One of the key tenets of our vision and values as a school is our commitment to support our students to become ambitious, compassionate, thoughtful, kind and fulfilled young women, capable of meeting the challenges that life will throw at them, confident that they can pursue the careers of their dreams, and to be able to contribute positively and powerfully to the communities in which they work and live. Therefore, we were thrilled to welcome back a number of inspiring, confident and highly successful alumni who are pursuing careers in F1, medicine, engineering, digital media, fashion and sport, who have attended Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, have taken on leadership roles and have volunteered extensively, have undertaken apprenticeships, have started their own businesses and have lived and worked abroad. Our Year 12 students were given a tangible insight from these highly professional young women, all in their early 20s,  about the struggles and joys of adult life and the feedback shows that they are so much more ready to absorb key messages and words of wisdom from those who were literally in the same position as them only a few years ago, than from those of us who are (slightly) older and work in a field which they feel they know so well!  

Our Year 10 students have enjoyed two sunny days on their Geography fieldwork, our Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh students have flown to the Pyrenees to start their demanding final expedition, and we are very proud of the students in Years 8 and 9 who were on ball patrol for the hockey internationals at Lee Valley this week and of the way in which all Key Stage 3 students are working hard in preparation for their end of year assessments.  

We were visited this week by several colleagues from the GLF Trust Secondary Education Team and from other GLF secondary schools to carry out a School Effectiveness Review, during which they visited lessons and met with many staff and students. As ever, our students were wonderful ambassadors for the school and were very articulate about their experience at Rosebery.  We greatly value having external eyes on our work, to confirm our evaluation of the school and the priorities we have set for our continued development. As part of this process we are seeking the views of staff, students and parents/carers about the school and we would be very grateful if you could complete this survey by Monday 17 June.  

It has been incredibly moving to hear from the veterans of the D-Day landings, the 80th anniversary of which we commemorate this week. Their humble and self-effacing accounts belie the bravery and heroism which they and thousands of other men and women showed. As conflict continue to rage in Europe and beyond 80 years later, it is also a stark reminder of the way in which the freedoms for which those D-Day soldiers fought, and which we still enjoy today, should never be taken for granted. I urge you to seek out the various documentaries featuring these remarkable people on the iPlayer with your daughter this weekend.  

I will conclude by referencing another incredibly powerful and inspiring moment this week - the message from Rob Burrows, released on his death at the age of 41 from Motor Neurone Disease. The former rugby league player has demonstrated such courage to raise the profile of this horrific illness, and has, alongside his friend Kevin Sinfield, raised millions of pounds for research to find a cure. He embodied so many of the qualities that we hope to instil in our young people to which I referred earlier, and his call to arms for the way in which we can and must have agency to make a difference to ourselves and to others, no matter what challenges face us, and to make the most of every day that we have together, is something that we can and should respond to.  

‘My final message to you is whatever your personal battles, be brave and face it. 

 Don’t waste a moment. In a world full of adversity, we must still dare to dream.”  

Have a good weekend. 

Please find our Summer Term Enrichment Timetables linked HERE.

50/50 Club - May Winners

Congratulations to our 50/50 Club winners for May:

1st - Sue Irons (155)

2nd - Wendy Barr - (31)

3rd - Alan Harris - (136)

PSA Summer Raffle - buy your tickets now!

Volunteers needed

We'd love it if you could spare some time to help at school events this half term. We need help on Wednesday 26 June from 5.45pm to 7.45pm. Details and the sign up sheet is available HERE.

Rosechella is an exciting celebration of the visual and performing arts that is taking place at school during lesson and social time. It is a weeklong festival from Wednesday 19 to Wednesday 26 June where students will be able to enjoy an array of theatrical performances, art, music, media installations as well as drama and dance workshops. Please see below for the packed schedule of live performances, taster sessions, stage makeup workshops, LAMDA show case, music concert and the incredible annual art exhibition.

Students will have the chance to attend a special effects stage makeup workshop with an industry professional, on either Thursday 20 or Friday 21 June at lunchtime. There will be a cost of £5 to take part, which includes materials. Places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Payments will be able to be made on ParentPay from 3.00pm on Wednesday 12 June. 

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

D-Day was one of the most important events of World War II. Also known as Operation Overlord, D-Day was when over 150,000 British, American and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. This operation was one of the largest amphibious attacks in military history. The Battle of Normandy lasted from June 1944 to August 1944 and was the beginning of the end to the Nazi's control of Western Europe. 

To remember this day in history, here are some historical fiction book recommendations set during World War II:

Mrs Spencer - LRH Manager

Year 7: Emily M 7PX

Year 8: Sreeya K 8PY

Year 9: Candace S 9CY

Year 10: Amelia L 10CY 

Merryn H 9CX

Miss Watson - Maths Teacher 

• Wednesday 12 June, 5.00pm, D3/D4 9D/Mu1 concert

• Thursday 13 June, 5.00pm, D3/D4 9C/Mu1 concert

• Wednesday 26 June, Rosebery Summer Concert - 6.00pm start

• Mia G 11CY Trinity Grade 5 Distinction (94%)

• Lyra H 10EX Trinity Grade 4 Distinction (87%)

• Amelie M 10PX Trinity Grade 3 Merit (79%)

On Wednesday, 12 students from Years 8, 9 and 10 represented Rosebery School at the FIH Pro League Hockey as ball patrollers. Their responsibilities included organizing flags, managing balls leaving the pitch, and promptly responding to umpire decisions during the matches. This event marked the final opportunity for international teams to compete and prepare before the upcoming Olympics in Paris.

The day started with a journey to Lee Valley Hockey Park, where the students witnessed an exciting match between GBR and China Women's teams. The game extended to 34 penalty shuffles due to ending in a 2-2 draw. Subsequently, the students observed the beginning of the men's game between Great Britain and Spain to familiarize themselves with their duties. Following this, they prepared for their role by gaining their kits and learning various tasks, such as ball placement and managing equipment during halftime.

After a brief break, the students readied their water bottles in the ball patrollers' carrier and began their ball patrol experience. They proudly displayed the flags of the USA and Germany for the women's match before assuming their positions. The final match they oversaw was between Ireland and Germany. After the game, they had the opportunity to meet the players and one of their coaches, Nick Page, who also conducts hockey sessions at the school during the Autumn and Spring terms.

It is evident that the students thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and we trust it will be a lasting memory for them. Special thanks to Mrs. Hart-Mckee and Miss Galley for accompanying the trip. Well done girls, you were a credit to Rosebery.

For those interested in viewing their involvement, the game highlights can be accessed HERE.

Miss Fielding - PE Teacher

Miss Elms - PE Teacher

Active Surrey are running a day of family fun at Surrey Sports Park on Saturday 15 June. From 9.00am to 5.00pm, enjoy free activities for all ages! Activities include football, climbing wall, hover ball archery, circus skills, skateboarding, hammer strike, chill-out zone and many more!

More information is available by clicking HERE.

Mrs Jenns - Hive Manager

Many congratulations to the students nominated this week.  

Year 7 

Mrs Blake has nominated Emilia F, Alexis K-N, Ciara M, Annabelle P, Georgia J and Robyn T 7CY for their excellent delivery of their Shakespeare Soliloquies, Miss Ravelo has nominated Francesca A, Hana A, Sophie B, Maia G, Iona H, Jasmine L, Saanvi M, Naomi P, Sophia P, Amelia R, Lauren R and Olivia S 7EY and Lucy C, Ivy C, Daisy C, Ciara C, Emilia H, Lily S, Grace S and Morgan W 7MY for their excellent effort and dedication to their Spanish homework this year. Ms Randall has nominated Lily M, Yube C, Lydia S and Phoebe N 7CX for bravely volunteering to be the first to perform their soliloquies in English. Their effort was very impressive, Mrs Saber has nominated Skyla H-P 7EX for her more ambitious attitude to learning this term, Mr Boreham has nominated Grace B 7MX for her outstanding artwork and contribution to the community, Cecilia P 7MX for her courage and maturity in asking for help and Bea P 7CX for her efforts over half term with her geography revision. He has also nominated all of his form 7MX, for being so kind and supportive towards each other especially this week in English when they all had to deliver their soliloquy which their teacher, Miss Hoban, said were outstanding!  

Year 8 

Ms Wiggins has nominated Ophelia G and Cleo M 8CY for their consistently thought-provoking, engaged, and sincere discussion in every single Citizenship lesson, Mr Lowde has nominated Aoife C 8MY who has won gold in her individual artistic swimming competition, and is heading to Sheffield for the team routine championships, Ms Ravelo has nominated Francesca B, Aoife C, Clara G, Amalie M, Catarina N D S, Hafsa Q, Elodie S, Bea T, Darci V-R and Jasmine Z 8MY for their excellent effort and dedication to their Spanish homework this year.  Mr Boreham has nominated Cleide M and Fern M 8MX for their efforts over half term with Educake Geography revision and Mrs Saber has nominated Sofja P 8CX for her more ambitious attitude to learning this term. 

Year 9 

Mrs Saber has nominated Taylor V B 9PY for her more ambitious attitude to learning this term and Mr Boreham has nominated Merryn H 9CX for her efforts over half term with Educake Geography revision. 

Year 10  

Ms Cooke has nominated Bethany H and Tilly W 10MY and Alice S and Angelie S 10MX for the excellent effort and progress they have made on their Media NEAs and Mr Boreham has nominated Mia H 10CY, Shalini B 10EX, Sophie L 10EY, Alice S 10MX, Stephanie L 10MY, Alison E 10PX, Elena D and Sushritha T 10PY for their efforts over half term with Educake Geography revision.