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Rosebery News
Dear Parents and Carers 19 March 2021
#NotAllMen
But it is 3% away from becoming all women who …
have been harassed by men in public; PERSONAL SAFETY
have felt unsafe walking past a group of boys; IN AND AROUND
plan their route home based on street lighting; EPSOM & EWELL
have felt the need to look attractive all the time but also not look “slutty”; Please click HERE
are frustrated as their opinions and beliefs are consistently shouted over; to read an
feel anxious when getting on a bus with rowdy boys; important letter
are scared of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, despite doing from Surrey Police
everything “right”.
We are not just afraid in the stereo typical scenarios; we’re not just afraid
when a van pulls up next to us; afraid when it seems a taxi has been waiting
for too long; afraid when we see a man near the playground whose presence
we can’t account for; afraid when a group of boys are gathered, blocking the
narrow alleyway that should be our safe passage home.
We are wary of walking home alone, be it day or night, or being told that
skirts shouldn’t be too short. We are afraid of being told it was our fault,
that we were “asking for it”. This is our reality. But we shouldn’t have to be
scared, and we shouldn’t have to adapt our behaviours to avoid having
conversations that may be uncomfortable to boys or men.
The case of Sarah Everard just made public what we already knew - that
TWO WEEK DIARY
even in the 21st century, there remains a culture of harassment and violence Week 2 w/c Monday 22 March
against women in the UK. According to a report issued last week, almost
every young woman has experienced sexual harassment in some form. We 25 March Year 11
find comfort in female solidarity, in the fact that we feel able to approach Parents’ Evening (2)
other women should we feel uncomfortable, in particular Rosebery students.
Week 1 w/c Monday 29 March
We find comfort in the fact that we can view our school as a safe place.
30 March Y8 Options Carousel
The treatment of women by men and the fear we often experience as young 1 April Autumn Term ends -
people on a regular basis must continue to be acknowledged and must students finish 12 noon
change. It cannot continue to be only down to women and girls to change
2-16 April Spring/Easter Holidays
their behaviour to protect themselves; we have to start educating and calling
out the harmful actions and language that men and boys are taught is Dates for your Diary
acceptable. (Subject to Alteration)
Click the calendar to view
the whole school calendar
Following the murder of Sarah Everard, we wanted to acknowledge that, as
Senior Prefects, we will do all we can to facilitate this conversation. We will
try to give you the best tools to call out the everyday misogyny we are all
confronted with, and we want you to know that, if you feel unsafe, Rosebery
is always a safe space you can come to. We are not women, fighting men.
We are women fighting the patriarchal system that oppresses us both.
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As an all-girl school, we feel that it is equally important to try and facilitate
these conversations happening elsewhere, whether that’s at the local boys’
school, or simply around the dinner table. Every time we choose not to
speak up about our experiences, every time we choose not to condone
catcalling and this systematic misogyny, we change the culture.
We, as, and on behalf of, your daughters, are not writing this as young
women wishing to ostracise or villainise boys and men. We are writing this
as young women who are utterly exhausted from living in fear and of
constantly adjusting our behaviour. We are exhausted of side-stepping
conversations around educating boys in an effort not to make them
uncomfortable. In doing this, we continue the narrative that it is women
who must constantly shift to accommodate the needs of men and boys,
even in a conversation about our own safety.
As a team, we are passionate about giving students the tools to discuss this
conversation outside of school, and we will be providing more information
and discussion points to get everyone involved in this important
conversation. Teaching your child to be
organised is an essential skill for
Anna, Priya, Amy, Demi, Harriet & Sophie life. To continue to minimise the
The Senior Prefect Team number of visitors to the school,
please work with us and
encourage your child to check
their timetable and pack their
own school bag for the following
It is always hard to know the correct way to respond to significant national day. Students should ensure
events, in this case a tragedy, where there is such strength of feeling on all they have everything they need
sides. As a society and a community, we struggle to find an appropriate and wear full PE kit, if time-
response and are wary that we do not always wish to speak out, for fear of tabled. Please ensure your
causing offence or for the backlash we might experience. child’s ParentPay account has
sufficient funds to allow them to
However, I could think of no better response to the tragic case of purchase from the canteen,
Sarah Everard, than to hand over the opening of Rosebery News to our should they forget their lunch.
students, our young people, our women, our girls, to convey to you how Your help and understanding
the Rosebery community is feeling. with this matter would greatly
reduce the number of forgotten
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/10/almost-all-young- items we are asked to pass on to
women-in-the-uk-have-been-sexually-harassed-survey-finds students, as well as teaching
students good organisational
This is not meant to outrage, to upset, or to court controversy (and I hope skills.
no offence is taken from what they have written; I can assure you none was
intended), but it is meant as an opportunity to ask you as parents and
carers, as guardians, as men and as women, to speak to your child about
their experiences and about how we might be able make life feel a little
safer and more inclusive for everyone.
Have a good weekend
David Lach
Head of School
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YEAR 7 Doorway to Death
7CX Morgan S - asking insightful questions during tutor time which
Lights flickering. People
raised some really good talking points.
screaming like banshees inside
7CY Zara R - being a kind and caring friend to all in 7CY.
my head. The countdown to
7EX Betsy S - engaging well with the Science Week activities in form
death thrumming in my chest
time this week.
like a heartbeat. A thin sheet of
7EY Lois D - picking up rubbish for the community outside of the
glass separated the black-
canteen area voluntarily.
hearted devil from me. A howl
7MX Teagan S - fantastic focus and concentration in lessons - keep
tore through my throat as
it up!
another wave of agony coursed
7MY Nilufar H - coming up with a wonderful idea to share her
through. Writhing in pain with
family's culture in form time.
every fibre of my being, my eyes
7PX Mia M - kindness and respect for others.
squeezed shut. Creak…
7PY Victoria D R - excellent contribution in PSHCE lessons.
It has been a pleasure to see Year 7 get stuck into Science Week Death was knocking on my door,
this week! They have been busy creating and launching rockets as about to turn the handle and let
well as designing some fantastic lab coats! We cannot wait to see itself in. Good. Death had to be
the final entries. Next week we will continue the excitement as we begin better than this. Soon I would be
our annual house Easter Bonnet competition, we look forward to judging nothing more than a helpless,
the incredible creations and to watch as our lovely year group develop tainted soul hiding behind a
their team skills and form group spirit. caliginous veil.
Year 7 have also been busy out of the classroom too and we are so
impressed by Sara V 7EX who has entered a Young Writers competition, Secret Cinema
is BACK!
called 'Spine-Chillers' - see Sara's spooky entry, top right! Good luck!
Mrs E Ringer, Head of Year 7 & Miss M Canessa, Deputy Head of Year 7
YEAR 8 Secret Cinema
Club exclusive to
It was lovely to visit 8EX’s Music lesson this week; many thanks to Year 7 !
Miss Subramaniam and the whole form for encouraging me to
join their metronome game! It was lovely to see how engaged Save the dates:
they were and to see their competitive side! I also had the pleasure of 10 June &
seeing 8MX with Mrs Zidane during a French lesson too; they were really 15 July
enthusiastic in their listening task and I was impressed with their
translations. Miss Nejad and I loved seeing 8CY with Mrs Boundy in More
information
Geography, it was fantastic to see students' excitement about applying
to follow
their knowledge of the census to their own family backgrounds.
8PX Lucy A - enthusiasm in remote tutor times this week.
8CY Rhea C - has been lovely and she has been very welcoming
on arrival in the morning.
8EY Isabel L - enthusiasm in tutor times this week.
8EX Isabel M - excellent participation in form time activities and
competitions.
8MX Matilda T - putting a lot of work in to her mood board of her
dream job.
8CX Lilly D - keeping a positive attitude to learning and trying her
best in lessons. Her teachers really appreciate her doing this!
8MY Estella V - being lovely in tutor times.
8PY Sasi T - receiving the most achievement points on the return
to school. Bus services on the
Miss S Hatfield, Head of Year 8 & Miss V Nejad, Deputy Head of Year 8 24 & 31 March
may be impacted
We are delighted to have launched our new
by industrial action
Y8 Options process and website this week
and we are busy planning the Year 8 Options Carousel which students will regular updates can be found on
be invited to attend on Tuesday 30 March - more information to follow. their dedicated bus strike
Ms Lowe, Assistant Headteacher & Head of Lower School webpage HERE
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YEAR 9
Below are our Stars of the Week:
9PY Amelie H - fantastic knowledge of Pi.
9PX Avni S - being super positive and smiley.
9CY Olivia C - great start to the new 'back to school' routine!
9CX Skye T - engagement in form time and a positive start to
the new half term.
9EY Eva S - contribution in form time, especially to the Science
week quiz!
9EX Betsy U - getting the most correct answers in the film quiz
in form.
9MY Erin D - gaining the most achievement points in the form EY Apprenticeships
the first week back at school.
Misa W - excellent work in Maths and Geography this week. and Your Wellbeing
We are so proud of everyone on their amazing return to school is taking place on
this week. It is not always easy getting back into a routine and Monday 29 March 2021
we thank you, at home as well, for your support. from 5.00pm - 6.30pm.
We are excited to announce that
Mr J Waight, Head of Year 9 & Miss N Foster, Deputy Head of Year 9
we will be joined by A&E’s
TV Doctor, Dr Alex George,
YEAR 10 who will be talking about the
Year 10 have continued with their fantastic return to importance of looking after our
school this week and have continued to impress us with mental health. Dr Alex has
their attitude and focus. It has been a pleasure to visit recently been appointed by
Year 10 form groups and lessons this week to see how Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,
they are getting on – keep up the brilliant work, Year 10! as Youth Mental Health
We are now halfway through our 2-week long competition designed to Ambassador, so this is a topic
celebrate the form with the most achievement points and the form with he is truly passionate about.
the least behaviour points. Please encourage your young people to get We will be running this session
involved – there is only one week left to go! as a Q&A and taking questions
Our Year 10 proud nominations this week are for our students who have from the audience.
gained the most achievement points since returning to school. Each of the Application Link:
following students have been awarded at least 10 separate achievement
points in less than 2 weeks: Tia H 10EY, Katie A 10EY, Edith P 10EY, https://www.research.net/r/
Dionna D 10EY, Sofia P 10PY, Phoebe L 10EY, Emily M 10EY, DrAlex-29th-March
Abigail W 10EY, Emily R 10MY, Amy G 10PY, Bansi C 10MY, Ysabel C 10CY, Make sure to book on quickly
Isobel T 10PY, Imani McG 10MY, Becca J 10CY, Nicole H 10CY, to secure your place!
Ruby G 10MY, Caitlin D 10MY, Katie C 10MY, Jino F 10PY, Lucy C 10MY,
Michaela S 10MY, Maya S 10MY, Elizabeth Q 10CY, Emma H 10PY,
Lula H 10CY, Connie H 10CY, Emily G 10CY, Isabella D 10MY, Mia S 10CY, Rosebery bobble
Maiya N 10EX, Amy R 10EX, Holly W 10MX, Angelina M 10CX, hats can be worn
Laura J 10EX, Katie M 10PX, Alexandra D 10MX, Leah O 10MX, for outdoor PE
Kuukua M 10CX, Laura F 10CX, Rachel C 10PX, Lizzie B 10EX, Alina P 10MX lessons, but must
and Amelie F 10EX. A huge well done to you all – your award cards will be be removed
with you soon! before entering
Miss J Collins, Head of Year 10 & Miss G Devonish, Deputy Head of Year 10 any buildings. The Rosebery PE
department have this exciting
new addition as an optional
PE DEPARTMENT extra for sale. The Rosebery
Congratulations to Sophia T 7EX who took part in the Surrey virtual cross- bobble hat is not compulsory but
country event recently. Sophia ran 3.2K in 16:45 placing her in 22nd place they are available to purchase
in the U13 girls category. Lauren T 9EX also took part and ran 3.6K in via ParentPay for £12 each. Any
19:01. We are very proud of all the Rosebery students who took part, profits made will be donated to
running excellent times and finishing high up in the ranks too. charities linked with the school.
The PE Department
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YEAR 11
Year 11 have been working hard since their return to school
reflecting on what they have learnt during online lessons and After
working with their teachers on set content that needs to be
covered before Easter. In form time, we have been celebrating the War
Science Week with Miss Starr as well as discussing what we would like in by
our year book (more information to follow about this soon!). Tom Palmer
This week Mrs Browne and team Year 11 would like to celebrate the
following students who have been #Year11Proud!
Felicia C 11CX – Mrs Browne is nominating Felicia for reaching 100 Three hundred children are
achievement points! A fantastic feat for a Year 11 student. Well done! refugees from the Holocaust.
They are brought to the Lake
Jemma F 11PY and Zoe S – Mrs Browne and Mrs Coombes are nominating
District where they are learning
Jemma and Zoe for speaking out regarding women and safety in light of
to cope with life after the war.
the murder of Sarah Everard (Year 11 will be exploring this in more detail
They have all survived the death
next week with their form tutors).
camps, they all have lost their
Hannah S-B and Amy G 11CX – Mr Croudace is nominating Hannah and families and now need a place
Amy for their contribution to form activities. and time to heal. It is a fantastic
Jasmine P 11PX – Mrs Blake has nominated Jasmine for her enthusiasm story about friendship and
with organising the year book. hope. At the end of the book
Now we have some normality back, the Year 11 team would be grateful for there is a short explanation from
your support regarding students’ jewellery and uniform. We have had to the author about the story and
confiscate a lot of rings, hooped earrings and necklaces this week after a the Lake District Museum. This is
gentle reminder last week in form. If you have any queries, please get in a story based on true facts.
contact with your child’s form tutor or myself for further clarity. Thank you Carnegie nominated book.
for you help. Suitable for everyone,
Mrs L Browne, Head of Year 11 especially for those who enjoy
history and want to know more
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT about Holocaust survivors.
Mrs J Little, Librarian
Rosebery students were given the opportunity to enter the Young Writers
‘SOS Trapped’ writing competition. They were asked to create their own
thriller, in just 100 words, inspired by the theme of ‘Trapped’. Each week
we will show you the entries of those students who had their mini saga
published. Congratulations to Emma G 8CY for this week’s featured entry.
The BBC YOUNG REPORTER
CLUB is up and running again,
online. If you are interested in
becoming a young reporter, or
just want to find out more about
what it is like to work for the
BBC, go to this website HERE to
Mrs S Blake and The English Department find out more on reporting on
sports programmes. You can
TALENT-ED MATHEMATICAL MASTERCLASSES also take part in making and
In September, Emma G 8CY and Aurora E 8CX were nominated to take part watching videos on the ‘ways
in the Talent-Ed Maths Masterclasses which are run by Simon Singh. you can start working for the
The Masterclasses are created to challenge students and develop their BBC’.
problem-solving abilities, with only 200 Year 8 students chosen to take part If you have any questions or
nationally. A huge congratulations to both the students as they have would like to submit your
worked tremendously hard and have been offered a place to continue the attempt at filming an activity
course, going through into next year. you enjoy doing, please contact
Miss K Jones, Key Stage 3 Mathematics Coordinator Mrs Bonfanti.
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FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION
Before Year 11 continued with their coursework they completed a teacake
challenge. This was a presentation challenge where all students were
given access to the same ingredients and had to use those ingredients to
"dress" their ‘Tunnock’s’ teacake. Star Baker awarded to Emily H 11EY and
Maya F 11CX. Pictured right are some of the creative entries we had.
Year 9 students completed a fruit tartlet challenge and Star Baker was
award to Caitlin S 9PX and Wai Kwan W 9EY. Right are some of the fruit
tartlets completed:
Year 8 started their new rotation in school by making pizza whirls - their
first lesson back and straight into practical! Star Baker was awarded to
Imi W 8CY and Lucy F 8MX.
TEXTILES
There is a competition currently running at Young Fashion Designer
UK: http://youngfashiondesigneruk.com/register-online-359/.
This competition is open to 11 - 18 year olds and it would be great to see
some Rosebery student enter (the deadline is 28 May). The details:
'Athleisure’ is a trend that is here to stay. With many brands and designers
offering a range of athletic leisurewear alongside their existing collections,
businesses are seeing a rise in sales of the comfy, yet stylish, relaxed look.
Alongside this trend, top UK designers are going the extra mile to ensure
their collections are sustainable. Whether it be through the use of more
sustainable fibres, fabrics and production techniques, or recycled fabrics
and garments to impactful statements, slogans and design features; they
promote a powerful message about sustainability.
It is important that we, as young designers, also do our bit!
For Young Fashion Designer UK 2021, we are looking for students aged
11-18 to produce THREE pages of work for our panel of industry
professional, who judge the competition, to see. Those entering will need
to produce:
• a mood board of RESEARCH about Athleisure and include an area of
Sustainability that you wish to explore.
• a page of DEVELOPMENT that may include initial sketches, samples,
pattern or print ideas.
• FOUR OUTFIT DESIGN IDEAS on your final page. Annotate your sketches
to explain your ideas.
If you are interested in entering but would like to discuss any ideas, please
come to R14 or the DT office to speak to Miss Haggis or Miss Shillito.
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
The Design and Technology @ Rosebery Google Site is up and running
(with regular additions). The home page also has upcoming Food
Preparation and Nutrition dates viewable (Years 7 - 11). The site includes
support materials for subjects, including video demonstrations, recipe
sheets and support booklets. There is also a specific section for students to
upload photographs of their work outside of lessons. This currently has
food photographs, but we would love to include all areas of DT here. The
site is aimed at Rosebery students and, as such, can only be accessed
through a Rosebery Google account (which students use to access Google
Classroom): https://sites.google.com/rosebery.surrey.sch.uk/dtrosebery/home
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Musical success!
The Music Department would like to say a huge
congratulations to Abigail E 12F who look part in Coulsdon Star of the Week
& Purley Music Festival recently. She was ranked
‘Outstanding’ in all three classes that she entered, winning Tia H 10EY
the Marian Wey Trophy for solo singing 15-20 years.
Miss S Reilly,
Awarding a mark of 92/100 for her winning opera entry, adjudicator
Deputy Head of Maths &
Rosie Whitfield said: "This is clearly a hugely promising art developing and
KS4 Maths Coordinator
you are already proving your mastery. Expressive and totally convincing."
Abigail is also an exceptional flautist and was awarded a Distinction for her
flute ARSM Diploma, performed live in November last year. She also
received a Distinction for the live ABRSM Grade 8 singing exam she
completed in December.
Abigail joined the Rosebery Sixth Form in September 2020 and has been a
wonderful addition to our Music Department. Keep up the great work
Abigail! Stars of the Week!
Miss Subramaniam & Mrs Charlton, Music Department Suraya K 7CX
Shirel S 8CX
GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Eleesha W 9EX
Saskia W 10MX
Poppy C 11EY
Miss N Bailey, Head of Maths
In Geography this week classes from Year 7 to Year 10 have been learning
about the UK census in preparation for this Sunday, 21 March 2021. We
have discussed why taking part in the census is a chance to help make sure
students and their community get the services they need for the next ten
years and beyond.
In class our students have followed the journey of Frederick John Boundy,
through the census from 1891, 1901, and 1911 looking at how his life 7
changed over time, discussed how data helps services to be delivered, such Sara V 7EX, Jess K 7MX,
as ‘Why did Mrs Saber get her COVID-19 vaccination before her twin Suraya K 7CX, Rowan W 7MX,
sister?’ and explored their own family trees. The students impressed us Zara R 7CY, Louise B 7EY,
with their observations and questions on the role of women, types of jobs Evie B 7PX, Olivia B 7EY,
recorded and why this may be the UK’s last census. Sophie L 7EY
We have encouraged students to have discussions at home about their
family tree, help parents fill in the census and also take part in the national 8
competition being run by the Office for National Statistics
Emma G 8CY, Lauren L 8CY,
www.censuseducation.org.uk/about-the-competition. They are being
Sienna B 8PX, Sara A 8MY,
challenged to design a campaign to encourage their communities to
Sylvie M 8CX, Holly S 8EY,
complete the census.
Shalanee M 8EX, Laura R 8EX
We look forward to hearing about these conversations next week in
lessons. A very big well done, to all our geographers. 9
Kate B 9PX
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Tia H 10EY, Katie L 10EY
Miss S Reilly,
Deputy Head of Maths &
The Geography Department KS4 Maths Coordinator
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