Rossett News Update - 17th April 2026
Oscar's Pathway at Rossett
We are delighted to be able to support The Sibling Group with the use of our Hunter block.
As our chosen charity this year, it means a lot to us to work alongside them and they have some fantastic plans for the space, both inside and out.
Year 11 Students Lend a Hand
A big thank you to Mrs Hughes and her Year 11 form for helping to make the front of school look lovely now spring is in full bloom!
During form time on Tuesday, they replanted the pots and hanging baskets at our main entrance, all whilst proudly wearing their new leavers' hoodies which look fantastic.
Summer Music Concert
Have you bought your ticket for our upcoming Summer Music Concert? It's on Thursday at 7pm.
Our students have been busy rehearsing and we know they will be putting on a great show once again.
Tickets are just £4 each, available on Arbor.
Chef for a Day
Congratulations to Elijah in Year 9 who has won our first Chef for a Day Attendance Award!
Elijah is one of our students with the highest attendance and he won the chance to collaborate with our school chefs to design and prepare a special dish and have it featured on today's school lunch menu as the Chef's Special.
Elijah's dish was a creamy chicken and chorizo pasta bake and it proved very popular.
This initiative will continue to run for Years 10 and 11 and we can't wait to see what other exciting dishes make it to the menu!
Stars & Stripes
Our American exchange partners arrive this evening and we can't wait for the reunion!!
We hope they have a fantastic first weekend in Yorkshire.
Quiz Night
Our next Quiz Night is coming up on Friday 8th May and our resident Quiz Master, Mr Lee, has been working hard to come up with some great rounds, including: buses in the news and popular culture (as a nod to our RS15 BUS Challenge fundraiser!), the Italian Renaissance, Guessable Music, Ships-ish...and more!
The ticket price includes a fish and chip supper, with sausage and chips or veggie burger also available. It's BYO alcohol and BYO raffle prizes if you can!
Early bird tickets are still available at £15 per adult and £10 per child, increasing to £16 and £12 after 30th April. Tickets can also be purchased in advance by dropping cash into main reception.
Year 13 Students Take Part in Auschwitz Project
We are extremely proud of two of our Year 13 History students, Jacob and Nicole, who have recently represented Rossett in the nationally recognised Lessons from Auschwitz project. This initiative aims to educate young people about the atrocities of the Holocaust, while empowering participants to become ambassadors for Holocaust education within their schools and wider communities.
As part of the programme, our students took part in a series of seminars exploring the historical context of the Holocaust, the events leading up to it, and its lasting impact. On Thursday 5th March, these sessions culminated in a day visit to the Auschwitz‑Birkenau concentration camp in Poland. The visit provided a powerful first‑hand opportunity to reflect on the realities of the Holocaust and the importance of remembrance.
Throughout the project, our students conducted themselves with maturity, sensitivity and respect, representing Rossett superbly. They have now completed the final stage of the programme by writing an article reflecting on their experiences.
GCSE Exams Information Evening
Thank you to all our Year 11 parents and students who attended last night's information evening.
Headteacher's Awards
Well done to all the students who received a Headteacher's Award this week.
These students have been nominated by members of staff for exemplifying Rossett School's 5Rs culture of learning:
- Year 8 - Milo L and Theo B
- Year 9 - Leto S and James M
- Year 10 - Amelia L and Marian G
- Year 11 - Chloe L and Harry L
Space to CREATE
Yorkshire CREATE runs free arts-based youth clubs on Saturday evenings for children aged 7 to 11 and 11 to 17.
Discover Sailing
Ripon Sailing Club is holding an open day on Saturday 25th April from 10 to 4pm. It is tucked away near Farnham village on the outskirts of Knaresborough.
Lunch Menu
