6 February 2026 – Issue 4
HEAD’S REVIEW
Confidence, Courage, and Control: RAF Cadets in the Air
Head’s Introduction
The last ten days at School have been very difficult, and I have been proud to see how, within our community, we have shown deep compassion and care for each other. On Sunday, Amara, Charlotte, Ebun, Evelyn, Mahi, and Perla traveled to South Africa to start their three-week leg of the exchange with Roedean South Africa. I am pleased that they have settled in really quickly and are throwing themselves into the experience, keen to identify where our two schools have common practices and where they differ. I have no doubt that they will have a wonderful time, and we look forward to hearing abut what they are up to – what an adventure!
Sawubona from Joburg – Roedean South Afrcia Exchange
Congratulations to the U16A Netball team, who won the SISNA tournament this week, making them Sussex Champions! What an amazing achievement. I am also pleased that so many girls have the opportunity to represent the School in Netball fixtures, and that our Volleyball and Badminton Teams are enjoying success too! The variety of ‘off the beaten track’ opportunities over the last two weeks underlines how much is encompassed in the Roedean experience – we have had remarkable early GCSE results, a hands-on suturing workshop for assisting medics, success for our debaters at the ESU Mace competition, Business students at a conference in Disneyland, RAF cadets flying at Boscombe Down, and individual success for Florence at So You Want To Dance. And all this is going on while a cast of 60 are rehearsing for four performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory next week – well done! I am very proud to read of Year 13s’ successful university applications, with offers flying in from a whole range of institutions – the profiles which are included in these reviews highlight this. Congratulations at this point go to Claire, Claire, Lydia, Maria, and Rosa who have all received offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities, and there may still be more. I hope you all have a restful weekend, and I wish all those in Charlie all the best for next week!
Hands-On Suturing for Future Medics and Vets
U16As Are Sussex Netball Champions