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I feel really lucky to have been mentored by Holly – she explained all the different routes into journalism, gave me brilliant insights into the profession, and taught me lots about her industry. It helped massively! Thea (Yr13)
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65% of contributors to our annual Careers’ Fair are Alumnae or Parents
CONNECTIONS THAT CONTINUE
BEYOND
SCHOOL A Roedean girl is a Roedeanian for life. When
the students leave Roedean, they all become Old Roedeanians (ORs), and join a strong community of women which numbers thousands, who support each other and the School. The Roedeanian Society and the Old Roedeanians’ Association work together to nurture these relationships through communications and events. This network is truly global, with ORs in every corner of the world, and working in an incredible variety of professions. This means that wherever our leavers end up, and whatever career they choose to follow, there is likely to be an OR already
Bespoke one-to-one Careers Mentoring and Work Experience Placements with ORs
there to welcome them. We are very fortunate that many ORs and Roedean parents generously volunteer their time and expertise to provide guidance and support to our current pupils, through careers talks, mentoring
37 Pathways Lectures as part of the Sixth Form Elective Programme have been given by Alumnae or Parents Mock Interviews with Oxbridge alumnae and practising Doctors from the wider Roedean community
and support with work experience.
Beatrix Ong MBE – guest speaker at Speech Day 2022
17 OR Speakers at our International Women’s Day and Black History Month Conferences over the last 5 years
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