Head's Weekly Review - 13 November 20 - Issue 8

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13 November 2020 - Issue 8

HEAD’S

WEEKLY REVIEW

Head’s Introduction

Remembrance Day

Lest We Forget. The Roedean community collectively shared in the Act of Remembrance on Wednesday this week. We remembered those who have died or suffered in war and conflicts all around the world, through services and personal stories. This year, as one of our services was virtual, it was seen by our wider community including ORs. The senior members of staff and our Prefects also held a service at the Flagpole. Bronwen’s playing of the Last Post and Rouse was particularly beautiful and poignant overlooking the English Channel. These occasions remind me, at this time, of the importance at Roedean of our community and activities which bring us together. There are those in the world who repeatedly cause conflict and distress to others, but there are more who seek a peaceful path.

To mark Remembrance Day on 11 November, the Roedean community held a short sociallydistanced commemoration service in the Quad. The Last Post and Rouse marked the start and end of the traditional two-minute silence, which was observed across the School in remembrance of all those who lost their lives or suffered in war. Read more on pages 2-3.

The Year 7s enjoyed a social event yesterday afternoon outside in the Cloisters, along with hot chocolate and toffee apples. Some of the Prefects ran charity fairground activities for them, and the Year 7s really enjoyed the chance to let off some steam, as well as being able to throw wet sponges at the three Deputy Heads! Thank you to Mrs Chandler and Mrs Allen, and everyone involved. As ever at Roedean, the girls continue to be busy, looking after the ducklings up at the Farm, playing sport, and undertaking reading challenges, amongst so many other things. The Year 11s have been focusing on their trials this week; I hope that they have gone well, and that the process gives them a clear indication of where they are currently in their learning. Exams are part of the process of education, not its purpose, and we should all remind the girls of the things that really matter and try to help them to avoid becoming too focused only on outcomes. Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate the Festival of Lights – thank you to those girls who have shared their family traditions and the festival’s importance to them, both in this review, and in a display in the Fireplace. Next week is Anti-Bullying Week, which will start with Odd Socks Day in Monday – I look forward to seeing some unusual socks, and some jarring mismatches to celebrate the fact that we are all wonderfully and amazingly different! I wish you all a great weekend, and good luck for best week!

Roedean reflects on Diwali

New Arrivals on the Farm


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