Welcome back! We hope you’ve had a chance to rest and recharge after a very busy half term.

Thank you for your support in ensuring Year 7 have returned bright and ready to learn, with uniform standards resolved after the Christmas holidays. As we shared in assembly this week: just as people dress smartly for a big event to show they care, wearing the correct uniform shows we’re proud to be part of our school community.

This week, you should have received your child’s Record of Achievement for the year so far. We’ve been amazed by how much they’ve accomplished in such a short time, and we encourage them to use this as motivation to set high aspirations and collect as many accolades and totals as possible. The sky is the limit!

Looking ahead, we have our Elephant’s Tea Party, which explores the process and feelings of grief. Communications about the programme were shared before Christmas, so please take a moment to re-read them if you’d like to refresh your understanding of the content. If there have been any relevant updates regarding bereavements that you’d like to share in advance, please use this form.

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

7CX: Amreen H has moved on to pointe shows, and Anjini N has been chosen to audition with STAR.

7EX: Maya S was awarded 6A+ for climbing, Sadie F improved her ice-skating, and Ana SR beat her cousin in an ice-skating competition. Gaga C learned to ski, everyone was awarded mastery in Drama, and Ella D got back on a horse for the first time since breaking her ankle.

7PX: Lauren M read a beautiful biblical passage at a church service on Christmas Eve.

7PY: Charlotte S got a merit in her Grade 5 Music Theory test!

It’s been a fantastic first week back for Year 8! They’ve rested, recharged, and are ready to get back into routine - just as I’m sure you are too!

In this week’s assembly, we explored New Year’s resolutions and how they can often feel unrealistic and de-motivating. Instead, we discussed the importance of setting tangible, measurable, and achievable goals—for example, completing homework on the day it’s set or making sure you have the correct equipment each day. These small wins lead to big changes in progress! #ProgressNotPerfection

Following this, each student received their Record of Achievement during form time. It was amazing to see how much they’ve accomplished already - such as completing our Being Prepared programme, fundraising for Children in Need, and being invited to Thank You Fridays! Please take a moment to have a meaningful conversation with your daughter about her achievements. You’ll be able to see her accolades and milestones as the year progresses.

This term, we’re launching our Be Proud Project in the form of a Proud Magazine! Each week in form time, students will design a page of the magazine -starting next week with the front cover, followed by a page all about the author. I’m super excited to see their artistic designs! The top three from each form will be digitally designed and presented to a panel of judges. This project is all about helping your daughter find what makes her remarkable, feel proud, and showcase her confidence!

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

8CX – Well done to Chloe O for achieving a fantastic number of points in the first week back.

8CY - Beth V led the form with our weekly 'reading for pleasure' activity. Beth read wonderfully and clearly.

8EX – The form group showed discipline by successfully getting through their first uniform check of the year! Well done and keep it up!

8EY – Mrs McKay said the form had the best Drama lesson ever for paired scripted performances - what a great start to the spring term!

8MX – Congratulations to Abi P and Sophie M, who were the first to receive petal coins for their house as they demonstrated civic responsibility!

8MY - The form successfully continued their streak with receiving no demerits this week!

8PX – The form celebrated Zoe P for demonstrating intellectual curiosity, courageous confidence and much more throughout this week!

8PY – The form also celebrated completing their streak by championing each other, all while having received zero demerits this week!

Thank you for your support at home in ensuring Year 9 have returned well-rested, organised, equipped, wearing their uniform with pride, and ready to learn.

In this week’s assembly, we reflected on the fact that this is Year 9’s final full term in the lower school before they graduate to the upper school in May. This brings a fantastic opportunity to re-focus, re-set, and re-start. Rather than creating unrealistic New Year’s resolutions that often don’t stick and leave us feeling frustrated, we encouraged students to lean into things they are already doing - refining and improving where needed.

Focusing on attendance, punctuality, organisation, uniform, and conduct in lessons throughout this term will lead to a positive end to their lower school journey and set them up for success as they join the upper school.

Also this week, Year 9 received their most recent Record of Achievement on ePraise. Please encourage your daughter to share hers with you so you can have a powerful 15-minute conversation about her achievements so far - both in terms of ePraise points, accolades, and milestones.

 
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

9CX: Issy E - for being a lovely member of the form - always positive and willing to help.

9CY: Phoebe B - for an amazing start to 2026, perfect uniform and great effort in lessons.

9EX: Dulcie S - for making a fantastic start to her Bronze DofE.

9EY: Hana A - arrived well-prepared and looking smart and ready to learn!

9MX: Neive H - for making a great start to 2026, especially with her Maths homework.

9MY: Ivy C - for making a fantastic start to 2026!

9PX: Annabelle C - arrived well-prepared and looking smart ready to learn!

9PY: Katie E - for being positive and hardworking during History lessons.

Happy New Year to you all! I hope you were all able to enjoy a restful and joyful festive period.

The first week of 2026 has been completed, and the Class of 2027 have once again started the year well! This week, we have been focusing on starting the year in the right way and setting the correct intentions as we continue on our journey towards our goals.

In assembly this week, Mr Styles spoke about the importance of resilience and continual improvement. Using the story of the Wright brothers’ successes in building the world's first successful aircraft, Mr Styles conveyed the methodical approach, the dedication, and the determination displayed by these two pioneers, and the lasting mark they made on history as a result.

It isn’t long until Year 10 become the standard bearers for the pillar school once Year 11 go on their exam leave, and the example set by the hard work of this group is something I look forward to seeing.

In addition, as we start our new year, we are focusing further on our Rosebery Character Curriculum and the caught, taught, and sought behaviours from our students. This term, we’re focusing on the value of looking after our physical spaces and the small interactions that we have with other members of the community each day - whether smiling, saying good morning, holding a door open, or thanking people for their kindness. I am excited to be able to reward students who consistently display these qualities, as they make such a positive difference to the climate of the school.

Finally, a brief reminder of uniform and punctuality. Please ensure your daughter is set up for success with correct uniform and equipment. This includes proper footwear, a maximum of one set of studs in the ear and other piercings removed for the day, a blazer, no false nails, and natural hair colours. Please do ensure any differences to our policy are corrected over the weekend.

Have a lovely weekend!

We hope that you and your family enjoyed a restful Christmas holiday – Happy New Year to you.

We are very grateful for your continued support as we strive to ensure our Year 11 students achieve the very best outcomes. It has been a pleasure to see students returning to lessons so maturely and diligently this week. Not only that, but the English and Science revision sessions afterschool has been very well attended and in addition the Year 11 students who have committed to the extracurricular school production of SIX have been working hard in rehearsals, on and off stage as well as playing in the band. We are very confident that the Class of 2026 will achieve results to be proud of this summer.

The Year 11 team remain committed to rewarding the vast majority of students whose attendance, punctuality, effort and conduct continue to be stellar, and who are consequently best placed to achieve every success later this year.

A letter was sent home today outlining some key dates this term, so please make sure you take a read.

Year 12

Welcome to 2026! I hope you had a restful break and are feeling ready for the term ahead.

Assessments are running throughout this fortnight. If you are absent for any reason, you must inform your subject teacher and arrange a suitable time to sit the assessment. I hope these assessments are going well and that the preparation you have put in is paying off. Results will be shared with parents once the assessment period has concluded.

This term, the PDC topic changes to Relationships. A letter outlining the content of this unit has already been sent home to parents. We will also be welcoming a visit from the school nurse later this term; further details and dates will be shared with you shortly.

Looking ahead to the summer term topic, Living in the Wider World, we will all be attending the Surrey University Fair on Tuesday 4 March. Letters have been sent to parents this week, as a small contribution is required to cover transport costs.

This is a short term, and by the end of it you will be almost halfway through your A Levels. It is important that you begin to consider your next steps and start organising work experience. Remember: staying organised, asking for help, and seeking guidance are key. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that opportunities will never happen — they will, especially if you are proactive.

As always, my door is open if you would like a chat or have any questions.

Wishing you a positive and successful start to 2026.

Year 13

A very happy new year to all our Year 13 cohort, their parents/carers, and extended community from us. This is going to be an incredibly exciting year for us all—not without its hard work and various stress points, but as always, we are here every step of the way.

2026 is the year where your children will sit their A Levels and their school journey comes to an end. You and they may not feel ready for this now, but by the end of the year, you will be. If you have any concerns about anything, please do not hesitate to contact your daughter’s personal tutor in the first instance, or me if you feel that is more appropriate.

Below I have included some advice on how you can support your daughter in the last few months:

1. Create a calm, supportive home environment
• Reduce unnecessary stress at home where possible (arguments, big changes, extra demands).
• Keep routines predictable: meals, sleep times, and quiet study periods.
• Accept that your child may be more irritable or withdrawn—this is often stress, not disrespect.

2. Encourage healthy routines (without nagging)
• Sleep: Regular sleep matters more than late-night cramming.
• Food: Nutritious meals and snacks; avoid relying on caffeine and energy drinks.
• Movement: Gentle exercise (walks, stretching, sports) improves focus and mood.
• Breaks: Short breaks help memory consolidation—working nonstop doesn’t.

3. Help with organisation, not content
Help them:
o Break revision into manageable chunks
o Plan weekly goals rather than daily perfection
o Prioritise weaker topics over “comfort” revision
o Offer tools (planners, whiteboards, timers) if they want them

4. Be emotionally available
• Listen more than you advise.
• Validate feelings:
“It makes sense that this feels overwhelming.”
• Avoid comparisons with siblings, friends, or your own past experiences.
• Reassure them that their worth is not defined by grades.

5. Keep expectations realistic
• Encourage them to aim high but accept limits—burnout helps no one.
• Understand that progress may look uneven.
• Praise effort and consistency, not just results.

6. Support exam confidence
• Help them practise talking through worries rather than suppressing them.
• Encourage:
o Past papers under timed conditions
o Reviewing mark schemes to understand how marks are awarded
• Remind them that nerves are normal and don’t mean failure.

7. Handle logistics so they don’t have to
Small things make a big difference:
• Exam timetables printed and visible
• Transport plans sorted in advance
• Equipment ready (pens, calculator, ID)
• A calm exam-day routine

8. Talk about “what comes after” gently
• Keep future conversations open but non-threatening.
• Emphasise that there are multiple pathways, even if plans change.
• Avoid framing results day as “everything or nothing.”

9. Watch for signs of burnout or distress
Be alert to:
• Persistent sleep problems
• Extreme withdrawal or panic
• Loss of motivation or hopeless language

10. Remind them they’re not alone
Sometimes the most powerful message is simple: That sense of safety often improves performance more than pressure ever could.

We look forward to welcoming parents on site next Thursday for your final parents’ evening and wish our Year 13 Health and Social Care students the best of luck with their exam on Monday.

Best wishes,
Miss Nejad