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Rokeby School recently celebrated a successful and engaging Health Awareness Week, with a wide range of workshops, sporting activities and curriculum-based learning opportunities taking place across all year groups.

Expertly organised by Mr Lastiotis and Ms Bailey-Clouston, the week encouraged students to think about their physical health, mental wellbeing and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Departments across the school embraced the theme, incorporating health-related topics into their lessons.

Students explored AI in medicine, wearable technology and digital wellbeing in Computer Science; mental health and masculinity in English; climate, agriculture and environmental change in Geography; and exercise, homeostasis, muscles and bones in Science. Other activities included discussions around healthy eating, emotions and wellbeing, and the impact of food choices on health.

A particular highlight was the sushi-making workshop led by school chef Mr Macrae, which gave students the opportunity to learn about healthy eating through the art of Japanese cuisine.

A huge thank you to Mr Lastiotis, Ms Bailey-Clouston and all staff who contributed to making the week such a success. Health Awareness Week was a fantastic example of Rokeby's commitment to developing healthy, informed and resilient young people.

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Rokeby students travelled to Debden Brook in Epping Forest for hands-on river fieldwork as part of their geography studies.

With beautiful spring weather, students explored how rivers change along their course, measuring the brook’s width, depth and flow velocity using specialist equipment.

A fantastic opportunity to bring classroom learning to life through real world investigation

A group of Year 9 and 10 students recently travelled to Lille for an exciting residential visit, accompanied by four members of staff. The trip provided a valuable cultural experience, allowing students to immerse themselves in French life and education.

During their stay, students visited Collège Guy Mollet, where they interacted with French students and gained first-hand insight into a typical school day in France. The experience helped to build confidence, communication skills and cultural awareness.

Students also explored the vibrant city centre of Lille, enjoying sightseeing and the opportunity to buy souvenirs.

Students reflected positively on the visit, with Shlok sharing, “I liked the interaction with French students. It was a great experience,” while Amjad said, “I loved the French pastries. They are so yummy!” Naheedjahan added, “It was great to experience how a French school is set up. I loved the interaction with everyone there.”

Overall, the trip was a memorable and enriching experience for all involved.

Our Year 8 students recently enjoyed a memorable trip to the Dickens Museum in Bloomsbury.

During a guided tour of the historic house, students discovered fascinating facts about Charles Dickens’ life and gained a deeper understanding of the Victorian era. The visit included a special focus on ghosts and the Victorian fascination with the supernatural, linking closely to their upcoming gothic writing unit.

The trip will also provide valuable context when students study A Christmas Carol in Year 10.

To round off the day, students had lunch at Coram Fields, the historic playground built on the former site of the Foundling Hospital, which cared for abandoned children in the 18th century.

What an incredible evening at the Poetry By Heart event hosted by Eastlea Community School!

Our students represented Rokeby with confidence, creativity and powerful performances that truly captivated the audience. It was wonderful to see their hard work and dedication shine on stage.

A huge well done to everyone involved and thank you to all who supported such a memorable event.

Rokeby School celebrated Science Week with a variety of engaging activities involving both students and staff.

The highlight of the week was an exciting exotic animals display, where everyone had the opportunity to see and learn about a fascinating range of animals up close. It was wonderful to witness the courage and enthusiasm shown by students and staff as they interacted with the animals.

The event sparked curiosity across the school and made Science Week a truly memorable experience for all.

Our staff fully embraced this year’s celebration by dressing up in costumes inspired by our 2026 Big Read, Hunt for the Golden Scarab. The school was filled with adventure and a touch of Ancient Egypt as we celebrated reading together.

The highlight of the day was our Teachers vs Students quiz, which brought plenty of excitement, laughter and a bit of friendly competition.

Can you guess who won?

A fantastic way to celebrate books and our love of reading across the school📖

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Today we welcomed author M. G. Leonard to Rokeby to speak with our students about her new book, Hunt for the Golden Scarab, and the inspiration behind it, including her incredible adventures to visit the pyramids and tombs in Ancient Egypt.

We are excited that this book has been selected as Rokeby’s Big Read for 2026, and the school is already beautifully decorated in celebration. It has created a real buzz around reading and storytelling.

We were also delighted to host Selwyn Primary School and Star Primary School for the event, making it a fantastic shared experience for our wider community.