14 March 2025 – Issue 9
HEAD’S REVIEW
IWD25 at Roedean
Head’s Introduction This week has been British Science Week, and I am grateful to the Science Faculty for the range of different activities available to inspire the budding Scientist in every one of us! On Tuesday, we had an inflatable Planetarium in Centenary Hall for Years 7 and 8. On Wednesday, as part of the Admissions STEM Day, Dr Suzie Imber came to Roedean – she is Professor of Space Physics, and she spoke to our Year 11s, as well as to the Year 7s and 8s during the course of the day. On top of these large-scale events, there have been challenges to complete throughout the School and mini-activities every break in the Fireplace. What an excellent week! It is hard to believe that our exchange students from Roedean South Africa are already coming to the end of their 3 weeks in Brighton! The time has passed very quickly, yet they also seem incredibly settled here, and they have got involved in everything that has been on offer. I am pleased that the entire exchange has been such a success, and this annual event will continue to strengthen the bonds between our two schools. Congratulations to everyone involved. Hot on the heels of a brilliant Music Scholars’ Recital last week, this week’s Chamber Music Concert, featuring our own musicians, alongside three members of the Classical Kicks Ensemble, was outstanding. It was the culmination of a day of small workshops for chamber groups, and it was clear that everyone who took part has had a wonderful day. The sheer enjoyment and passion for music from the professionals was completely infectious, and the concert was great fun as well as being brilliant!
We celebrated International Women’s Day exactly a week ago, and we have received excellent feedback from the speakers who came – they were impressed by the calibre of questions the students asked, and the ambition of the day. I have no doubt that they have sown some seeds which may grow into lifelong passions and interests, or even solidified a university or career path. Yesterday’s Futures Fair, which brought together representatives of over 60 careers and universities provided another opportunity for our students in every year-group to find out more about what they might want to pursue later in life. Thank you to the Futures and Alumnae Departments for organising such a successful event. Congratulations to our U16 Netballers, who have won the Sussex Knock-Out Cup, playing against the very best teams in the county. This is a brilliant achievement, and I know that they showed real grit to come out victorious in the final game – well done! I am also pleased that this week has highlighted the range of sports at Roedean, with fixtures in Volleyball, Badminton, and Swimming, along with many Netball matches. Congratulations to Gabriella, Nathania, and Audrey, who have now made it through to the Finals of their Public Speaking Competition, which takes place in London, and Gabriella was again named the best speaker. Good luck also to Maria and Lydia, who will be debating in the Oxford Union tomorrow – we look forward to hearing all about it! I wish you all a restful weekend, and a safe journey back to South Africa for our exchange visitors!
Inspirational Chamber Music Recital
The Roedean Community Copse
Great Swims in The Bath Cup