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WELCOME TO BURGESS HILL GIRLS
At Burgess Hill Girls we are passionate about education and are experts in helping girls achieve their potential whether this is stretching academic high-flyers even further or encouraging girls to try things they never thought possible. The focus is on your individual journey and our unique B-spoke programme gives you the pathway tailored to your personal interests and aspirations. Our focus is on their individual journey and the school’s unique B-spoke programme enables girls to follow a pathway that is tailored to their personal interests and aspirations. In the Senior School there is an optimum balance between independence and guided support which gives you the confidence to push yourself and do things outside of your comfort zone. The friendships, energy and vibrancy of an all-girls environment combine to make the learning experience at Burgess Hill Girls something very special indeed - come and see for yourself and experience enjoying school days in a supportive community.
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“Everyone is so welcoming and kind and I have made some amazing friends. There is no need to be nervous about Year 7 at all!”
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YEARS 7-8
5 YEARS 7-8
Years 7 and 8 at Burgess Hill Girls are all about exploring. Our academic programme is far-reaching. In addition to Science, Maths, English and Humanities, you will study Art, Drama, Computing, Design and Technology, Music, PE, Textiles and four languages. But there is also much to learn outside of academics. There is no homework for your first half-term, to encourage you to try as many activities and experiences in the co-curricular and enrichment programme as you can. We hope you will discover your passions; we genuinely believe that everyone has her own unique talents, and it is our job to help you find them! When the time comes to decide your GCSE subjects during Year 8, you will have acquired new knowledge, skills and passions. You will be more confident and have a deeper understanding of yourself and your abilities. You will be ready for the next step in your journey.
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WHAT IS LIFE IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL LIKE? We often do projects where we learn about inspirational women in history. I truly admire Irena Sendler. She was a hero who saved many children from their deaths in Nazi Germany. She encouraged people to stand up for what they believed in and accomplish things they thought they couldn’t. WHO INSPIRES YOU?
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. I have always loved drama and art, but being at Burgess Hill Girls has helped me WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS? “The teachers are very good at encouraging you to try new things, to believe in yourself and to be the best you can be.” discover my love of English and the sciences. The teachers make them really Iinteresting.wouldlove to be a doctor so I can help others. WHAT ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS IN THE FUTURE?
My name is Alice. I am 13. I started in Year 6 and am now in Year 9. Starting Senior School can be challenging, but everyone is so friendly and caring that they quickly help you overcome any worries. The teachers are very good at encouraging you to try new things, to believe in yourself and to be the best you can be. I love all of the charity events, especially the Colour Run, which involves all the girls in the Senior School.
YEARS 9-11
GCSE learning begins in earnest in Year 10 and accelerates in Year 11. You will be given more independence and learn how to guide your own learning. Our approach to learning is validated via exceptional
BURGESS HILL GIRLS | TOMORROW’S WOMEN 8 “I have learnt there isn’t a limit to learning and what you can achieve.” MARIIA | YEAR 9 GCSERIGHTRESULTS DAY LACROSSEBELOW
Year 9 is a foundation year in which you can devote more time to exploring the option subjects you have chosen, without sacrificing the space and time to enrich your wider curriculum. This solid foundation will benefit you for the remainder of your school years and beyond.
Weresults.are one of the top-performing schools for GCSE results in Sussex. These results are achieved without being super-selective, but through adding exceptional value to your performance during your time at Burgess Hill Girls Senior School.
9 YEARS 9-11
“I love Burgess Hill Girls because of the wide variety of lunchtime and after-school clubs. One of my favourites is Orchestra. It has definitely improved my musical skills and it’s fun to play in a group.”
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Our emphasis on exploration at the start of Senior School is a consistent theme for our co-curricular programme. In sports we believe in participation for all, so there is a diverse mix available for girls to discover the sport for them. There are multiple sports teams in each year group. Fixtures are during the week, giving girls valuable time to play for clubs at the weekend. Many also represent Sussex. In addition to the extensive arts curriculum, there are multiple arts clubs and groups encompassing drama, choir, glee and a variety of musical groups. There are many other clubs too: debating, Law Society and French films, to name just a few. Always popular with the girls are our UK and overseas trips. Recent trips include Outward Bound in Wales, climbing in Nepal, Broadway in New York and a variety of sports tours and ski trips.
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