I recently spoke to pupils in assembly about performing under pressure. It is a theme that resonates strongly with young people, and I want to share with families some of the ideas we explored. These lessons shape how we work, study, lead and live.

Last night was Rossall's 18th annual Poetry Please, where we had an impressive 45 performances. It was a celebration of creativity, expression, and student talent, with 13 of the poems being student-penned and on themes ranging from humour to drama to reflective, heartfelt poetry. We are incredibly proud of everyone who participated and immensely grateful for the enthusiasm shown by both the students performing and the supporting audience.

On Friday 7th November, 42 members of Rossall School’s Combined Cadet Force gathered to celebrate the Contingent and proudly revive the Annual Regimental Dinner tradition. Sixth Form cadets, CFAVs, and serving personnel enjoyed an evening of camaraderie, reflection, and pride. The event featured a formal dinner, speeches, and toasts honouring the achievements and values of the CCF, while strengthening ties between past and present members. Guests praised the professionalism of the cadets, the engaging atmosphere, and the opportunity to uphold long-standing regimental traditions. A special thank you goes to the Catering and Housekeeping teams for making the evening such a success.

Mr David Clark, Director of Professional Development and Head of History & Politics at Rossall School, shares his personal story as part of Movember. Staff and students are growing moustaches to raise awareness for men’s health, encouraging open conversations about wellbeing and self-care. Drawing on his own experience of overcoming testicular cancer, Mr Clark highlights the importance of early detection, staying active, and checking in with friends. His message promotes awareness, courage, and compassion, reminding everyone to take health seriously and support one another.

At Rossall School, we take immense pride in celebrating the achievements of our students, whose talent, dedication, and determination continue to inspire both peers and staff alike. This term, several Rossallians have made outstanding strides in sport and the arts, demonstrating excellence across a range of disciplines.

It’s been a standout term for Rossall football, with exceptional performances and victories across all age groups. From dominant cup wins to exciting firsts, our players’ skill, teamwork, and dedication have made this an unforgettable season.

A successful autumn term for Rossall hockey saw impressive performances across all age groups, from debut victories to hard-fought cup wins. The teams’ skill, determination, and teamwork have made this season one to celebrate.

Head of Geography, Mr Matthew Hall, recently took on a remarkable challenge at the World Gravel Bike Championships in the Netherlands. Covering 130 kilometres of demanding terrain, he tested his endurance against top riders from around the world. His account offers an inspiring insight into the determination, resilience, and passion that fuelled his Dutch adventure.

This Wednesday marked an inspiring start to the year for the Rossall Combined Cadet Force (CCF), as cadets took to the school grounds for their much-anticipated first field day. The atmosphere was alive with energy, determination, and teamwork as students tested their skills across a series of demanding military-style activities…

As a mathematician, the word identity causes me conflict. In mathematics we use the term identity in two similar but slightly different ways: one, to refer to a transformation that leaves an object unchanged; and two, when referring to an equation that is true for all possible values of its variables. For example, when we write

Afro-Caribbean Society Shares a Powerful Message.

Chemistry isn’t just something that happens in a lab, it’s all around us, shaping our daily lives. From the toothpaste we use in the morning to the phones in our pockets, chemistry is constantly at work in ways we often take for granted.

At Rossall School, we want our pupils to see these connections. Take a typical morning routine: brushing your teeth? The fluoride in toothpaste……

French and Spanish Sixth Form Day at Manchester Metropolitan University.

What Value Added Means in Food and Nutrition

This week, our students step into Rossall Kitchen for their very first practical lesson. Aprons are tied, chopping boards are set, and the atmosphere is full of excitement as they learn one of the most important foundations of safe cookery: the bridge and claw knife techniques. These essential skills help them chop with confidence and precision, and it’s wonderful to see so many focused faces as they put them into practice for the first time.

In a shining example of naval tradition and esprit de corps, Rossall School’s CCF Royal Navy Section proudly hosted its first Mess Dinner on Thursday, 19th June. An evening that celebrated the cadets for their year dedicated to the customs, discipline, and fellowship at the heart of the Senior Service.

The importance of resilience in education... and elsewhere!

Resilience has become one of the most valuable attributes that schools can nurture in young people. In a world characterised by rapid change, uncertainty, and challenge, the ability to recover from setbacks, embrace feedback, and persevere is central to success both within and beyond the classroom. At Rossall, our ethos of shaping lives and inspiring excellence is underpinned by….

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from our school community, Mr Matt Hall has qualified for the UCI Gravel Cycling World Championships in the Netherlands this October!

Rossall pupils continue to impress as year on year results go from strength to strength - we once again celebrate our best ever 7 - 9 or A*/A rate from public examinations, which this year stands at 43%. Additionally, well over a quarter of entries achieved a grade 8 or 9 - the equivalent of an A*.