RR Issue 19

World Book Week

Rokeby School celebrated World Book Week by paying tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah and exploring his fantastic literature.

There were so many different activities through out the week:

The Big Read- all students, staff and governors received a copy of Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah to read and enjoy

Department Doors - departments decorated their doors to showcase one of Zephaniah's texts

Big Feast - students who made exceptional progress were invited by their English teachers to come to the feast

Spelling Bee - Y7 students participated in a challenging Spelling Bee

WBD - all students took part in the special world book day quiz and enjoyed teachers dressing up

Careers Week - the FCA come to Rokeby

As part of Careers Week, the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) came to Rokeby to run workshops and share their experiences. Y11 students had a careers insight session which was led by Dominic Holland and ex-Rokeby student Daniel Clarke.

Kishor said “the volunteers told us that hard work and dedication were important for us to succeed They also taught us that life skills really count when you’re working”

Y9 students took part in a Goals and Aspirations workshop with the FCA which made them think about their future targets for life Konstantin 9Y said “the FCA volunteers were very polite and they asked us about what we want to do in the future. They asked us who inspires us and why we find them inspirational. The session was really good it helped us understand that even if you’re not good at something you can find a way to succeed”

Y7 students looked at the importance of consumer rights. The facilitators from the FCA helped them understand how to spot opportunities and how to use problem solving in unique situations. Ishaq Achour said “One of the FCA’s key goals is to ensure that consumers' money is safeguarded against faulty products and services”.

School Council Menu Consultation

by Oluwatomiwa Idowu 7R

“In the school council meeting we looked at the importance of a plant based diet and how meals like this reduce greenhouse gas emission We also found out that meals including beef and chicken produce more greenhouse gas which is not good for the environment We want to make the vegetarian meals sound more appetising so we worked on the names of a few dishes on the school menu for Rokeby as well two other schools and a college. We want to make all the meals on Monday plant based or vegetarian. Not only is this good for the environment, it also improves our health.”

Two teams are preparing for the semi final round in June 2024. Well done Ajmain Hanif, Mahbub Tamjid, Kazi Ahanaf Adil and Rizwan Hoque. Always Dare To Be The Best

Next Week’s Lunch Menu

In the halls of wisdom, you stand tall, Guiding minds, inspiring all

With grace and strength, you light the way, On this special Women's Day.

Teachers, women of profound esteem, In the classroom, you craft dreams

Your lessons reach far beyond the page, Instilling wisdom, from age to age

With patience, you nurture seeds of thought, Inquiring minds, you've gently taught Your dedication, an endless stream, Empowering futures, like a gleaming beam

In the tapestry of education, you weave, Empathy, knowledge, and belief

Your role, invaluable, never to decay,

On this Women's Day, we celebrate your sway

Continue, dear teachers, in your noble quest,

For you are the pillars, the very best.

In shaping minds, you play a vital role, With boundless impact, you touch each soul

It is also worth remembering that you are surrounded by precious, supportive, worthy gentlemen who have a lot of respect for every woman at Rokeby and they for sure understand the hardship that you face.

So here's to you, on this special day, For all you do, in every way. May your passion and purpose never sway and may your fabulosity never end.

Happy Women's Day, to you we say.

by Abdul Hakim SHAKHA Y11