As you can see from the students’ ‘Weekly Wins’, the atmosphere in Year 7 has been full of positivity this week, with so much to celebrate. It has been so great to watch the cast of SIX: TEEN EDITION having the time of their lives, and we hope that this will light a fire of passion for performing that will endure for many years to come. We might be biased, but we are especially proud of all the Year 7s who took part: putting yourself forward is never an easy thing to do, but to do so in a brand new school is an extra challenge. From queens to backstage, Year 7 have stood up and been counted this week and shown themselves to be both remarkable and proud.

Amongst the busyness last week, with preparations for SIX: TEEN EDITION and for the Elephant’s Tea Party, we omitted to mention that Year 7 also participated in their ‘onboarding session’ for our ‘Girls on Board’ programme. This was designed in response to students sharing that they want to be able to resolve their own friendship struggles, without well-meaning adults getting involved (and sometimes not helping the situation). Students considered a range of problems that can arise in different group dynamics and were introduced to terms to help them understand their friendships better. After half term, we will build on this in form time, giving students bite-sized sessions on navigating friendships.

Should you wish to know more, the programme is based on the excellent book, When Girls Fall Out, written by a former headteacher and his two daughters - one a lawyer and the other a psychologist – which is well worth a read.

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

7CX: Belles T was recognised by her local hospice for raising funds while carol-singing.

7CY: Bella T - for translating for our Taiwanese students, and Imogen F - for mastering a standing back tuck in gymnastics.

7EX: Well done to Matilda TB for getting her work published for Creative Writing club, to Ella D, who has made it to the second round of auditions for Matilda, and to Isla D and Clarrisa W, who are performing in a dance show in a few weeks. Holly Rose B took part in a dance competition, while Ana SR, Sadie F, Issy BS, Clarissa W, Matilda TB, Lyra N and Kate R took such good care of the Taiwanese students.

7EY: Darcy W won her football match with a score of 3-0 at the weekend, Keira T got Star Player in her netball match at the weekend, and Catrina KS has been translating and helping the Taiwanese students. Well done to the SIX: TEEN EDITION girls for their performances this week; Liah A, Amelia C, Amelie F, Lottie T, Darcy P, Pareesa J, Lucy T, Annabelle R, Eve D, Ellie S, Orla O and Livvy M.

7MX: To everyone who is involved in SIX: TEEN EDITION this week, with all that hard work coming together! A special shoutout to Amelie M, who has been practicing and fine-tuning her drawing skills.

7MY: Well done to the SIX: TEEN EDITION girls for their performances this week; Lily B, Eliza G, Mya P, Lottie S and Sophia S. Rose P and Emilia D took part in a netball match last week and won! Scarlett S and Sophia S succeeded in achieving JLT roles as Wellbeing Ambassadors, while Lois P scored 2 tries in her rugby match. The form group also did a lovely job deciding on a form mascot - the little highland cow (name TBC).

7PX: A big thank you to Leila M and Maria K for helping everyone make beautiful bracelets for the Elephant's Tea Party.

7PY: Darcey C and Elizabeth D managed their ‘flip on beam’ and demonstrated to the class on Monday - very impressive girls! Luci W and Ruby J participated in a netball tournament, with Luci scoring SEVEN goals - well done!

This week, I delivered an assembly to Year 8 centred around 'Making the Right Decisions'. We focused on maintaining high standards of behaviour in lessons and the personal responsibility students have in ensuring their conduct reflects the values and ethos of Rosebery. It has been wonderful to see the positive impact of this message so quickly. Mrs Watson emailed to celebrate the excellent attitude of 8CX, saying: “I just wanted to say that 8CX were amazing in RS on Tuesday. All students worked really hard on researching and preparing presentations on modern-day racism, demonstrating courageous confidence.”

Following this, Year 8 also enjoyed highly successful Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons, producing Pizza Whirls while demonstrating a strong understanding of food science and the use of raising agents - I could smell them cooking right across the quad! These moments are a great reflection of the remarkable focus, enthusiasm, and pride students are taking in their learning.

There has also been a real buzz across the year group with SIX launching on Wednesday night. Many students are eagerly looking forward to watching the performance this evening and proudly supporting their peers on stage. The energy, commitment, and talent shown by the cast and crew have been truly impressive, and it is fantastic to see such enthusiasm for the performing arts within Year 8 - something we hope will continue to grow throughout their time at Rosebery.

Finally, I am incredibly proud of Year 8’s attendance efforts this half term. It has been wonderful to see 40 students maintaining their 100% attendance streak. As we approach the half term break, please continue to encourage positive attendance habits - and hopefully, as the days grow lighter, getting up in the mornings will become that little bit easier!

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

8CX: Arlia P, Elena BG, Chloe O, Jocelyn S and Damaris M-K for being SENSATIONAL in SIX: TEEN EDITION this week!

8CY: Laila R - for her 100% score in her recent Science assessment.

8EX: for some great scores in their Science, History and Geography assessments!

8EY: for their excellent feedback from Mrs Watson about their Religious Studies lessons and their continued amazing work and focus.

8MX: The form group was so friendly and welcoming to their two new members!

8MY: The form had a very good lesson in Art; Mrs Dacey said the class had created some lovely portraits.

8PX: Alice C - for her 100% score on her most recent History assessment.

8PY: The form all did really well on a History paper.

It has been a pleasure to drop into Year 9 lessons this week and see students thinking hard and collaborating brilliantly. In Sociology, Year 9 were examining how Content Analysis is used in the media to analyse the frequency of ethnic diversity, the portrayal of the ‘ideal family’, and representations of violence. They then applied this themselves by carrying out Content Analysis on the frequency and types of violent connotations in a familiar cartoon.

In Food Preparation and Nutrition, students were researching different types of raising agents and the conditions they require, ahead of their cooking practical later this week, where they will put their knowledge into practice by making a Swiss Roll.

In PE, students worked in teams to label the structure of the heart, consolidating what they have recently learned in the Circulatory System topic in Biology. And finally, in Business Studies, students collaborated in small groups to develop detailed business plans for their own ideas, including refillable perfumes, affordable fashion and pet cafés. Keep up the hard work, Year 9!

This week in form time, Mr Hewett led a virtual assembly on Honesty and Integrity. He explained that honesty is not only about telling the truth, but also about expressing how you feel, being responsible online and on social media, owning your mistakes, and being truthful in your friendships — including not pretending to agree with gossip just to fit in. He also shared that integrity is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching, taking responsibility, and standing up for what is right. Next week, teachers will be looking for opportunities to award Year 9 students points on ePraise for acting with honesty and integrity in and outside of lessons. Please keep an eye on your daughter’s ePraise and celebrate any points earned for ‘Showing Respect’, ‘Showing Kindness’ and ‘Showing Integrity’.

Finally, we are excited to announce the launch of the Year 9 Graduation Committee, ahead of our celebration marking the transition from lower school to upper school in May!

You should apply to be part of the Year 9 Graduation Committee if:

• You want to have your say in how we organise Year 9 Graduation

• You want to represent the ideas of people in your form

• You are organised

• You are creative

• Or you want to develop your leadership skills

To apply, Year 9 students should:

• Scan the QR code in the image above (also available on Year 9 Google Classroom) or click THIS LINK.

• Write a 1–2 paragraph entry explaining why you want to join the Graduation Committee and what you will bring to the role

• Submit your entry through the Google Form by 3.00pm on Friday 6 February
  Note: You must be signed into your GLF Google account to access the form.

Good luck - we can’t wait to hear from you!

 
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

9CX: Naomi F - for her positive approach within lessons this half term.

9CY: Robyn T - for always being kind, polite and offering a helping hand when needed.

9EX: Eva P - for being the top point-scorer this week!

9EY: Sophie B - for always volunteering in form time and for encouraging her friends.

9MX: Alice C, Jess B, Libby P and Aurelia P - for consistently doing the right thing and for being positive role models to their peers.

9MY: Millie Y - for always being a smiley face in form time each morning.

9PX: Emily M - for being the top point-scorer this week!

9PY: Neha P - for consistent positive approach in lessons, coaching and form time.

This week I've been very impressed with the way that Year 10 have been tackling their assessments, particularly their core subjects, which Year 10 have been approaching with diligence and dedication. I have been incredibly impressed furthermore, with the number of students who have been taking the opportunity to make use of our Year 10 Study Club, which runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. I must say, I’d have been pleased for any number of Year 10 to utilise this, but I am blown away by the demand for this and the regularity with which Year 10 attend. To have over 70 sign-ups over both days really is a testament to the hard work of the year group!

At the time of writing, I am excited to go and see many Year 10 performers in our production of SIX: TEEN EDITION this evening. I have heard some wonderful things about the show from those who have seen this already, and I am filled with anticipation to see the culmination of months of hard work for the Music, Drama and DT departments, as well as our Year 10 students in the cast!

Finally, some celebration this week for Jaime-Leigh P 10PX. As you’ll know, Jaime-Leigh is a talented dancer, and often sees success both with her team and personally. Last weekend, the team competed at UDO in Essex, and while the competition had a tough field, Jaime-Leigh's team placed 1st in the competition! A wonderful achievement in itself, but it also means that the team will subsequently be competing at the worlds in Blackpool later this year. Congratulation on your victory, and your hard work Jaime-Leigh!

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

10CX: Sofia H - for the amount of merits that she has received this half-term.

10CY: Duda A - for her phenomenal performance as Catherine Parr in SIX: TEEN EDITION.

10EY: Chloe L for her phenomenal performance as Katherine Howard in SIX: TEEN EDITION.

10MY: Natalia O - for blowing us all away with a stellar performance as Anna of Cleves in SIX: TEEN EDITION!

Although I am very biased, the highlight this week has to be our performance of SIX: TEEN EDITION! What an experience for our students who have not only made memories, but who have been a part of something very special that has developed life skills and confidence.

I continue to be in awe of Year 11 students who have managed to juggle rehearsals to be part of the cast, crew and band, and still be in school every day, on top of homework and a sprinkle of revision in there too!

The mock PPE timetables went out today as our revision week concluded. Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome you on Thursday for our ‘Revision on the Rocks’ evening. An email was sent out again this week with a link to RSVP. If you haven’t already done so, please let us know if you intend to be part of it.

A reminder that the online shop for our Class of 2026 Leavers hoodies and year books is open (link HERE), our school unique ID is 26552YR11.

The deadline for hoodies is 17 March 2026 and the deadline for yearbooks is 22 March 2026. Orders cannot be made after these deadlines, so please ensure you don’t miss out.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend, and hope to see you next week!

Dear Students and Parents,

We would like to share a few important updates and celebrate recent successes within our Sixth Form community.

Personal Development Curriculum (PDC)

• Year 13: The next PDC focus for Year 13 will be forced marriage. All resources have been uploaded to Google Classroom to support continued discussion at home.

• Year 12: PDC is now underway for Year 12, with a focus on healthy relationships. This topic begins by exploring the importance of relationships and the characteristics of both healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Year 12 Trip – University of Surrey
Year 12 students will be visiting the University of Surrey on Monday 3 March. Please ensure payment has been made via ParentPay. Thank you to the parents who have kindly volunteered to accompany the trip - further details will be shared next week.

Year 12 Reports
In February, Year 12 reports will be sent home for parents to review students' progress during the first half of the academic year. Students have already received feedback and should be using this daily to support their behaviour for learning. This will help prepare them for positive outcomes in the Year 12 exams taking place in April.

Celebrating Our Students
We are extremely proud of our Sixth Form cohort for their support and outstanding performances in SIX: TEEN EDITION. Their dedication and enthusiasm were a credit to the school.

Early School Closure – Tuesday
Please note that next week the school will close early on Tuesday, with students dismissed at the end of Period 4.

Congratulations to our top ePraise point earners this week:

• Genevieve B 12ELR

• Marta N 13OJM

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Kind regards,
The Sixth Form Team