24 April 2026 – Issue 1
HEAD’S REVIEW
MNDA 24-Hour Challenge Underway!
Head’s Introduction
The girls have been welcomed back to School by fantastic weather, and it is wonderful to see the girls outside enjoying the grounds. Hearing snippets of excited conversations as the girls share their holiday news with friends going past my office reminds me of the power of sisterhood here at Roedean. This term’s theme for our Chapels is ‘encouraged’, and I spoke in Chapel this week about the value and importance of supporting each other, particularly at a time when levels of stress can be high because of public exams – look after each other! The new Prefect team for 2026-2027 was introduced to the school body formally in Chapel, and they were presented with their cherry-red gowns. I would like to thank the outgoing Prefects, led by Lydia and Chaya, for an excellent year – they have made a considerable impact in so many different ways.
Brighton Festival Fringe Concert
GCSE and A Level exams have already started, with Photography A Level and speaking exams, so I would like to wish all those taking public exams the very best for the coming weeks. Good luck also to those performing in our Brighton Fringe concert which is next Friday – the programme looks wonderful, and I have no doubt that the girls will raise the roof of the Chapel! Don't forget to book your tickets! Over the holidays, we heard about some wonderful successes in LAMDA, in the Pink and Grey Kangaroo Maths Challenges, in Ballet, and Ms Friedman was awarded her doctorate so is now Dr Friedman – well done to all. However, particular congratulations go to Claire and Abby in Year 13, who have both achieved Distinctions in RAD Advanced 2 Ballet – this is equivalent to the standard required at the end of a first year university degree in Dance, and is a truly remarkable achievement.
Ski Trip to France
Over the holidays, 47 girls enjoyed the Ski Trip to France – the photos look great, and I have heard what a great time they had. Thank you to my colleagues who accompanied the trip, but particularly to Mr Foggoa for leading it so well. Hot on the heels of last term’s ‘Cycle to Harare’ challenge, our annual overnight charity challenge is already underway – good luck to the Year 8s who will be walking through the night to raise funds for their charity, the Motor Neurone Disease Association. I hope that some of you will be able to take part to boost the distance we cover collectively as a community. They have already raised well over £3500, but I have no doubt that this total will grow. Good luck!
New Prefect Team for 2026-2027