10th June 2016 - Issue 8
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction As more and more exams are completed, I would like to say a big well done to Years 7-9 who are getting their results back now, wish good luck to Year 10 who are halfway through their internal exams, and congratulate all those girls in public exam years who are beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. At the other end of the spectrum, it was fantastic to see the awe and wonder on the faces of the 171 pupils from local state primaries as they watched and took part in science experiments at Roedean yesterday. The Primary Science Day is designed to give children access to science labs which they do not normally have, and they loved the experience, especially the demonstration at the end of the day by a professor from Brighton University.
52 weeks this year. The article in this review will reveal more details of how far he has run over the last year, but it is inspiring to have people in our midst who have done such amazing things – congratulations!
I am delighted that Roedean’s new website has been launched, and on it you can see some of the new photography which has been taken recently, as well as videos and audio recordings of recent events. I am sure you will agree that it is very engaging and dynamic, and a wonderful reflection of the school. Thank you to Dr Barrand and Mr Parker for their dedication to this project.
We have only a few weeks left of this academic year and there is so much to fit in and enjoy. I encouraged the girls this morning to make the most of all the community activities and events coming up in the next three weeks, and I hope that parents will also be able to enjoy the sport, drama, and community events wherever possible. I wish you all a wonderful week.
One event which is coming up at the end of next week is the Race for Life and Family Rounders Day on Saturday 18th June, in which I hope you will enjoy taking part. Mrs Chandler has set us a target of £5000 through the various fund-raising activities this week, including selling Race for Life T-shirts and holding a coffee morning, as well as running on Saturday, but I hope that we can all work together to exceed that and raise a huge figure for this worthwhile cause.
In Chapel this morning, we heard from Mrs Bakhtiari, Mrs Robins, and the girls celebrating the life of the sporting legend, Muhammad Ali. It was incredibly motivating to hear what this man, named Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC, achieved in his career, but perhaps more importantly how he used his fame to bring about so much good, particularly focusing on civil rights in USA, but also working with the United Nations; he is an inspiration to us all.
Race for Life and Family Rounders
One member of staff who is unlikely to be running is Mr Brett, our Finance Bursar, who has achieved the incredible feat of running 52 marathons in
Race for Life and Family Rounders – Saturday 18th You are all very welcome to come to take part in the 5K Race for Life at Roedean which begins at 10:00 on Saturday 18th June, which will be followed by Family Rounders in the afternoon, which is always a lovely event, bringing girls, their families, and staff together for an afternoon of fun. ■■
Please bring a picnic with you to enjoy on the field
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Horizons will be open for refreshments
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The Parents’ Guild will be selling cold drinks, and cake! – if you would to donate a cake for them to sell, please bring it with you or leave it in any House 2 on Friday afternoon.
All the money raised on the day will go to the Cancer Research UK.
Saturday 18th ThisJune - 9.30 - 3.30 Saturday 18th June year, Roedean is combining its Race for Life event with Time:
Cost:
10:00—14:30
Free
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Website:
Family Rounders.
Come and join us for a 5K run to raise money for Cancer Research before indulging in a relaxing picnic lunch and some friendly family competition between ORs, Roedean girls, teachers and parents.
Roedean has launched its new website – take a look at roedean.co.uk Roedean School raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org