14 February 2025 – Issue 6
HEAD’S REVIEW
Silverware for the U14A Team!
Head’s Introduction
It has been wonderful to round off this half-term with the fantastic performances of The Sound of Music. Having the main roles double-cast provides opportunities for more of our talented actors to play leading roles, and I was impressed by the strength in depth which was clearly in evidence. The cast also included students from every year-group, allowing younger students the chance to take to the stage with more experienced performers. In total, the audiences totalled over 850, and they loved it! Congratulations to everyone involved, including our wonderful musicians, the whole Theatre team, and, of course, the Directors, Ms Woodbridge and Ms Clarke, who believed in the actors and brought the very best out of them – bravo!
The Sound of Music at Roedean
It was a great pleasure to welcome the families and friends of many ORs to Roedean this week for our Founders’ Service. Not only do we remember those who have had a significant impact on the School through its history, but also those ORs who have passed away in recent years. For each, a white tulip was laid on the altar, and it was a very poignant and moving service, complemented beautifully by the Choir and Strings. Congratulations to our debaters, who have enjoyed success again this week – Lydia and Maria in Year 12 have progressed to the next round of the Oxford Union competition, which is outstanding. Well done also to all those who took part in Maths Challenges recently, and the Senior and Intermediate Physics Challenges. It seems amazing that our six Year 9s who are in South Africa have already completed 2 weeks of their exchange, and we look forward to welcoming them back to School after half-term, along with their counterparts from Roedean South Africa. They are having a great time, and I am sure that the experience will be one they remember for many years to come.
Sawubona from RSA – Updates
There have been some great matches on the games fields this week, including success in both Football and Cricket, but particular congratulations go to our Netballers – the U16s and U14s played really well, showing grit and determination on the courts, and both won silverware in the SISNA competitions. Congratulations! Good luck to those going on the Art trip to London today, and to those who have already set off for their exciting adventure to Morocco. Happy Valentine’s Day, and I wish you all a wonderfully restful half-term!
U16 Take Silver