ISSUE 82

23 January 2026

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Dear Parents and Carers

Mr David Lach

Headteacher

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Key Dates - all dates subject to change

Week 2: w/c Monday 2 February

Monday 2 February

Y11 Geography Trip - Guildford (1/4)

Tuesday 3 February

GLF Collaborates - Students dismissed at 1.00pm

Wednesday 4 February

Y9 DTP & MEN ACWY Vaccinations

Thursday 5 February

Y10 GCSE Science Live Trip - Apollo Theatre

Y11 Geography Trip - Guildford (2/4)

Y11 Revision on the Rocks

Friday 6 February

Boundless Festival Debate Competition

Y11 Geography Trip - Guildford (3/4)

Week 1: w/c Monday 9 February

Monday 9 February

Head of Year Entries

Ms Newman

Head of Year 7

Miss Godsave

Deputy Head

of Year 7

YEAR 7

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

Miss Monk

Head of Year 8

Miss Godsave

Deputy Head

of Year 8

YEAR 8

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

Ms Godwin

Head of Year 9

Mr Hewett

Deputy Head

of Year 9

YEAR 9

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

Mr Pingree

Head of Year 10

Mr Hewett

Deputy Head

of Year 10

YEAR 10

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

Mr Waight

Head of Year 11

Mrs Packham

Deputy Head

of Year 11

YEAR 11

Mrs Boundy

Head of Year 12

Miss Nejad

Head of Year 13

SIXTH FORM

House Points

👑 ELIZABETH 👑

60,445

CURIE

56,772

PANKHURST

56,250

MALALA

55,557

Maths

Sparx Maths Top 5 Per Year Group

YEAR 7

YEAR 8

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

Miss Morris - Maths Teacher

SIX: TEEN EDITION

Spotlight On... The Queens

Six Questions for SIX: Teen

1. Besides ruling the stage in SIX, what’s your all-time favourite musical?

Isla H 7CY - This may sound like a cliché but it is definitely Six! However, Mamma Mia and Les Miserables are both just behind it.

2. Which song from SIX makes you want to grab a mic and belt it out in the shower?

Amber C 9PY - 'Mega SIX' for sure! It’s the ultimate mashup moment where every queen’s solo comes together in one explosive encore. The energy is electric, the lyrics are ridiculously catchy and, honestly, the whole vibe just makes you want to leap out of your seat and dance - shower acoustics and all. It’s the kind of song that practically demands you pick up an imaginary mic and go full pop-star mode.

3. If you could be any of the SIX queens (duh, but another!), who would you be and why?

Molly U 9PY - I absolutely love being Jane Seymour, however if I could be any queen I would choose Katherine Howard just because I love her sassiness and the enthusiasm that she brings to the stage. I also love her song and overall personality throughout the play.

4. Who’s your ultimate inspiration in the world of performing arts?

Natalia O 10MY - It would have to be Audrey Hepburn. She was an amazing actress winning multiple awards and she acted both on screen and in the west end. My favourite film of hers has to be Breakfast at Tiffany's! She also had an inspirational life behind the screen as well, as she was a nurse in WW2, showing outstanding bravery! She was one of the most ionic actresses of the old Hollywood era.

5. You’re invited to a Tudor banquet — what dish are you bringing and why?

Chloé L - I would bring something sweet and homemade because I love baking! For example, a fruit tart!

6. If you were Queen for a day, what’s the first royal decree you’d make?

Duda A 10CY - I’d reform the education system so that, rather than relying on GCSEs, we use a more practical and less stressful method of assessment .One that doesn’t unfairly define students futures based on how they handle exam pressure.

Royal Command Performance for Mrs Mariner

We zoomed in on the design desk and asked the creative director behind the socials a question of his own: If your life were a poster campaign, what would the tagline be - and what colours would dominate the design?

If my life were a West End production, it would be called Think Pink!

I’ve always loved drama, musical theatre and anything pink; the brighter, the better!

Think Pink! would be a high-energy, feel-good musical celebrating confidence, creativity and the power of women supporting women. The soundtrack would be pure pop: bold, uplifting and full of those sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs moments that remind you anything is possible. As the final curtain falls, I’d want the audience to leave feeling inspired to take up space, lift each other up and shine in their own spotlight. Life is brighter when you lead with kindness, courage and a touch of sparkle... and there’s always room for a little more pink in the world!

Mrs Mariner – Deputy Head: Culture & Standards

Snapshots of the Tudor Stage: All the World’s a Stage… for Men?

In Tudor times, acting was strictly a boys’ club - literally! Women weren’t allowed to perform on stage, so all female roles were played by young boys whose voices hadn’t yet broken. That means every queen, lady, and damsel in distress was portrayed by a boy in a wig and a dress!

So, next time you see our cast bringing the SIX queens to life, remember - they’re doing what Tudor actors could only dream of: telling HERstory, their way!

Careers in the Spotlight - Make-up Artist

Make‑up artists are the creative visionaries who transform performers using colour, texture, and design. From crafting natural looks to creating dramatic characters, they use artistic flair and careful attention to detail to help tell the story on stage and screen. Their work can shape a character’s personality, mood, or even age - all through the power of make‑up.

It’s a career for someone who loves experimenting with design, working with their hands, and collaborating closely with others. Make‑up artists need to be flexible, imaginative, and great communicators, often using their initiative to solve problems on the spot. If you enjoy being creative, adapting to new challenges, and bringing ideas to life, the world of make‑up artistry might be your perfect spotlight career.

National Careers - Make-up Artist

Raffle Donations Needed

Raffle Donations Needed – Help Make SIX Week Sparkle!

As we gear up for our dazzling school production of SIX: Teen Edition, we’re planning a raffle to run during performance week - and we’d love your support! We’re inviting donations of raffle prizes, especially any unwanted Christmas gifts, or unused items that are still in good condition. Think pamper sets, books, candles, chocolates, novelty items - anything someone else might enjoy winning!

All proceeds will go towards supporting future student productions and enrichment activities, helping us keep the creative energy alive at Rosebery.

How to donate:

Items can be dropped off at Central Admin clearly labelled “RAFFLE DONATION”
Please ensure anything fragile or valuable is safely packaged

Sport

Year 8 Football – Round 5 (U13 ESFA Cup)

The Year 8 Football team made the long trip to Priory School in Lewes on Monday and delivered an outstanding performance, securing a fantastic 5–1 victory in the fifth round of the U13 ESFA Cup.

It was an incredible start to the new year for the team, as this win sees the girls progress to the sixth round of the competition, placing them among the top 16 teams in the country. This is an exceptional achievement and marks the furthest any Rosebery football team has progressed in this national competition.

The first half was evenly contested, with both teams enjoying significant spells of possession. Rosebery broke the deadlock in the final five minutes of the first half when Scarlett S 8EY opened the scoring to give the team a crucial lead going into the break.

In the second half, Rosebery raised their intensity and dug deep, keeping the opposition under constant pressure. Some excellent skill and composure in possession led to four further goals. Chloe V 8PX was outstanding, scoring a superb hat-trick that firmly established Rosebery as the dominant side, while Sophia C 8PY added another goal to complete the scoring.

Player of the Match: Mia S 8PX
Coach’s Player: Kaitlyn D 8CX, for her strong presence in midfield and consistent support in both attack and defence
Players’ Player: Chloe V 8PX, for her incredible hat-trick and match-winning second-half performance

Miss Croft - Head of PE

Year 7 & 8 Netball

Last Wednesday evening, the Year 7 and 8 netball teams travelled to St Andrew's School to play a league fixture – and didn’t they do well!

Both teams had very convincing wins, with the Year 7s winning 14-1 and the Year 8s 14-7.

I started umpiring the Year 8 team and was very impressed with how they began the game with not much warm-up time (due to the impending dark skies coming in)! Molly M took the first centre, and the attacking players dominated the scoring end in the first quarter with a 5-0 lead. After a little shift around for the second quarter and Kaitlyn D moving into the shooting circle, the girls increased their lead to 8-0 by half-time. At this point, I headed off to umpire the Year 7 game, but the Year 8s were in a comfortable position, and I knew they would get the win – especially as Ellie M was shooting so well and Molly E and Jess K were doing such a brilliant job in defence!

The Year 7s also had a fantastic start, and when I arrived for the third quarter, they were in a commanding lead of 8-0! The girls were playing very well together and had a good rhythm down the court. Rose P had been shooting brilliantly, and the defence were superb in making sure the ball didn’t even get into the D! After changing a few players around to trial some new positions, the girls continued their lead and clean sheet into the final quarter with a score of 11-0. As the final quarter approached, we did a slight bit of versatility, but the girls handled this really well and adjusted themselves in their new roles, finishing with a final score of 14-1!

A fantastic set of results and a particular well done to Molly M in Year 8 for getting Player of the Match and to Emilia D and Lily W for getting Players of the Match for the Year 7 team.

Mrs Hart-McKee - PE Teacher

The Hive

Build Confidence with the Teen Project - run by Active Surrey

Please see the attached flyer for further information on this confidence course exclusively for teenage girls.

Mrs Jenns - Hive Manager

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