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09
Sept 2023
Harrogate's Rossett School to hold 50th anniversary reunion
Rossett School in Harrogate is inviting former staff and students to return as part of a day of celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary.
The school was founded in 1973 and the event on September 28 will therefore feature a 1970s theme.
Students will play retro sports and take part in a bake sale, tree planting, burying a time capsule, a bubble release and a whole school photo. The afternoon will feature a music festival on the field, with a DJ and photo booth.
Former staff and students are invited along later in the day to attend a social event between 4pm and 6pm.
Headteacher Tim Milburn, himself a former Rossett student, said:
Time of change
The anniversary comes at a time of considerable upheaval at Rossett.
An Ofsted report in January said the school 'requires improvement' and highlighted problems including high staff turnover, disruptive pupils and extremely high absence rates among disadvantaged students.
Mr Milburn acknowledged there had been some difficult times recently but said the school was responding proactively.
The school's sixth form has merged with Harrogate Grammar School's and last week it was announced Rossett will join Red Kite Learning Trust.
You can express an interest in attending the 50th celebrations here.
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