ROSSALL NEWS
Dates For Your Diary
A Space to Reflect, Grow and Remember
Ways to be Well at Rossall
With Love From Chapel
The Rossallian
IN THIS ISSUE
PRE-PREP & PREP SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Reverend Richard Coles Reading and Book Signing at Rossall School - Monday 27 April, 1:30pm - 3pm
Rossallian Club London Dinner Event - Thursday 7 May, 6:30pm - 11pm
Whole School Open Day - Saturday 6 June, 10am - 2pm
Midlands Drink Reception - Thursday 11 June, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Rossall Rose Wine Tasting Evening - Friday 19 June, 7pm - 10pm
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Rossall Junior Team Opens ISGA League Campaign
Rossall’s Junior team enjoyed a fantastic day as they took to the course for their first round in the ISGA Junior League. With bright sunshine throughout, conditions were ideal for what proved to be an exciting and memorable start to their campaign.
Representing Rossall were the pairs of Blake and George, alongside Reuben and Henry. All four players showed great commitment and enthusiasm as they competed in their opening fixtures, marking an important milestone in their golfing journey.
The ISGA Junior League offers valuable opportunities for young players to develop their skills, gain competitive experience, and enjoy the game in a team environment. This opening round was a strong and positive step for Rossall’s junior golfers.
Everyone at Rossall congratulates the team on their efforts and looks forward to following their progress in the matches ahead.
A space to Reflect, Grow and Remember
During the Kindertransport, Rossall School offered refuge to several German Austrian Jewish boys fleeing Nazi persecution. After arriving at the Dovercourt Bay reception camp, efforts quickly began to secure their safety, sponsorship, and education.
Two young men from King’s College Cambridge travelled to meet them and acted - personally supporting one boy and working tirelessly to find sponsors for others. Through determination and networks of goodwill, the boys were placed with families and offered places at Rossall School, which provided them with stability and a future.
One of the boys later reflected; “Rossall saved my life.”
Today, for our children at Rossall, the Garden of Reflection will be more than a memorial. It will bring history to life helping pupils understand compassion, courage and global responsibility. It will also support wellbeing, offering a calm space to pause reflect and connect within the school day.
As this vision develops, we are grateful for the continued support of our parent and alumni community.
If you would like to be part of creating this special space for our children if you would like to you can make a donation here.
Welcome back to all our students, families and staff – we hope you had a restful and enjoyable break. As we begin the summer term, it’s a great time to reset routines, reconnect with friends, and focus on maintaining a healthy balance between work and wellbeing.
We are proud to announce another cohort of Sixth Formers have completed their training as Youth Mental Health First Aiders. Our students completed two full days of training learning how to effectively talk about mental health, notice signs when someone might be struggling, and also to signpost peers effectively. They will be putting their skills to good use as peer mentors, senior monitors and Wellbeing Ambassadors in the coming months.
With exam season approaching, it is completely normal for students to feel a mix of pressure and anticipation. We encourage everyone to plan revision time carefully, take regular breaks, and prioritise sleep and nutrition. Remember, doing your best is what matters most, and support is always available in school if things start to feel overwhelming. In addition, April is Stress Awareness Month, so I am sharing some resources from Childline about stress management which are a great starting point for discussing more at home.
This week’s parent guide focuses on YouTube and how to support young people in using the platform safely and responsibly. The guide includes helpful tips such as setting appropriate parental controls, encouraging open conversations about online content, and using tools like Google Family Link to help manage screen time, set content restrictions, and monitor usage.
ways to be WELL AT ROSSALl
“We had a visitor in Chapel today. Harry Platt, who left Rossall School four years ago to study songwriting at university, returned to perform songs from his first and recently released album. It was brilliant to see how he filled the Chapel with his thoughtful tunes and lyrics.
In addition to the music on his album, Harry writes songs for church worship. He particularly enjoys making psalms accessible so they can be easily sung together.
There is something very special and beautiful about this endeavour. The Psalms in the Bible are a vast collection of songs written over a long period of time, most of them around 3,000 years old. They are full of wisdom and encouragement and have been sung by countless people across generations.
Harry chose to perform his own version of Psalm 127 for us today, which begins:
“Unless the Lord builds the house,
the builders labour in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.”If we put our minds to something, we need to include God.
If we want to achieve our best, we must not exclude Him.
If we allow God to lead the way, we give ourselves the best chance to succeed. Harry is a wonderful example of this in action.”
With love from Chapel!”
— Mrs Kerstin Dixon, Rossall School Chaplain
with love from chapel
The Rossallian
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!
