Welcome back! Year 7 have returned looking smart and ready to learn. Thank you for your support in ensuring uniform, jewellery, makeup and hair expectations were met after the break, students have made an excellent start.

As highlighted in this week’s Weekly Wins, Year 7 continue to impress us with their wide range of talents and interests. It is a joy to work with such engaged young people.

This half term’s House competition is House Cheer - always one of the biggest and most spirited events of the year. With International Women’s Week approaching, it’s a fantastic chance for students to celebrate how girls support girls, working together as full form teams to create their routines. We can’t wait to see their collaboration and creativity in action!

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

7CX: Aisha K, Areeba R, Amreen H, Amna A and Amelia H started to fast for Ramadan; Diya S, Isla P and Elsie A had a dance showcase, and Courtney M-F came second in her Cheer competition.

7CY: Brooke W should be celebrated for her excellent and enthusiastic explanation of how Cheer works!

7EX: Kate R did 10 laps of horse-cantering around an arena(!), Isla D had a dance showcase, Azfareen B and Ayeza A have started to fast for Ramadan, most of the form group were awarded mastery in Drama, and Robyn P, Lily W and Clarissa are representing Rosebery for two netball matches.

7EY: Keira T won her match and is now at the top of the league, Amelia C, Keira T, Rosie K and Ellie S performed in the Joco dance show and Josephine Y completed a 7k run in the half term. Lucy has been excelling at reading two books in one week, Darcy W won two football matches at the weekend, Emilie V read the book Medusa, and the form group are all doing really well in their Drama performances.

7MX: The form group did excellent preparation for their Drama assessment. Good luck to Ella T for her dance show on Sunday, and good luck to Kamea L-B for her Harry Potter show!

7MY: Emma S learnt how to do a back handspring, Sophia S crocheted an amazing big bouquet of flowers (which took her 12 hours!), and Lottie S and Georgina B are performing at Blackpool Tower this weekend. Elsewhere, Grace E achieved a round-off flick tuck on the trampoline.

7PX: Lexi B is going to be performing at Friday Live, and Hazel K will be doing a dance show at Leatherhead Theatre.

It has been a real pleasure to welcome Year 8 back to school, especially with the recent glimpse of the warmer, brighter days that spring promises. Thank you very much for your continued support in encouraging your daughter to wear her uniform with pride. This includes following our expectations regarding natural eyelashes, correct school shoes and wearing her blazer.

It was wonderful to see 8CX performing in Drama, particularly given the dedication and focus they have shown throughout their rehearsals. In Spanish, 8PY contributed beautifully while practising their past, present and future vocabulary, which they have now confidently mastered. In PDC, Year 8 have been exploring their options, considering what post‑16 education looks like and asking thoughtful questions of their teachers about different subjects. This links well to the next stage of their journey as Year 8 will be refining their curriculum choices, which will be discussed further at our Curriculum Refinement Evening on Thursday 26 March.

Next week, we will be marking International Women’s Week at Rosebery, following the theme ‘Give to Gain’. This focuses on reciprocity - not only through donations, but also through celebrating and empowering the confidence, achievements and opportunities of our students.

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

8CX: The form group bravely performed their Drama scripts, despite the nerves – well done guys!

8CY: Some amazing effort and ideas for the next page of their Proud magazine in form time on Wednesday.

8EX: For the form's excellent determination in PE with Miss Gale on Wednesday!

8EY: For the form's excellent group performances in Music – well done for showing courageous confidence!

8MX: Lia R completed her ballet exam over half term - congratulations!

8MY: Ten members of the form group are showing up every single day with 100% attendance!

8PX: Well done to Anneliese L and Matilda S for being invited to Thank You Friday for a hot chocolate and some biscuits!

8PY: For the form's amazing engagement in their PDC lesson with Ms Jacob about careers. All students were very driven and asked all the right questions! Aoife VDV also won all her squash games this weekend, already overtaking her points target for the year!

It has been so lovely to welcome Year 9 back to school this week, looking smart and professional, and the sunny weather has been particularly welcomed by all. Thank you for your support in ensuring that your daughter has returned to school wearing her correct uniform with pride. Well done to Rosa M 9CY, Emila F 9CY, Lily M 9CX, Alyssia P 9CX, Leah N 9EX, Isla C 9EX, Pippa W 9EY, Naomi M‑P 9EY, Annabelle S 9MX, Drew M 9MX, Stephanie T 9MX, Issy C 9MY, Isla L 9MY, Alesha M 9PY, Olivia S 9PY, Moriah Q 9PX and Beth G 9PX for being invited to this week’s Thank You Friday, where they enjoyed a hot chocolate and biscuits for always wearing their school uniform with pride.

Year 9 have now received their marked mid‑year assessments and completed their feedback lessons. Ahead of Year 9 Parents’ Evening next week, this is an ideal time for students to reflect on what they are proud of, the goals they have for the remainder of the year, and any questions they may wish to ask their subject teachers about how to continue working towards their aspirations. We strongly encourage Year 9 students to attend Parents’ Evening with their parents/carers so they can hear first‑hand from their teachers what they are doing well, along with one or two productive pointers to help them continue making progress.

Looking ahead to next week, we are celebrating International Women's Day with the theme ‘Give to Gain’ — the idea that where we give, we also gain. Later this half term, we also have the much‑anticipated House Cheer competition. Students will soon begin planning, choreographing, practising and refining their routines. International Women’s Day provides the perfect focus for House Cheer, reminding students of the power of girls supporting girls, the importance of shared values, togetherness, and how small actions can create big change. Thank you for continuing to remind your daughters how they can demonstrate these teachings both in day‑to‑day life and throughout their House Cheer preparations.

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

9CX: Alyssia P - for consistently doing the right things, for working so hard within each of her lessons, and for being such a great friend towards others.

9CY: MJ M - for a really positive return after half term - great attitude and perfect uniform.

9EX: Amelia O - for a great Sociology assessment score.

9EY: Zanubiya A - for having integrity, resilience and perfect uniform.

9MX: Stephanie T - for consistently doing the right things, working so hard within each of her lessons and in particular in Chemistry this week!

9MY: Chloe B - for demonstrating kindness when helping others.

9PX: Eva C - for her courageous confidence and intellectual curiosity.

9PY: Megan W - for being a good friend towards others, and for being kind and helpful.

Year 10 have had a wonderful start to the half term and have been working hard in their lessons so far. In form time this week, students have been reminded that Thursday 20 March is the deadline for work experience placements to be uploaded onto Unifrog. If your daughter has already secured a placement but has not yet uploaded it, please encourage her to do so as soon as possible so that we can begin confirming these. Support and guidance on how to upload placements can be found on the Year 10 Google Classroom.

It was also lovely to hear about the success of the Sociology trip to Portsmouth University this week. Year 10 students engaged brilliantly, and the feedback shared about the day has been exemplary.

Over the coming weeks we have several key events, including the Year 10 Wellbeing Day and our ‘An Evening in the Life of Year 10’ event for parents and carers. Communications for these have already been sent, so please do check your inbox for details and get in touch if you have any questions.

Have a lovely weekend.

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

10CX: Eve W and Amy S - for volunteering to assist with another forms cheer routine!

10EX: Olivia B - for her excellent contributions during form time.

10MY: Darci V-R - for taking part in a 10km race and achieving a fantastic time!

10PY: Eileen C - for her continued high standards, motivation and enthusiasm - well done!

Year 11 have impressed us all with their resilience and determination during the first week of mocks. It was never going to be easy starting a new half term and going straight into a mock exam at 8.50am, but they did it!

During the mock period, our focus continues to be on working SMART and looking SMART to ensure the highest standards with both uniform and approach to the exams. Revision and intervention sessions have been paused for now, but will resume from Monday 9 March.

A reminder that the deadlines for purchasing a leavers’ hoodie or yearbook are fast approaching.
To place an order, please visit: https://shop.fizz-group.co.uk/
School Unique ID: 26552YR11

• Hoodie orders must be placed before Tuesday 17 March 2026

• Yearbook orders must be placed before Monday 22 June 2026

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

Year 12 Update

We have been pleased to welcome Year 12 back after the half‑term break. Students have now reflected on their recent reports and identified clear next steps and targets, which they will be working on both in lessons and during their independent study time. These will be important as they prepare for their next round of assessments after half term.

This half term is a busy one, and we would be grateful for your support with the following key events:

University of Surrey Career Fair – Tuesday 3 March

Year 12 will be attending the University of Surrey Career Fair. Students must arrive at the Sixth Form common room by 8:30am. They are required to download or print their QR code in advance; full instructions are available on the Year 12 Google Classroom page.
Students with a Lesson 5 that day are expected to attend as normal.

Work Experience

Following the assembly before half term, students should now be actively seeking to secure their work experience placement. Once a placement is confirmed, it must be logged on Unifrog (as they did in Year 10).
If students have questions, they can speak to Mrs Keaveney.
If a placement is not secured, students will be expected to attend school during that week.

Theatre Trip – Hadestown

Details were shared before half term regarding the trip to see Hadestown. We have secured 48 tickets; however, if these are not sold by next week, the trip will unfortunately have to be cancelled.
If your child is interested, please encourage them to sign up via ParentPay as soon as possible.

SRE / PDC – School Nurse Sessions

As part of our SRE programme, the school nurse will be delivering sessions during Wednesday Period 5 over the coming weeks. Attendance is compulsory, and specific dates will be confirmed next week.

We look forward to a productive half term ahead and appreciate your continued support.

Year 13 Update

It has been wonderful to welcome Year 13 back after what we hope was a restful and productive half term. Team PE have already begun work on their PE NEA, and on Monday, students in Year 12 and 13 Politics will attend the annual Politics Conference. There will also be an early finish for Rosebery Collaborates on Wednesday 4 March.

Year 13 Mocks

The Year 13 mock exams begin on Monday 9 March and run until Tuesday 17 March. During this period, students will be on study leave and may come in for their exams and leave once they have finished. We strongly encourage them to maintain a normal routine and make use of the Sixth Form study spaces for revision.

Supporting Revision – The Two‑Month Strategy

Two months before final exams is a crucial window for Year 13 students. At this stage, revision should focus on:

• consolidating knowledge

• practising under timed conditions

• refining exam technique

Below is the structured revision approach we recommend to students and would encourage you to discuss with them at home.

1. Before Revision Begins: Subject Audit

Students should list all topics for each subject and label them:

• ✅ Confident

• ⚠️ Needs practice

• ❌ Weak / Avoiding

2. The Two‑Month Revision Structure

Weeks 1–3: Fill Gaps & Active Recall

Students should prioritise weaker topics, using high‑impact methods:

• Blurting

• Flashcards

• Teaching concepts out loud

• Immediate practice questions

They should avoid passive techniques such as re‑reading notes or highlighting.

Weeks 4–6: Past Paper Phase

This stage builds exam technique:

• 2–3 timed past papers per subject per week

• Strict self‑marking with mark schemes

• Keeping an “Error Log” to identify patterns

At this point, practising the style of exam questions matters as much as the content.

Weeks 7–8: Exam Simulation & Refinement

Students should now move to:

• full timed papers

• targeted practice of weaker question types

• memorising key quotes, case studies or definitions

• tightening timing

Common Pitfalls

Students often struggle when they:

• delay starting past papers

• only revise favourite topics

• rely on passive study methods

• don’t use mark schemes

• avoid timed practice

What Separates A* Students

• They treat revision like training, not homework

• They review mistakes weekly

• They prioritise weak areas first

• They simulate exam conditions early

• They track progress objectively

What’s Possible in Two Months

With consistent, active revision, students can:

• move up 1–2 grades

• turn a C into an A

• turn a B into an A*

We appreciate your continued support in helping Year 13 prepare for this important stage in their education.

Congratulations to Genevieve B 12ELR and Marta N 13OJM for being top epraise points this week.