SIXTH FORM WEEKLY BULLETIN Friday 12th May 2017
Issue No: 39
Message from Mrs Freeman I am looking forward to next week with great excitement, worry and sadness. Leavers' Day is always one which brings heightened emotions as well as a sense of great satisfaction; we have done our bit in helping turn a group of teenagers into a set of wonderful young women who now move onto the next exciting stage of their lives. It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to my first set of Sixth Formers, and I have to say what a superb set of young ladies they are. As a parent with a daughter in Year 1 I look at how RMS really is a special school in how it nurtures each student to be an individual and strive for what they believe in and want out of life. If my daughter turns out like the Year 13s in twelve years time I will certainly be a very proud mum. Class of 2017, make sure you take this last opportunity to thank all of those who have made your journey at RMS so special (including your parents who have paid the fees) and always remember those who have helped make a difference to your life. Parents, I thank you for putting your trust in RMS to help develop your most precious possession. Certainly from where I am sat, I think between us we have done a pretty good job! Best of luck to everyone for a happy and successful future.
Message from Miriam Undertaking great change is rarely easy, especially as it can take a lot of courage to initiate it. Deniz gave an extremely eye-opening assembly this week on the topic of the Environment, presenting a well-informed view of the issues our planet faces as the human population continues to take it for granted. Her final message, a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, was: ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ Making progressive change is something I encourage you all to strive for throughout life. Whether your passion is climate change, gender equality, ending world hunger or something on a slightly smaller scale, never doubt the value of your contribution. Your voice alone may feel insignificant, however perseverance and a powerful message can travel a long way. Take Deniz’s assembly as an example; her voice was heard by an entire audience, many of whom I am sure will continue the discussion among friends and family, spreading her sentiment further. All change requires is a voice and an audience. Martin Luther King and Malala Yousafzai are examples of single people using their voices to attract attention and gain support for their cause, even in the face of great opposition. I hope that you look up to them, just as I do, and that their example gives you the confidence and selfassurance to stand up and speak. Miriam
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