Experience Days 2020

2020

Experience Days

Introduction From Science to Visual & Performing Arts and Netball to Adventure-Writing, at Roedean this year, we are hosting a variety of exciting experience days and workshops to challenge and inspire aspirational girls wishing to apply to Roedean for 11+ (Year 7) entry in 2021 and 13+ (Year 9) entry in 2023. Some of our experience days are intended for groups and some are for individuals with a specific interest.

By taking part in these days and working with some of our girls, we hope that you will see a snapshot of your future self, as well as developing your talents or perhaps being inspired to try something completely new.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Roedean we know you’ll have a great time!

Netball Experience Day

Science Challenge Day

e Investigativ Day Experience

Rockpools

Rockpools

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Rockpools Day

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Visual & Performing Arts Day

Hockey Experience Day

Art Scholars’ lass Masterc

Science Challenge Day

Visual & Performing Arts Day

The Arts

January

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Visual and Performing Arts Experience Day BE BRAVE, BE BOLD

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My daughter very much enjoyed the Visual and Performing Arts Experience Day at Roedean and left with excitement and a spring in her step!

Parent of Year 7 2018 applicant

...and you may discover hidden talents!

Who should come?

What will you get from the day?

This exciting day will be suitable both for the experienced performer/artist and the novice. The project will allow for all levels of experience and ability.

This day will be great fun and it will also allow you the opportunity to try something new, to learn new skills, and maybe to discover new interests and talents. Each of you will take part in the final performance which will be staged in our professionally-equipped theatre, with full lighting and sound designs to support your performance at the end of the day.

What will you do?

You will participate in a carousel of creative workshops, culminating in a performance in the Theatre. The day will include Art, Dance, Drama and Music. You will wear costumes, and use props and sets you have created yourselves in the Art workshop. The day will include a technical and dress rehearsal, and your parents will be invited to watch the final 15-minute performance, where you will be able to showcase your efforts.

Spring 2020 DATE:

Tuesday 28 January 2020

TIME:

9:00-16:30

BOOKING: jco@roedean.co.uk

English & Classics

February

The Ancient World and Beyond...

Journey through the Ancient World and beyond with our English and Classics departments on a travel and adventure-themed Experience Day.

Spring 2020 DATE: Friday 7 February 2020 TIME: 9:30-15:00 BOOKING: jco@roedean.co.uk

Who should come?

Girls with an interest in learning more about the Ancient World, and a desire to combine their passion for creative writing with a sense of adventure.

What will you do?

In Classics, you will ‘Race Across the Ancient World’ exploring the different methods of travel and transport in the Roman Empire! Plot and budget your route as a Roman to see how quickly you can race around the ancient world to visit the Colosseum and other impressive sites. You will also discover the different foods found around the Ancient World and the amazing entertainment at Roman Dinner Parties. Learn about the influences on Roman food and create a dinner party plan to wow your guests! Will you have dancing slaves serve your starters or choose an exploding cake for dessert? Plan your very own dinner party Roman style!

In English, you will attend an exciting “Choose you own adventure” writing workshop, during which you will create your own book offering a series of outcomes for each choice. You might choose to go exploring on a Caribbean island where you come across a group of ferocious pirates and swim with sharks, or you might head into the jungle where you find hidden treasure and hide from hyenas, cheetahs and lions. Where will your decisions take you? Learn to plan your story and then begin to write and illustrate your book with a final competition once your book has been completed, later in the year.

What will you get from the day?

During the day, you will use a range of skills such as problem-solving, analysing, teamwork, and have lots of fun in the process.

Sport

March

England Netball Experience Day A fantastic and exciting opportunity for you to attend a professional masterclass with an England superleague netballer.

This year, we were lucky enough to welcome Commonwealth Gold medalist, Eboni Beckford-Chambers to Roedean. She made her international debut for England in 2008 at the age of 20 and went on to win bronze at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games two years later.

Who should come?

Schools should send full netball squads of girls or individual applicants with a passion for netball.

Spring Term 2020 DATE:

Thursday 12 March 2020

TIME:

9:30-15:00

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The Masterclass was a fabulous day. Ella and her teammates thoroughly enjoyed the day. The skills session in the morning was excellent and and the inspiration obviously paid off as Ella and her teammates had an outstanding day at the IAPS Nationals on Thursday and become National IAPS Champions!

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Parent of attendee, 2018

What will you do?

In the morning, teams will practise drills and skills focussing on attack and defence. In the afternoon, there will be a fun tournament where teams will be able to put their coaching into practice. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a presentation of medals and a ball for the Player of the Tournament - parents are welcome to attend.

What will you get from the day?

You will hear about cutting edge tactics, delivered by a professional international player. This valuable experience will further develop your netball skills, especially if you are considering a netball scholarship at Roedean in the future.

BOOKING: jco@roedean.co.uk

Scan to watch a video of last year’s Netball Experience Day with Eboni Beckford-Chambers.

Biology & Physics

June

Rockpools Day Your journey to becoming a Roedean girl starts with a fishing net on the beach below school!

Who should come?

All girls wishing to apply to Roedean for 11+ 2021 entry and 13+ 2023 entry.

What will you do?

Maria had such a wonderful day and she absolutely loves the school. Everyone there is so friendly and I must say there is so much happiness there!

Parent of attendee, 2017

Ava came back ebullient about the day yesterday! She said the tasks, staff, pupils and overall experience was great! A job thoroughly well done.

Parent of attendee, 2017

Disappear down Roedean’s secret tunnel to the sea, catch creatures in your nets as you explore the rockpools, and learn the intricacies and physics behind paper-aeroplane folding – will yours go the distance?

What will you get from the day?

Rockpools Day is an exciting team-building day, giving you a chance to get to know the school, as well as some of the teachers and students. You’ll love it!

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Phoebe had a really brilliant day and it has really confirmed that she would love to come to Roedean. It was also lovely to meet the girls and staff – thank you.

Summer 2020 DATE: TIME:

Wednesday 17 June 2020 9:00-16:30

BOOKING: jco@roedean.co.uk

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Parent of attendee, 2018

Scholars

September

Scholar Masterclasses We will be running Masterclasses for potential Roedean scholars in Art, Dance and Drama. This will be the perfect opportunity to showcase your talents in your chosen fields ahead of scholarship applications and assessment in January 2021.

Autumn 2020 DATE:

tbc September 2020

TIME:

9:00-12:45

BOOKING: jco@roedean.co.uk

Hockey

England Hockey Experience Day

November

This is a unique opportunity to attend a professional hockey masterclass led by an England Hockey player, training and playing on Roedean’s brand-new allweather hockey pitch. In 2019, we are lucky enough to be welcoming Shona McCallin who was part of the Rio 2016 Olympic squad, helping them win gold.

Who should come?

Schools should send full hockey squads of girls or individual applicants with a passion for hockey.

What will you do?

Scan to watch a video of last year’s Hockey Experience Day with Crista Cullen.

Autumn 2020 DATE:

tbc November 2020

TIME:

9:30-15:00

BOOKING: jco@roedean.co.uk

You will train on our fantastic all-weather hockey pitch and will establish and refine new skills in the morning. There will also be an opportunity to hear the player speak about her career to date, which will equally enthuse and inspire.

In the afternoon, you will participate in a fun tournament.

What will you get from the day?

A fantastic day, delivered by a professional, international player, you will learn new skills and hone your existing ones.

This will be of particular interest to aspirational hockey players, and especially if you are considering a hockey scholarship at Roedean in the future.

Science

November

STEM Experience Day Autumn 2020 DATE:

tbc November 2020

TIME:

9:30-15:00

BOOKING: jco@roedean.co.uk

Roedean girls love STEM. Come for a taster of the activities that have them hooked on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

Who should come?

Any girls with a sense of curiosity for the world around them and who are keen to make an early start on developing the skills that will be vital for many future careers in our increasingly technologically advanced society.

What will you get from the day?

Experience of new and exciting experiments and activities and the chance to develop skills in all of the STEM areas. The girls will be challenged, amazed and inspired in equal measures. They will be working with highly-qualified, enthusiastic and passionate members of our STEM team to get a real flavour of the buzz surrounding these subjects at Roedean.

Academic

November

Discovery Day

Discovery Day is one of the highlights of the year and is focused around themed academic activities.

Who should come?

This day is open to registered girls for 11+ 2021 entry and 13+ 2023 entry and is the first formal admissions event. Girls following the early-entrance programme and who have already accepted their place are also encouraged to attend.

What will you do?

You will take part in a day of exciting themed lesson experiences. The girls take a Non-Verbal Reasoning test on this day, and have a short group discussion, after which conditional offers are made.

Autumn Term 2020 DATE:

tbc November 2020

TIME:

9:30-16:15

BOOKING: automatic upon registration

Roedean Open Days

We warmly invite you to join us at our Open Days on Saturday 5 October 2019 | Saturday 7 March 2020 | Saturday 9 May 2020 The girls and staff at Roedean will be delighted to welcome you and show you around the School.

During the presentation, you will hear more about the Headmaster’s vision of Roedean’s holistic education, combining academic pursuits with a whole range of exciting co-curricular opportunities.

We look forward to welcoming you to Roedean and hope to have the chance to speak with you in person on the day.

For further information, pleae email our Director of Admissions, Diana Banham, at dba@roedean.co.uk or call on 01273 667626 or book online at www.roedean.co.uk/admissions/enquiry-form

Open Days

Saturday 7 October 2019 Saturday 7 March 2020 Saturday 9 May 2020

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