House System
At Rosebery School, every student is allocated a house depending on what form group they are in. These houses are overseen by our House Deputy Head Girls and each term students are able to take part in at least two house events to earn merits for their houses. On this page you can find out more about the inspiring women our houses are named after, as well as introductions from each of our fantastic House Deputies.
Elizabeth House is named after Queen Elizabeth II who ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. Her extraordinary reign saw her travel more widely than any other monarch, undertaking many historic overseas visits. She reigned through major political changes and a global pandemic. Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, she was an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change.
Malala House is named after Malala Yousafzai, an activist for girls' education. Malala was shot in October 2012 after speaking out publicly on behalf of girls and their right to learn. Malala was treated in hospital in Birmingham and finished her education in Britain. She went on to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University before graduating in 2020. She has won a Nobel Peace Prize and continues to campaign for the right of all girls to be educated.
Curie House is named after Marie Curie who was a physicist, chemist and pioneer in the study of radiation. During her life, she won two Nobel Peace Prizes and is most famously known for her discovery of radium and polonium, as well as her huge contribution to finding treatments for cancer.
Pankhurst House is named after Emmeline Pankhurst who was an English political activist best remembered for organising the suffragette movement and helping women to get the vote. Pankhurst was named as one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th century by TIME magazine, stating that "she shaped an idea of objects for our time" and "shook society into a new pattern from which there could be no going back". She was widely criticised for her militant tactics, but her work is recognised as a crucial element in achieving women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
Meet the House Team
Georgia
Deputy Head Girl for Curie
The prospect of joining the SPT, for me, was a no - brainer; Rosebery, as a community, is compassionate, welcoming and supportive, therefore, the chance to join where I could become a larger piece of the puzzle was an opportunity that I could never turn down. Along with many aspirational plans for the year, my ‘one thing’ has, and will always be, to make Rosebery happier and healthier with the hopes that with more nutrition education, students' mental and physical health will be fitter, stronger and ultimately more resilient at whatever life throws at them.
Iyza
Deputy Head Girl for Elizabeth
I saw applying for the SPT as an incredible opportunity to give back to the school that has always supported me. I was extremely excited at the idea of relaunching the house system and further expanding the community feel and sisterhood that Rosebery holds!
Jemima
Deputy Head Girl for Malala
My name is Jemima and I am one of the Deputy Heads of House in the Senior Prefect Team. My role consists of so many things, providing me with the ability to not only extend my involvement in the school, but also to learn, interact and be enriched by the ideas and discussions with other Rosebery girls from all year groups. Being appointed this role has allowed me to fulfil all i had hoped would arise from being a member of the Senior prefect team; I feel I have been granted the beautiful ability to contribute to the events and opportunities in Rosebery on an extensive level, giving back to a place and community that has showed me nothing but kindness.
Melody
Deputy Head Girl for Pankhurst
As the new head of Pankhurst house, I am so excited to develop a new and improved house system. I applied for this role to help all students feel as though there as a house event that they could flourish in. My vision for the future of Rosebery is that there are a wide range house events that everyone is able and excited to take part in. I would love to help develop house competitions that deviate from our traditional sports events, such as a house bake-off or a battle of the bands. I would also love to help students to set up their own clubs, to help us learn from one another. Ultimately, the Pankhurst team will endeavour to make sure that your voices are heard by developing fundraisers and competitions that you feel proud to take part in.
