8 October 2021 – Issue 5
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WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction
It is wonderful that we have been able to hold some events over the last few weeks, even with restrictions to ensure everyone’s safety. Open Day last Saturday was a huge success. Our students were excellent ambassadors for the School, and our visitors were impressed by everything they saw, but most of all by the composure and confidence of all the girls they met, and their clear love of their school. We have also held two Sixth Form events this week, and tomorrow there will be a virtual Open Day for international students. I am pleased that these events continue to be very popular with prospective Roedean families, and I am very grateful to everyone involved in making them such a success. In addition to the Admissions Department and all those in the IT team, School Office, Catering, the Housemen, the Theatre team, Grounds, and the School Office, who have worked behind the scenes to get everything ready for these events, you will see that there are very many Unsung Heroes this week, and I congratulate them all!
Year 10 Silversmithing Workshop
Brighton to Bulgaria
We have launched a series of events this week to mark Black History Month, including very engaging Chapel services led by Sixth Form students, in which they focus on the theme ‘proud to be…’. It is incredibly impressive to see these young women stand up in front of their peers and talk with such confidence and openness about their experiences and inspirations. They were admirably supported by Mrs Appiah-Kusi and Mrs Walker, and you can read more about what they said in this review. The services also include an incredibly powerful and moving unaccompanied performance of Amazing Grace, with the whole Chapel singing together. I applaud everyone involved. Looking ahead, I hope that many of you will be able to join us at the Take Your Seat Showcase on Friday 15 October. You will have the opportunity to see our newly refurbished Theatre in action, watch a range of performances from across Dance, Drama, and Music, and hear from those leading the different strands of the Performing Arts. It will be a wonderful spectacle and a great way to round off the first half of term. I hope you all have a restful weekend, and good luck for the last full week before half-term!
Roedean celebrates Tanya Streeter OR, Black History Month world record-holding free diver HEADMASTER’S LECTURE
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HEAD’S WEEKLY REVIEW
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Black History Month is an important time for us to showcase the work that we have been doing year-round to celebrate and amplify the achievements and contributions of those with African and Caribbean roots across a wide range of areas from major historical and political events, to the performing arts. The theme this year is Proud to Be and we have curated a range of events, speakers and displays that showcase the contributions of people from a diverse range of Black backgrounds. As a community, we are particularly grateful to the pupils, past and present, who have given their time, thoughts and intellect so generously to share stories and histories with us. We are proud to be Roedean.
History video in the fire place is showing: David Olusoga – a British historian speaking about Black British History 1948 Stories of Friendship: Windrush – documentary style piece presenting a granddaughter describing the history of her grandfather 1963 Martin Luther King – ‘I have a Dream’ speech on civil rights 1987 Diane Abbot is the first black person to be elected to British parliament – election speech
This Week's Events Activity 1: 1320-1400
Topic
Mon 4 Oct
Black Tudors
Tues 5 Oct
OR and former Head Girl, Eden Wolfe Naughton
Wed 6 Oct
Black People in Germany 1871-present
Thurs 7 Oct
History Detectives – Mary Seacole
Fri 8 Oct
Walter Tull – forgotten footballer
Next Week's Events Activity 1: 1320-1400
Topic
Mon 11 Oct
Marcus Garvey – Reggae man Student Led
Tues 12 Oct
Barack Obama – making history?
Wed 13 Oct
History Detectives – Sarah Forbes Bonetta
Thurs 14 Oct
Early Black Britons – Whitehawk woman and the ivory bangle women
Fri 15 Oct
'Black figures in British art – 18th century – present' Student Led
2020 Jacob Sam-La Rose, English Heritage’s Poet in Residence – ‘Dumb’ from ‘Breaking Silence’ 1999 Skin from Skunk Anansie becomes the first Black British woman to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2012 Nicola Adams wins Olympic Gold in featherweight boxing for Team GB 2019 Bernardine Evaristo becomes the first Black British booker prize winner for ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ 2020 Dave performs ‘Black’ at the Brit Awards 2021 Thandiwe Newton talks about reclaiming her name 2021 Michaela Coel wins an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited of Anthology Series or Movie for ‘I May Destroy You’
Visiting speaker Veronica McKenzie: From Mammy to Bond: A Look at Black Representation in the UK
Eden's talk on Black Germans 1884-present – Black History Month 'I was so happy to have the chance to hear Eden (OR House 4, 2014-2021) speak about her EPQ research, and to have the opportunity to take a critical look at the treatment of black Germans both before and during the Nazi regime. Although I'd spent a long time studying Weimar Germany for GCSE History, I had been largely unaware of the way that racism functioned in parallel to anti-semitism at the same time, and particularly of the significance of the German colonies and the way they fuelled anti-Black, governmentdriven propaganda in the country. It was a really great way to engage with Black History Month, and I really learnt a lot!' Alma (Year 12)
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH #ProudToBe Dr Hobbs and Ms Boobis have worked with some Sixth Formers to share their thoughts about Black History Month in Chapel. The theme of this year’s Black History Month is ‘Proud To Be’. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate and recognise the contributions that black and brown people from African and Caribbean roots have made, and continue to make, to British history. Sometimes this is directly, and sometimes through being influential on a global stage.
Fadillah – ‘There is a strong idea in the media that black people must be ‘successful’ to stand out. This is not fair as black people should not have to prove themselves to belong somewhere. In the media, black women are shown to be: they are sassy, angry, political, broke, do not get along with each other. Such presentations are destructive and unrepresentative of what black women are like. Actors like Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis have made it very clear that black women defy categorisation through their pushing for more diverse representation of lifestyles and roles available for black women.
Shamina – ‘A long time ago, before colonisation by Islamic or European powers, African society passed on power through the mother’s line. This meant that African society had respect for women woven into its very fabric. Social organisation was built around women’s close personal networks, and someone’s identity, inheritance, wealth and politics were all determined in this way. Men held leadership positions, but these were inherited through the men’s mothers and sisters. Female bloodlines were the only ones of which a society could be certain, and so they defined the transmission of both power and wealth.
Michaela Coel is Ghanaian British. Her historic Emmy win for writing ‘I May Destroy You’ came just months after the same series failed to receive a single Golden Globe nomination. After an investigation, it was revealed that the voting organisation had no black voters. Michaela Coel turned down a 1 million dollar deal with Netflix so that she could retain the copyright to her own work, which she had redrafted 200 times. She now has total creative control of the series, which has earned her critical acclaim, hundreds of thousands of dollars, and several BAFTAs, as well as her Emmy.
Women produced food and had the authority to determine how land was used and cultivated. Women’s productive labour in agriculture was respected and gave them rights in the domestic and public spheres. Women and men both sat in assemblies, which shared influence and power over society. It has been said that, thanks to women’s assemblies, early resistance to invasions in Benin and Nigeria was successful, and the occupation of these countries was delayed as a result. Colonisation brought with it a commitment to patriarchy, monogamy and cash crops, which eroded women’s autonomy and economic status, conferring them to the control of men. This change in women’s status was then reinforced by gender biased education introduced by missionaries. It is not true to say that the subservient role of women in many African societies today is ‘traditional’ as it was brought about by Islamic and, primarily, European colonisation.
I am Shamina, and I am proud to be Jamaican, Nigerian and a future contributor to medical science.’
I am Fadillah, and I am proud to be Black British, a Muslim, and on my way to working in finance, an area under represented by women, especially black women.’
Sarah – ‘There are so many incredible role models across the performing arts now, and they are breaking the stereotypes of expected gender roles. Pink Pantheress is only at university, but she is already hugely successful, with her music being shared across TikTok over a million times, and by artists like Lizzo and Charli D’Amelio. She started small, just sharing her music to get it out there, not even sharing with her friends and family. Just for Me now has over 10 million plays on Spotify. Pink Pantheress is not just a traditional RnB singer, though, she is influenced by K-Pop, Michael Jackson and My Chemical Romance, and is breaking new ground in introducing different genres of music to her fans. Likewise, Dave – the British rapper, songwriter and actor – has continuously used his platform to explore current racial issues and shed light on the realities black individuals have to face. In his 202 Brit Awards performance, he left the audience awestruck with his raw lyrics like ‘black is working twice as hard,’ which unfortunately has been the case for the youth and elders alike in education and employment. Another quote that pinpoints a frustrating experience that people are often ‘loud in our laughter and silent in our suffering.’ As Dave openly speaks about the stigmatisation of mental health amongst the black community, he is inspiring because of his poetic ability to evoke strong feelings that challenge social norms and create these uncomfortable but necessary conversations regarding race.
I am Sarah, and I am proud to be Zimbabwean and to be able to express myself creatively through the art of poetry, but I also love coding.’
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I am Zara, and I am proud to be of Angolan and Portuguese heritage, working towards diplomacy or real estate, a department where I aspire to work with people from all over the world whilst learning about all the different cultures and traditions.’ Page 3
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Sophia – ‘Naomi Osaka is an inspiring role model to me. She is the first Asian tennis player to be ranked singles number 1. She is also the first woman to win successive grand slam singles titles since Serena Williams did it in 2015. Osaka was the highest earning female athlete of all time in 2020, and has been named in Time magazine’s top 100 most influential people in the world in 2019 and 2020. Osaka is mixed heritage, Japanese and Haitian. She has used her platform to be an activist for the Black Lives Matter movement despite being naturally a very shy person. It is inspirational to see someone use their talent, and overcome a difficulty to be able to do something they believe very strongly in. Simone Biles is another inspiring sportswoman. She is the most decorated gymnast of all time, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals. Biles was in and out of foster care as a young child before eventually being adopted by her maternal grandparents when she was 6. Biles began her elite career as a gymnast when she was 14. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Biles made the remarkable decision that, despite being undoubtedly the best gymnast on the team, she would withdraw from the competition in order to put her mental health first. Biles has bravely spoken up about traumatic experiences with sexual assault, as well as being open about having ADHD. She is a great role model because she does not allow her experience to define her, but takes ownership of her identity and uses her platform to show that she is proud and confident, no matter what. I also wanted to talk about Lewis Hamilton, the UK’s most successful ever Formula 1 driver. As well as being exceptional in his sport, Hamilton has used his platform and influence to highlight lack of diversity in motorsport, and has now launched a scheme to attract more black teachers to STEM teaching roles. In Britain, only 2% of teachers are from black backgrounds, and Hamilton recognises that in some areas this lack of representation could be a barrier to young black students’ engaging with STEM subjects. It is really inspiring to me that Hamilton recognises the link between his sport and the science behind it, and is doing something to address diversity in both of these areas.
I am Sophia, and I am proud to be mixed heritage, a woman in STEM and a sportswoman.’
Mrs Walker, Lay Chaplain Who am I…? Only recently, I was named as "one of the most inspirational Black British Women" by the newspaper Metro. In 2004, I became the first woman in Europe to conduct and compose a symphony within the last 40 years. It was called New Nation Rising, A 21st Century Symphony. The piece of music celebrated London's history and was composed to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. I have also written pieces used in films, on television, by dancers and on stage. Because of my work, I was named on the Evening Standard's Power List of Britain's Top 100 Most Influential Black People in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Who am I…? I am Dr Shirley Thompson OBE. Dr Shirley Thompson was my mentor, friend, and has had a great influence in my life. But I am telling you about Shirley as is one of many unsung heroes that has made vast contributions to the tapestry of British culture. The contributions of black and brown people in British society has impacted on the tapestry of British culture for many generations. I want to share this quote by Sam Altman: ‘Young people willing to push super hard to make something happen are among the most powerful forces in the world.’
I am proud to be the owner of this skin, to wear it with joy to appreciate what this skin means, what it has stood for, the contributions it has made to equality and diversity, and accountability for the value of human life.
Mrs Appiah-Kusi I think something that amazes me every time we have a chance to listen to the stories, the histories of others, is how much there is to learn from one another’s experiences. I am of Ghanaian heritage, and I am proud to be Ghanaian. However, I was not born in Ghana, and actually I lived outside of Ghana most of my life, in Saudi Arabia and here in the UK. And I was never more aware of being an ‘alien’ than when I lived in Ghana for a few years, a true third culture kid! My experiences of being in a new place with new people a number of times over has changed the way I relate to others. I have learned that human connections need not have barriers of race or religion or gender, as we all are blessed by the warmth of kindness and compassion even as we get to know one another’s preferences. However, many times through my years at a little boarding school in North Yorkshire, uni in York, Birmingham and Brighton, and during my working life across Britain I have experienced moments of feeling different because I am black. I have lived through feeling compelled to ignore feeling discriminated against. But I have also (in the wake of the BLM movement) seen change in action. There is a rise in understanding, which has empowered me as never before to say something in such moments when before I did not feel able to. I am grateful that the voices of those previously invisible in history are finally being heard to inspire us all to, as Marcus Rashford says, be our best selves. In closing I invite you to reflect on the image shown. It is one of the Andinka symbols from Ghana, which all have significance in their simplicity and meaning. This one is called SAN KO FA. The Sankofa bird reminds us that we must continue to move forward as we remember our past, and, at the same time we plant a seed for the future generations that come after us.
The hymn for this service is Amazing Grace – it has the incredible power of being able to draw communities together to recognise that they are part of something bigger, simply by one voice starting it, and others joining in. Thank you to Mrs Appiah-Kusi and Mrs Walker for leading our singing of these powerful words: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me – I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see.
Through many dangers, toils and snares, We have already come, T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far, And Grace will lead us home.
T’was Grace that taught my heart to fear, And Grace, my fears relieved; How precious did that Grace appear The hour I first believed.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me; I once was lost but now am found Was blind but now I see.
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Unsung Heroes Thank you to everyone in the school community for Open Day – what a brilliant collective effort. We have had excellent feedback from our visitors – thank you!
Bonnie, Isabella, and Gabriella (Yr7), Minnie and Freya (Yr8), Megan, Lydia, and Grace (Yr9), Soyoung and Michelle (Yr10), Jemima and Matilda (Yr12), and Jemima, Sophia, Tuhina, Olivia, Bronwen, and Molly (Yr13) for their part in the Open Day presentations last Saturday – they were all brilliantly confident and composed [SW] Otti, Ellen, and Florence (Yr12) and Jemima, Molly, and Bronwen (Yr13) for, without a moment’s hesitation, giving up some time on Wednesday afternoon to help pack the ‘Bags of Education’ so that they can be transported to Bulgaria in time for Christmas [RB]
Tuhina, Lara, Sophia, Eileen, Jemima, Megan, Lucy, Stella and Jane (Yr13), and Emma, Maddie and Harmony (Yr12) for taking part in the live Q&A at the virtual Sixth Form Information Evening [GH]
Shamina, Fadillah, Sarah, and Zara (Yr12), Sophia (Yr13), and Mrs Appiah-Kusi and Mrs Walker, for speaking so brilliantly and openly in our Black History Month Chapels [JHO and HBO]
Mr Tester, Mr Bassett, Ms Elliot, Mr McNeill, Mr Philpot, Mr Wells, Mr Kenealy, Mr Hardy, Mr Deller, Mr Doyle, Miss Bysh, Miss Baxter, (pictured) and Mr Ellis, Mr Vowles, Miss Barrow, Mr Biggs, Mr Sirjani, Mr Kemp, Mr Paul, and Mr East, our minibus drivers, for all pulling together since the current fuel shortage crisis to ensure that the service was not disrupted, and managing to get nearly 260 girls into School and home each day – they have repeatedly given up their own time and sleep, to be out in the early hours of the mornings, sometimes between 2 and 4, at various locations around the area, to obtain enough fuel to keep the minibuses running [IM]
Farwa, Freya, and Asmitha (Yr8) for presenting their academic research project to Year 7 parents with such eloquence and enthusiasm [JHO]
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Brighton to Bulgaria
Musicians of the Week
This week, it was brilliant for Emily, Olivia, and Megan to be able to complete the task they had set themselves in September 2021. They were finally able to meet Simon Streeter, who runs the charity, in person and not via a Teams link. They, and a few friends, filled the 125 bages with stationery, in a record time:
Our Musicians of the Week are Siyun and Sihu, for being part of all the ensembles, attending on time and being so enthusiastic – well done also to Tilly, Maya, Kai, Oyinda, Joanna, and Scarlett for joining Junior Orchestra.
Teatime Recital – 12 October
‘We started this project over a year ago, and there was so much we could do in isolation, like writing and illustrating the book, raising the money, and ordering the educational materials. But the one thing we couldn’t do until the situation relaxed a bit, was actually packing the bags. So it felt amazing on Wednesday to meet Simon from the charity, and to put all the materials in the bags themselves. To see our CAP project and all the hard work come to fruition is brilliant, and it feels great to know that the children in Bulgaria will have their bags in time for Christmas!’ – Megan and Olivia
On Tuesday 12 October, we invite you to join us for music performed by Teleman, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky, whilst enjoying tea and cake in the Old Ref. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to practise performing with an audience – please do come and support them. Students may just turn up, but parents will need to prebook tickets at www.roedeantheatre.co.uk The next Teatime Recital will be on Tuesday 9 November. Please email sob@roedean.co.uk if you would like to perform.
Sussex Bake Down Well done to the House 2 team of girls baking for Sussex Bake Down, to support local food to the banks. It is flapjack and Brownies tonight, all beautifully packaged and labelled. Well done to everyone involved!
House 4’s week of fun! As another week concludes we look back on some of the activities that the House 4 girls have enjoyed. Our Monday fun swim was a huge success, swimming, diving, and/or just playing games and enjoying the water with friends – it was lots of fun! We have also enjoyed board games, badminton, basketball, bingo and baking sweet treats amongst lots of other activities this week. Page 6
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House 1 Pumpkin-Making
Take Your Seat Appeal Showcase
We have already started our Halloween decorating in House 1…
At our launch event for the new seating in the Theatre, there will be performances across Dance, Music, and Drama. Tickets are £15, including a glass of Prosecco. All profits raised on the night will be donated towards the Take Your Seat Appeal. Booking is via the Theatre website: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk. JWL
What does Deepdene think about Roedean? I like going to Roedean because…
‘I enjoy the space because it allows you to play more sports.’ Dexter
t he layout ‘I really like ol and of t he scho students at meet ing t he use t hey a R oedean, bec ind.’ y r are ve k Alia
‘I loved our Geography enrichment day, especially navigating ourselves around the school.’ Billy
‘I enjoy going to Roedean because I loved learning Russian and bein g able to speak som e!’ Tilda
‘I really liked the teachers because they are so kind and they made our learning experience so much fun.’ India
‘I love using the fa cilities, espe cia lly fo r sports th you fo r all the lovely th ank we’ve be en doing at Ro ings edea n! ' Harriet
Exploring Questions of Faith
Year 11 Ceramic Workshop On Sunday, twelve Year 11 students took part in a ceramic workshop for the day where they had the opportunity to learn different hand building techniques. Taking inspiration from natural forms, each student produced a decorative plate as part of their GCSE portfolio.
If you are in Years 7-11 and would like to explore questions of faith with our Lay Chaplains, you can choose to do so as one of your Co-Curricular Activities – there are sessions running in Activity 1 on Mondays and Thursdays, so please let your Head of Year know so that you can be added to the register. If you are in the Sixth Form, your session is on Thursdays in Activity 2 – please let Dr Hannan or Miss Carragher know if you would like to attend.
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Year 10 Silversmithing and Cuttlefish Casting Workshop This week, our GCSE pupils had the opportunity to work with a professional silversmith to learn the principles of casting in precious metal. The pupils were able to watch demonstrations of silversmithing, to create a pewter cast from a cuttlefish mould and anneal copper, to pattern, solder, and form a unique ring design. It was wonderful to see the girls working with such purpose in the workshop, and learning new skills to enhance their passions in design and making. HQU
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Literary supplement
Roedean’s Favourite Poem Checking Out Me History by John Agard Dem tell me Dem tell me Wha dem want to tell me Bandage up me eye with me own history Blind me to my own identity Dem tell me bout 1066 and all dat dem tell me bout Dick Whittington and he cat But Touissant L’Ouverture no dem never tell me bout dat Toussaint a slave with vision lick back Napoleon battalion and first Black Republic born Toussaint de thorn to de French Toussaint de beacon of de Haitian Revolution Dem tell me bout de man who discover de balloon and de cow who jump over de moon Dem tell me bout de dish run away with de spoon but dem never tell me bout Nanny de maroon Nanny see-far woman of mountain dream fire-woman struggle hopeful stream to freedom river Dem tell me bout Lord Nelson and Waterloo but dem never tell me bout Shaka de great Zulu Dem tell me bout Columbus and 1492 but what happen to de Caribs and de Arawaks too Dem tell me bout Florence Nightingale and she lamp and how Robin Hood used to camp Dem tell me bout ole King Cole was a merry ole soul but dem never tell me bout Mary Seacole From Jamaica she travel far to the Crimean War she volunteer to go and even when de British said no she still brave the Russian snow a healing star among the wounded a yellow sunrise to the dying Dem tell me Dem tell me wha dem want to tell me But now I checking out me own history I carving out me identity (Jemima, Yr12)
I Come From by Dean Atta I come from shepherd’s pie and Sunday roast, jerk chicken and stuffed vine leaves. I come from travelling through my taste buds but loving where I live. I come from a home that some would call broken. I come from D.I.Y. that never got done. I come from waiting by the phone for him to call. I come from waving the white flag to loneliness. I come from the rainbow flag and the union jack. I come from a British passport and an ever-ready suitcase. I come from jet fuel and fresh coconut water. I come from crossing oceans to find myself. I come from deep issues and shallow solutions. I come from a limited vocabulary but an unrestricted imagination. I come from a decent education and a marvellous mother. I come from being given permission to dream but choosing to wake up instead. I come from wherever I lay my head. I come from unanswered questions and unread books, unnoticed effort and undelivered apologies and thanks. I come from who I trust and who I have left. I come from last year and last year and I don’t notice how I’ve changed . I come from looking in the mirror and looking online to find myself. I come from stories, myths, legends and folk tales. I come from lullabies and pop songs, Hip Hop and poetry. I come from griots, grandmothers and her-story tellers. I come from published words and strangers’ smiles. I come from my own pen but I see people torn apart like paper, each a story or poem that never made it into a book.
Reading Reps We are happy to announce that the following students are now Reading Reps for their year group. The Reading Reps will be introducing themselves at Assemblies in the coming weeks – we are very excited to hear all their wonderful plans for promoting reading at Roedean!
Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Sasha, Catherine, Lily, Maud, Tali
Derin, Nicole, Lydia
Isabella, Grace, Alisa, Daisy, Maria, Urara
Year 8
Year 10
Year 13
Gabriella Daisy
Hannah, Mairi, Charlotte, Amelia, Flora, Rhea
Chloe
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Black History Month – New Books in the Library Misfists – by Michaela Coel
Open Water – by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Misfits is a triumphant call for honesty, empathy, and inclusion. This timely, necessary book is a rousing coming-to-power manifesto, dedicated to anyone who has ever worried about fitting in.
A tender and emotionally complex debut about the relationship between two young Black British artists, Open Water shines a light on the ways love and race can be interlinked in modern society.
Black London – by Avril Nanton
Women, Race and Class – by Angela Davis
Black London shows us this familiar city anew, gathering together the places that tell the story of its Black inhabitants, stretching back to Tudor times.
Ranging from the age of slavery to contemporary injustices, this groundbreaking history of race, gender, and class inequality, by the radical political activist Angela Davis, offers an alternative view of female struggles for liberation.
The Other Black Girl – by Zakiya Dalila Harris
The Black Spartacus – by Sudhir Hazareesingh
Following two young Black women carving their careers in the unexpectedly sinister world of book publishing, Harris’s razor-edged debut is at once a gripping thriller and a shrewd piece of social commentary.
A definitive new biography of Toussaint Louverture – a revolutionary slave hero, military mastermind, and the first leader of the independent Black state of Haiti.
The First Woman – by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Rice, Peas and Fish and Chips – by Pauline Campbell
Maybe I Don’t Belong Here – by David Harewood
Too Young, Too Loud, Too Different: Poems from Malika's Poetry Kitchen
Is it possible to be Black and British and feel welcome and whole? In this powerful and provocative account of a life lived after psychosis, critically acclaimed actor, David Harewood, uncovers devastating family history and investigates the very real impact of racism on Black mental health.
In the early years of the new millennium, poets Malika Booker and Roger Robinson saw the need for a space for writers outside of the establishment to grow, improve, discuss, and learn. One Friday night, Malika offered her Brixton kitchen table as a meeting place. And so Malika's Poetry Kitchen was born.
Set amidst the brutality of Idi Amin’s Uganda, Makumbi's wise and tender novel is a hymn to survival, rebellion and the enduring power of the female spirit.
Pop-Up Book Shop Roedean Library Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 October During Activity 1 There will be a pop-up bookshop in the Library on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 October during Activity 1. This will be for all years, and the stock has been chosen specifically by Roedean students. Please come along to support, and to find a fantastic read for the half term holidays! Page 10
Pauline Campbell was brought up on Rice and Peas, and Fish and Chips, after her parents crossed thousands of miles, leaving the warm shores of the Caribbean, to settle in Britain. In this book, Pauline will take the reader on a journey into where her generation has been.
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SPORT Hockey vs Mayfield – a series of brilliant victories for Roedean
U12C
U13B
The U13B team beat Mayfield and learnt lots of lessons during the game. Positional play continued to improve, the girls showed lots more confidence to shoot when they were inside the 'D' and there was some excellent decision making on show. Goals were scored by Polly (4), Izzy (3), Isobel (2) and Tia, and Mayfield awarded the Player of the Match to Polly.
U13D
The girls played at home for the first time this season against Mayfield School. The girls showed class and respect to their opponents throughout the match, but controlled the entire game from start to finish. The goal scoring began early, with a lovely run by Asmitha through the center of the D, finishing off with a shot to the right hand side of the goal. She continued to apply pressure on the Mayfield goals adding two more by half time. Chloe, Farwa, and Elspeth were all able to add a goal to their individual and the team tally during the match with some lovely runs down the wing and cutting into the D finishing off with some excellent shooting. Bobby, who captained the side, also got on the score sheet during the second half. Whilst Layla and Poppy were not too busy in defence, their solidarity meant the Roedean defence remained unbroken. A special mention goes to Eden who played in goal for us after playing a previous match for the U13B team. Overall it was a fantastic performance by the girls.
The U12C continued their winning ways, with a fantastic result against a competitive Mayfield side. The pupils have worked incredibly hard continuing to develop their stick skills demonstrating a great attitude and have improved immensely. A goal either side of half-time secured a controlled 2-0 win. U12C
U12D
The U12Ds played some of their best hockey to date this week versus Mayfield. Their urgency, their flair, and their team spirit was back! Captain Coco made a huge impact at the front, driving the ball into the D countless times. Liv was strong in defence, distributing the ball to the wings well, and Sofia made some excellent saves in her goal-keeping debut. It was Sohana that smashed two goals into the back of the net to win the game, and Tali took home Girl of the Game for her relentless work in the middle, playing the full game! Well done, girls!
U12B
U12D
U12B
The U12B Team played extremely well in the first few minutes, managing to score an early goal. The game intensified with some good defensive play and marking by both teams, with a lot of turnovers occurring. Athena managed to score her second goal just before half time to go into the break 2-0 up. After half time, the girls used the width better and moved the ball through good spaces on the Astro and got further up the pitch. After some good finishing, the game ended 5-0 with Yan Yan and Athena receiving joint Players of the Match.
2nd XI Hockey vs Lancing College
National Cup Round 2 Netball vs Windlesham House School
The 2nd team played exceptionally well against Lancing. The attacking unit worked hard, resulting in a number of shots on goal. Jemima assisted Toni’s shot on goal that resulted in us leading 1-0. With 30 seconds to go Lancing scored. We finished the match on a draw. Lea was nominated as Player of the Match by the opposition. A huge well done to everyone who played.
The U12As took on Windlesham House in round 2 of the National Cup. This time, the girls battled against the Roedean winds. The pressure was on and the girls stepped up. With the score line being within 3 goals throughout the game, the girls managed to push on in the final quarter to take the win 16-11. Captain, Amelie, made some amazing feeds into the D, Izzy showed strength in the shooting circle against a feisty team, and Sophie made some fabulous drives around the D. Poppy and Amber hustled on the wing, pulling the ball nicely though court, and Lula, Isabella, and Natahlia put some outstanding pressure at the defensive end, turning the ball over time after time. Shout-outs go to Leggy, Liv, and Stella for their amazing support, and to Amelie for taking Girl of the Game. It’s off into round 3 for this successful and talented group of Year 7s! Page 11
8 October 2021 – Issue 5
HEAD’S WEEKLY REVIEW
ESSA Team Championships Regional Qualifiers Junior
This was the girls first ever ESSA Team Championships Relay competition and although the girls were a little nervous the hours of practice that they had all put in beforehand paid off. The relay event is particularly special in swimming as a majority of the events are individual events. We were therefore so proud to take five girls to the two relays.
Open
Alice, Jamie, Mollie and Lizzie were fantastic in the inter medley relay with an unofficial time of 2:32. The freestyle relay was equally as successful with a time of 2:11 with Mollie first off the block followed by Jemima, Alice and Lizzie. A huge well done to all the girls that competed, particularly Mollie who helped guide her team and captained them.
Swimming Gala vs Burgess Hill 25 girls took part in the B and C team gala this week. The 18-event gala was larger than our usual gala with 5 extra events added. This is because we have had a large increase in swimmers and wanted the girls to have at least two races each. The Junior team, made up of Year 7 and 8 could be heard cheering their team from outside the pool. A huge well done to ALL the girls who took part, it really was a team event.
The results:
Roedean B team – 71 points (1st) Burgess Hill A team – 51 points (2nd) Roedean C team – 32 points (3rd) Burgess Hill B team – 26 points (4th)
Harriet, Evelyn, Alice and Gabriella came 1st out of 14 schools with a time of 2:33 (unofficially timed by myself). Which means we are really hoping to get through to the next round at the Olympic pool.
Roedean won with 103 points to 72 A HUGE thank you to all the parents and grandparents that came to support.
6 Roedean Girls into NPL Netball Excellence Hubs! A huge congratulations to Ava, Amelia and Ruby for being selected for the Surrey Storm Sussex Hub and to Pearl, Izzy and Jasmine who are into the London Pulse Hubs. They will be training with some of the best coaches across the south and made it through a range of trial days to earn their spots with the best teams in the UK. We are extremely proud of the 6 girls who made it through and cannot wait to find out how they get on over the course of the year.
Izzy's Player of the Tournament The girl's rugby festival was held at Guildfordians RFC, for age groups, U13, U15 and U18 girls. Izzy is part of Pulborough's U13s team, who played league games against Worthing RFC, Horsham RFC, and won their games convincingly, with Izzy scoring two tries. Their final game was to play the winner of the other league, Guildfordian's RFC. Pulborough took an early lead, but the Guildfordian's then scored two tries. The game ended with the final two tries scored by Izzy, one down the wing and the other from a pick up from Izzy's own try line. She won Player of the Tournament for her club for her continuing effort and successes throughout the game. Congratulations, Izzy!
Boarders’ Basketball Club Boarders’ Basketball Club has been an absolute three-pointer so far. The girls are loving every minute and working really hard, with so much enjoyment being had every session.
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