23 April 2021 – Issue 1
HEAD’S
WEEKLY REVIEW
Head’s Introduction
Welcome back to Roedean after the Easter holidays! It is wonderful to see so many students and staff back at School – it is clear that everyone is very happy to be back together. Some students shared their hopes for the summer term in First Chapel, and many focused on the strength of our community, and how pleased they are to be with their friends and actually in the classroom. For a good number of girls, this is the first time they have been able to return this academic year, so there is a real air of positivity. I am very pleased to see the girls taking full advantage of the warmer weather outside, playing sport, relaxing in the sunshine, or simply enjoying the stunning views from our grounds. Yesterday some of our musicians also played in the Cloisters at lunchtime, entertaining the Year 7s. The School looks fantastic, and I am very grateful to our Grounds team – not only do the flower beds and lawns look wonderful, but seeing the fields marked out for cricket and an athletics track really means that the summer is here. I am very pleased that a volunteer Lay Chaplain has started at Roedean this term. Mandy Marshall Taylor met with about twenty Sixth Form students and members of staff yesterday, and they enjoyed discussing in small groups the different beliefs of those in our community. She is interested in finding out the girls’ thoughts about the spiritual life of Roedean, regardless of specific religions or faiths. The Lay Chaplain’s first visit went very well, and she will meet more students and staff next week. Good luck to the 71 girls in Year 9 who are doing a slightly adapted Duke of Edinburgh Bronze practice expedition this weekend – I hope it goes well! Well done to you all for a very good first week, and I wish you all well for next week.
Spring has sprung at Roedean
What wonderful weather to welcome back the students and for cricket practice!