ROSSALL NEWS
Community Notices
Dates For Your Diary
Mr Clarke’s Blog
Open Day - Saturday 21 March, 2026
Year 7 Taster Day
Rossall’s Wellbeing Bridge
Ways to be Well at Rossall
With Love from Chapel
New Edition of The Rossallian
IN THIS ISSUE
PRE-PREP & PREP SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Community Notices
Rossall Decoration
We are delighted to announce that, in partnership with Tinker Tailor Ltd, founded and directed by Caroline Apfel (OR 1995), Rossall School has commissioned a beautifully bespoke Rossall decoration for this year.
As a generous gesture of support, Tinker Tailor Ltd will donate £3 from each of the first 500 decorations sold to the Rossall Foundation, helping to enrich opportunities for both current and future Rossall pupils.
Each decoration is priced at £23 plus delivery. Once stock arrives in May, they will be available to purchase online via the Rossall Shop and in the RossShop on campus, click here to visit the online shop.
Revision Hub
Following the Examination Information Evening, please find a link to our Revision Hub, here.
Examination Information Evening
If you were unable to attend our Examination Information Evening, please find recording of the presentation delivered, here. You can also find a shortened PDF version of the presentation here.
Footloose - March 12-13 at 7:00pm, March 14 at 2:00pm.
Year 7 Taster Day - Friday 13 March, register your interest here.
Open Day - Saturday 21 March, from 10am.
Shrek Jr - March 25-26 at 6:30pm.
Rossallian Club, London Dinner - Thursday 7 May, at 6:30pm.
Rossallian Club, Midland’s Drink Reception - Thursday 11 June, at 6:30pm
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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david clarke blog
OPEN DAY - Saturday 21 March 2026
Choosing a school is a significant family decision and we want to give all prospective pupils and their families an opportunity to experience all that Rossall has to offer.
We want you to know that this is the right school for you and your child.
An Open Day at Rossall provides an insight into the vibrant and varied life of our wonderful community.
You will be able to visit any departments or specialist programmes your child is interested in and talk directly with both staff and students who will be there to answer any questions.
Boarding options at rossall school
At Rossall School, we recognise that family life looks different for everyone and boarding should be just as flexible.
Our range of boarding options is designed to support busy households while helping pupils grow in confidence and independence. Whether choosing regular or occasional stays, flexible boarding allows pupils to benefit from school life, evening activities, structured prep time and strong pastoral care, while still enjoying time at home.
Exam periods can be demanding for both pupils and families. Boarding offers a calm and structured environment with additional access to academic staff, helping students to focus and prepare effectively. Our flexible, ad hoc and dedicated exam boarding options for Year 11 and Year 13 pupils provide the space and support they need to approach their exams with confidence.
At Rossall, boarding is designed to fit around family life, providing care, structure and opportunity when it matters most.
For further information or to express your interest, please contact Emma Williams, Deputy Head (Safeguarding & Boarding), at e.williams@rossall.org.uk.
Rossall Dance Academy Welcomes Preston College for an Inspiring Day of Dance
“At Rossall Dance Academy, we are committed to providing exceptional training and meaningful industry experiences for our dancers. On Tuesday 3rd March, we were delighted to welcome professional dance teachers from Preston College to Rossall School for an inspiring two hour workshop.
Led by experienced teachers from Preston College, the session gave our students the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and gain fresh insight into different styles and techniques. The workshop featured both a dynamic commercial class and a beautifully expressive lyrical class, each designed to challenge versatility, musicality and performance quality.
The choreography was outstanding and demanded both technical precision and emotional connection. Our dancers embraced the challenge wholeheartedly, pushing themselves beyond their comfort zones and demonstrating real commitment to their development. It was inspiring to witness the focus, resilience and passion that filled the studio throughout the afternoon.
Opportunities like this are central to the vision of Rossall Dance Academy. By welcoming visiting professionals into our studios, we ensure our students benefit from a breadth of experience that strengthens their confidence and prepares them for the next stage of their training. These collaborations enrich not only technical ability but also artistic maturity.
We are incredibly proud of every student who took part and represented Rossall with such professionalism and enthusiasm. A heartfelt thank you to the dance teachers from Preston College for sharing your expertise and energy with us. We look forward to future collaborations as we continue to nurture the next generation of performers at Rossall Dance Academy.”
- Miss Alice Kilmartin, Teacher of Dance and Head of the Dance Academy
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Headmaster’s Awards
In honour of International Women’s Day, Rossall School is proud to support Refuge through our Purple for Purpose campaign. Throughout March, students have the opportunity to wear purple nail colour on their natural nails to show their support.
On Monday, a pop-up salon was set up in Mondos, where The Nail and Beauty Lounge generously gave their time to paint nails for students and staff. Each participant made a £15 donation to Refuge. Boarding houses have also been taking part, painting each other’s nails and contributing independently to the cause.
Together, the salon event raised over £400, with the Charity Committee adding an additional £140.
We thank everyone who has supported Purple for Purpose so far.
You can donate here.
Purple for Progress: Rossall Supports Refuge
community swimming at rossall school
We are excited to announce the launch of community swimming at Rossall School, starting Saturday mornings from 7 March 2026. This opportunity is exclusive to members of the Rossall community.
All children under 12 must be accompanied by a swimming adult. Lane swimming will take place from 8am to 9am, followed by family swimming from 9am until 12noon.
Admission is £5 for adults and £2 for children.
We look forward to welcoming families for some fun and fitness in the pool.
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student success
This half term, our PSHE curriculum is centred on Health & Wellbeing, supporting pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to flourish both in and beyond the classroom.
This theme will also extend to our upcoming Wellbeing Bridge parent meeting, taking place on Wednesday 4th March at 4.30pm in the Pennine Suite.
We are delighted to welcome Susie Peter, a PhD candidate from University College London, as our guest speaker. Susie has been working with Rossall School this year on a research project involving some of our current Year 7 pupils and brings a wealth of expertise in the area of emotional regulation in children. During the session, she will explore:
The importance of emotional regulation in child development
How emotional regulation evolves during adolescence
Practical strategies parents and carers can use to support their children at home
This promises to be an insightful and practical session, and we warmly encourage parents and carers to attend. Please RSVP by emailing j.moore@rossall.org.uk.
If you would prefer to join remotely, please use the Zoom details below:
Topic: Rossall School's Wellbeing Bridge
Time: 4th March 2026, 4.30pm (London)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://rossall-org-uk.zoom.us/j/89186067880?pwd=7LdFlOCIfaGKr0pgboTbcPUkolBr2u.1
Meeting ID: 891 8606 7880
Passcode: 165378
Join instructions:
https://rossall-org-uk.zoom.us/meetings/89186067880/invitations?signature=zNsdVAkPYN8QZ_Ow4DkmIRfer_cebHd5wZrmxIcn43g
We look forward to seeing you there.
In addition, the Mental Health Foundation has recently published an insightful article on co-regulation and how we respond to the emotional states of others. It offers helpful reflections for parents, carers and educators seeking to better understand and support young people’s emotional development. We encourage you to take a look at the article here.
ways to be WELL AT ROSSALl
Have you ever wondered why the Lent term is called the Lent term?
Do you still think of the season of Lent as a time of fasting, starting after Pancake Day and finishing on Easter Sunday?
This year, we have the special and rare occasion of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, and Lent falling within the same time frame. Both began during half term last week.
The last time Ramadan and Lent coincided was more than 30 years ago, and I remember it vividly because I was in Jerusalem at the time when both periods came to an end. Muslims and Christians were preparing for the celebrations that mark the end of their fasting. At the same time, Jewish families were preparing for Passover, which made it an incredibly rare and meaningful occasion.
Of course, Christians and Muslims fast in very different ways and for different reasons, but something remains the same: the focus on self-discipline and reflection, and the desire to draw closer to God during this special time each year.
Many of our students are fasting in one way or another, and it is not too late to join in. Perhaps there is something that is distracting our attention. Perhaps we have allowed something to become a bit of an obsession. Or perhaps this is simply a valuable opportunity to create time and space for the things that truly matter to us.
"Man shall not live by bread alone" is the response Jesus gave when he was tempted in the desert 2,000 years ago.
We need so much more. Perhaps this second half of the Lent term is your chance to reflect on what truly sustains you. Joining our Muslim and Christian students in their fast might be just the reset we need for 2026.
With love from Chapel,
- Mrs Dixon, Rossall School Caplin
with love from chapel
New Edition of The Rossallian Released
Rossall School is delighted to share the latest edition of The Rossallian, click here to read. This is our school newspaper that celebrates life across both the Senior and Preparatory Schools. The publication highlights recent activities, achievements, and events that showcase the vibrancy of our community.
Available in both print and digital formats, this edition will be shared with alumni, parents, staff, friends of Rossall, and visiting families.
Thank you to everyone who contributed. We hope you enjoy reading the new issue!