18th November 2016 - Issue 9
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction
There have been a wide range of activities in school this week, with sport at all levels, the inter-House hockey competition, music and drama rehearsals for the Gala Concert and the winter production, as well as the Young Enterprise masterclass for girls in 6.1 and the Lit Quiz for the younger girls. I am delighted that the girls have so many opportunities here at Roedean. Congratulations to our U14 Hockey team for their success in winning the East Grinstead tournament and to our two Lit Quiz teams in Years 7 & 8 who achieved a fantastic second and third place out of 22 competitor schools. I hope that the trial GCSE exams went well for the girls in U5; the experience of sitting
the papers in real examination conditions is so valuable. It is important to remember that there are still two terms to go before the actual papers, and the trials are part of the learning process not an end point. I am sure that they will highlight some areas which need extra attention or further revision before May, but that is exactly what they are designed to do, so embrace the opportunity to do something about it now. Alongside our girls doing their mocks, we had a group of external girls hoping to win scholarships to join the Sixth Form yesterday, and it was very good to welcome them to Roedean. I was very pleased to welcome Rose HudsonWilkin, our honorary Chaplain, to Roedean today. After leading prayers in Parliament, she travelled down to Brighton to sit in some
Mock Art GCSE Exams “There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their art and intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun.” Pablo Picasso
A Little Night Music Gala Concert Friday 25 November 2016 7.30 pm - Centenary Sports Hall Harlem Nocturne, Arabian Nights, Mozart Symphony No. 25 (Amadeus) and much more. Something for every musical taste in our highly diverse programme. This will be a charity event with drinks and snacks available. All welcome. Tickets: Online: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk Tel: 01273 667655 Tickets free - however please note that tickets must be booked in advance
Last week the sunlight was shining down into the Art and Design studio at Roedean. Year 11 Art GCSE girls were producing inspirational art work for their mock trials, coursework title – Collections. The girls were working in a variety of different mediums, from screen printing to detailed illustrations, embroidery and 3D design. Our budding artists were truly magnificent in their quest for creative perfection. Well done to all girls for exemplary planning and outstanding creativity. GRE
Remembrance Sunday at Rottingdean
classes and see what goes on in our classrooms. She also gave a wonderful address at this afternoon’s service of celebration for Sue Stanway, who retired last year after 46 years at Roedean, and Simon Rothon, who was Chair of Council for 5 years. The choir sang beautifully, and the girls were in very good voice too, singing with particular gusto in Jerusalem, one of Simon’s favourite hymns. The service was followed by a Reception for the guests who had joined us for the service and the staff, and it was a lovely occasion. I am looking forward to the Gala Concert at the end of next week. It will be December before we know it, so I am glad that the preparations for the Christmas Fair on the 3rd are well underway. I do hope to see you there. I wish you all a wonderful week.