Rossett News Update - 17 Jan 2025
PTA Quiz Night
Join us for the Rossett PTA Annual Quiz Night on Friday 7th March!
Tickets are £12 for adults (going up to £15 after half term!), £10 for children and include a fish and chip supper. With questions set by our very own quiz master, Mr Lee, this is an evening not to be missed. There will be a raffle on the night and we're looking for donations of high-quality raffle prizes to make the night extra special. All proceeds will go towards the PTA fund.
Tickets are available via SCOPAY from today!
Exploring a Whole New World at Disneyland Paris
Together with their peers from Harrogate Grammar School, our Year 12 Business Studies students thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Disneyland Paris earlier this week. They explored the creative magic behind the park and even found time to meet some of their Disney favourites...our headteacher, Mr Milburn, clearly had the force on his side!!
Mr Milburn was very proud of our students who were great Rossett ambassadors, as always. We are very grateful to HGS for their help and support with organising the trip, it was brilliant to get together with them for such a memorable few days away.
Japanese Exchange Program
We are thrilled to announce the continuation of our longstanding Japanese exchange program, a partnership that has been fostering cultural connections between the UK and Japan for over 30 years. The exchange is open to all students in Years 7 to 10.
This year, we will welcome Ishigami High School students to Rossett School in November 2025, and in February 2026, it will be our turn to visit Japan. This extraordinary opportunity offers students the chance to experience Japanese culture, traditions, and daily life first hand.
We are now starting to plan the trip to Japan. If your child is interested, there will be letters available in student reception from Monday 20th January.
***Fun fact: Our very own Mr Milburn participated in one of the first Japanese exchanges back in the 1990s!***
For more details or to register your interest, please contact DeanL@rs.rklt.co.uk and/or LinnettF@rs.rklt.co.uk.
Understanding and Supporting Low Self-Esteem in Children and Young People
Join the Wellbeing in Mind Team for a free, informative and supportive session focused on understanding and addressing low self-esteem in children and young people. In this webinar, you will:
- Learn what low self-esteem is and how it typically presents itself in children and young people.
- Understand the importance of high self-esteem and the negative impacts low self-esteem can have on mental health, social relationships, and academic performance.
- Gain practical knowledge on how to support a young person experiencing low self-esteem and the role the Wellbeing in Mind Team can play in offering support if needed.
This webinar is an excellent opportunity for parents and carers to learn valuable skills in helping them build confidence and mental well-being.
Click here for more details about how to join the session.
What You Need to Know About TikTok
TikTok boasts approximately 220 million users, providing a near-endless reel of short clips intended to entertain, educate and more. However, along with its enormous userbase comes a significant number of possible risks: Ofcom have dubbed it the most likely app on which teen users would potentially suffer harm.
Click here to access the Wake Up Wednesday parent / carer guide to understanding TikTok and its risks.
Headteacher's Awards
Well done to all the students who received a Headteacher's Award this week and last week. These students have been nominated by members of staff for exemplifying Rossett School's 5Rs culture of learning:
- Imogen C and Amy P - Year 7
- Amelia M, Eli M, Isabella A and Erblin O - Year 8
- Fraser L, Ella J, Ava K, Woody M and Harrison T - Year 9
- Chloe B - Year 10
- Thomas K - Year 11
Year 7 Panto Trip
Our Year 7 students were absolutely brilliant on their trip to the pantomime today. They behaved exceptionally well, making it a wonderful treat to end the week. The students walked to and from Harrogate Theatre sensibly and watched the panto with great enthusiasm.
A big thank you to the students for their fantastic attitude and to our staff for making the trip possible!
Careers Bulletin
This week the careers bulletin focuses on work experience. It is never too early for students to start thinking about how they can get experiences of the workplace, and the careers bulletin contains some useful ideas.
For students in Years 10 and 12, there are some steps outlined on page 3 of the bulletin that they need to take to start the process of looking for a placement for July.
Click here to read the bulletin.
For further information, please contact wainwrighte@rs.rklt.co.uk.
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