm (24)

• 2nd - Katie Bedford (137)

• 3rd - Kristina Price (46)

Quiz Night

Make sure to save the date of Friday 18 October for our PSA Quiz Night at school. Details will follow soon!

Year 7 students have kicked off the year with incredible enthusiasm, exploring how to convey mood and emotion through their artwork. Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky, they have crafted stunning and expressive compositions using pastel, tissue paper and ink, showcasing their creative talent.

Mrs Dacey - Art Teacher

On Saturday 21 September, a group of Year 9 and Year 11 Product Design students enjoyed a visit to the Material Matters Fair at The Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, in London as part of the London Design Festival. The fair brought together over 50 brands, designers, makers and manufacturers over five floors to celebrate the development of new materials and their ability to shape society.

We were also able view the shortlisted entries for The Wood Awards 2024. 18 buildings and 15 furniture projects were selected by the judging panel from more than two hundred entries.

"Throughout the fair, we saw numerous materials and projects ranging from yoga mats derived from broken car windshields to 3D-printed housing, as well as textiles created from stretching and manipulating slices of fungus. A personal highlight for me was talking with a recent architecture graduate about his idea to repurpose terracotta pipes to be used as legs in chairs and stands. As part of the design, joins were created using suction so the pipes didn't need to be permanently connected using glue or screws. This kept the terracotta pipes in their original form if they ever needed to be used again. Although some of the stands were not ready for the consumer market, it was exciting to see the possibilities of more sustainable and renewable design, especially with the hope that it will be integrated into our everyday lives one day." 

Genevieve B 11CX

"When going on the design trip, I explored a variety of different takes on how to tackle many different problems, mainly to do with the environment. This experience not only inspired me, but also, by talking to lots of different exhibitors, I have found out what it takes to become a designer and the benefits of choosing that career. I feel as if I am more aware of the design world now, and am much more appreciative of the process that products we see everyday go through, usually without thinking about it!" 

Jessica K 11MX

Miss Lovett - Head of Design & Technology: Product Design & Resistant Materials 

Mrs Spencer - LRH Manager

Mrs Rathore - Maths Teacher

Congratulations to Duda A 9CY, Grace D 9CY, Zadie H 9EY, Alice N 9CY and Ella P 10PX for performing in the first Friday Live of the month last week. As it was the first of the year, I was expecting a small audience, however, just over 70 students arrived to watch! Mr Holloway also performed - it only seemed fair!

We are very fortunate at Rosebery to have a fabulous team of peripatetic music teachers. Please click HERE to find out more information if you are interested in getting lessons for your daughter. Every week in Rosebery News, I will be featuring one of our team. This week is Mrs Searle’s turn, one of our fabulous singing teachers: 

Mr Holloway - Head of Music

The U14 Team kicked off their English Schools Cup campaign in spectacular style, securing a resounding 15-1 victory. It was a performance brimming with energy, skill, and teamwork, with Francesca B 9MY and Fearne L 9EX leading the charge, both netting hat-tricks.

From the opening whistle, the team asserted their dominance, quickly taking control of the match. Francesca B was unstoppable, bagging three goals in quick succession, while Fearne L mirrored her team mate’s brilliance with another hat-trick of her own. Niamh P 9CY, Brooke M 9PX, Polly H 8EX, Scarlett S 8MY, and Fern M 9MX also added their names to the list of scorers, showcasing the team’s impressive attacking depth. Every player seemed determined to make their mark on the match and the relentless pressure they applied kept their opponents on the back foot throughout.

The defensive effort was equally as strong. Lucy V 8PY and Isabelle L 9PX were solid in goal, managing to keep a clean sheet for the majority of the game. 

Francesca B’s dazzling hat-trick earned her the Players' Player of the Match, sharing the spotlight with Neve O 8MY. The girls will take on Bullers Wood School in Round 2 in a couple of weeks.

Miss Croft - Head of PE

Our first netball fixture of the year took place at Esher High School. Our Year 8 B Team played four matches against local schools. The newly-formed team played exceptionally, with lots of movement and options on the court. We had some super shooting from Phoebe L 8CY and Evie H 8CY and Milly C 8CX, as well as brillant defending from Juno B 8MY, Jess B 8MX, Sienna C 8MY and Flo S 8CX.

Ultimately, the girls won 9-3 against Esher High School, won 2-1 against St Andrew's Catholic School's B Team and also won 11-4 against St Andrews' C Team. What a great start to the season, we are super proud of your hard work and cannot wait to see how the season plays out! 

Miss Elms - PE Teacher

It has been fantastic to see so many students engaging in community service around the school this week for which many merits have been awarded and Epraise rewards saved for!

Additionally, many congratulations to the following students who have been nominated for particular mention this week.

Rotary Club’s Party in the Park musicians

Mr Holloway has nominated Zara S 11MX, Scarlett M 11CX, Alvina W 10CX, Jasmine W and Katie C 10EX, Ella P 10PX, Heidi R 10CY and Pippa R 8CY for performing so well on Saturday afternoon at Epsom Rotary Club’s 100th anniversary ‘Party in the Park’. There was a big crowd, and they really rose to the occasion, performing brilliantly!

Year 8

Mrs Miller has nominated Elise J 8PX for her thought provoking questions in every single Science lesson, Mrs Goatham has nominated Thea C, Georgina T, Amber C and Molly U 8PY and Ivy C, Morgan W, Isla R, Isla L, Emilia H, Izzy C and Daisy C 8MY for their outstanding attitude and effort in Spanish since the start of the year and Mrs Dever has nominated Alexis K-N, Ciara M, Caitlin H, Freya W, Neve K, Carys T, Evie H and Lily S 8CY for their brilliant work in Drama. They have impressed with their creativity and focus. 

Year 9

Ms Wiggins has nominated Khadija A I 9PX for her outstanding recording in Art.

Year 11

Mrs Rathore has nominated Emily M and Tasneem I 11CY, Keira E 11PY and Alys N and Millie W 11MY for their excellent attitude and work in Maths and Ida S 11MY, Mia A 11PY, Lois D 11EY, Cristina R and Amelia L 11CY for their amazing improvement in Maths! Mrs Blake has nominated Ayushi S 11MY for completing extra English revision work on Jekyll and Hyde over the summer holidays, Ida S 11MY for being proactive and completing an extra past paper Language question and Jessica B 11CY for always asking if she can read a character from Macbeth in class and Mrs Macgregor has nominated Amy F 11PX for being tenacious to understand a difficult topic, and then explaining/modelling it on whiteboards to her peers so they could understand too, Lottie S 11PX for starting Year 11 Biology with a positive "can do" attitude and being courageous to have a go and ask questions and Bethany H 11MY for making a great start to Year 11 Biology with great effort and excellent contributions in lessons.

Sixth Form

Mrs Macgregor has nominated Nancy A 13D for going above and beyond by writing a synoptic essay independently, and seeking feedback on it and Ms Wiggins has nominated Emilia P 12D, Ellie Z 12H and Sarafina Blu B 12A for exceptional effort in independent drawing and painting studies.