11 March 2022 – Issue 9
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Romance and Tragedy
Head’s Introduction
With the turbulent backdrop of the conflict in Ukraine, Roedean has, in stark contrast, celebrated our diverse and varied community this week: from Open Day to International Women’s Day, from Netball victories to a spectacular concert last night, this has been a fantastic week for the girls.
U13A Netball through to the National Plate Finals!
We welcomed visitors to the School for Open Day last Saturday, very many from the local area, and they enjoyed being toured around the School by our younger girls, giving them lots of opportunities to ask questions and find out about the School from the inside! Well done to the Admissions Team for organising such a successful event. On Tuesday, we marked International Women’s Day with our customary festival of lectures, featuring 18 speakers who covered a variety of themes. Some speakers were at Roedean in person, while others spoke virtually. Our students has a brilliant day, and the speakers were impressed by the sophistication of the questions asked. I would like to thank Dr Barrand for devising the programme, and to all the teams who set up the rooms, in particular IT. I hope that many of our students have been inspired even more to chase their dreams and realise them. Last night saw a remarkable mixed-media Romance and Tragedy concert, combining Music, Drama, Art, and Dance. The theme was explored through romantic music interwoven with dialogue from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, an excellent precursor to our Spring Term production later this month. It was an absolute triumph, as you will see from the photos of the event – congratulations to everyone involved in such a fantastic evening, but in particular to Mr Rous, Ms Bartlette, Mrs Woodbridge, Miss Abaza, Mrs Strachan, and Mr Wailes, and all their teams. Congratulations to the U13A Netball team, which is through to the National Plate Finals, which take place in Bromsgrove at the end of the month. The team works brilliantly as a unit, and their success is the result of consistent hard work, coupled with intelligent play which adapt to the opposition. We wish them all the best. The U16A team also deserves our congratulations as they have made it through to the Finals of the Sussex Cup. I am pleased that Roedean, which always draws great strength from its diverse community, is undertaking a number of different activities to raise funds for those fleeing conflict in Ukraine, and to support the neighbouring countries which are welcoming them with open arms. It is wonderful that some of these endeavours have been organised by our students, and I know that the Roedean community will respond with great positivity. Good luck for next week, particularly to those in Years 11 and 13 who have assessments, and I wish you all a wonderful weekend.
Roedean's Festival Celebrating Inspirational Women
BREAKING NEWS – the Roedean Farm has two new arrivals!