4th November 2016 - Issue 7
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction Welcome back after half term – I hope that you all had a wonderful break and that you have returned refreshed, having perhaps taken the opportunity to do some different things that are not always possible during term-time. The girls who went to Italy over part of half term certainly had a great time, and they immersed themselves fully in the classical world; it is clear that they found the experience exciting and it has made them even keener to find out more and dig deeper into their classical studies. Congratulations to those girls in 6.2 who submitted their university application forms before half term. This will be a huge weight off their shoulders, as the process of applying is a long one, requiring seemingly endless redrafts of their personal statements and important decisions about which courses to apply for, and at which universities. Some of those who applied to Oxbridge have had to sit admissions tests this week, and I hope that they went well. The girls in 6.2 are very focused on their future education at this point, and it will be interesting
Halloween Horror at Roedean! On the first Monday back after half term, ‘All Hallows’ Eve’, we had our annual Halloween Mystery Maze in the Studios. There were six different scenes, which were Crime, Exorcism, Chainsaw, Dolls’ House, Hospital, and Graveyard. The Sixth Form helpers dressed up as different characters to scare the guests, and both the helpers and the guests loved it! We also had a photo booth and sweet sale to raise money for charity. We raised a total of about £70, which was an amazing achievement. The feedback from the guests was amazing, and everyone had great fun. A massive thank you to all students and members of staff who helped to organise the maze. A big thank you too and well done to the actors who made this maze such a great success! We are already looking forward to next year’s maze! Miranda Liu (Events Prefect)
for them and the rest of the school to see last year’s leavers who are coming back to Roedean for Speech Day on Saturday. Many of them will be just a month into their degree courses, and I am sure that they will share all sorts of stories about what it has been like starting the next stage of their education. I am looking forward very much to hearing from our guest speaker, Professor Tanya Byron, on Saturday. I have no doubt that she will be incredibly engaging and that every girl in the audience will take a great deal from what she says. With the school’s growing numbers, this will be one of the few occasions when the entire school body can be together, so it will be a very special occasion for me. Our musicians have been working hard to prepare for their performances on Speech Day, drama rehearsals for A Christmas Carol are well underway, and there have been sporting fixtures in hockey, netball, volleyball, and football. The week has also had a ghoulish start with the annual Horror Maze, organised for
the younger girls by the Sixth Form, so there really is a great deal going on. Looking ahead, next Friday is Remembrance Day and we will be holding two services on that day to mark it. This is a beautiful service each year, and it is important to take a little time to reflect on those who have lost their lives in conflicts all around the world, so that their memories live on. Unbelievably, there are only 50 days until Christmas, and that means that there are only four weeks to our annual Christmas Fair, which happens in conjunction with the Parents’ Guild. The theme this year is Christmas at the Movies, and preparations for this event will begin in earnest very soon. The Roedean Christmas card competition has already had a good number of entries, so any student who wishes to submit a piece of artwork should do so very soon as the deadline for entries is looming – it really is lovely for the school to have a card which features the work of some of the students, so please do get involved. I wish you all good luck for next week!