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Friday 19 January 2018

Dear Parents and Carers

Huge thanks to everyone who supported our Wear Something Pink day this week in return for donations of sanitary products and toiletries for the young women of Kibera. The Lunchbowl charity are thrilled with these and the significant funds - yet to be counted at the time of writing - that Mrs Abbes-Muslia’s tutor group, 10EY, have once again raised this year with a whole week of activities. It has been a pleasure to see how many students have applied for the relaunched Junior Leadership Team - there is still time for students in Years 7-10 to submit a short statement to Miss Saul. Year 11 have received their Mock grades this week and it was great to see the mature and engaged way in which they did so. We all have high hopes for this terrific year group. Over the next few months, we will do everything we can to ensure that we both support them to manage and mitigate the understandable anxieties that emerge at this stage, but also to ensure that

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they seize this moment to aim as high as they can and to have the confidence and self- belief that they have nothing to lose in doing so. Year 13 are the next group to receive their results and we look forward to welcoming parents to our parents’ evening next week. Mobile Phones As I have indicated before, we keep our mobile policy under close review. We are concerned that students are increasingly phoning or texting their parents asking them to come and collect them if they are unwell, or to contact the school if something has happened about which they are unhappy, which results in a phone call or an immediate visit from an anxious parent. We would be very grateful if you could reiterate that should your child feel unwell they must report to Student Services where a phone call will then be made to a parent as necessary and, should they be upset about anything at school, their tutor, Head of Year, or indeed any teacher that they trust will listen and discuss the issue with them, before contacting home if necessary. Thank you for your support. Epsom Traffic The centre of Epsom is frequently gridlocked at the moment due to the numerous roadworks and road closures that have appeared over the last month or so. We know that this has led to buses being late, and whilst we know that there is nothing students can do about the timing of public transport, we would be grateful, if you do drive your child to school, that you leave more time for your journey whilst these works are ongoing. We have also reiterated to all the students that the Dorking Road/High Street is particularly dangerous at present with all the roadworks and that the temptation to cross through the stationary traffic must be avoided by using the designated crossings at all times. Unauthorised Absence I am regularly asked to authorise holidays by parents during term time. I am afraid that I cannot authorise any absence except that linked to an educational activity, such as participation in a sporting event, a performance, or a music or drama exam. It is incumbent upon me to remind you that parents who choose to remove their children for a holiday during term time, which has not been authorised, are liable for a penalty notice for each child. Good attendance really matters; research has shown that students with 90% attendance or less generally achieve a grade lower at GCSE than those with attendance of higher than 90% attendance. I am very grateful for your support in ensuring your child attends school punctually and regularly. Reporting Absence – Please can I ask you to ensure that student absence is reported directly to our Attendance Officer, Mrs Day, on the dedicated student absence line 01372 845469. Our Attendance Policy can be viewed via the Website. Have a lovely weekend Ros Allen @RoseberyHT

Front Page – Latest poster from our #Be Proud campaign

Dates for your Diary ....................................... 3

Headteacher Commendations ............ 3 & 4

PSA Quiz Night ................................................. 4

PE Results and Fixtures ......................... 4 & 5

Student News ................................................... 5

Year 9 Author Visit .......................................... 6

Recommended Reads ..................................... 6

Rosebery Music Department ........................ 7

GLF’s Schools’ Teacher Training ................... 8

PSA Vacancies ................................................... 9

IN THIS WEEK’S NEWS

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Dates for your Diary (Subject to Alteration)

For our full calendar please click the icon (left)

Monday 22 January 2018 Week 2

Monday 22 – Friday 26 January House Bake Off Week

Monday 22 January 5.30pm – 11.00pm Years 10 – 13 Theatre Trip - Things I Know to be True

Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith

Tuesday 23 January 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Year 11 Drama Mock Exam Year 11 Drama Exam - Parents' Performance

D2, D3

Wednesday 24 January

1.10pm – 2.00pm 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Year 13 Reports Out Year 11 Drama Mock Exam Year 13 Mock Exam Results Year 11 Drama Exam - Parents' Performance

D4 Hall D4

Thursday 25 January 4.00pm – 7.00pm Year 13 Parents' Evening Hall

Friday 26 January 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Year 13 Drama - Fallow Cross - Punchdrunk Workshop PSA Disco

London, N17 Glyn School

Monday 29 January 2018 Week 1

Monday 29 January – Friday 2 February Year 11 Sixth Form Interviews

Tuesday 30 January Year 11 Drama Exam D2, D3, D4

Wednesday 31 January 4.30pm – 7.00pm LAMDA Showcase D2, D3, D4

Thursday 1 February 12.10pm – 1.10pm Year 9 Author Visit Hall

4.00pm – 7.00pm Y11 Parents' Evening (2)

Sunday 4 February LAMDA Exams Drama Block

Headteacher Commendations

Year 7 - Mr Styles has nominated Emma Hopkins, Ruby Beuve and Amy Goubran-Keshta 7PY for their excellent English assessments, Mr Chamberlain has nominated Caitlin Dyer 7MY for sharing some very interesting historical information about a relative and Miss Atkins has nominated Maiya Nichols 7EX, Izzy Christer and Ilana Alford 7CX, Rosie Humfress and Lucy Zoeller 7MX for their excellent data handling projects and Ella Woolger 7CY, Libby Robinson 7EY and Jessie Randall 7MY for their excellent Maths presentation on problem solving and parts of a circle. Year 8 - Mrs Parry has nominated Maddie Cuthbert, Olivia Anderson and Luisa Duarte 8MX for their excellent Science test result. Mrs Hartridge has nominated the following students in for their engaging final portrait pieces: May Fleming, Caitlin Hawthorne, Libby Horrocks, Isabelle Parker, Jaya Townend, Evie Williams and Sophia Wray-Clack 8EY and Amy Brockett, Fiona Drafta, Isobel Harris, Leah Liapi, Mia Quigley, Mika Vassen 8EX. Miss Atkins has nominated Sienna Davies 8PY for her excellent problem solving skills and Lee Tururu 8CY for her immaculate notes. Mrs Fennell has nominated the following girls who have overcome their initial reticence and have decided to step up and represent their form, 8EX, in the House Cheer competition: Cally Kitchen, Megan Stokes, Katie Sammon, Lily Thompson, Tegan Allen, Romy Clarkson, Chiara Perez Copello and Katherine Wilkinson.

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Year 9 - Miss Reilly has nominated Sophie Atia 9CY, Zohha Khan and Eleanor Hargreaves 9PY for their excellent hard work during Maths lessons, Mr Chamberlain has nominated Anna Champness 9MY, Elena Edwards 9CY and Niah Gill 9PY for their exemplary classwork and extensive homework and Sophie Benson 9CX for carrying out the Brexit source challenge to a very high standard, Mrs Manley has nominated Hannah Page and Emily McCormak 9PY for being fully engaged in their PE lessons and always demonstrating 100% effort whatever the activity. Mrs Parry has nominated Lisa Howlett 9PX and Shriya Ravishanker 9MX for their excellent Chemistry test result and Mrs Little has nominated Jameelah Auchoybur 9CX who has given up three lunch hours for the last two weeks to assist in the training of two new members of the student library team. Finally, Mrs Coombes has nominated the following students for their exceptional feedback in a presentation on 'Of Mice and Men': Kirsten Van Niekerk 9PY, Poppy Imms, Amy Lockwood, Emily Thomas, and Sam Webb 9CY, Keshini Kajendran, Phoebe Kenny, Venus Kolahi and Ruva Masuko 9MY. Year 10 - Mrs Miller has nominated Zara Paul 10MX for the incredible amount of meticulous effort she put into preparing for her Physics test and Miss Reilly has nominated Natalya Elger, Teegan-May Kirby, Sophie Cmoch 10MY for always being very pleasant and doing the right thing each day during form time. Mrs Barlow has nominated Aaliyah Adams 10PY and Sophie Birch 10CX for their excellent sponge puddings showing three different cooking methods and full engagement in the food preparation and nutrition lesson. Year 11 - Mrs Barlow has nominated the following students for their excellent practical work, technical quality of dishes and attractive presentation: Amy Skinner 11CX, Samiyah Subhan 11PY, Charlotte Middleton 11PX, Charlotte Cornwell and Daisy Haddad 11CY.

PE Results and Fixtures

Congratulations to the Year 7 & 8 basketball team who beat St Andrew’s 18-10!

Star player was Izzy C

Well done to you all - Miss Butler

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Netball

Team Squad Date School Against Result of Match

Year 7 A

16-01-18 Ashcombe Won 15 - 9

B Won 11 - 4

Basketball

Team Squad Date School Against Result of Match

Years 7 & 8

17-01-18 St Andrew’s Won 18 - 10

Rosebery Cyclist Competes in National Competition Amber Junker 9MX came 7th in the National Cyclo-Cross (CX) Championships under 14s. We are very proud of her achievement! PE Department

Gold Medallist Swimmer and County Champion

Isabella Vaughan 7PX is a keen swimmer, she trains around seven times a week

and last weekend she competed in the Surrey County Championships.

Her first race was the 200m backstroke, where she gained a silver medal with a

time of 2.40.00. Her next event was the 200m butterfly, where she won the gold

medal in a time of 2.44.20, making her the County Champion for her age group (12

year olds).

She will be swimming more events during February when the championships start

again. We are enormously proud of her. PE Department

Next Week's Fixtures

NETBALL

Monday 22 January Year 7 A & B

Districts @ St Teresa's (A)

Tuesday 23 NovemberYears 7 & 10/11vs Esher High (A)

Thursday 25 NovemberYear 8 A & B

Districts @ St Teresa's

FOOTBALLTuesday 23 January

Years 8/9vs Blenheim (A)

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Author to Visit Year 9 Students

Author, Dan Smith, will be visiting Rosebery on Thursday 1 February to deliver a talk to Year 9 students about his novels and his experiences as a writer. Prior to the event you can order a discounted copy of Dan Smith’s book(s) (see below) which can be signed by the author on the day (the signing is open to students in all year groups). Each book is £5.00 (RRP £6.99). If you would like to make a purchase, please do so via ParentPay by Monday 22 January 2018.

Below Zero – ‘When 12-year-old Zak crash-lands with his

parents in a remote Antarctic research outpost, they discover

all the residents have disappeared. Then Zak senses an ancient force beneath the ice and the

adventure begins…’

Big Game – ‘13-year-old Oskari, living in the wild on an ancient

test of manhood, discovers an escape pod from a burning airliner;

terrorists have shot down the President of the United States and

now, they are both being targeted’.

In addition, as part of the ReadingZone Festival, bestselling author, Cressida Cowell of ‘How

to Train Your Dragon’, will be appearing at a special public event at Dorking Halls on Saturday

3 February at 2.30-3.30pm, to talk about her new series, The Wizards of Once. Tickets cost

£7.00 and can be purchased by phone 01306 881717 or via Dorking Halls’ website

www.dorkinghalls.co.uk

Miss C Keoshgerian, KS3 English Coordinator & Literacy Lead

This month marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of

Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’, still today a strange and disturbing

novel. It is a gripping read for anyone in the mood for a peculiar

kind of gothic horror story, but best suited to readers over 16

years.

For younger readers, the novel ‘Strange Star’ by Emma Carroll

offers a compelling story involving Mary Shelley, set at the time

she wrote ‘Frankenstein’. Events are seen through the eyes of a

young boy and girl, creating a lively and absorbing mystery.

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Rosebery Music Department How can I get involved?

The Rosebery Spring Concert is on Wednesday 21 March 2018

Come along to rehearsals to get involved – New Members Welcome!

* Young Voices will restart on Monday 4 February 2018

Lunchtime (1.20- 1.55pm) After School (3-4pm)

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Young Voices* Year 7 & 8 Choir - Everyone is welcome!

Miss Subramaniam (D5)

String Orchestra String instruments grade 1+

Freya Martin and Alice Mills (G1)

Flute Ensemble Flute players grade 1+ Music Prefects (G12)

Big Band Woodwind, brass and percussion, grade 3+

Mr Valenti (G1)

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Senior Singers Years 9-13 Choir - Everyone is welcome!

Mrs Turner (D5)

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Broadway Band Wind Orchestra grade 3+

Mr Valenti (G1)

Young West End Invitation only

Miss Subramaniam (D2)

Orchestra Orchestral instruments grade 3+

Mrs Turner (D5)

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Junior Band Pop band for all students!

Music Prefects (G1)

Rosebery Singers Auditions are held once a term

Miss Subramaniam (D5)

Frid

ay Keyboard Club

Come along and learn to play something new on the keyboards!

Rose Collins (D5)

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