Year 7 have had another busy week, full of exciting lessons and activities! In PDC this week, we have been focusing on the importance of extra-curricular clubs, and as teacher of PDC to 7PY, it was wonderful to hear about the huge range of activities they have been throwing themselves into - from Badminton, to Crafts, to the school production. It was also great to hear what they had gained from their clubs, with students mentioning how these activities had helped them make new friends, build their confidence, and try something that wasn’t available in primary school.

This week, Year 7 were treated to two Peer Masterclass sessions, led by our Y12 Champions. The sessions focused on a range of topics relevant to Year 7, such as revision, taking care of your physical and mental health, and navigating friendships. The Sixth Formers did an excellent job of passing on their advice in the role of ‘big sister’, and we hope that every student took something away from the event.

Looking ahead, PGL is next weekend and we can’t wait! Next week, we will be speaking to all students about the plans and expectations for the trip, which were shared with you at the virtual information evening. The slides from this event, plus the packing list, were emailed to you, so please refer to these when helping students with their packing this weekend.

On the topic of emails - did you know that there’s also a Student Bulletin, similar to Rosebery News? It’s emailed to all students every Friday and is a great way for them to keep up to date with what’s happening around the school. If your child hasn’t come across it yet, do encourage them to take a look - it’s full of useful updates, opportunities and celebrations from across the Rosebery community.

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

7CX: Emma K was chosen for the hockey and football fixtures this week!

7EX: So many! Iselilja B-S, Caoimhe P, Hedy L, Ella D, Lily W, Jess D, Robyn P, Agatha N and Clarissa W all got selected for a sports team (netball, football and hockey).

7EY: Everyone has been working together as a team when litter picking. Celine P, Keira T, Darcy W were selected for a football/netball team. Orla O managed to land her front handspring. 

7MY: Everyone created and performed excellent soundscapes in Drama; Annabelle B won a sailing race and Lottie S was successful in being chosen by Kerry Ellis in her 'Search for a Star', meaning she will now perform on stage with her as part of her UK tour, 'Queen of the West End'!

7PX: Everyone got involved and helped collect and handout the PGL hoodies and Hazel K has successfully auditioned to take part in this year’s panto at Leatherhead Theatre!

7PY: for achieving a 100% record for joining at least 1 club, which means the whole class is contributing to school life and enjoying the huge extra-curricular programme that Rosebery offers! Well done girls!

Year 8 have smashed this week with positivity, teamwork and a real commitment to doing their best everyday. On Monday, Year 8 discussed how they can successfully set themselves up for the day from making sure they have their equipment for each subject, packing their bag the night before and submitting their homework on ePraise so it is off their to-do list! On Tuesday, Year 8 had an assembly from Mrs Jones, about the importance of celebrating Black History Month to recognise and honour the remarkable individual's both past and present. To end the week successfully on Thursday, 8MX, 8MY and 8CY represented Rosebery remarkably being tour guides for future parents and students.

Collectively, Year 8 have achieved 12,921 points as a year group. I am so proud of them for relentlessly trying their best both inside and outside of lessons, they really are embedding progress not perfection in their Rosebery journey! Our leader board shows Sophie S 8EY in the lead with 91 points, following closely by Mahlia P 8EY and Anneliese L 8PX with 81 points so far – well done keep up the hard work! A special shoutout goes to Lia R 8MX who is the first one to complete the Challenge card for demonstrating positive behaviour in lessons – I owe you an accolade on ePraise!

Over the last couple of weeks thank you to all who have reached out to discuss how we, as a team can work together to support your daughters Rosebery journey. An effective way to monitor this is through your ePraise parent account which helps you celebrate your daughters points but also supports constructive conversations you can have at home if they are receiving demerits. I look forward to seeing some of you at our open morning on Monday 13 October – the tickets sold out faster than Oasis so watch this space for some more opportunities to be a fly on the wall!

🏆 WEEKLY WINS 🏆

8CX: for their incredible effort and determination on their physical theatre in their Drama lessons this week!

8CY: for supporting each other through their team games in PE.

8EX: the form is celebrating Ayesha K, who goes into the final for her boxing outside of school, and Lucy G who finished in 1st place in her swimming tournament.

8EY: well done to Scarlett S and Juliet V for representing Rosebery at the Year 8 Hockey tournament.

8MX: for representing Rosebery with pride by being tour guides during Open Morning.

8MY: for stepping outside their comfort zones by bravely touring around prospective parents and students.

8PX: congratulations to Leja P, who was selected to perform for Surrey Starlets Cheerleading.

8PY: for being Rosebery role models as they entered assembly this week with remarkable uniform!

It was a pleasure to welcome so many parents and carers this morning to experience what it feels like to be a Rosebery Year 9 student for the day. We greatly appreciated your positive feedback on the lessons you observed, which you shared on our Padlet wall — highlights from this will feature in next week’s Rosebery News. We hope you were able to spot some of the teaching and learning language from your crib sheet, helping to give more context to the approaches you see in action at home through your powerful 15-minute conversations with students.

A reminder that you can monitor how your daughter is engaging in lessons via ePraise, where points and de-merits are recorded. Login details were shared at the start of the academic year, but please get in touch if you would like these re-sent.

On Tuesday morning, to inspire students ahead of the launch of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Year 9 began reading Fantastic Female Adventurers by Lily Dyu. The book shares the real-life stories of fourteen remarkable women who have undertaken extraordinary challenges — from mountain climbing to jungle exploration. This week’s focus was on Gwen Moffatt, the first female British mountain guide, whose fearless determination and unconventional lifestyle broke barriers for women in mountaineering. Her story reminds us of the power of resilience, independence, and pursuing one’s passion without fear.

The official launch assembly for Bronze DofE will take place after the October half-term break. Students can, however, sign up now by paying a deposit on ParentPay. The deadline to sign up is 30 November 2025, and any queries can be directed to DofE@roseberyschool.co.uk 

#AdventureIsOutThere

 
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

9CX: Kimberley K - for the confidence she has shown in school each day and for always trying her best.

9CY: Poppie M - for inspiring others when practicing her speech for English.

9EX: Violet W - for topping the leaderboard across the whole school for points on Monday!

9EY: Mia F - for embracing Year 9 and for getting out of her comfort zone.

9MX: Emily B - for amassing the most points in the form group and for your excellent effort in Physics, English and Maths.

9MY: Grace S - for her enthusiasm in form time each day.

9PX: Grace G - for being the top point-scorer for the form group this week!

9PY: Francesca P - for showing confidence and for getting out of her comfort zone since the start of Year 9.

Another week passes, and I’m slowly running out of superlatives to describe how impressed I am by Year 10’s approach this term. Their consistency, focus, and determination in lessons continue to be exceptional, and this commitment will undoubtedly serve them well later in the year and into Year 11.

In form time, we have continued to focus on oracy and study skills, while also marking Black History Month through dedicated sessions. This week culminated in a powerful assembly led by Mrs Jones and supported by Year 12 volunteers, who spoke about influential Black figures throughout history who overcame adversity to create lasting change. Mrs Jones closed the assembly with a moving tribute to Gemma Devonish, reflecting on her remarkable impact on our school community and her dedication to shaping the lives of our students.

As Black History Month continues, we will carry on celebrating the contributions of these historic figures, while also taking time to explore more deeply Gemma’s background and family, and the inspiration they continue to provide.

This week I have been delighted to invite students for Thank You Friday once again, and a common theme is emerging with the invites; once again, I have been able to invite students based on their phenomenal starts this year, with students today either being mentioned to me by name by a staff member for their wonderful start, or have been seen in lessons by myself or Mr Hewett being an absolute star! Well done to Duda A, Emmy S 10CY, Lucy C, Annabelle B, Zainab H 10MX, Imogen E, Katelyn L and Rosa F 10EX and keep up the amazing work!

Finally, I wanted to extend a big congratulations to Mabel F-T 10CX. Mabel has once again successfully taken part in the Great River Race, a 21.6 mile river rowing marathon, which goes through the middle of the City of London on the Tidal Thames. Mabel was racing this year in the under 16s team, and what a fantastic achievement this is, especially in a tough race where some teams didn’t even finish the race! A very impressive time of 4 hours and 30 minutes was achieved and a great show of resilience!

Have a lovely weekend.

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

10CX: Mabel F-T - for her fantastic efforts in the Great River Race and rowing along the Thames for 21.6 miles!

10CY: Evie C - for consistently demonstrating intellectual curiosity both inside and outside of lessons and for engaging positively in form time activities.

10EX: Olivia B, Olivija B, Rebecca P, Serena H, Ava W, Imogen E, Katelyn L and Rosa F - for their efforts in the school litter pick.

10EY: Clarice S and Eva E - for their thorough and spirited debate over the essentials for 'desert island survival'!

10MX: Abbie B - for consistently arriving to form in perfect uniform with a smile and a positive attitude, which is reflected in the impressive number of points earned this term.

With over 11,000 points on ePraise, Year 11 are officially the Upper School Champions — a fantastic achievement that reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to success. During intervention sessions this week, it was wonderful to see students arriving promptly, prepared, and leaving with a smile. Targeted intervention will continue until the end of term, with whole-class sessions beginning in most subjects in the New Year.

Our study skills sessions this week focused on active recall, with particular attention to the blurting method - a technique that involves writing down everything you can remember about a topic before transferring key information neatly onto flashcards.

As part of Black History Month, we were moved by an inspiring assembly led by Mrs Jones and our History Prefects, celebrating Black individuals who have faced adversity and made lasting, positive change. The assembly also paid a heartfelt tribute to Gemma Devonish, whose dedication to education and kindness continues to embody this year’s theme of “Standing firm in pride and power.” Over the coming weeks, form time discussions will continue to explore Miss Devonish’s story and her family’s remarkable history.

Looking ahead, next Wednesday’s Student Futures Day will see students taking part in a range of off-timetable activities focused on their next steps. They will explore their future selves, learn more about Rosebery Sixth Form and post-16 options, and hear from Rosebery alumni who will return to share their journeys since leaving school. The day will conclude with students receiving their mock timetables, ahead of our Sixth Form Open Evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

A huge thank you and well done to everyone who attended the theatre trip to see Moulin Rouge on Thursday — it was a fantastic evening and a real cultural highlight. Another big thank you to the students who led the Year 7 Masterclasses on Friday; your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to support our newest students made a real difference.

Looking ahead, we are preparing for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 15 October, an important event in the school calendar. We would greatly appreciate the support of Year 12 and 13 students to help make the evening a success. If you are available, please add your name to the shared spreadsheet — your contribution truly helps to showcase the best of Rosebery Sixth Form.

A reminder that you are never alone. If you ever feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply need to talk, please reach out to your Personal Tutor or Head of Year, who are always here to listen and support you.

In PDC sessions, Year 13 students have been exploring the VESPA model, a framework designed to support success at A Level. So far, they have focused on:

• Vision – understanding what you are working towards

• Effort – maintaining consistent commitment

• Systems – staying organised and managing workload effectively

We encourage parents and carers to continue these conversations at home by asking:

• What are your academic and personal goals?

• Are you putting in the right amount of effort?

• How well are you managing your time and deadlines?

• What could you change to work more effectively?

Additional resources are available on Google Classroom to support these discussions and help students reflect on their progress.

The top ePraise points for this week are from Jessica K with 104 points in 12TEA and Marta N in 13OJM with 111 points. Well done!

Have a lovely weekend.