17th June 2016 - Issue 9
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction Roedean has welcomed many visitors since half-term, and, following the 170 local pupils who attended the Primary Schools’ Science Day last week, 120 girls from Prep and Primary Schools came to Rockpools’ Day this week. They were lucky to come on the one fine day we have had this week, and enjoyed themselves looking for crabs and seaweed down on the beach. Hot on their heels, the 90 girls who are joining Years 7-10 in September are coming to New Girls’ Day next week, so that they can meet key members of staff and see their houses. Yesterday, our Honorary Chaplain, Rose HudsonWilkin, enjoyed visiting a variety of classes, and she left very impressed with what she had seen. Today, we have also welcomed those who will join the teaching staff in September,
and there is certainly an air of anticipation and excitement about next academic year. I am delighted to hear of some wonderful individual achievements this week, including Eden W-N performing for the Queen, and Gabriella K playing in the National Children’s Orchestra, and it was also a privilege to hear her playing her saxophone as part of this morning’s Chapel. The theme of the service was the difference we can make in the fight against cancer, and I hope that many of you will come to Roedean tomorrow to run our Race for Life or just to cheer and support, and then have a picnic while you psych yourself up for the family rounders in the afternoon! I have no doubt that it will be a wonderful day, full of fun, cake, competition, and laughter...
I am pleased to hear that the current L5 girls had a wonderful social event yesterday evening, and I am sure that they will have enjoyed the Sixth Form taster lessons they have had today; hopefully, this experience will begin to crystalise their thoughts about the subjects they will choose at A-level. Looking ahead, there is a great deal to pack into the final two weeks of term, including our Art Exhibition in Brighton next week, our own mock EU Referendum, the summer production, Roedean Day next weekend, and the Roedean Festival in the last week of term – I am looking forward to seeing the entire community working together at all of these events. I wish you all well over the next two weeks.
Dancing for Queen and Country We are delighted that Eden W-N (U4) was one of nine girls from Sussex selected to represent the Royal Academy of Dance at the street party and parade, which were held on The Mall in London on Sunday June 12 in honour of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday. Eden danced in the segment of the parade which represented the decade of the 60s, the second decade of the Queen’s reign. After a rehearsal in the rain, the official parade, watched by the Queen and her family, was executed with perfect precision and in sunshine. Eden featured prominently in the BBC coverage of the event which included 300 dancers and ballet teachers. What an amazing opportunity for Eden, who has been dancing from the age of 4 and is preparing for her Grade 6 ballet exam in the summer. No doubt she will remember the experience for many years to come.
Race for Life tomorrow
Bring your trainers, a cake to donate, and a picnic – it’ll be a great day for everyone!