5 June 2026 – Issue 6
HEAD’S REVIEW Head’s Introduction
I am delighted that we have heard today that Roedean has been named as a finalist in not one, but three categories in the Education Choices Awards for 2026 – it is wonderful that the School's work has been recognised in this way.
2026 Finalist Roedean Marks the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day
It was such a pleasure to welcome the girls who will be joining Roedean in Years 7 and 8 to the School yesterday – it was clear that they are all very excited about becoming Roedeanians, and today was just one more stepping stone to that dream. Today, those joining in Year 9 also came to School, on a brighter day than yesterday, and I have no doubt that they will make their mark at Roedean next year. This morning, the School marked the 82nd anniversary of World War II's D-Day, standing in the Front Quad together, facing the sea. Together, we remembered how the members of the Royal Navy who occupied the School in 1944, called HMS Vernon at the time, also looked out to sea on this day, watching boats pass on their way to the French beaches to rescue Allied troops. It was a poignant, shared experience, and it reminded us all of Roedean's strong connection with the sea.
F24 Electric Car at Goodwood
In the first weekend of half-term, a group of four Year 11s travelled to Goodwood to race the School's F24 car, and I am delighted to hear that they had a wonderful day, and that their car performed so well. Earlier in the week, our current Year 10s engaged brilliantly with an opportunity to look ahead to starting Year 11, during which Mr Wriglesworth outlined the timeline for the year as its builds towards their GCSEs. Mr Halsey, our Director of Sixth Form from next year, provided the girls and their parents with a strong impression of what the Sixth Form has to offer, including the new and exciting Lawrence Programme, and Ms Boobis gave an overview of the targeted preparation for a range of post-Year 13 options. It was great to see how engaged the Year 10s are, with a clear focus on their futures. Good luck to our Year 12 Geographers who are away on their fieldtrip in Dorset this weekend. I also hope that those completing their Bronze and Silver DofE expeditions this weekend do well, and congratulations to five Roedeanians, current and recent, who have recently achieved their Gold DofE – this is a remarkably impressive achievement! I wish you all a restful weekend.
Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Celebration at Buckingham Palace