Rae-Anna Rousseau
Rae-Anna Rousseau's journey with Castle Rock began in Year 7 and continued all the way through Sixth Form, where she studied Business Studies, Media Studies, and Performing Arts Dance. Reflecting on her time at Castle Rock, Rae-Anna credits the school’s diverse curriculum for shaping her future.“Castle Rock offered such a wide range of subjects, even before I reached sixth form including creative ones, which not many schools do,” she shares. “Being able to explore these subjects, like Travel and Tourism, sparked my interest and played a big role in the choices I made later in life.”
After Sixth Form, Rae-Anna pursued a BA (Hons) in Tourism and Event Management at Northumbria University, graduating with a 2:1. Now back in the Midlands, she’s working in her family business, managing admin, marketing, and social media. But her adventurous spirit doesn’t stop there—she’s planning to travel up the East Coast of Australia in 2025 before diving into a career in event journalism, combining a love for media with her degree.
Rae-Anna’s time at Castle Rock was filled with lasting friendships, great memories, and invaluable support from her teachers. “Sixth Form was intense, but the support from staff was unmatched. They really set you up for the real world, giving you the independence and responsibility you need for university and beyond.”
Her achievements include organising a charity event during university, which raised £1,000 for Mind Charity, and being selected for a research trip to Barcelona—an example of her dedication and drive.