September 2026 | Learning beyond the classroom at Team Tutsham !
Our pupils have the fantastic opportunity to attend Team Tutsham each week, where they can learn, build confidence and develop new skills in a completely different environment.
From equine activities such as grooming, feeding and leading the animals, to exploring the farm and woodland, pupils can take part in a wide range of hands-on experiences including:
Caring for and working alongside the animals
Den building and woodland activities
Fire making and outdoor cooking
Fishing
Opportunities to develop confidence and leadership skills
Working towards recognised qualifications
These weekly sessions give our pupils the chance to learn through practical experiences, take on new challenges and develop skills they can be proud of.
A brilliant example of learning extending far beyond the classroom!
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June 2026 | Year 11 Leavers
Congratulations, Year 11!
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our amazing Year 11 students as they completed their final GCSE exams and marked this important milestone with a well-deserved leavers’ celebration.
The day included our Leavers’ Prize Giving Ceremony, a BBQ in the playground, and a visit from the ice cream van – a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements and create lasting memories together.
Throughout their time with us, our Year 11 students have demonstrated our core values of Confidence, Acceptance and Perseverance. They have shown resilience, supported one another, and grown into remarkable young people ready to embrace the opportunities ahead.
As they begin the next stage of their journey, we wish each and every one of them every success and happiness.
Thank you for being such an important part of The Rosewood School community. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.
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May 2026 | Wellbeing Award for Schools
We’re delighted to share some fantastic news!
We had our first reassessment for the Wellbeing Award for Schools, three years after initially achieving it — and we’re proud to say we have successfully retained the Award!
The Wellbeing Award for Schools recognises the work schools undertake to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across the whole school community. Retaining the Award demonstrates that wellbeing continues to be embedded within school life and remains an important part of the support we provide for our pupils, staff and families.
At The Rosewood School, we recognise that wellbeing plays a vital role in helping our pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage with their education. We continue to work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued, listened to and supported, while encouraging open conversations around mental health and emotional wellbeing.
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, wonderful pupils and supportive families who all contribute to making The Rosewood School the caring and supportive community that it is.
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February 2026 | Celebrating staff expertise: Mrs Smith published in PiXL Insights
We are delighted to share that Mrs Smith, one of our Maths teachers, has contributed to the latest PiXL Insights publication, Partnering with Schools to Improve Inclusion for Learners with SEND.
Her article appears on page 104 and focuses on addressing anxiety and increasing engagement in mathematics to improve outcomes for girls with Autism Spectrum Condition. Mrs Smith’s contribution reflects her commitment to inclusive practice and to ensuring that all students are supported to succeed in maths.
We are extremely proud to see her work shared as part of a national publication and to have our school represented in a resource that supports schools across the country.
The full publication can be accessed here:
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Young Enterprise Centre of Excellence in Personal Finance
The Rosewood School is working towards accreditation as a Young Enterprise Centre of Excellence in Personal Finance. This reflects our commitment to helping pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage money and make informed financial decisions.
This nationally recognised award celebrates schools that provide high-quality financial education, supporting young people to build essential life skills for independence and adulthood.
Our approach reflects our core values of Confidence, Acceptance and Perseverance, helping pupils feel capable and prepared for their futures.
Working towards this accreditation strengthens our commitment to supporting positive outcomes and ensuring our young people are ready for confident, secure futures.
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Huge shout-out to our incredible pupils who absolutely smashed face painting last week.
We headed to Littlebourne Primary School to transform 30 nervous Year 3 pupils into zombies, monsters, vampires and demons for their Michael Jackson Thriller performance — all in one hour.
Despite late arrival (hello Canterbury traffic ), and having to improvise when our face paint kit was accidentally left behind… the pupils didn’t just cope — they soared. Smiles on, stress off, chatting to the kids, calming nerves, and delivering magic.
To top it all off, the children gave us a special dress rehearsal, followed by hugs, happy tears, and promises to come back because we’d “made them so happy.” We left buzzing — and deservedly so.
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September 2025 | A Generous Gift for Music Education
A Huge Thank You to Benenden School
We are incredibly grateful to Benenden School for their very generous donation of £1,937.33!
Their talented music scholars took on the amazing challenge of learning a new instrument in just 4 weeks and then performed a charity concert to raise funds for us.
Thanks to their hard work and generosity, we’ve already been able to purchase clarinets and a drum kit, bringing even more music into the lives of our students.
We can’t thank Benenden School enough for supporting our mission and inspiring others through their dedication and talent!
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May 2025 | Kent Teacher of the Year
A huge congratulations to Miss Bennett, our Head of School Curriculum, who has been named Kent Teacher of the Year!
This fantastic achievement recognises Miss Bennett’s dedication, passion and outstanding contribution to education, as well as the positive impact she has on our pupils and wider school community.
Miss Bennett is committed to ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to achieve, build confidence and recognise their potential. Her supportive and compassionate approach helps to create a positive learning environment where pupils feel valued, encouraged and able to succeed.
Being named Kent Teacher of the Year is a wonderful recognition of the difference she makes every day.
We are incredibly proud to have Miss Bennett as part of The Rosewood School team — a very well-deserved achievement!
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April 2025 | UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award
We are incredibly proud to announce that The Rosewood School has achieved the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Gold Accreditation! 🏆
Gold is the highest level of the Rights Respecting Schools Award and recognises our commitment to putting children’s rights at the heart of school life.
This achievement reflects the work taking place across our school to create a culture of respect, inclusion and equality, where pupils are encouraged to understand their rights and the rights of others. We want every young person at Rosewood to feel valued, listened to and empowered to have a voice in the decisions that affect them.
Achieving Gold is a fantastic milestone for our whole school community and a true reflection of the commitment of our pupils, staff and families.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Together, we are continuing to create a school where every child feels valued, heard and respected. 💙
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