WEEKLY REVIEW

Head’s Introduction

This week began with a beautiful and poignant memorial service for Daria. The Sixth Form joined her family in the Chapel to hear memories and reminiscences of her time at Roedean, shared by some of her friends and teachers. It was a fitting tribute to a special young woman. Students and staff have also been writing down anecdotes and condolences this week, so that they can be shared with Daria’s family in a book of memories.

The three performances of Les Misérables this week have been outstanding – taking on such an iconic show is a challenge in itself, but the girls more than rose to the challenge, and they presented a remarkable spectacle, with fantastic singing and excellent characterisation. Les Misérables has a number of key roles, as well as smaller cameo parts, providing opportunities for a range of actors to perform. It is wonderful that so many students were involved, not only on stage, but also behind the scenes. I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the production on a fantastic achievement, one they will, no doubt, remember for many years to come. Well done to the actors, to the Theatre team, to the band led by Mr Rous, and to the Director, Mrs Woodbridge!

Roedean also marked Founders’ Day on Thursday, remembering the founding Lawrence sisters and giving thanks for those who have left their mark on the School over the years. We also remembered those members of our community who have passed away over the course of the last year, and a candle was lit for each. It was a very beautiful and evocative service, all the more so because we were joined by Old Roedeanians and family members remembering their loved ones. Thank you to everyone involved.

Well done for a busy week, and I wish you all a restful weekend ahead of the last week before half-term.

Founders’ Day 2023

Les Misérables –A Triumph!

Cuckmere Haven

Unsung heroes in the spotlight

Each week, many wonderful things happen at Roedean, about which many in the school are perhaps unaware; this section of the weekly review is dedicated to ‘unsung heroes’, in order to draw our attention to these people and remind us that our community is special.