Despite the freezing weather and the cancellation of our Toy services, pupils at the Senior School and Prep School still brought in gifts for the Strood Community project. One of the coordinators managed to fill her car with toys, which will support around 200 individuals this Christmas time. The project looks out for the most vulnerable families in the Strood area.
Our Open Mic Night last Friday 9th December was awesome. It was great to see such a range of talent on show, with acts from right across the Senior School. From emotional solos that really made us reflect, to dance numbers that had everyone up on their feet, every performance was different and special. All funds raised will go to our Senior School charity for the year, Cobbes Meadow Riding School for the Disabled.
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming back one of our Old Roffensians, Professor Murray Biggs (OR 1943-47). Murray gave a talk to the Sixth Form English Literature pupils focused on the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, before a quick lunch with members of the Upper Sixth and Ben Charles.
The first half comprised some elegant and powerful solos from Imogen, Oliver, Rachel, Temi and Edward, culminating in a performance by the whole orchestra, bringing the assembled audience to their feet to sing Jerusalem. Tonight was a particularly special occasion, as we heard performances of Temi, Edward and Imogen's Pre-U compositions.
Over two days of working lunches, the pupils battled against the Headmaster’s team, fighting valiantly with some talented ball play – only to sadly lack the skills to upset the teachers’ game sufficiently to bring in a win.
This week Ella, Daya, Herbie, and Mr Carroll were invited to the Annual Medway Youth Conference held at Midkent College’s GlassBox Theatre.
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