23 November 2018 - Issue 11
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction It really was wonderful news to find out last week that Roedean has been shortlisted for a National TES Award – I am incredibly proud, particularly because the award is in recognition of our partnership with St Mark’s Primary, which is a project involving so many girls of all ages in School and many members of staff. Supporting St Mark’s seems to have captured the imagination of so many members of our community, and I am impressed by the variety of activities going on. For me, a school without a library is missing a key element which underpins education, so it is brilliant that we, as a School, are raising funds to build a library at St Mark’s, and I would like to thank you all in advance for your support with this. Let’s see what comes of being shortlisted for this TES Award, but our partnership with St Mark’s is, in many ways, reward in itself. It is fantastic to read of so many individual successes over the last few weeks, in the sporting arena, in academic enrichment, and in other activities, and this reminds me how many girls at Roedean are involved in a wide range of exciting and interesting activities. Furthermore, I know that the girls enjoy taking part in competitions like the UKMT Maths Challenge and the Kids’ Lit Quiz, but I am sure that they have a wonderful time mixing with other like-minded students from other schools. Well done to you all, and keep it up – you are brilliant! Good luck to everyone who is involved in tonight’s Literally Music Gala Concert, and in particular to Miss Fewkes and the entire Music Department – I am sure that it will be wonderful! I wish you all the best for next week.
Roedean shortlisted for National 2019 TES Award! We are delighted to report that, in the TES Independent Schools’ Awards for 2019, Roedean has been shortlisted in the Independent-State School Partnership Award category. According to the TES, only the most outstanding individuals and institutions that the independent sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist, which was announced on 16 November.
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The TES editor, Ann Mroz, said: ‘Independent education in this country is truly world class. It’s one of our great success stories. And those shortlisted for the TES Independent School Awards are the crème de la crème. We received a record number of entries this year and the standard is the highest yet, so to be shortlisted is an extraordinary achievement for any school.’ The winners will be revealed at a gala awards evening in London’s Park Lane on Friday 1 February 2019. To be shortlisted for the Independent-State School Partnership category is absolutely wonderful news and is in recognition of all the work we have been doing with St Mark’s Primary. Roedean is now supporting St Mark’s in a number of ways, including Year 9 Reading Buddies on Wednesdays, weekly Sports Leaders, Language Buddies, CAP, Maths stretch and challenge, swimming, and more. Particular thanks go to Mr Wilson and Mrs Pittingale who have spearheaded joint activities with St Mark’s over the last year, but the credit must also go to every student and member of staff who has been involved – you have each played a part in this success story, thank you! However, one award shortlisting is not enough, and even more exciting is that we have also been shortlisted for two Independent Schools’ Awards – read more on page 2… RB