16 January 2026 – Issue 2
HEAD’S REVIEW
1st VII Netball vs Brighton College
Head’s Introduction
Roedean’s sports teams have been out in force this week, and I am delighted that so many girls are able to represent the School. Lots of the teams have been victorious, but the recurring theme in the match reports is our students’ grit and determination. Well done to all the teams, but the U13 Hockey 1st VII deserve special mention, as they won the Sussex Schools’ Plate competition – congratulations!
Flesh Creep!
This is a key point in the year for our Year 13s, who are in their final year of secondary education, and also looking ahead to the next stage of their lives. While some joined Roedean in the Sixth Form, many have been at the School since Year 7, and I am proud to read about the excellent offers they are receiving from top universities. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will profile a number of students to highlight the broad range of courses they are applying for – well done to all of Year 13. It was such a pleasure to welcome two of last year’s Year 13s back to School this week, to speak to the MeDeVet+ Society. Kaitlin and Hannah are in their first year, studying Veterinary Medicine at the RVC and Medicine at Sheffield, and they came to talk to our aspiring Medics about their experiences at university. It is notoriously difficult to get into courses in this field, so I have no doubt that their tips and insights will be invaluable – thank you.
University Offers for Year 13 Are Streaming In
Congratulations to Scarlett in Year 11, who was featured in the local press this week for her charity work. Over the last few years, she has raised over £10,000 for charities supporting the homeless in our area, alongside campaigning to make use of small plots of land for housing for those who need it. What a brilliant cause! Good luck to all those working so hard to prepare for next week’s Dance Showcase – it is always a spectacular event, so I hope that many of you will be able to see it. I hope that the English trip to the Isle of Sheppey goes well, and I wish you all a restful weekend.
U16D Netball vs Brighton College