Rossett News Update - 24 March 2023
Respect
This week, we have introduced a new rewards token - Respect. This is part of the 'R' series which includes resilience, reflectiveness and responsibility. We have introduced this additional token so that students across the school can be recognised for their respectful attitude to each other, members of staff and the wider community. A culture of mutual respect is paramount to a safe, happy and thriving school community. We have so much of it at Rossett already but know there is work to do, as there is in wider society, to ensure this is experienced by everyone, everywhere, all of the time.
Every member of staff was given two tokens to award this week. They had the difficult task of identifying two students they believe have stood out in this regard. Below is a small selection of students awarded this token, this week and the reasons they got them:
Adam Taverner and Ellesha Matthews - these two students have exemplified a respectful attitude to their peers, me and themselves throughout their time in English. Ms Dargie
Chloe Blackburn - for always being respectful of those around her and understanding how others feel. Ms Normand
Dan Johnson - for modelling politeness and kindness all of the time. Ms Winterschladen
Millie Knipe and Will Jarvis - for always being respectful towards students in my lessons, and consistently making mature and considered contributions to discussion- we have discussed a lot of controversial topics recently. They are also incredibly polite to me every lesson. Ms Bannar-Martin
Aaron Senior - is polite when he addresses teachers and his peers, he has a gentle manner and is patient when he supports other students if they need help. He will go out of his way to be helpful. Ms Clarkson
Lily Walker - having more respect for everything she is doing. She is working hard in lessons and is keen to succeed. Ms Wood
Soufi Kebe - held the door open for me to come through and another pupil. He regularly displays this type of behaviour. Mr Binns
Ben James - has developed and grown into one of the most respectful boys in the school. Ms Nathan-Geary
Nathan Buckle- everything Nathan does and says is done with respect, he truly is one of the most polite, well mannered, hardworking and helpful students I have ever met. Ms Nathan-Geary
Dan Golding – for always being polite, conscientious and thoughtful. For supporting String Group and Funk Band, being highly engaged and enthusiastic in lessons, and also taking the time to accompany other GCSE students in their performance exams despite having to also rehearse for his own. Mr Bentley
Sofiah Clayton – for consistently being kind, thoughtful, proactive and conscientious. Not only in lessons, but also regarding production rehearsals, funk band and singing lessons. Mr Bentley
Marcus Ridsdale - every single morning makes a great effort to have a Spanish conversation with me asking how I am. Always cheers me up. Most importantly cares for everyone and always does the right thing. Ms Bowman
Martha Buono - a truly lovely, hardworking, well mannered, kind and caring girl. Ms Bowman
Elliot Haywood, Harry Cimmerian, Megan Horner, Jacob Clemence - for helping the catering staff organise tables and clear up after the lunch break, without being asked to help. Ms Taswell
Sophie Bohanna and Zain Mahmood - always polite, courteous, and caring towards others. Ms Hatfield
We will share more names next week. It has been a pleasure shining a light on the vast majority of students that try everyday to make our community a better place.
Rossett Heroes
This week our Rossett Heroes are Megan, Elyza and Angel who have helped to make the Rossett community a better place.
Megan in Year 9 was nominated by Mrs Buxey who said that Megan “has attended all of the school production auditions and rehearsals up to press and has displayed exceptional behaviour and attitude. She is throwing herself into the routines and is keen to do additional work at home to help with costume design, organising resources for the show and helping with anything that she can get stuck into.” Megan, we are so proud of what you are doing to make the school show a success and to help Mrs Buxey - you are a Rossett Hero!
Angel in Year 8 has been noticed by Miss Shah being incredibly kind, supportive and helpful to a student who has recently joined the school; helping her new friend to settle in and encouraging her to make good choices. Angel, we are so thankful to you for helping to make Rossett a welcoming place – you are a Rossett Hero!
Elyza in Year 8 is our first parental nomination for Rossett Heroes. Year 8 student Amelie Rowland's mum has nominated Elyza “for supporting Amelie whilst she is learning how to text by sending regular messages and encouraging responses, and generally for setting a good example of how to text. It may seem like a very easy task but it is very challenging for Amelie and Eliza is doing way more to include Amelie in this way than she will ever realise. Thank you Elyza!” Elyza, thank you for helping to make our school an inclusive place – you are a Rossett Hero!
To find our next Rossett Heroes, we need you! Do you know of any member of the Rossett community that deserves recognition as a Rossett Hero? No matter how big or small you believe the act to be, we want to hear from you - every nominated person will be recognised and congratulated even if they don't make it into the newsletter that particular week.
Please email Mr Otway aotway@rossettschool.co.uk if you have witnessed or experienced an act of kindness that we might not be aware of.
"Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end." - Scott Adams
Friday 5s Awards
Friday 5s is our on-going recognition of those students who are nominated by their year group for impressing their year team by doing something exceptional. The students nominated are invited to meet the Acting Headteacher, Mr Saunders, every Friday during Period 5 where they receive their Headteacher's token and a letter to take home detailing why they have received this recognition. This week's winners are:
Tiago Coelho (Year 7), Marian Glodean (Year7 ), Lilly Best (Year 8), Jayden Hodge (Year 8), Josh Pickard (Year 9), Sam Thompson (Year 10) and Michal Zdunek (Year 11)
Well done to them all.
Transition Showcase Evening
We are excited to meet our new Year 7 students and their parents/carers next Tuesday at the Transition Showcase Evening. Due to popular demand we are running two sessions at 5.30pm and 6.30pm and parents/carers have been emailed with their allotted times.
During the evening students/parents/carers will hear from our current Acting Headteacher, Mr Saunders and the CEO of the Red Kite Learning Trust, Mr Sheriff as well as being introduced to the Year 7 pastoral team. We will also be showcasing some of our students musical talents and some current Year 7s will be sharing their experience of Rossett School. There will also be an opportunity to sample some of the delicious food on offer at our school. We look forward to welcoming them to our school community.
Oxbridge Talk
A group of Year 10 and Year 11 students attended a talk for local schools at Harrogate Grammar School this week, delivered by current students at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about university life, finance and the different courses they can study at Oxford and Cambridge. It was great to see the students so inspired and asking lots of thoughtful questions.
A group of Year 12 students also had the opportunity to attend a workshop for local schools at St Aidan’s School delivered by Oxford and Cambridge staff and students. This workshop looked at the application process to both universities. The students really enjoyed the event and they received lots of useful guidance and advice.
Northumbria University Visit
This week representatives from Northumbria University visited Rossett School Sixth Form. Students in Year 13 attended this informative session during Period 1 to learn more about student finance and preparing for student life.
Our previous experience of these visits was that students find these visits both interesting and helpful, inspiring them to do their very best in preparation for their forthcoming examinations and with their UCAS applications in mind. This is the most recent of our progression focussed guest speakers, following previous sessions from ASK Apprenticeships and local apprenticeship training provider, VQ Solutions.
LRC News from Mr Asker
As you will be aware, we take part in a number of activities and events to promote and celebrate reading and its many benefits. If your child is in Year 7 we would like to remind you that Rossett school is taking part in the 'Read for Good' campaign once again this year. More information can be found here.
The deadline for this is Friday 28th April. This is a fantastic programme helping to improve the lives of children in hospitals across the UK including Leeds by giving them access to high quality books and story teller visits. Anything you can do to support this programme with Year 7 would be greatly appreciated.
Here at Rossett LRC HQ it has been a really busy week with books flying off the shelf and the librarian elves working hard, as always, to keep the library heading in the right direction. With Easter fast approaching please encourage your child to come along and borrow some books to enjoy over the holiday. We don’t have many rules or too much guidance but we certainly respect, understand and follow them every day. Everyone is welcome, there are brilliant books to borrow and enjoy and we do our best to encourage everyone to enjoy reading for pleasure.
Have a book-ish weekend everyone.
Mr Asker
World Down Syndrome Day
This week students were able to show their support for World Down Syndrome Day by wearing odd socks. We are delighted to be able to support this international event and raise awareness of Down Syndrome amongst our students and staff.
Rossett News Survey
Extra-Curricular Programme
New extra-curricular clubs have been added to our Spring 2023 programme so please encourage your child to take a look at the updated timetable and sign up to something new for both lunchtime and afterschool activities.
Congratulations to...
- The Year 10/11 Boys' Rugby Team who played their final game of the season last night against King James's School -and for some of the boys it was their last match for Rossett. The final result was 38-15 - a fantastic end to a brilliant rugby season! Thank you to everyone who came down to support the students - we even had a drummer - the fantastic atmosphere and encouragement was great to see. Well done to all of the boys involved.
- Alfie Lumsden (Year10) , Jacob Norman (Year 12), Fergus Havery (Year 10) and Ben Underwood (Year 11) who took part in the Yorkshire School's Golf tournament this week. They all represented the school exceptionally well but special mention to Alfie who came 12th and Jacob who came 15th in a field of 72 students. Well done to all of the boys for taking part.
Next Weeks Fixtures...
Exam Invigilators required
We are looking for additional exam invigilators to join our team for the external examinations this summer. Training will be provided.
Exams commence at 9.30am and 1.15pm and invigilators are expected to attend 15 minutes prior to the start of each exam. Invigilators may occasionally be asked to report earlier to help with the setting up of the larger exams.
If you think you may be interested in this type of role please call 01423 564444 and ask to speak to Gemma Kay (Exams Officer).
Current Vacancies
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Community notices:
Easter Fun at Thorp Perrow for those with younger family members
Step into the pages of Beatrix Potter’s magical tales on our family-friendly trail. Come along and see if you can spot Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher and other well-known characters surrounded by fun and imaginative scenes.
New! This year’s trail comes to life over the Easter Weekend! Your young explorers can meet Beatrix Potter and Mr McGregor over the Easter Weekend as they collect clues for their trail prize.
The trail will run from Saturday 25th March to Sunday 16th April (with live-action Friday 7th April to Monday 10th April inclusive).
Standard Entry applies. Trail sheets can be purchased on the day at an additional cost of £2.50 which includes a prize for all!
Just a kindly reminder that by pre-booking your entry tickets via our website, you make a saving versus purchasing on the day www.thorpperrow.com
What's happening this half term...
Tuesday 28 March
- Transition Showcase Evening,6.00pm-8.00pm (for new intake for September 2023)
Wednesday 29 March
- Future's Fair (Years 7-13)
Thursday 30 March
- Year 12 and Year 13 Parents' Evening
Friday 31 March- Sunday 2 April
- Silver DofE Practice Expedition
Friday 31 March
- Last day of term - school finishes at the normal time
What's happening next term...
Monday 24 April
- A Level Art exam
- Year 10 Performing Arts Day
- PTA Meeting: 6.00pm in school
Tuesday 25 April
- A Level Art exam
Wednesday 26 April
- A Level Art exam
- MFL GCSE speaking exams
Thursday 27 April
- MFL GCSE speaking exams
- Acoustic Night
Friday 28 April
- MFL GCSE speaking exams
Monday 1 May
- Bank Holiday
Saturday 6 - Sunday 8 May
- Bronze DofE Practice Expedition
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 May
- Bronze DofE qualifier expedition
Friday 26 May
- Last day of half term
