Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Burgess Hill Girls Independent School Sussex ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## News - [News](https://burgesshillgirls.com/news/) - Stay up to date with the latest news at Burgess Hill Girls here. - [Meet Alumna Armorel Gaskell, Celebrating her 100th Birthday!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/06/16/meet-alumna-armorel-gaskell-celebrating-her-100th-birthday/) - Today we are celebrating a very special milestone with alumna Armorel Gaskell (née Horne), who marked her 100th birthday on 5 June and doesn’t she look absolutely fantastic! To help celebrate, we were delighted to send Armorel a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and it sounds as though she has been thoroughly spoilt by family and - [Lower Sixth Biology Team Excels in National Cambridge Challenge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/06/03/lower-sixth-biology-team-excels-in-national-cambridge-challenge/) - A team of Lower Sixth Biology students has made an impressive start in this year’s prestigious Cambridge Biology Challenge, a national competition run by Homerton College, University of Cambridge. The team—Emma, Annabelle, Justin, Sanaa and Lucy—are competing against more than 200 schools across the UK, with a total of 902 teams and nearly 2,000 individual - [Schools Sailing Regatta](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/05/29/schools-sailing-regatta/) - Before half-term, a group of four intrepid girls made their way to Weirwood Sailing club for the annual schools sailing regatta. This is the first time the school has had not one but two pairs competing in a sailing event, so it was a truly pioneering moment! After a short briefing which followed the event - [Athletics Season Summary!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/05/21/athletics-season-summary/) - Diamond League Final: Season Summary The Diamond League season concluded with a strong final at Withdean, marking the end of a highly successful campaign for the team. Across the series, athletes demonstrated both consistency and high performance, reflecting the structure of the competition, which rewards sustained effort across multiple rounds. The season began with an - [Burgess Hill Girls to join St Bede’s School Trust, Sussex, known as Bede’s Trust.](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/05/19/burgess-hill-girls-to-join-st-bedes-school-trust-sussex-known-as-bedes-trust/) - Bede’s Trust and Burgess Hill Girls have today announced that Burgess Hill Girls has joined the Trust. The merger brings together two leading Sussex independent schools with shared values and a commitment to providing an excellent, rounded education. Burgess Hill Girls will continue to operate as an all-girls school on its current site, retaining its - [Year 12 Student Attends the Royal Society 'Science In A Changing World' Event](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/05/15/year-12-student-attends-the-royal-society-science-in-a-changing-world-event/) - Recently, one of our Year 12 students, Apurwaa, had the exciting opportunity to attend the Royal Society’s Science in a Changing World event. Bringing together leading scientists and thinkers, the event explored how science is helping to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today. From climate change to technological innovation, it - [More Equestrian Success!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/05/08/more-equestrian-success/) - Equestrian Team Celebrate Success at Felbridge Competition Some members of the BHGS equestrian team recently enjoyed representing the school at a competition held at Felbridge, achieving excellent results and gaining valuable experience. The competition brought notable success, with several riders qualifying for the national championships at Hickstead, to be held in May and August. In - [Dance Workshop For Girls In Year 4](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/05/06/dance-workshop-for-girls-in-year-4/) - On Wednesday 10th June, Burgess Hill Girls is delighted to offer a fun, high‑energy dance workshop for girls who love music, movement and performing, and who are currently in Year 4 at a school in Sussex.* The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm until 6.00pm and will give every girl the chance to - [Diamond League Round 1 Success in Eastbourne](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/05/01/diamond-league-round-1-success-in-eastbourne/) - On Saturday, the Burgess Hill Girls athletics team travelled to Eastbourne to compete in Round 1 of the Diamond League, facing strong opposition from schools across Sussex. The event took place in ideal conditions on the south coast and provided an excellent opportunity for our athletes to test themselves at county level. Our squad included - [Our Nursery Expands to Meet Growing Demand for Places](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/04/23/our-nursery-expands-to-meet-growing-demand-for-places/) - To meet a growing demand for places in our co-educational Nursery, we're thrilled to announce the continued development of our nursery provision from September 2026, where we will be expanding our Nursery Pre-School classes. This development will provide an enhanced learning environment, further enrich learning opportunities to ensure the children continue to thrive in a - [The Prep School Experience Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/04/22/the-prep-school-experience-day/) - Wednesday 20th May 9:00-3:30pm A special day for Year 4 girls to explore, discover and shine The Prep School Experience Day is a wonderful opportunity for current Year 4 girls who do not currently attend Burgess Hill Girls to step into prep school life and discover what makes it so special. Designed to be welcoming, - [Alumna returns to share her career in Medicine and her passion for Music](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/04/20/alumna-returns-to-share-her-career-in-medicine-and-her-passion-for-music/) - We were delighted to welcome alumna Amy Lovejoy back to school last week, joining her sister Issey to perform a violin duet during our Celebration Assembly. It was a truly special moment enjoyed by pupils and staff alike. Music remains an important part of Amy’s life, and she continues to enjoy playing the violin both - [Senior School Experience Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/04/11/senior-school-experience-day/) - Senior School Experience Day – Wednesday 4th June Our Senior School Experience Day is designed for girls in Year 5 to gain an insight into life at our Senior School. From 9am to 3pm on Wednesday 4th June, attendees will take part in a full programme of exciting taster lessons and hands-on activities, giving them a feel for our vibrant and - [Year 10 Student Viola Elected to Youth Parliament](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/04/08/year-10-student-viola-elected-to-youth-parliament/) - We are proud to share that Viola, a Year 10 student at Burgess Hill Girls, has been elected to the Youth Parliament, where she will represent young people across West Sussex. Her achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering tomorrow’s women to use their voices with confidence, purpose, and impact. Viola explained that her decision - [Bold Girls Summer Party 2026](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/03/19/bold-girls-summer-party-2026/) - ‘Be Bold Together’ Celebration 27th June 2026. ✨ Tickets are now available for this years Bold Girl event ! Join us in the beautiful Rose Garden as we reconnect, reminisce, explore and celebrate 120 years of stories, milestones, and community. Raise a glass with classic afternoon tea, cocktails, and live music as we honour this special - [Anah Zakheer, Bold Girl and Bold Award Scholar Returns to Inspire at Year 8 Careers Event](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/02/05/future-paths-year-8-careers-morning/) - Year 8 students enjoyed an inspiring Careers Morning last week, hearing from four outstanding women whose stories showcased the many paths—and surprises—a career can hold. Each speaker offered a powerful reminder that confidence, curiosity, and courage can open unexpected doors. Our speakers included Anah Zakeer, BOLD alumna, NHS Governor and soon-to-be public sector consultant; Jennifer Yon, architectural designer and advocate - [NSTA Reviews for Come From Away](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/03/16/nsta-reviews-for-come-from-away/) - Please take a moment to read the wonderful reviews from the National School Theatre Awards below. We are incredibly proud of everything our students have accomplished. - [Scrapbook Workshop for Girls in Year 4](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/03/16/scrapbook-workshop-for-girls-in-year-4/) - On Thursday 23rd April, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique opportunity for girls who love writing, crafting, creating, and who are currently in Year 4 at a school in Sussex.* The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm finishing at 6.00pm. The workshop will give every girl the chance to begin creating her - [Tomorrow's Women Event 2026 - A Great Success!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/03/12/tomorrows-women-event-2026-a-great-success/) - On Monday 9th March, we hosted our annual Tomorrow’s Women Conference, held in recognition and in celebration of International Women’s Day. It is an event organised to learn from the experiences and achievements of inspirational women from a range of careers. Each year, we invite a panel of guest speakers to share their journey and - [Year 10 Art & Textiles Students Discover Masterpieces at the National Gallery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/03/12/year-10-art-textiles-students-discover-masterpieces-at-the-national-gallery/) - Year 10 Art and Textiles students enjoyed an inspiring trip to the National Gallery in London, where they experienced world‑famous artworks first‑hand. Walking through the grand rooms of the gallery, students encountered iconic paintings by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and many other celebrated artists whose works have shaped the history of Western art. Among - [Glowing ISI Report Confirms Excellence at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/03/11/glowing-isi-report-confirms-excellence-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - The recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report paints a positive picture of Burgess Hill Girls. A school where academic ambition, pupil wellbeing, and an inclusive, nurturing community come together to create something exceptional. A School Led with Vision and Heart Governors and leaders were praised for their effective oversight, clear strategic direction, and unwavering commitment - [French Workshop for Girls in Year 4](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/02/17/french-workshop-for-girls-in-year-4/) - On Monday 16th March, we are delighted to offer a fun, creative French workshop for girls currently in Year 4, who do not yet attend Burgess Hill Girls. Inspired by the much‑loved picture book Va t’en, Grand Monstre Vert!, this immersive session will bring language learning to life through imagination, colour and creativity. The session - [A Full-Circle Achievement: Mia Becomes the First Student Youth Enterprise Judge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/02/20/a-full-circle-achievement-mia-becomes-the-first-student-youth-enterprise-judge/) - At our school, we take great pride in nurturing students who demonstrate initiative, empathy and a genuine commitment to making a difference beyond the classroom. Mia’s involvement in the St Catherine’s Hospice Youth Enterprise Project exemplifies these values at their very best. Read on to discover what Mia has to say about her journey — - [Come From Away Nominated for Best Musical](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/02/16/come-from-away-nominated-for-best-musical/) - We are thrilled to announce that our production of Come From Away has been nominated for Best Musical and Best Ensemble in a Musical at the National School Theatre Awards. This recognition comes as a tremendous celebration of a show that was already brimming with energy, talent, and heart. It came as no surprise that - [Scholars Impress at Academic Presentation Evening](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/02/09/scholars-impress-at-academic-presentation-evening/) - Burgess Hill Girls Scholars showcased their academic curiosity, creativity, and confidence at this year’s Scholar’s Presentation Evening, held in Croft 2 Performance. The event brought together more than sixty parents, students, and staff, all eager to see the culmination of weeks of research, collaboration, and intellectual exploration. Across two presentation sessions, separated by a short - [Year 5 Take to the Skies in Technology Lesson](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/02/04/year-5-take-to-the-skies-in-technology-lesson/) - Year 5 pupils were fully immersed in hands-on learning this week as they explored engineering and programming during an exciting technology lesson using LEGO. As part of the lesson, the girls were challenged to design, build, and program a helicopter to help Maria reach the top of Spike Mountain. Working collaboratively in small groups, pupils - [Lower Sixth Networking Dinner 2026](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/01/23/lower-sixth-networking-dinner-2026/) - The Lower Sixth enjoyed a memorable and inspiring evening at this year’s Networking Dinner, held at the beautiful Pangdean Barn. Joined by professional guests from a wide range of industries the girls hope to enter, the event offered an invaluable opportunity to develop the networking skills that are becoming increasingly essential in today’s fast‑moving digital - [Tomorrow's Women Conference 2026 Give to Gain](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/01/22/tomorrows-women-conference-2026-give-to-gain/) - "ONE STORY CAN INSPIRE A WAVE" We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Tomorrow’s Women Conference will take place on 9th March 2026. Now in its sixth year, this inspiring event is organised by our Lower Sixth students and brings together our Year 10 students for a day of empowerment, insight, and innovation. The conference also extends its - [Head to Head with Mrs Cavanagh!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/01/22/head-to-head-with-mrs-cavanagh/) - We’re delighted to share our first Head to Head video, featuring our Head, Mrs Cavanagh, in conversation with some of our Prep girls. In this short and lively interview, the girls put Mrs Cavanagh in the hot seat with a series of quick‑fire questions, helping us all get to know her a little better - - [Evelyn Crowned UK’s Number One U13 Pole Vaulter!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2026/01/13/evelyn-crowned-uks-number-one-u13-pole-vaulter/) - We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement by one of our talented Year 7 athletes, Evelyn, who has officially been confirmed as the number one U13 pole vaulter in the country! This past weekend, Evelyn competed with outstanding determination and cleared an impressive 2.42m. This remarkable performance not only consolidates her position as the - [Around the World in 31 Days - PTA Fundraiser](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/12/11/around-the-world-in-31-days-pta-fundraiser/) - 🌍 Join Our January Challenge: Let’s Travel Around the World Together! This January, Burgess Hill Girls is inviting our entire school community to take part in an exciting challenge: travel the distance around the world—40,075 km—in just 31 days! From 1–31 January 2026, pupils, staff, and families will come together to walk, run, jog, scoot, - [Burgess Hill Girls partners with Burgess Hill Rugby Club to Sponsor Girl's Rugby](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/12/08/burgess-hill-girls-partners-with-burgess-hill-rugby-club-to-sponsor-girls-rugby/) - With the Women’s Rugby World Cup held across England in 2025, including two games played in Brighton, this is a great opportunity to empower girls and show them what can be achieved. Our sponsorship is key to us as a school in supporting emerging sports for women and girls and Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club - [Creative Writing Workshop for Girls in Year 3](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/12/02/creative-writing-workshop-for-girls-in-year-3/) - On Monday 19th January, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love writing and who are currently in Year 3 at a school in Sussex.* The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm finishing at 6.00pm. During the workshop, the girls will step into Matilda’s world - exploring themes - [Shortlisted Lego Design!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/11/25/shortlisted-lego-design/) - Pupils’ LEGO Design to Be Featured in National “Newspaper of the Future” We are delighted to share that two of our pupils, Lucy P and Sofia M (Year 9), have been shortlisted in the national Build for Belonging competition – and their creative LEGO design, The Triangle, will soon be featured in a very special - [Gymnastics Success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/11/24/gymnastics-success/) - Marissa FT Secures Third Place at GB Classic National Finals Burgess Hill Girls student Marissa FT (Year 13) achieved an impressive third-place finish at the GB Classic National Finals. Representing South East England, Marissa competed against top gymnasts from across the country at the prestigious event, held at Surrey Sports Park. Marissa delivered strong performances - [Exceptional GCSE results for the class of 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/08/21/burgess-hill-girls-celebrate-exceptional-gcse-results/) - Burgess Hill Girls are proudly celebrating again this week, this time with an outstanding set of GCSE results. Students, parents and staff gathered in the school’s Rose Garden to share in the excitement, with an atmosphere full of joy, pride and mutual support. The results reflect the hard work, dedication and resilience of our students, - [Fantastic A Level results for the class of 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/08/14/a-level-results-for-the-class-of-2025/) - Our students have once again impressed with their A Level results — proof that hard work, support, and ambition lead to amazing things. We couldn’t be prouder of the Class of 2025 — and we can’t wait to see what’s next for them all! Congratulations to every single one of our girls! Burgess Hill Girls - [Rotary Youth Speaks Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/11/19/rotary-youth-speaks-competition/) - We were proud to host this year’s Rotary Youth Speaks Debating Competition - and even prouder to celebrate double success, with our teams winning both the Intermediate and Senior categories against Burgess Hill Academy. Throughout the event, students impressed the audience with confident, well-structured arguments on a wide range of motions, including:👉 Whether students should - [Dine With Your Daughter](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/11/18/dine-with-your-daughter/) - Burgess Hill Girls recently welcomed families into school for its “Dine With Your Daughter” event, giving parents the opportunity to share a lunchtime experience with their daughters and gain a genuine insight into daily school life. The initiative emphasises how simple, everyday moments—such as having lunch together—can strengthen relationships and enhance pupils’ sense of pride - [Double Victory for Burgess Hill Girls at National Equestrian Championships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/10/20/double-victory-for-burgess-hill-girls-at-national-equestrian-championships/) - Double Victory for Burgess Hill Girls at National Equestrian Championships What an incredible weekend for the Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian Team at the National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) Championships at Addington, Buckinghamshire! Over 200 school teams take part securing championship places through the year. Our riders were on fantastic form, taking 1st place in the - [Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian Team Qualifies for National Championships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/10/16/burgess-hill-girls-equestrian-team-qualifies-for-national-championships/) - For the first time in the school’s history, the Burgess Hill Girls equestrian teams will compete as show jumping teams at the prestigious National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) Championships, held this weekend at Addington in Buckinghamshire. This landmark achievement places our riders among thousands of young equestrians from across the country, following in the footsteps - [Sixth Form Biology Field Trip to Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/10/17/sixth-form-biology-field-trip-to-flatford-mill-field-studies-centre/) - Our Sixth Form Biology students recently spent three days at Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre, developing their practical skills and deepening their understanding of ecological concepts through first-hand experience. Set in the heart of John Constable country in Suffolk, Flatford Mill provided an inspiring backdrop for the girls to consolidate their classroom learning. The Mill - [U16 Hockey Team Qualify for Regionals - Match Report](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/10/13/u16-hockey-team-qualify-for-regionals-match-report/) - As the final whistle blew, the U16 Girls sealed their place as qualifying winners of their county group - a performance built on resilience, teamwork, and belief. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Carter, the team entered the tournament fully prepared and quietly determined to come out on top. Every training session and match had - [Spy Themed STEM Workshop for Girls in Year 2](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/10/13/spy-themed-stem-workshop-for-girls-in-year-2/) - On Monday 10th November, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love science and who are currently in Year 2 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep Teacher, Shelley Allen. The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm finishing at 6.00pm. - [Burgess Hill Girls Awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/09/29/burgess-hill-girls-awarded-eco-schools-green-flag-with-distinction/) - Burgess Hill Girls is proud to share that we have been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction, the highest level of recognition for environmental action and sustainability that a school can achieve. This award celebrates the hard work, creativity, and commitment of our pupils, staff, and wider school community, all of whom have played - [We are Joining forces with Burgess Hill Rugby Club to Grow Girls’ Rugby](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/09/15/we-are-joining-forces-with-burgess-hill-rugby-club-to-grow-girls-rugby/) - We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with Burgess Hill Rugby Club to expand rugby opportunities for girls at our school and within the wider community. Two of our youngest players, Lana and Daisy, show just how powerful early engagement in rugby can be. Lana first joined the club when she was only five, - [Movie Themed Music Workshop for Girls in Year 3](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/09/10/movie-themed-music-workshop-for-girls-in-year-3/) - On Thursday 9th October, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love music and who are currently in Year 3 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep Music Teacher, Nicki Hickey. The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm finishing at - [Founders’ Day: A Celebration of Spark, Spirit, Strength, and Success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/07/08/founders-day-a-celebration-of-spark-spirit-strength-and-success/) - This year’s Founders’ Day held for the first time at Plumpton Racecourse, was a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of the achievements, values, and community that make Burgess Hill Girls so special. Students, parents, staff, Governors, and guests gathered under summer skies to reflect on another year of excellence and growth, and to celebrate the young - [Prep and Lower School Founders' Day 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/07/11/prep-and-lower-school-founders-day-2025/) - This year, we marked our annual Founders’ Day celebration in a brand-new setting - the beautiful Plumpton Racecourse. With the sun shining down and the South Downs in the distance, it was the perfect backdrop for a joyful day of celebration and reflection for our Prep and Lower School girls. Founders’ Day is always a - [Our Physics Champion](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/07/10/our-physics-champion/) - 🎉 Huge congratulations to Catherine B (Y12) for her incredible achievements in Physics! Catherine has been awarded an Emerald Certificate in the prestigious British Physics Olympiad Senior Physics Challenge, run by the University of Oxford. She achieved this distinction as one of the top 200 students out of over 1,500 entrants. She also secured a - [Scholastica 2024-2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/06/24/scholastica-2024-2025/) - This year’s Scholars Journal is a testament to the intellectual vitality of our student body. Drawn from a broad spectrum of year groups, these essays reflect a seriousness of purpose and an admirable willingness to grapple with complexity, whether moral, political, scientific, or aesthetic. What emerges is not simply a showcase of academic promise, but - [Mrs Cavanagh Appointed as Head of Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/06/24/mrs-cavanagh-appointed-as-head-of-burgess-hill-girls/) - Today, 24th June 2025, the Board of Governors announced the following to our school community. We are writing to share some exciting and very positive news about the future leadership of Burgess Hill Girls. Following a successful year as our Interim Head, we are delighted to confirm the permanent appointment of Heather Cavanagh as the Head - [Empowering Our Prep Girls with Life-Saving Skills](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/05/21/empowering-our-prep-girls-with-life-saving-skills/) - At Burgess Hill Girls, we believe in equipping our pupils with the skills they need not only for academic success but for life beyond the classroom. That’s why we were delighted to welcome Mini First Aid Sussex to work with our Prep girls on an inspiring and highly practical first aid workshop. The girls learnt - [Young driver showing huge potential on the track!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/05/20/young-driver-showing-huge-potential-on-the-track/) - Congratulations to Eva Pinon-Martinez in Year 8 who is already showing an extraordinary level of confidence and control behind the wheel of a BMW! Since the age of 11, she has been taking monthly driving lessons at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit, where she is taught to the same standard as a 17-year-old learner. Her - [Burgess Hill Girls Athletics Team dazzles on the track!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/05/20/burgess-hill-girls-athletics-team-dazzles-on-the-track/) - As we hit the halfway mark of this term, the Burgess Hill Girls Athletics Team has truly dazzled on the track, competing in the annual Diamond League, Track and Field Cup, and Mid Sussex Trials with the flair of seasoned champions. Under the relentless enthusiasm of Mrs. Denman, our girls have been sprinting towards success - [Digital Citizenship & Wellbeing Webinar](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/05/16/digital-citizenship-wellbeing-webinar/) - As a school we place great importance on the well being of our students and that includes in the digital sphere. Laura Knight from Sapio, our digital consultant joined the school's digital team on the webinar to talk through 5 key questions and parents had the opportunity to ask questions via the Q&A. 1 - - [Sixth Form Experience Days](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/05/14/sixth-form-experience-days/) - If you're in Year 10 and starting to look at your options post completing your GCSEs, come and discover what makes Burgess Hill Girls Sixth Form a special place to study by joining one or both of our Sixth Form Experience Days on 16th & 17th June. Follow this link to book a place. The - [Year 10 Boarders Embark on a Memorable Trip to Oxford](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/05/13/year-10-boarders-embark-on-a-memorable-trip-to-oxford/) - Last weekend, our Year 10 boarders set off on a fun-filled and enriching residential trip to Oxford. Accompanied by our wonderful Housemistresses, Rachael Hirst and Heather Round. The girls enjoyed perfect sunny weather as they explored the iconic sights of this historic city. The girls were especially thrilled by the luxury of staying in a - [Science Summer Camp for Girls!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/05/09/science-summer-camp-for-girls-2/) - We're delighted to invite girls, from Burgess Hill Girls and the wider community, who are currently in years 3-6 (school years) to join our Summer Science Camp, 28th July - 1st August 2025. It's a five day commitment, 9.30am - 4.30pm and numbers are limited to 40! The cost for the week is £215. To - [Youth Enterprise Project Success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/04/25/youth-enterprise-project-success/) - Our 2025 Youth Enterprise Project Team, Val Olayinka, Mia Ogden, Malika Sobirova, Laura Gallitz and Nina Wang, have been awarded the Best Marketing Strategy Trophy for their fundraising campaign for St Catherine’s Hospice that they have been running for the last 10 weeks. This wasn’t the only trophy they brought back. Teachers had been asked - [Congratulations To Martha On Her Dance Achievements!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/04/11/congratulations-to-martha-on-her-dance-achievements/) - Burgess Hill Girls is proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by one of our talented students, Martha Gibson, who has completed her final Advanced 1 exam with distinction, achieving the remarkable feat of holding Advanced 1 qualifications across all three major dance disciplines: Ballet, Modern Theatre, and Tap. Martha's journey began at just three years - [New Fee Structure](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/04/11/new-fee-structure/) - We have announced our new fee structure for the 2025-2026 academic year at the end of the Spring term rather than the traditional Summer term announcement, providing families with additional time to plan financially for the upcoming academic year. In response to the Government's decision to add 20% VAT onto independent school fees from January - [Students Experience Greek Tragedy 'Oedipus' at the Old Vic](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/04/03/students-experience-greek-tragedy-oedipus-at-the-old-vic/) - A group of our A Level Drama and Classics students recently travelled to London's Old Vic Theatre to watch a professional production of Sophocles' Greek tragedy 'Oedipus the King', starring Rami Malek. L6th student Annabel Tollner shared her thoughts on the experience: "As a Drama student studying A Level Drama & Theatre at Burgess Hill - [Our Equestrian Team Excelled at the Recent Lingfield College Event](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/04/03/our-equestrian-team-excelled-at-the-recent-lingfield-college-event/) - Our equestrian team delivered an impressive performance at the Lingfield College Equestrian Event on March 23, 2025, securing multiple team and individual awards across different categories. In the 60cm category, the team of Millie Martin, Amelia Howes, Scarlett Zakikhani, and Alice Twist rode to victory, claiming first place with their skillful performances. Scarlett Zakikhani added - [Violetta Qualifies for National Equestrian Championships!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/19/violetta-qualifies-for-national-equestrian-championships/) - We are thrilled to announce an exceptional achievement from one of our talented students at the recent NSEA Show Jumping event held at Felbridge on 23rd February. Violetta (Year 9) delivered a fantastic performance that secured her qualification for the prestigious NSEA Championships at Addington. Competing against accomplished riders from throughout the region, she claimed - [Our Students Celebrate Exceptional EPQ Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/04/01/our-students-celebrate-exceptional-epq-results/) - We are immensely proud of our students' outstanding performance in this year's Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), with an exceptional 95% of students achieving either an A or A* grade. This is representative of grades achieved by students over the last 5 years. What is an EPQ? The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a prestigious - [Tangled Themed Dance Workshop for Girls in Year 2](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/31/tangled-themed-dance-workshop-for-girls-in-year-2/) - On 30th April Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love dance and who are currently in Year 2 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep PE teacher Kate Johnson. The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm on the 30th - [Picnic Themed Workshop for Girls in Year 2](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/31/picnic-themed-workshop-for-girls-in-year-2/) - On Wednesday 7th May Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love French, learning and who are currently in Year 2 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep teacher Rebecca Branton. The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm on the - [Our Prep School Performance Sparks Joy Among Students!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/28/our-prep-school-performance-sparks-joy-among-students/) - The Prep Dance Showcase was a wonderful demonstration of our students expressing themselves through dance. Using different songs for various age groups, the children used creative choreography to showcase their confidence and abilities. The Year 4 students commenced the showcase with an energetic Charleston dance, setting a high-spirited tone for the event, launching the show - [Our Students Shine in Glyndebourne's 'Uprising' Opera](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/27/our-students-shine-in-glyndebournes-uprising-opera/) - Three of our talented students took part in acclaimed climate change production. We are proud to celebrate the achievements of three of our exceptional students who recently participated in Glyndebourne's ground-breaking opera 'Uprising'. Daisy Hogan, Eve Turner and Amelie Earl-Hulse enjoyed being a part of this important production that addresses the climate crisis through the - [Evelyn Soars to New Heights in Pole Vaulting!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/27/evelyn-soars-to-new-heights-in-pole-vaulting/) - We are thrilled to share some exceptional news about one of our talented pupils. Evelyn, a remarkable young athlete under the age of 12, has achieved an outstanding milestone in her pole-vaulting journey. Evelyn recently competed in her first indoor pole vault competition at Lee Valley and she smashed her personal best with an impressive - [Our Students Shine at GSA National Choir Competition 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/21/our-students-shine-at-gsa-national-choir-competition-2025/) - Our Year 6 Prep School choir recently travelled to Warwick to compete in the finals of the prestigious GSA National Choir Competition 2025. Departing school at 7am, our young performers set off on a day filled with musical excellence. We are immensely proud of our girls for reaching the finals - a fantastic accomplishment considering - [Fun at the Colour Run!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/21/fun-at-the-colour-run/) - Our school community recently came together for our annual Colour Run event. This fun celebration promoted physical activity while raising an impressive £1,200 for St. Catherine's Hospice as part of the Youth Enterprise Project! Students and staff participated enthusiastically, running through stations where volunteers showered them with vibrant, non-toxic coloured powder. There was plenty of - [British Science Week 7th - 16th March](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/20/british-science-week-7th-16th-march/) - An exciting week of diverse activities under the theme 'Change and Adapt' engaged our students across multiple year groups. Year 7 and 8 students experienced the thrill of creating, racing and even crashing mini robots. Using Scratch-like coding software, they adapted their designs and modified their programming to complete various 'tricks'. Discussions highlighted the real-world - [Tomorrow's Women Conference 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/12/tomorrows-women-conference-2025-2/) - This event was proudly organised by the Lower Sixth students at Burgess Hill Girls and this post was written by Bronwen Llewellyn, Lower Sixth Form student: On Monday 10th March, Burgess Hill Girls proudly hosted the Tomorrow's Women Conference, themed 'Pioneers of Progress: Women Leading the Way.' The event brought together an enthusiastic audience of - [Our Sixth Form Student Grace Dobson Honoured at Parliament](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/12/developing-tomorrows-leaders-grace-dobson-honoured-at-parliament/) - Three of our Upper Sixth students recently experienced British democracy first-hand with a prestigious visit to the Houses of Parliament. The occasion was particularly significant as Grace Dobson, who balances her academic studies with her role as a member of the West Sussex Youth Cabinet, was honoured with a Democracy Award for her contributions. Grace's - [Carers Day 2025: Celebrating Those Who Care](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/11/carers-day-2025-celebrating-those-who-care/) - On Thursday 6th March, we proudly hosted our annual Carers Day in collaboration with Burgess Hill Town Council - providing a much-needed day of wellbeing and respite for carers from across our local community. This special event transformed our Croft II building into an area of relaxation, support, and connection for those who dedicate their - [Year 10 Physics Masterclass](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/11/year-10-physics-masterclass/) - On Thursday 1st May Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for female students who love science and who are currently in Year 10 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Physics teacher Dr Burke. The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm on the - [Staff Sharpen Skills in Digital Training Day ](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/11/staff-sharpen-skills-in-digital-training-day/) - Our dedicated teaching staff engaged in a comprehensive INSET day with a focus on digital development. Cross-phase collaboration is a feature of Burgess Hill Girls' professional development days, and we are extremely fortunate to wealth of in-house, homegrown expertise, as well as draw upon the extensive experience, expertise and wisdom of our digital partner, Laura - [World Book Day: Celebrating the Magic of Reading](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/03/05/world-book-day-celebrating-the-magic-of-reading/) - We are excited for World Book Day! Our Prep School students are preparing to dress up and transform into their favourite book characters. For us, reading isn't just about school – it's about discovering whole new worlds between the pages. From costumed celebrations to staff sharing their current reads, we're turning reading into an adventure - [Our Sixth Formers Receive a Hands-on Introduction to the Credit Market](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/28/our-sixth-formers-receive-a-hands-on-introduction-to-the-credit-market/) - Today Byron Bond and his colleague Amelia Mills from TP ICAP Group, London visited Sixth Form students to share insights into the credit market, providing students with valuable knowledge about this key financial sector. Byron explained how stockbroking has transformed significantly since the 1980s and 1990s. Once characterised by trading floors filled with vocal brokers, - [Year 3 Movie Themed Music Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/25/year-3-movie-themed-music-workshop/) - On 19th March February Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love music and who are currently in Year 3 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep music teacher Nicola Hickey. The session will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm on the - [Partnership with St James's Montefiore Cricket Club](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/25/partnership-with-st-jamess-montefiore-cricket-club/) - We are delighted to announce a strategic partnership with the prestigious St James's Montefiore Cricket Club in Ditchling which is a cornerstone of local sporting excellence with a rich heritage in nurturing talent. This collaboration will grant our students exclusive opportunities to train and compete using the club’s excellent facilities during the summer term. The - [New from September 2025 for all students in the Senior School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/24/new-from-september-2025-for-all-students-in-the-senior-school/) - 1 To 1 leased devices The move to students all having leased 1 TO 1 digital devices in the senior school aligns with our commitment to providing a modern, forward-thinking education. There’s an in-person event on the 1st March, here at the school, where they’ll be the opportunity to find out more. The details of - [Don't just take our word for it!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/21/dont-just-take-our-word-for-it-2/) - Don't take our word for it, read what Muddy Stilettos Best School Guide has to say about our Senior School & Sixth Form. In January, we welcomed Editor, Ellie Wharton from Muddy Stilettos to review every part of our school from the nursery to the sixth form for their Best Schools Guide. We want to - [Don't just take our word for it!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/21/dont-just-take-our-word-for-it/) - Don't take our word for it, read what Muddy Stilettos Best School Guide has to say about our Nursery & Prep School In January, we welcomed Editor, Ellie Wharton from Muddy Stilettos to review every part of our school from the nursery to the sixth form for their Best Schools Guide. We want to share - [Networking Dinner 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/19/networking-dinner-2025/) - On January 21st, our Lower Sixth students gathered at Mid Sussex Golf Club for our annual Networking Dinner—a careers event specifically designed for this year group. How does the event work? The students indicate the types of careers they are interested in, and our school leverages its extensive network to connect them with professionals in - [The Caucasian Chalk Circle](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/17/the-caucasian-chalk-circle/) - Burgess Hill Girls delivered a breathtaking and thought-provoking production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle, a play that remains as powerful and relevant today as when it was first written. This ambitious and dynamic production captivated audiences and demonstrated the exceptional talent, dedication, and creativity of the students and staff involved. Set against the backdrop - [Year 5 Netball Festival](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/17/year-5-netball-festival/) - Burgess Hill Girls Hosts Year 5 Netball Tournaments for Local Schools By Sarah Kruschandl, Head of Partnerships This week, Burgess Hill Girls was thrilled to welcome teams from across Sussex for two exciting Year 5 netball tournaments, held on 12th and 13th February. These events are part of our ongoing commitment to building strong - [Year 3 and 4 Pantomime](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/14/year-3-and-4-pantomime/) - Oaks hall was transformed into a magical kingdom as our talented Year 3 and 4 students took to the stage for their spectacular pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Jockeys. With dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and plenty of laughs, it was a performance to remember! From the moment they started, the audience was captivated by - [Author, Graham Bartlett's visit was more than just a crime writers tale.](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/11/author-graham-bartletts-visit-was-more-than-a-crime-writers-tale/) - Burgess Hill Girls Sixth Form students gathered in eager anticipation, the air thick with curiosity. The guest speaker was none other than Graham Bartlett, a man whose career had traversed the police force, crime fiction writing, and TV drama. His presence promised a journey into the underbelly of both real and imagined crime, offering an - [Tomorrow's Women Conference 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/02/04/tomorrows-women-conference-2025/) - We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Tomorrow’s Women Conference will take place on 10th March 2025. Now in its sixth year, this inspiring event is organised by our Lower Sixth students and brings together our Year 10 students for a day of empowerment, insight, and innovation. The conference is extending its reach beyond Burgess Hill Girls, welcoming Year 10 - [Year 3 Chocolate Writing Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/01/09/year-3-chocolate-writing-workshop/) - On 5th February Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love reading and writing and who are currently in Year 3 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep and Prep teachers Lucy Warner and Anna Sayer. The session will run for 90 - [Year 8 Animation Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/01/29/year-8-animation-workshop/) - Our Year 8 students recently had the incredible opportunity to take part in a hands-on animation workshop led by industry professionals. The event was an exciting chance for students to delve into the world of animation, learning from two experts who have made their mark in the industry. A Masterclass with Laura Page We were - [Change of Venue for Founders Day 2025](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2025/01/03/change-of-venue-for-founders-day-2025/) - A Letter from Interim Head, Heather Cavanagh: As we embark on the new status of our school, one of our key priorities is to ensure we offer our families value for money and one way we can do that is by being mindful how we plan and run events. Considering this, I’m pleased to share - [Reading Superstars](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/19/reading-superstars/) - At Burgess Hill Girls, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of our young bibliophiles who have completed challenging reading programs, showcasing their dedication, creativity, and love for literature. Year 7 Readers: Several Year 7 students successfully completed the Reading Pamphlet challenge, which involved exploring seven distinct genres and writing thoughtful reviews. Their hard - [Charity Elf Run](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/12/charity-elf-run/) - On Wednesday, 11th December 2024, the Prep School and Nursery at Burgess Hill Girls hosted a vibrant and energetic event—the Charity Elf Run in aid of St Peter and St James Hospice. The day was a wonderful celebration of festive fun and community spirit, as pupils participated in a variety of activities designed to - [Carol Concert 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/11/carol-concert-2024/) - Our annual Carol Service, held on Tuesday, 10th December 2024, at St. Andrew's Church was a truly magical evening, bringing together the Burgess Hill Girls community to celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas. The church, beautifully adorned for the season, was filled with the harmonious voices of the students, whose performances left the audience - [PTA Sparkly Disco 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/09/pta-sparkly-disco-2024/) - The Prep School was filled with joy and excitement at the Sparkly Disco, an afternoon organised by our wonderful PTA that brought pupils together for a festive celebration. With music pumping and the disco lights creating a magical atmosphere, the children danced their hearts out, filling the hall with energy and laughter. The playlist featured - [Senior Christmas Concert 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/09/senior-christmas-concert-2024/) - On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Senior School Christmas Concert transformed a winter evening into a magical celebration of music and festive cheer. The event began with a bang as the Development Orchestra performed Ghostbusters, complete with the students dressed as ghosts, infusing humour and energy into their lively playing. Their delightful rendition of Chattanooga - [Art Scholars Exhibition 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/06/art-scholars-exhibition-2024/) - We recently held our Art Scholars Exhibition, where the incredible talent and creativity of our students took centre stage. This exhibition provided an opportunity for our art scholars to showcase their work, offering a glimpse into the depth and diversity of their artistic abilities. Held in the school’s art gallery, the exhibition featured a variety - [Message from Director of Finance & Operations, regarding School Fees for September 2025 - August 2026](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/05/message-from-director-of-finance-operations-regarding-school-fees-for-september-2025-august-2026/) - We understand that many parents are keen to know how school fees will be impacted from September 2025, especially in light of the introduction of VAT on private school fees from 1st January 2025. At this stage, we are carefully reviewing all factors, including the potential implications of this change, as we plan for the - [Prep School Christmas Concert 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/04/prep-school-christmas-concert-2024/) - Music truly comes alive in the Prep School, and this year’s Christmas concert was no exception. Last night, we had the pleasure of watching an extraordinary showcase of our students' musical talents, as they filled the air with festive cheer and creativity. From choir performances to orchestral renditions and ensemble pieces, each group demonstrated not - [Christmas Card Competition 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/03/christmas-card-competition-2024/) - The Senior School Christmas Card Competition was a great success this year, with students from Year 7 to Year 11 showcasing their creativity. The entries featured a variety of designs, from reindeer and Santa to Highland cows, using different mediums from watercolour and acrylic to digital art. Congratulations to Edie Groman from Year 7, winner of the Lower - [Sixth Formers Attend Girls Human Rights Awards](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/12/02/sixth-formers-attend-girls-human-rights-awards/) - Three of our Sixth Form girls, Grace, Louise, and Hannah, were honoured to attend the first-ever Girls Human Rights Awards, hosted by the Girls Human Rights Hub, on behalf of Justin North at Pickering Pearce. The event took place at Inner Temple Hall, one of London’s distinguished Inns of Court, and was a black-tie celebration - [Senior Citizens Christmas Tea Party 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/11/28/senior-citizens-christmas-tea-party-2024/) - On Thursday, November 28th, 2024, Burgess Hill Girls hosted its festive Senior Citizens Christmas Tea Party, bringing together local senior citizens for a delightful morning filled with coffee, tea, cakes, and festive cheer. The event was in partnership with Burgess Hill Town Council and hosted by the school’s Year 11 students, who worked hard to - [A Christmas Carol 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/11/27/a-christmas-carol-2024/) - Our recent Year 7-9 performances of A Christmas Carol were a huge success, delighting audiences with their take on this timeless classic. The cast, who skilfully navigated Dickens’ intricate language, kicked off the Christmas season with a spookier flair, making this a truly memorable production. With Rosie Holden and Annabel Clark alternating the role of - [Introducing Recite Me Accessibility Tool](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/11/14/introducing-recite-me-accessibility-tool/) - Burgess Hill Girls now provides an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access online content and services barrier-free. As part of our diversity and inclusion strategy, website visitors are now able to access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customise their digital experience through Recite Me assistive technology. Being - [Arts & Crafts Workshop for Girls in Year 3](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/11/12/arts-crafts-workshop-for-girls-in-year-3/) - On 27th November 2024, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love arts and crafts! This free workshop is open to Year 3 girls from Sussex primary schools. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep School teachers Samantha Durrant and Anna Shillaker, with the girls taking part - [Strengthening Local Partnerships at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/11/01/strengthening-local-partnerships-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - Charitable initiatives have always been a core part of Burgess Hill Girls and we are committed to building strong partnerships with local schools and contributing to the wider community. To strengthen these efforts, we established the role of Head of Partnerships last year to foster meaningful connections and expand our collaborative outreach. Reflecting our ethos - [Outstanding GCSE Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/08/22/outstanding-gcse-results/) - With 68% of all entries graded 9-7, 46% of entries graded 9-8, 28% graded 9 and well over half the cohort gaining at least seven or more grades 9-7, Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating another year of GCSE success. This cohort have shown great determination and resilience following disruption to their learning in Year 7. - [Year 8 Visit Harry Potter World](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/10/17/year-8-visit-harry-potter-world/) - The Year 8's embarked on a spellbinding adventure to Warner Bros Studio on Thursday, 10th October! This enchanting experience allowed students to go beyond the ordinary classroom and dive into the magical world of storytelling, our Head of English, Sarah Kruschandl reports. Wands at the ready, our students stepped onto authentic film sets, wandered through - [Fair Trade Workshop for Girls in Year 6](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/10/17/fair-trade-workshop-for-girls-in-year-6/) - On 13th November 2024, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love geography. This free workshop learning about fair trade is open to Year 6 girls from Sussex primary schools. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls School teacher Mrs Ponting, Head of Geography. The session will run - [Scholars' Concert 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/10/15/scholars-concert-2024/) - On Monday 7th October, we were delighted to welcome a group of talented young musicians to the stage for our annual Scholar’s Concert at Burgess Hill Girls. We are so proud of these students for their hard work and dedication towards music. They performed to such a high standard this year, and we are excited - [Prep School Hosts U10 Football Festival](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/10/11/u10-football-festival/) - At Burgess Hill Girls, we are always keen to forge close relationships with the schools in our local community and on Friday 4th October, Burgess Hill Girls Prep School hosted a fun football festival for U10’s. We were joined by Birchwood Grove Primary School, Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School, The Windmills Junior - [National Poetry Day 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/10/08/national-poetry-day-2024/) - On Thursday 3rd October 2024, we celebrated National Poetry Day at Burgess Hill Girls with a range of exciting and creative activities that truly brought poetry to life, our Head of English, Sarah Kruschandl reports. From a whole-school poetry competition to a visit from an award-winning author, our students embraced the spirit of the day, - [STEM Workshop For Girls In Year 2](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/09/25/stem-workshop-for-girls-in-year-2/) - On 9th October 2024, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who have a great imagination and love crafting and building! This free STEM-themed workshop is open to Year 2 girls from Sussex primary schools. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep School teachers Greer Williams and Shelley - [Sixth Form Social](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/09/27/sixth-form-social/) - On Friday 6th September, Burgess Hill Girls Years 12 and 13 had a great time at the Sixth Form Social; Upper Sixth student Hannah B reports back on the event. Held in the first week of September, it was an exciting night and a perfect way to kick off the school year and welcome the - [Milly Takes The Stage By Storm](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/10/04/milly-takes-the-stage-by-storm/) - Senior School student Milly Hewitt-Lock is this week starting her 3rd year of performances with elite song and dance troupe, West End Kids, which will see her take to the stage in venues from London to Manchester and beyond in a range of events supporting charities including Action for Children, Trauma Research UK and Great - [Success at Inter-Schools Show Jumping](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/10/02/success-at-inter-schools-show-jumping/) - On 28th September, the Burgess Hill equestrian team took part in Hurst College's Inter-Schools Team and Individual Show Jumping Competition, held at Hickstead Showground. The competition with twenty-two different schools, consisted of three classes with jumping heights ranging from 45cm to 90cm, in a fun and friendly atmosphere. It was a fantastic day of jumping - [Year 9 Dinner & Disco](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/09/20/year-9-dinner-disco/) - The Year 9 Welcome Dinner and Disco was a night to remember—an event filled with laughter, excitement, and the spirit of friendship. For many students, transitioning into Year 9 can be both thrilling and daunting, as it marks the start of a new chapter in their school life. This year's dinner and disco served as - [Exceptional A Level Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/08/15/exceptional-a-level-results/) - Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating an outstanding set of A Level results with 91% of outcomes graded A*-B and an impressive 61% graded A*-A. 84% of the cohort gained three A*-B grades, the essential requirement for admission to the most competitive universities. The rise in top grades is particularly remarkable because this cohort is the - [Sanaya Makes National Athletics Finals](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/07/18/sanaya-makes-national-athletics-finals/) - Prep School student Sanaya Mohandas is celebrating the end to a successful athletics season with a final performance representing Sussex in the one hundred metres at the 50th National Preparatory Schools Athletics Championships. Sanaya, who is also an enthusiastic cricketer, qualified for the National Championships via the Sussex heats at K2 in Crawley placing second - [Senior Citizens Summer Party 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/07/11/senior-citizens-summer-party-2024/) - On the 3rd of July 2024 students at Burgess Hill Girls hosted one hundred senior citizens from Burgess Hill to a summer tea party. The senior citizens were welcomed by the school’s Year 10 students and Head Lars Fox. They were then treated to afternoon tea with scones, cakes, and fruit. There was a raffle - [Art Students Brighten Up Burgess Hill](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/07/05/art-students-brighten-up-burgess-hill/) - A design by art students at Burgess Hill Girls has been selected by Burgess Hill Town Council to give Virgin Media’s grey telecommunications boxes a makeover. Burgess Hill Town Council has devised an innovative project to brighten up Virgin Media’s dull grey telecommunications boxes in the town. Existing designs include ‘St John’s Church with three - [PTA Summer Fair](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/07/03/pta-summer-fair/) - The first ever Burgess Hill Girls PTA Summer Fair was a roaring success on Saturday 22nd June. The weather was in our favour, as the sun came out just in time for 11 wonderful stalls coordinated by class reps. There were a whole host of classic fair activities to get involved with, including a tombola, - [Scholastica 2023-2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/06/28/scholastica-2023-2024/) - The biennial Scholars Journal is a collection of articles entered into our school internal essay competition, covering a range of topics, from moral and legal issues to social issues and current affairs. As in previous years, contributions come from a range of year groups, and from scholars and non-scholars alike. Our students’ love of learning - [Creative Writing Workshop at University of Sussex](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/06/24/creative-writing-workshop-at-university-of-sussex/) - On Thursday 13th June, Year 9 students from Burgess Hill Girls spent the day at University of Sussex taking part in creative writing workshops. The day was created with us in mind and revolved around three workshop sessions led by university students, who run US’s creative writing club ‘Sussex Writes’. The sessions were based on - [GCSE Geography visit to Osmington Bay](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/06/20/gcse-geographers-visit-osmington-bay/) - Some of our GCSE geographers recently ventured to Weymouth for a weekend full of exploration and fieldwork! We asked Year 10 student Amelie to report back. We drove to Osmington Bay on Friday morning and headed to PGL. After this, we left for Weymouth Harbour. While we were there, we did an EQA on the - [Athletics Success Across the Board](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/06/19/athletics-success-across-the-board/) - It has been an impressive Athletics season for Burgess Hill Girls with individual and team success in all age groups at district level and victory for the Intermediate team at the English Schools Athletics Association Regional Finals. Both the Burgess Hill Girls Junior and Intermediate squads were triumphant at the Mid Sussex Athletics Championships at - [Summer Camp 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/08/summer-camp-2024/) - We are delighted to announce details of our Summer Camp for 2024. The camp is for pupils in Year 3 to Year 6 and will run Monday - Friday, between 9.30am and 4.30pm from 22nd July to 2nd August. Each week costs £195 per child with the ability to add extra hours before or after - [Five benefits of boarding from Year 7](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/06/07/five-benefits-of-boarding-from-year-7/) - In this staff view Nikki Donson, Assistant Head, Pastoral and Boarding, explains the benefits of boarding from Year 7. There are a number of reasons why it is advantageous for children to start boarding in Year 7. We list five key reasons below. First and foremost, we would like to emphasise that though boarding can - [D-Day 80th Anniversary - Iris Bower & Martha Gellhorn](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/06/06/d-day-80th-anniversary-iris-bower-martha-gellhorn/) - Burgess Hill Girls marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings by shining a light on the remarkable contribution made by two women to this unparalleled historic event. The first of these women – Iris Bower – has a very special connection to current sixth former, Lucia: she is her great-grandmother. ‘Good God!’ This was - [Latin at Manor Field Primary School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/05/24/latin-at-manor-field-primary-school/) - Over the past few weeks Andrew Doe, teacher of Classics and Latin at Burgess Hill Girls, and a team of Lower Sixth Latin and Classical Civilisation students ventured out to Manor Field Primary School to deliver taster lessons to Year 5 students, introducing them to the study of Latin and life in Roman Britain. Amelie - [Hana-Ines Performs at Glyndebourne](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/05/23/hana-ines-performs-at-glyndebourne/) - Year 7 Hana-Ines Slater is performing as one of the ‘singing children’ in the chorus of Diane Paulus’s production of Carmen at Glyndebourne until the 24th of August. Hana-Ines has been part of the Glyndebourne Youth Opera for two years. Having attended the two-day audition process in January 2024, Hana-Ines and eleven other performers were - [Tomorrow's Women 24 Review](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/05/17/tomorrows-women-24-review/) - On Friday 3rd May, over seventy Sussex students and their parents gathered at Burgess Hill Girls for its student-organised Tomorrow’s Women conference featuring Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton professor Debra Humphris, founder and CEO of 2nd Line of Defence Lisa Baskott, actress and screenwriter Holly Goss, Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Candidate for Mid Sussex Councillor - [Sport Social](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/05/17/sport-social/) - On Friday 10th May we had our sports social with over 150 parents, students and staff coming together for some sport related fun and mayhem. There was an inflatable assault course, tug of war, relay races and a parents versus staff volleyball competition. An ice cream van was also on hand to keep the energy - [New Ads for 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/05/16/new-ads-for-2024/) - We are delighted to share our new suite of ads for summer 2024. They were created in-house by our talented Design and Communications Officer Holly Adams with the help of our IT Manager Tim Osborne. As with our previous ads, and as with our whole school philosophy, girls take the centre stage of each ad - [Prep School can cost as little as £260 a month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/01/18/prep-school-can-cost-as-little-as-260-a-month/) - When you consider the savings that can be achieved through government funding, the longer school day, free school clubs and school meals, the final cost of prep schools may not be as much as you might think. Our analysis has revealed that the final cost at our prep school can be as little as £260 - [UK Top 10 Girls’ Boarding School Award](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/05/01/uk-top-10-girls-boarding-school-award/) - Burgess Hill Girls has received a UK Top 10 Girls’ Boarding School Award from leading private school consultancy Education Advisers in recognition of its 2023 A Level results. Education Advisers is an UK education consultancy providing expert advice to British and International families looking to secure places for their children at the UK’s leading independent - [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Writing Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/04/29/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-writing-workshop/) - On 8th May Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love reading and writing and who are currently in Year 3 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep and Prep teachers Lucy Warner and Anna Sayer. The session will run for 90 - [Tomorrow's Women 2024: Women in Power](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/22/tomorrows-women-2024-women-in-power/) - Sixth Formers at Burgess Hill Girls are delighted to invite Senior School and Sixth Form students from across Sussex to their sixth Tomorrow’s Women conference at Burgess Hill Girls on Friday May 3rd May, 6.00pm. Book your free ticket here or read on for more details. The theme for the 2024 conference is ‘Women in - [ISI Inspection February 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/24/isi-inspection-february-2023/) - In February 2023 Burgess Hill Girls Senior and Sixth Form and Burgess Hill Girls Prep and Nursery were inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). We are delighted to share that we have now formally received both reports and both have judged the school as “Excellent" in all areas. You are welcome to download the - [Offers from Prestigious Conservatoires for Caitlinn and Poppy](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/26/offers-from-prestigious-conservatoires-for-caitlinn-and-poppy/) - We are delighted for Caitlinn and Poppy, who have recently received offers to study Musical Theatre and Acting at leading European Conservatoires Trinity Laban and Leeds. We caught up with them to find out more about their friendship, their love of drama, sharing the role of Eponine in the recent production of Les Mis, and - [Bold Girl Catch Up: Kate Bright](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/21/bold-girl-catch-up-kate-bright/) - At our 2022 Founders’ Day celebrations we were lucky enough to be joined by Bold Girl Kate Bright who gave us all an inspirational talk. Kate is a Chartered Security Professional and has worked in the Private Security Industry for over 20 years. We were delighted to catch up with her again recently to discuss - [Let’s Get Politics into Primary Schools](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/20/lets-get-politics-into-primary-schools/) - Head of Economics, Politics & Business, Dionne Flatman discusses the benefits of children learning about democracy and the workings of government as early as possible. Not just for A Levels For 35 years I have been a teacher of A Level Economics, Politics and Business, as well as PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education), - [Seven Medals in International Karate Tournament](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/19/seven-medals-in-international-karate-tournament/) - Students from the Prep School and Senior School have won seven medals at the Renshinkan England Karate International Friendship Tournament on Sunday 10th March. Renshinkan Shorinjiryu is a traditional form of karate practised in schools across the world. It was introduced to England in 1985. On Sunday 10th March, 225 athletes came together to take - [Dobbo does the Jobbo](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/15/dobbo-does-the-jobbo/) - Campaigning under the slogan ‘Dobbo does the Jobbo,’ Burgess Hill Girls student Grace Dobson has been elected to represent Mid Sussex and Horsham at the UK Youth Parliament. UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) members are young people aged 11 to 18, elected to represent the views of young people in West Sussex. They also represent these - [Identity Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/08/identity-day/) - A rare date to celebrate a little clue that makes you, you! Thursday February 29th was Identity Day, an annual event now in its third year, initiated by BOLD girl Bukky Oseni. Senior school pupils were invited to bring or wear something that is important to them and share its story with their friends. We - [Meet the Boarding Team](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/29/meet-the-boarding-team/) - We have a few new members in the boarding team. Now they have the first term successfully under their belts we thought it was time to introduce them. Read on to learn why they love working in boarding and to discover their hidden talents and favourite emojis. - [Can you afford Private School?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/16/can-you-afford-private-school/) - In this view, Burgess Hill Girls Bursar Graham Bond shares his advice on how to plan and budget for an independent education for your children. According to School Fees Checker, the average annual fees for an independent school in the UK are £20,480 for day pupils and £34,790 for boarders. It is widely acknowledged in - [Silver Medals in National Cipher Challenge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/03/01/silver-medals-in-national-cipher-challenge/) - Year 12s Ashana, Melissa and Lucia have won silver medals in the National Cipher Challenge organised by The School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton. We asked them to report back. "During the ten week long National Cipher Challenge, we worked as a cohesive team to decode two different ciphers every week as - [Sussex Carers’ Day at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/27/sussex-carers-day-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - On Monday February 26th Burgess Hill Girls hosted a pamper day for local carers. Together with Burgess Hill Council, Burgess Hill Girls organises the pampering event to give carers, who spend their time tirelessly looking after others, a day where they themselves get looked after. This year the carers could choose from pampering sessions including - [They are not just playing!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/12/05/they-are-not-just-playing/) - In this 'our view', Pre-Prep and Prep School teacher Shelley Allen explains the importance of play for all-round development in the Early Years Foundation Stage. When you enter an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) classroom, either in the nursery or our reception classroom in the Prep School, you might look around and see that children - [Great Detective Mystery Weekender](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/27/great-detective-mystery-weekender/) - Following the success of our Mad Scientist Weekender last term, on 3rd and 4th February we brought together our day and boarding communities once again for another weekend of fun learning activities and a sleepover. This term, the Year 7s and 8s took part in an immersive film-making and English script-writing experience, followed by an - [Meet Grace - 2023 BOLD Award Recipient](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/23/meet-grace-2023-bold-award-recipient/) - Now in its third year the BOLD Award is a fully funded place in our Sixth Form for a student joining us from state school. The successful recipient demonstrates that they have been bold in their own life, that they are forward-thinking, experimental and can reach far beyond what might be expected of them. We - [Music & Singing Workshop for Girls in Year 3](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/13/music-singing-workshop/) - On 13th March Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love making music and singing and who are currently in Year 3 at a school in Sussex.* The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep and Prep Head of Music Nicola Hickey. The session will run for 90 - [Lucia Wins Oxbridge Summer Course Scholarship](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/09/lucia-wins-oxbridge-summer-course-scholarship/) - Sixth former Lucia has beaten thousands of other students in an essay writing competition to gain a scholarship on one of Immerse Education’s summer courses at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Immerse Education is an award-winning provider of immersive summer academic programmes for students led by tutors from world-class universities. Each year thousands of students enter - [Lower Sixth Networking Dinner 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/01/lower-sixth-networking-dinner-2024/) - Article written by Lower Sixth student Grace, our current BOLD Award recipient. The Lower Sixth Networking Dinner took place at Mid Sussex Golf Club on January 30, 2024. The evening gave all year 12 students the opportunity to meet professionals from a range of different industries, including architecture, politics and marketing. The evening began with - [Prep School Hosts Fun Netball Festival for Sussex Schools](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/02/02/prep-school-hosts-fun-netball-festival-for-sussex-schools/) - As part of its strategy to forge closer partnerships with local schools in Sussex, Burgess Hill Girls Prep School hosted a fun under ten netball festival on 31st January. There were twelve teams in total from St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Birchwood Grove County Primary School, Ditchling Church of England Primary School, The - [Parliament Assembly at Southway](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/01/30/parliament-assembly-at-southway/) - On Friday 12th January, Dionne Flatman, Head of Economics, Politics and Business at Burgess Hill Girls, led an assembly on Parliament at Southway Junior School. Speaking to the whole school, Dionne explored topics such as democracy, citizenship, and British values in an interactive and engaging presentation. During the assembly, pupils gained an understanding of the - [French Workshop for Girls in Year 2](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/01/18/french-workshop-for-girls-in-year-2/) - On 7th February Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love singing and crafting and who are currently in Year 2 at a school in Sussex*. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep School teacher Rebecca Branton and teaching assistant Claire Williams. The session will run for - [100% A*/A Grade EPQs](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2024/01/12/100-percent-a-a-grade-epqs/) - Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating a stunning set of results in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) with all students achieving A*/A grades. The EPQ requires students to conduct independent research on a topic that they have chosen that is not covered by their other A Level subjects. A student can take inspiration from something studied - [Merry Christmas from Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/12/22/merry-christmas/) - Merry Christmas to everyone in the Burgess Hill Girls community. We hope you enjoy this compilation video featuring some of the incredible performances from our recent musical events. - [Mad Scientist Weekender](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/12/21/mad-scientist-weekender/) - On 2nd and 3rd December we held our first ever Weekender event, bringing together our day and boarding communities from Years 7 and 8 for a weekend of fun learning activities and a sleepover. We will be running a weekender every term with a different theme. This term, the theme was science, hence the name - [Sing it Loud Sing it Proud](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/12/11/sing-it-loud-sing-it-proud/) - Burgess Hill Girls has a proud and rich tradition of choral singing with every student singing as part of their school day. To celebrate World Choral Day in December, our Director of Music David Black, shares why choral singing is such an important part of life at Burgess Hill Girls. Rich Benefits Why do we - [Senior Citizens Christmas Party 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/12/04/senior-citizens-christmas-party-2023/) - The festive season was well and truly launched on Thursday the 30th of November at Burgess Hill Girls with the school’s annual Christmas Party for senior citizens. Over one hundred and forty residents attended the party which is organised and hosted by Year 11 students at Burgess Hill Girls. The senior citizens were treated to - [Celebration Dinner at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/11/22/celebration-dinner-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - Last Saturday, Head Lars Fox hosted a dinner for parents to come together as a community, socialise and celebrate the complete refurbishment of the dining hall; in addition, initial plans for the redevelopment of the Prep School and Nursery outdoor play and learning areas were shared with parents. The catering team put on a gourmet - [A Level Biology Field Trip to Dale Fort](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/11/14/a-level-biology-field-trip-to-dale-fort/) - A group of Sixth Form students recently visited Dale Fort on a field trip, as part of their A Level Biology course. Read their account of the trip below, and watch the Lower Sixth's video to find out more about what they got up to on the trip! We had to leave school really early - [Bold Girl Catch Up: Author Penny Rome](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/11/17/bold-girl-catch-up-author-penny-rome/) - Bold Girl Penny Rome has recently published a memoir, Thinking About Being Good, in which she delves into her upbringing as a boarder in the 1960s. We were delighted to catch up with Penny on her journey to becoming an author, and to ask her about what advice she would offer to our current students. - [Bold Girl Catch-up Anna Morgan](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/11/17/bold-girl-catch-up-anna-morgan/) - When our students and teachers said goodbye to the easyJet crew after their flight home from the recent Classics trip to Italy they were delighted to discover that their pilot was no other than Anna Morgan, a Bold Girl who left Burgess Hill Girls only five years ago! We had to catch-up with and find - [Interview with Anah - first BOLD Award recipient](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/09/12/interview-with-anah-first-bold-award-recipient/) - The BOLD Award is a fully funded place at Burgess Hill Girls Sixth Form available exclusively for state school students. The first ever recipient was Anah Zakeer. She joined us from Millais in 2021 and has just completed her studies at Burgess Hill Girls. Having secured two A* and an A, Anah will study Psychological - [Jewellery Making Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/10/31/jewellery-making-workshop/) - Update 7th November - we are afraid this workshop is now full but please sign-up to be added to the waiting list and receive priority booking for future events. On 15th November Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love arts and crafts and are currently in Year 3 at - [Patrice Lawrence MBE visit](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/10/16/patrice-lawrence-visit/) - On Thursday 12th October, author Patrice Lawrence visited Burgess Hill Girls. Thanks to Year 12 Molly Browne who provided this excellent report of the visit. On Thursday 12th October, we had the privilege of hosting award-winning YA author Patrice Lawrence. During her visit, she conducted a series of enlightening talks and engaging writing workshops for - [Spooky Singing Masterclass](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/10/13/spooky-singing-masterclass/) - On 8th November, 4.30 - 6pm, Burgess Hill Girls is offering a “Witches and Wizards” choral masterclass for Year 6 girls in Sussex* who love singing and want to improve their vocal skills. The masterclass will be led by Burgess Hill Girls' Director of Music, David Black. There will be a little bit of fancy - [Together Magazine 22/23](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/10/05/together-magazine-22-23/) - We are delighted to share with you the 22/23 issue of the Together Magazine. This magazine encapsulates all that is wonderful about our school community, and I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as the Lower Sixth team have enjoyed putting it together. Please note that the magazine is best viewed in full - [Free Design & Build Workshop - 18.10.23](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/09/19/free-design-build-workshop-18-10-23/) - On 18th October Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love designing and building, want to develop their skills and who are currently in Year 2 at a school in Sussex*. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep School’s Curriculum leader, Greer Williams, and SENCO and STEM - [Dionne Flatman becomes Gold Parliament Teacher Ambassador](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/09/22/dionne-flatman-becomes-gold-parliament-teacher-ambassador/) - Dionne Flatman, Head of Economics, Politics and Business at Burgess Hill Girls, has been accredited as a Gold Level UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador. The UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme has been running since 2006. It was created to give teachers a solid grounding in how democracy and parliament work so that they can then pass - [New State of the Art Dining Hall](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/09/14/new-state-of-the-art-dining-hall/) - Over the Summer break, with significant investment, our dining hall has been completely transformed into a spectacular space that provides a calm, welcoming area for mealtimes. Students are blown-away with the refurbishments. Prep student Ashiana said: “The new dining hall is amazing! It is really comfy, and the student artwork on the walls is a - [Burgess Hill Girls Amongst Top Schools for A Level Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/09/04/burgess-hill-girls-amongst-top-schools-for-a-level-results/) - Burgess Hill Girls has been listed as one of top 100 schools in the UK in the Telegraph’s 2023 A Level Results Table for Private Schools. 57th overall, Burgess Hill Girls was the 20th boarding school and the 4th girls' boarding school in the UK. The school was 1st in West Sussex and 1st girls’ - [Does Size Matter?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/09/does-size-matter/) - In the UK state-maintained sector, class sizes are amongst some of the largest in the developed World. In recognition of this, in 1998, the then Labour Government introduced a cap on the number of pupils per class in Key Stage One at no greater than 30. There is no cap at Key Stage Two. American - [Ski Team News](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/13/ski-team-news/) - Burgess Hill Girls Junior and Senior Ski Team competed in the Independent Ski School Championships held in Les Deux Alps before Christmas. Fourteen schools took part in the competition with over 180 students competing in the Giant, Individual and Parallel Slalom. Burgess Hill Girls took a team of fourteen girls who all competed really well. - [Celebrating Working Together](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/16/celebrating-working-together/) - The Nursery Children learn all about collaboration, sharing and the rules of games… Look how proud they are of their ‘team work’!! - [Welcoming New Teachers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/1970/01/01/welcoming-new-teachers/) - It's a new academic year which means we have said goodbye to some beloved teachers and said hello to new ones. We really hope they enjoy their time here at Burgess Hill Girls and that they settle in well to the Burgess Hill family. We would like to introduce you to our new teachers! - [Trip to The Globe Theatre](https://burgesshillgirls.com/1970/01/01/trip-to-the-globe-theatre/) - On the 3rd April, Year 7 had the amazing opportunity to visit the Globe theatre in London. We departed from school on Monday morning, full of excitement and anticipation. We arrived, ready to learn and experience a renowned and historical landmark. The theatre quotes, `it isn’t just a theatre, it’s a time machine‘. We were - [Carers' Day 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/1970/01/01/carers-day-2020/) - We hosted our annual Carers’ Day on Tuesday 3rd March with Burgess Hill Town Council. We host the event every year so that local carers’ can come and enjoy a day of pampering, lunching and entertainment. The day started at 10:30 when the visitors started to arrive. Businesses and organisations kindly gave up their time - [Sport Relief Colour Run](https://burgesshillgirls.com/1970/01/01/sport-relief-colour-run/) - One week before the temporary closure of the school, Burgess Hill Girls PE Department hosted a Colour Run on Friday 13th March to raise money for Sport Relief. The girls completed a 3km run around the school grounds to music and enjoyed being showered in paint. The paint stations placed around the school were - [Learning in Lockdown 3](https://burgesshillgirls.com/1970/01/01/learning-in-lockdown-3/) - 2021 begun in a way that many of us wished it not to - with another lockdown. Not to worry though, the staff and students at Burgess Hill Girls stuck together (virtually of course) and started with remote learning. Here are some of the ways that we have been learning! Nursery - People who help - [Nursery Weather Project](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/16/nursery-weather-project/) - Badgers and Squirrels class (Nursery) are exploring the world about them and learning all about the weather. They really enjoyed their trip to the Junior Schools learning hub to find books with weather pictures! The then returned to class to complete their own daily weather chart! - [Nursery visit the Infants library](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/16/nursery-visit-the-infants-library/) - The squirrels class had a lovely visit to the Infants Library which is upstairs from the Nursery and were able to find stories about super heroes which they are super excited about! As well as books for their topic ‘ the weather’. - [Sir Nicholas Soames MP visits Senior School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/23/sir-nicholas-soames-mp-visits-senior-school/) - Year 10 were delighted to welcome local MP Sir Nicholas Soames to their Professional and Life Skills Session on Friday 20th January . A brief introduction about the role of an MP was followed by a lively Question and Answer session with the girls asking questions ranging from the refugee crisis, Brexit, the American elections - [What to think about when helping your daughter select her GCSE options?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/23/what-to-think-about-when-helping-your-daughter-select-her-gcse-options/) - Tougher than deciding who to send home on a television reality show, the first step towards the adult world is about to be confronted by Year 9. Choosing GCSE optional subjects has been a source of stress and strain since even the far off days of my schooling which took place very much in the - [Success for Laura at the Squash National Trophy](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/27/success-for-laura-at-the-squash-national-trophy/) - Congratulations to Year 9 student Laura P who represented Sussex Girls under 15's in the National Squash Trophy Finals in Warwickshire earlier this month. The team competed in two previous rounds to make it to the Nationals and beat Warwickshire , Essex and Lancashire to win the event. Laura's fellow players won the Girls under - [Author visit - Sara Barnard](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/27/author-visit-sara-barnard/) - Best-selling writer of teen fiction Sara Barnard, paid an afternoon visit to the Learning Resource Centre and met the Year 7 girls recently. She then went on to talk to an awestruck Year 8 about her journey to becoming a popular author and gave an enthusiastic reading from her books. All the girls had a - [Metro Bank Visit](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/27/metro-bank-visit/) - This term Year 6 are lucky enough to be enjoying visits from the team at Brighton’s Metro Bank to help them to begin to understand the concept of banking and money. They have already started to learn the importance of budgeting and how to gain interest on your money if it is in a saving - [Cinderella visits our Nursery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/27/cinderella-visits-our-nursery/) - Old Girl Catherine Carpenter came to visit us this week dressed as Cinderella. She is currently starring in a production of Cinderella at the Hawth Theatre in Crawley! The children were initially so in awe but soon struck up conversation and asked her some very interesting questions…Where do you live, where is your carriage, where - [GSA Dads for Daughters Event](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/01/30/gsa-dads-for-daughters-event/) - On Wednesday 25th January Burgess Hill Girls was one of the first of many GSA schools to host a D4D (Dads for Daughters) event. The evening kicked off with a wine tasting for both parents and afterwards the mum’s enjoyed a yoga session with a local teacher whilst the dads seated themselves for the seminar. - [Practising Business Rapport](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/06/practising-business-rapport/) - Burgess Hill Girls Lower Sixth students, with prestigious invited guests, attended their annual, and highly respected, 'Practising Business Rapport' Dinner at Mid Sussex Golf Club. This is a truly unique event that combines a formal social gathering, with a wonderful learning experience. It enables the students to practise their business rapport and networking techniques in - [HOCKEY GIRLS STORM TO VICTORY](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/06/hockey-girls-storm-to-victory/) - Burgess Hill Girls U13 Hockey Team took part in the annual Windlesham House Tournament on Friday, February 3rd. Ten schools from Sussex took part in the competition in what were pretty tough conditions. Despite the wind and rain the girls produced some excellent hockey, passing and moving as a team with a really clinical attack. - [BRITISH SCHOOLGIRLS SKI RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/06/british-schoolgirls-ski-racing-championships/) - Burgess Hill Girls Ski Team comprising of Annabel H, Lucy P and Anya K continued to broaden their Ski Racing experience by entering the British Schoolgirls Competition held in Flaine from 28th - 31st January 2017. The standard was extremely high with over 30 schools competing and with 150 racers taking part. The Impulse Instructors - [Mental Health – time for change?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/06/mental-health-time-for-change/) - High achiever, perfectionist, academic, all-rounder... These labels are the sort of words girls (and boys) across the country might be hearing as praise from their parents, teachers, siblings and peers. Wonderful to hear, you might think, but actually many students perceive these words of intended praise as pressure to perform. Sometimes during adolescence, girls will - [Cheerleading Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/07/cheerleading-workshop/) - On Saturday 4th February our new Gap girls in the Boarding House, Alana and Amy, ran a fantastic Cheerleading Workshop for the younger girls. They demonstrated some of the most popular moves which will, I am sure,, come in handy at future House Events! Later in the afternoon the whole boarding community went to the - [Penguin Outing to the Toy Museum](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/07/penguin-outing-to-the-toy-museum/) - Mrs Clayson, Mrs Wood (teaching assistant) and Dr Hogan (parent helper) took the girls from Penguin class to visit the Brighton & Hove Toy Museum on the 2nd February. It was the girl’s very first school trip and the class were all very excited! We spent the morning being looked after by Karen Antoni, who - [Southern Schools Book Award](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/07/southern-schools-book-award/) - A group of Year 9 and 10 students braved the wild and windy weather to venture up to Roedean on Friday 3rd February. Their mission was to find out who won this year’s Southern Schools Book Award. This prestigious award founded and run by Roedean since 2004, has over seventy five participating schools from all - [The Royal Society of Biology Olympiad](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/07/the-royal-society-of-biology-olympiad/) - Congratulations to Emma C, Upper Sixth, for an outstanding performance in the Royal Society of Biology Olympiad. This is a national competition for Sixth Form students and Emma achieved an excellent Gold Award, meaning she was in the top 6% of all entrants. Her score was also high enough to qualify her for the preliminary - [Puppet Show](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/07/puppet-show/) - The Nursery children in Squirrels class performed an impromptu puppet show last week complete with interval refreshments! The Nursery children enjoy collaborating and regularly organise their own mini events. By showing an interest in what the children do, we naturally build their confidence and boost their motivation. We recognise their strengths and praise all their - [Year 6 class assembly](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/year-6-class-assembly/) - On Tuesday 24th January 2017, Year 6 led a class assembly on ‘The Amazing Human Machine.’ This gave them the opportunity to share their recently gained knowledge of the workings of the human body with the rest of the school. This has been part of the new Year 6 science curriculum based on the workings - [Year 6 egypt learning](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/year-6-egypt-learning/) - During this term Year Six have been enjoying learning about Ancient Egypt. As part of our learning we have participated in lots of exciting interactive learning. During our learning about how the Ancient Egyptians farmed the land by the River Nile we created our own model shadufs. These are an invention that was used to - [JANUARY WAS PANTS](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/january-was-pants/) - Burgess Hill Girls has been inundated with men’s underpants! The pants, all size medium, have been collected as part of Burgess Hill Girls support of ‘Off the Fence’. ‘Off the Fence’ works with homeless people in Brighton and Hove. Many thanks to all those of you who donated in support of this very worthy cause. - [Running success!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/running-success/) - On Sunday 5 February 2017, Hannah W and Alice B in our Upper Sixth took part in their first ever 10K Race at Goodwood Motor Circuit. The girls did amazingly well with respective times of 50.38 and 49.24. Their next challenge is a half marathon at Hampton Court in March! Good luck girls. - [STEM week in the Junior School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/stem-week-in-the-junior-school/) - The return after the February half term will mark the start of STEM week in the Junior School. With a theme of 'future technology' the week will explore how the Earth's resources are being used to power the planet and what the future holds in terms of renewable energy. Across the Junior school we will - [A visit from the Samaritans](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/a-visit-from-the-samaritans/) - On Tuesday 31st January, Year Six were pleased to welcome a member of the Samaritans to come and talk to them about listening. This session was to support their involvement with younger girls as well as to help them with their own friendships. John presented a brilliant, interactive session which really got the girls thinking - [Year 4 Ancient Greek Feast](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/year-4-ancient-greek-feast/) - As part of their Ancient Greek Topic, the girls were invited to create an authentic and homemade Greek dish. We invited Alexander the Great (Mr O’Brien) to the banquet and all enjoyed each other’s delicious food. The girls thoroughly enjoyed trying honey and sesame pancakes, hummus, lemon cake and olive bread. The delicate presentation was - [The Nursery Children’s weather project](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/09/the-nursery-childrens-weather-project/) - The Nursery Children’s weather project has been enhanced by all this fabulous weather we are currently experiencing – rain, Snow, wind, sun and sea mist! This week we explored the element of ‘wind’. We made wind chimes and practiced our fine motor skills by threading tiny beads and bells onto strings. We took our umbrellas - [Local Carers Enjoy a much deserved Pamper Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/10/local-carers-enjoy-a-much-deserved-pamper-day/) - Burgess Hill Girls held a Pamper Day for Carers on Wednesday 8th February 2017. Year 9 pupils looked after the carers for the day by showing them around the information stands, booking pamper sessions for them, serving lunch and keeping them company. The free event, which was organised by the school and Burgess Hill Town - [Exploring Ice](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/15/exploring-ice/) - At Burgess Hill Nursery our First steps to science are to let the children test their ideas… they need time develop their own ideas. We wanted to introduce ‘Ice’ and support the children’s understanding of how ice is made. So to start with we organised an unstructured activity: We gave the children a plastic bowl - [Liquid Rainbow](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/15/liquid-rainbow/) - At Burgess Hill Nursery we encourage the children’s natural curiosity to experiment and fuel their interest through group science activities. During their weather topic they enjoyed experimenting with ingredients by carefully listening to instructions from their class teacher. Step by step they carefully created their very own liquid rainbow. - [Tale of the Gingerbread Man](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/16/tale-of-the-gingerbread-man/) - Our Hedgehogs class of 2 ½-3 year olds have been learning all about the tale of the Gingerbread man who ‘ran and ran as fast as he can’! One of their activities was to create their very own gingerbread person and fox biscuit holder. Cookery is an exciting way to develop children’s concentration and listening - [Valentine’s Bake Off](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/16/valentines-bake-off/) - You could have your cake and eat it at Burgess Hill Girls yesterday! Our talented bakers raised a whopping £300 for St Peter and St James’ Hospice in the Valentine’s Bake Off. Imaginative and inspirational bakes included tiny heart shaped petit fours, immaculate rose laden cup-cakes, melt in the mouth cookies and even a Bridge - [Success at Pony Club](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/17/success-at-pony-club/) - Congratulations to Jasmine D (Year 10) who has been awarded the Douglas Bunn Sportsmanship Award and Shield by the South Down West Pony Club. This the clubs highest award recognising commitment, perseverance and participation. The Award is presented annually to a club member who has shown all of the above skills, along with excellent sportsmanship. - [Chocolate on Valentine’s Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/17/chocolate-on-valentines-day/) - On Valentine’s Day, some of the girls in the boarding houses got together for a spot of indulgent chocolate making. The Pretzel Heart Chocolate pieces went down a treat with everyone as they all tasted a chocolate heart decorated in sprinkles. - [Boarders visit the West End](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/20/boarders-visit-the-west-end/) - On Saturday 11th February, the Boarders set off to the West End to watch the popular show “Phantom of the Opera.” Despite the snow fall the night before, the students and staff were not put off taking the coach journey to London. On reaching London, there was enough time for some window shopping and lunch - [Immersion Weekend in Spain](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/20/immersion-weekend-in-spain/) - A group of Year 10 and Lower Sixth students studying Spanish went to Spain for an immersion weekend this term (Spring 2017) where they were to spend a whole four days communicating only in Spanish. After getting off the plane on Friday, they stopped in the beautiful historical town of Ávila. The girls were split - [A visit from the Fire Service](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/02/23/a-visit-from-the-fire-service/) - Year 5 enjoyed a visit from the fire service just before the February half term. The best bit was sitting in the fire engine. We got to see all of the equipment on board and Pete showed us everything he did and how to work the hoses and different tools. Some of the equipment had strange - [The Benefits of Still life drawing in the early years](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/06/the-benefits-of-still-life-drawing-in-the-early-years/) - We touched upon the celebration of St David’s day on the 1st March and one of our activities was to draw daffodils. We all too often ask children to draw from memory alone – like when we ask children to draw a picture of their family or their house, so, at Burgess Hill Nursery we - [Speech and Drama Showcase Evening](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/06/speech-and-drama-showcase-evening/) - On the evening of Thursday March 2nd, the audience enjoyed the annual Speech and Drama showcase in Oaks Hall. The evening began with a delightful devised piece by several Junior School girls who worked beautifully as an ensemble making us laugh with their antics “in the library”! The Senior Girls presented work from some of - [Celebrating Shrove Tuesday](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/06/celebrating-shrove-tuesday/) - We celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making our very own pancakes. At Nursery we have lots of opportunities to use and explore the ‘Big’ areas of the school. On Tuesday we went over to the Junior School cookery room where we used fresh ingredients and made our very own pancakes. …the highlight was choosing our own - [Enjoyment of Mathematics](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/06/enjoyment-of-mathematics/) - Mathematics isn’t always the most popular subject and is sometimes greeted rather too readily with the cry, ‘I can’t do Maths!’ This phrase is banned in my classroom as it is far better to say, ‘I can’t do this YET.’ But Mathematics can so easily become enjoyable and not too scary! Here are Year 4’s - [Senior School Book Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/07/senior-school-book-week/) - We are delighted that the Senior School Book Week festivities 2017 went with a bang. This year’s theme – Adventure, was continued throughout the week starting with: Jane Dunford, The Guardian newspaper’s travel editor, who talked about her travel writing career, what is involved in a newspaper’s editorial process as well as telling us about - [Pizza making after our shopping trip](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/07/pizza-making-after-our-shopping-trip/) - [Visit to Waitrose](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/08/visit-to-waitrose/) - During the February Half Term, our all year round Nursery children went on a trip to visit our local Waitrose store, where we had an educational talk all about where our lovely fruits and vegetables grow. We learnt that most of our fruit grows in the southern hemisphere and that ‘Billy the Banana’, after having - [Junior School STEM week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/10/junior-school-stem-week/) - This year our annual ‘creative week’ focussed on the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The girls in our school are the engineers and scientists of the future and with this in mind the theme of the week was renewable energy and sustainability. Workshops and activities across the week encouraged the girls to think - [Statement from the Chair of Governors](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/10/statement-from-the-chair-of-governors/) - It is with enormous sadness that Mrs Kathryn Bell has made the very difficult decision to step down as Head of Burgess Hill Girls at the end of this academic term, March 2017. Over the past year she has experienced a considerable change in her physical health and, despite making strenuous efforts to minimise the - [Scuba Diving ready for school trip](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/10/scuba-diving-ready-for-school-trip/) - A group of girls from Year 10 and Lower Sixth went for a Discover Scuba Diving session this week ahead of their Marine Conservation trip to Mexico this summer. They learned to breathe underwater and practised some of the techniques they will need for their PADI course later this summer. - [Can you guess that our number was this week?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/10/can-you-guess-that-our-number-was-this-week/) - Every week in the nursery, we focus on a different number and practice recognising it in our environment. We also learn that it has a value by playing games, doing number activities and puzzles, both indoors and outdoors. We also practice how to write the number as part of our handwriting practice. - [Spring is in the air!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/10/spring-is-in-the-air/) - Spring is definitely in full swing here at Burgess Hill Nursery. We used our home made binoculars as we explored our wonderful grounds and searched high and low for buds, daffodils, birds, blossom and many more wonders of nature! - [Macbeth](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/13/macbeth/) - The first week of March saw the stunning and emotional rollercoaster that was Burgess Hill Girls Senior Production of Macbeth. The performance took place in Croft II Performance over two nights. A cast of twenty four students made up from Burgess Hill Girls, St Pauls Catholic College and Central Sussex College performed this famous Shakespearian - [NSEA Inter School Dressage Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/14/nsea-inter-school-dressage-competition/) - On Sunday 5th March, Katie F, Eleanor R & Alice R from Burgess Hill Girls Sixth Form represented the school at an NSEA inter schools dressage competition at Oldencraig in Surrey. Despite appalling weather and recent sporting injuries of two of the girls, & Katie's horse, the 3 girls rode lovely dressage tests. The team - [Senior Concert at the United Reform Church](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/14/senior-concert-at-the-united-reform-church/) - On Thursday 9th March, 13 girls gave a lunchtime concert at the United Reform Church on Junction Road. The programme started with a flute duet performed by Ella B and Sophie S. It included songs by Bernstein, Mozart and Elgar and Gilbert and Sullivan, a movement from Bach’s first solo cello suite and a Beethoven - [South Down East Pony Club](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/16/south-down-east-pony-club/) - On Saturday 11th March, Alice R, Upper Sixth, represented South Down East Pony Club at a Dengie dressage area final at Merrist Wood in Surrey. She rode 2 lovely tests on Henry and was placed 4th in the Novice class. Well done Alice. - [Member of the UK Youth Parliament](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/17/member-of-the-uk-youth-parliament/) - We are delighted to congratulate Sofia C, Year 10, for recently becoming a member of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP). She is pleased to share her achievement with us. “I have been part of Youth Cabinet for almost two years. In this time, I have assisted at the Takeover Challenge/Democracy Day twice, helped start up - [March Open Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/17/march-open-day/) - Dr Ranj from CBeebies and This Morning was a roaring success when he visited our school for Open Day on Saturday 4th March 2017. His friendly nature meant he was a great hit with the younger children and their parents. Dr Ranj was invited to speak as part of the school’s programme on mental health - [Ancient Poetry for World Poetry Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/20/ancient-poetry-for-world-poetry-day/) - By Miss Jenny Jones, Head of Classics Happy World Poetry Day! To celebrate World Poetry Day, this week we thought we’d introduce or reintroduce you to some of our favourite lines of Ancient Poetry. At Burgess Hill Girls we fully understand the beneficial aspects of poetry and although you may find yourself enhancing your - [Egyptian Mummification Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/20/egyptian-mummification-workshop/) - On Thursday 16th March 2017, Year 6 headed down to Brighton to the Art Museum for an Egyptian Mummification Workshop. This represents a culmination of their history topic this term and allowed the girls to demonstrate their knowledge as well as extend their skills of mummification. The workshop involved a review of their knowledge - [Netball Camps at Burgess Hill Girls with Surrey Storm](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/21/netball-camps-at-burgess-hill-girls-with-surrey-storm/) - We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Super League champions; Surrey Storm to host holiday netball camps at Burgess Hill Girls. These camps are for children from Years 3 to Upper Sixth. Please log onto the Surrey Storm website - https://bit.ly/1KTfD48 for further information and to book places. - [Duke of Edinburgh Training weekend](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/22/duke-of-edinburgh-training-weekend/) - On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March, 33 Year 10 students had their first taste of the Duke of Edinburgh expedition section as they started their training ready for their practice and assessed expeditions in the Summer term. Over the course of the weekend they learnt how to use the Trangias (stoves) and cooked themselves - [Carnegie Shadowing 2017](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/24/carnegie-shadowing-2017/) - Carnegie Shadowing 2017 got off to a great start in the Learning Resources Centre, Senior School. This year is the 80th anniversary of the Carnegie Medal, the most prestigious UK award a writer of fiction for young people can win. The girls couldn’t wait to get their hands on one of the eight nominated titles. - [Success in Fashion Design](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/24/success-in-fashion-design/) - Burgess Hill Girls are celebrating the success and fantastic achievement of one of their sixth form who is becoming the ‘name for the future’ in fashion design. Allegra C who is studying both Art and Textiles in the Sixth Form has won a prestigious competition held at the ICHF Events Fashion and Embroidery exhibition at - [Pirate Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/24/pirate-day/) - As their topic on Oceans and Sea draws to a close this term, Storks saw their topic out with a bang by having a pirate day. The girls and their teachers dressed in their finest pirate attire and started the morning by solving pirate themed maths challenges, earning booty for every challenge completed. Mrs Woodward - [More running success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/27/more-running-success/) - Congratulations once again to Alice B and Hannah W for another running success. On Sunday 19th March at Hampton Court Palace, they completed their first half marathon with excellent times. Will they sign up for a marathon next? - [Fishbourne Roman Palace](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/27/fishbourne-roman-palace/) - On Thursday 23rd March 2017, Year 9 braved a potentially rainy day and set off to Fishbourne Roman Palace. It turned out to be a sunny day in every sense. The girls explored the palace, admiring the mosaics, learning about medicinal herbs and discovering the nasty truth behind Roman eyeliner (squashed flies!). After a short - [E Safety Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/27/e-safety-day/) - On Tuesday 14th March 2017, we had our E-Safety Day presented by Karl Hopwood. Karl is an independent E-Safety consultant who advises for the UK Safer Internet for Children Council and had previously worked for CEOP (Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre). As a parent himself and an ex-primary Head, he really has a vested - [Red Nose Day in the Nursery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/27/red-nose-day-in-the-nursery/) - In honour of Red Nose Day the children in the Nursery brought in donations to buy red noses and to dress in red. We had discussions as to why they were gifting money and about families less fortunate than ourselves who need extra support. For Red Nose Fun we had a ‘games day’. The children - [Science Assembly](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/27/science-assembly/) - To celebrate British Science Week Storks class (Year 2) hosted their very own ‘you can try this at home assembly’ in a bid to inspire others to get involved in science at home. They demonstrated a range of experiments to the rest of the Junior School and their own parents, using things that could be - [In2Hockey Finals](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/28/in2hockey-finals/) - The Year 8 Hockey Team represented Sussex at the Regionals In2Hockey Finals held at Woking Hockey Club on Sunday 26th March 2017. Sixteen schools from the South East took part in the competition and the girls played some excellent Hockey throughout the day. They finished third place in the group section drawing 0-0 to Great - [Royal Society of Chemistry’s Chemistry Olympiad](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/28/royal-society-of-chemistrys-chemistry-olympiad/) - Congratulations to Upper Sixth students, Alice B and Emma C who have been successful in the first round of the prestigious 2017 Royal Society of Chemistry’s Chemistry Olympiad. Alice has received a Silver and Emma C has received a Bronze certificate. - [Boarders Performing Arts Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/28/boarders-performing-arts-competition/) - On Friday 24th March 2017 the boarding community came together to perform in the annual Boarders Performing Arts Competition. After weeks of rehearsals we had three performances from Silverdale East, Silverdale West and Avondale houses. The girls in boarding had written their own scripts, designed the set and costumes in order to give three very - [Role play](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/29/role-play/) - At Nursery the children have access to a large variety of props: This week we provided Hedgehogs class with a doctor’s kit, beds and dolls and left the children to explore! In hedgehogs class the children are just emerging from parallel play (playing alongside each other) to engaging with each other in meaningful play, so - [Health & Fitness Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/30/health-fitness-day/) - Friday 17th March 2017 saw the Senior School girls take part in the ‘Health and Fitness Day’ organised by the PE Department. It was a huge success. All girls were involved and worked tirelessly all morning. Each year group followed a different timetable of various activities including Lacrosse, Football, Tag Rugby, Netball Hockey, Basketball, Core - [Comic Relief and Thomas Tuck Shop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/31/comic-relief-and-thomas-tuck-shop/) - On Friday 24th March, the Junior School raised money for Comic Relief and Red Nose Day. There was an exciting tuck shop run by the girls in Thomas. Some of the stalls included a juice bar, cake stall, obstacle course and design your own red nose competition. The girls were also invited to wear red - [PTA Easter Egg Hunt](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/31/pta-easter-egg-hunt/) - On the last day of term the PTA treated the Junior school to an Easter egg hunt. The girls worked in houses to solve clues placed around the schools grounds. The clues spelt out the word, CHOCOLATE! The girls then rushed to the Oaks hall and received a very tasty prize, an Easter egg. Great - [Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/03/31/inter-house-general-knowledge-quiz/) - On Wednesday 29th March, the Senior School and Sixth Form gathered in Croft II Performance for the annual Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz. This year it was written and presented by the House Captains and House Coordinator; Sophie S, Hannah W, Molly L, Sophie H and Julie C. It was a fantastic afternoon with a variety - [Girl Power](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/03/girl-power/) - By Mrs Laura Woodwood, Senior School PE Teacher Definition – “Girl Power”: used in reference to an attitude of independence, confidence, and empowerment among young women When Sporty, Ginger, Baby, Posh and Scary hit the stage in 1997, “Wannabe” Girl Power was the saying on everyone’s lips. Nowadays we have a whole new meaning to - [Murder Mystery Evening](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/04/murder-mystery-evening/) - We are delighted to invite you to the Murder Mystery Evening we are hosting at the Mid Sussex Golf Club. This will be taking place on Wednesday 17th May 2017. We welcome you, your family and friends, whether they are affiliated with the School or not, to a fantastic evening of laughter, excitement and mystery - [Psychology Conference](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/04/psychology-conference/) - The 17 Psychology Sixth Form students were in for a treat when they attended a Psychology Conference at The Emmanuel Centre in London at the end of the Spring Term. They were delighted to hear a range of eminent speakers including Professor Richard Wiseman who gave a hugely entertaining talk about 'the luck factor' based - [London 2 Brighton by Wheelchair](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/04/london-2-brighton-by-wheelchair/) - We are delighted to support an amazing challenge that one of our Senior School parents is about to embark on. Starting on Saturday 6th May 2017, Ian will be pushing his wheelchair 100 miles from the London Eye to the Brighton i360 along a flat waterside route. The aim is to raise money for the - [Independent vs State School for your 4 year old](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/07/independent-vs-state-school-for-your-4-year-old/) - Like many families you might think that an independent school is out of reach for your four year old. But it could actually cost as little as £72 a week. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. We know that many families - [Learning to read...](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/19/learning-to-read/) - Learning to read is never a race and it’s a good idea if parents encourage their daughter's learning at a relaxed pace. By Mrs Jill Walkinton, Individual Needs Coordinator Junior School As readers, it is hard to imagine the obstacles life must present for those who struggle to acquire that skill. No one can - [Musical Success at the Opera](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/20/musical-success-at-the-opera/) - Congratulations to Lower Sixth student, Nell S for her recent musical achievements. She has recently successfully auditioned for an opera at Glyndebourne, ‘Belongings’, that will be on in November. These auditions took place in February at Glyndebourne over 2 days with over 200 people taking part. ‘Belongings’ is a newly commissioned opera by Lewis Murphy - [School Team Support Marathon](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/20/school-team-support-marathon/) - Pupils, parents and staff from Burgess Hill Girls handed out over 10,000 cups of water to runners in the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 9th April 2017. The Burgess Hill Girls water station was based at mile 23, along the coastal road in Portslade, just three miles from the finish line. The team began early in the morning preparing the drinks - [Easter Fun](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/20/easter-fun/) - Easter activities were a great opportunity for the children in the Nursery to get creative and explore the beginnings of creating patterns. When children understand what makes a pattern, how to copy patterns and how to make their own, this not only enhances their understanding of maths in other areas but also their experiences of - [Experiencing Books](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/20/experiencing-books/) - Children generally associate books with the warmth and security of snuggling comfortably with a caring adult who shares the mutually enjoyable experience of hearing a favoured story. Therefore books are soon associated with affection, comfort and entertainment. When children join Nursery settings, shared book experiences provide useful social interactions. The correlation is perfect; the more - [Year 9 and 10 English and Drama trip to Stratford](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/21/year-9-and-10-english-and-drama-trip-to-stratford/) - The Easter break began for a group of Year 9 and 10 English and Drama students with a fun-filled, cultural and sunny three days in Stratford-upon-Avon. After an early start and a traffic-free journey we arrived to a fantastic tour of the RSC Tower which offers 360 views over Stratford. This was a great opportunity - [Catching up with ‘Old Girl’ Kate Mactear](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/21/catching-up-with-old-girl-kate-mactear/) - Kate left in 2011 having completed her A-levels subjects in Mathematics, Physics and French, as well as AS Level in History. “I was at Burgess Hill Girls from Year 5 until the Upper Sixth. I have always been sporty but was never particularly good at the traditional school sports like Hockey or Netball. However I - [Art Exhibition at Gallery 40](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/04/27/art-exhibition-at-gallery-40/) - We would like to warmly invite you to attend our Art Exhibition at Gallery 40 in Brighton, showcasing the diverse talents and skills of Burgess Hill Girls A Level Art students. We are excited to be showing the highly accomplished work in this professional gallery space, providing a fitting culmination to the students’ hard work - [The Benefits of Girls Only Schools](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/02/the-benefits-of-girls-only-schools/) - It is about the unmeasurable life skills that girls can learn and experience in a safe and non-judgemental environment that really count. By Mrs Sue Collins, Deputy Head of Junior School There is much debate about the positives and negatives of single sex education and from the data that says it is a good - [Dealing with Exam Stress](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/03/dealing-with-exam-stress/) - As part of the Year 11 PALS (Personal & Life Skills) programme, the Year 11 students took part in a workshop to help deal with exam stress on Monday 24th April 2017. Roy Fears, Drama Therapist from Beacon House (www.beaconhouse.org.uk) delivered activities that taught the students how they can deal with stress and how it - [NSEA ‘Eventers Challenge’](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/03/nsea-eventers-challenge/) - Over the Easter holidays Burgess Hill Girls attended an NSEA ‘Eventers challenge’ competition at Felbridge show ground. It was a beautiful day and lovely to see so many girls riding for the school. In the 70cm class, Suzannah C rode Lulu and jumped a lovely clear round. In the 80cm team the team consisted of - [Trench War Day in Year 6](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/04/trench-war-day-in-year-6/) - This term Year Six will be learning about the Second World War. In order to fully understand why this war began we started our learning by learning about the First World War. The girls had a chance to find out about the causes of the Great War and then debate which they felt was the - [Golf Taster Sessions in the Infants](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/04/golf-taster-sessions-in-the-infants/) - On Friday 28th April 2017 Haywards Heath Golf Club came into school to run two ‘taster’ golf sessions with the girls in Reception, Years 1, 2 and 3. The two coaches from the club had the girls warming up running around the astro playing ‘Tiger Says’ followed by putting games in teams and chipping soft - [Taking on a Personal Challenge for Lent](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/04/taking-on-a-personal-challenge-for-lent/) - Congratulations to Rosie B, Year 8, who made the decision to do something different at Lent this year. She decided to do something positive rather than the traditional "giving up" something. Inspired by her love of running Rosie decided to run a mile a day for the 46 days of Lent, and succeeded in raising - [Work Experience](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/08/work-experience/) - It has been great to hear of the various work experience placements that our Sixth Form have been fortunate to be involved in recently. Fiona G in the Lower Sixth recently took park in her ‘Army Work Experience’. ‘The van roars into life and judders over the stones, by now my Mum is long gone - [Success at the British Linguistics Olympiad](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/08/success-at-the-british-linguistics-olympiad/) - Congratulations to the Senior students who took part in the challenging National Linguistics Competition held in the Spring Term 2017. Isobel W, Year 11, obtained a Gold award – a fantastic achievement. Well done also to Hannah D and Emma N in Year 10, Felicia P and Alexandra R in the Lower Sixth who all - [Italian Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/08/italian-day/) - Year 5 had a great Italian day on Friday 5th May 2017 which marked the end of their Geography topic. The highlight of the day was definitely the Italian feast that the girls brought in. It included home-made strawberry gelato and pesto, gnocchi, salami pizza, pasta and focaccia to name a few of the dishes! - [Year 11 Drama GCSE and A level Examination Performance Evenings](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/08/year-11-drama-gcse-and-a-level-examination-performance-evenings/) - In the short time we have been back after Easter, the Year 11 and Sixth Form Drama students have completed and performed their examination pieces to their examiners and audiences. On Wednesday 26th April, the Year 11 Drama GCSE cohort of 2017 performed their final Performance Examination pieces to a packed audience. The girls, performing - [Creative Music Technology Workshops](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/08/creative-music-technology-workshops/) - We were delighted to welcome Singer, Songwriter and Producer, Rachel K. Collier, in collaboration with Ableton, when she visited the Senior School on Thursday 4th May 2017. She gave a live performance and supported the creative music technology workshops where the students learnt how to use Ableton Push to compose their own music. It was - [Brighton Festival Children’s Parade](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/11/brighton-festival-childrens-parade-2/) - Preparations for the annual Brighton Festival parade began on Tuesday 2nd May where Year 5 and 6 girls enjoyed two creative days which were messy and lots of fun! This year, the theme of the parade was ‘Poems’. We were given a traditional poem called ‘Windy Nights’ by Robert Louis Stevenson. In the poem it - [Getting ready for Sports Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/12/getting-ready-for-sports-day/) - This week we’ve started practicing to perfect all the skills needed for our sports day in July. We are using one of our many open spaces available to us in the grounds of the school. This is our favourite running track, behind one of the boarding houses. - [Higher Education Evening](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/12/higher-education-evening/) - On Tuesday 9th May, 2017 we hosted a Higher Education evening where we were delighted to welcome back four former pupils to share their experiences since leaving Burgess Hill Girls: Issra Wiheba, who currently attends King’s College London, spoke about the differences between A level studies and reading towards a degree. Her lively and encouraging - [Good Luck Year 11](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/12/good-luck-year-11/) - The examination season has started, and this week we said goodbye to our Year 11 students as they commenced their study leave for their GCSE examinations. The girls celebrated this milestone with a fancy dress day and a farewell breakfast. We wish all our Year 11 girls the very best of luck for their examinations - [Boarders Trip to Brighton](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/12/boarders-trip-to-brighton/) - On Saturday 6th May, the boarders all travelled to Brighton to watch the annual Childrens’ Parade. It was great to see our Junior School taking part and we enjoyed cheering them on with words of encouragement. After lunch, some of the boarders went shopping, whilst others accompanied by a member of staff had fun on - [We’ve got butterflies!!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/12/weve-got-butterflies/) - We are so excited because today our baby caterpillars arrived in the post! We are going to be watching their transformation into butterflies over the next few weeks. We will make sure you have regular updates. - [What to look for when choosing an Early Years setting for your child](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/15/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-an-early-years-setting-for-your-child/) - By Heather Cavanagh, Head of Junior School The evidence is clear there is a strong positive link between high quality early education and children’s healthy progress through school and into adulthood. To secure that link, and to ensure that the children in our care grow-up healthy, safe, and resilient, and develop the ability and curiosity - [‘Bridge for Schools’ project](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/17/bridge-for-schools-project/) - Three years ago Burgess Hill Girls were invited to join a 'Bridge for Schools' project with the aim of introducing younger people to the rewarding challenge of playing bridge. The School now has a thriving club that meets once a week after school with an age range of 12-18 years. All the girls have started - [Catching up with ‘Old Girl’ Suzy Clapp](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/17/catching-up-with-old-girl-suzy-clapp/) - Suzy Clapp left in 1992. “Since leaving Burgess Hill Girls life has been pretty busy! From a very early age I always knew I wanted to be a PE teacher. Sport played a big role in my life at school and I loved being part of a team, building new friendships and enjoyed the competitive - [Year 6 trip to Osmington Bay](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/18/year-6-trip-to-osmington-bay/) - On Monday 8th May 2017, Year Six headed off for their adventure in Dorset, at the PGL site at Osmington Bay. They were all feeling a bit nervous about what lay in front of them but mostly they felt eager to learn what activities had been planned. The first sight of their new home was - [Creative Writing Workshop with published author](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/19/creative-writing-workshop-with-published-author/) - On Tuesday 16th May 2017, Years 3 and 4 had a very exciting visit from author, Kelly Willoughby. She was a student of Burgess Hill Girls along with her sister, Holly. The pair have co-written a book series called ‘School for Stars’. The girls asked lots of questions about the book series and what it - [Year 5 trip to Broadfield Mosque](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/19/year-5-trip-to-broadfield-mosque/) - As part of their RE topic on Islam, Year 5 went on a visit to a mosque in Broadfield, Crawley on Thursday 18th May 2017. They were met by a very friendly Imam called Zane who spent a lot of time talking to the girls and patiently answering all of their questions. The girls had - [Tree Planting Ceremony](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/22/tree-planting-ceremony/) - The Head Girl for this academic year, Vicky H planted a tree in the school grounds as part of a traditional farewell on Friday 19th May 2017. The Head Girls’ tree planting ceremony at Burgess Hill Girls is in its thirty fifth year and the grounds benefit from a beautiful collection of trees of varying - [Teddy Bears’ Picnic](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/22/teddy-bears-picnic/) - Burgess Hill Nursery are excited to be going to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Wednesday 7th June 2017 at St. John’s Park hosted by the West Sussex County Council and Sure Start Children’s Centre. Come and see Mrs Roberts, Nursery Manager and her team – they can’t wait to meet you. They will be showing - [Summer Open Morning welcomes back former Head Girl](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/23/summer-open-morning-welcomes-back-former-head-girl/) - It was a pleasure to welcome back former Head Girl, now Author and current parent, Kelly Willoughby when she visited our school for our Summer Open Morning on Friday 19th May 2017. Her smiling personality and friendly manner was a great hit with the visitors as they collected a signed copy of her book that - [Work Experience for our Sixth Formers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/24/work-experience-for-our-sixth-formers/) - It has been great to hear of the various work experience placements that our Sixth Form have been fortunate to be involved in recently. Elizabeth G in the Lower Sixth recently took park in her ‘Toshiba Medical Systems UK’ Work Experience. “Instead of spending my half term relaxing and reflecting on the busy term so - [Infant Summer concert](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/24/infant-summer-concert/) - On Thursday 18th May 2017, there was a very excited Infant Department at Burgess Hill Girls. It was the day of their Summer Concert. The girls had been working really hard towards this event – learning words, playing instruments and composing their own music. They proudly walked on to ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ by Justin - [Year 4 Juniper Hall residential Trip](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/26/year-4-juniper-hall-residential-trip/) - On Monday 22nd May 2017, Year 4 set off for the annual trip to Juniper Hall, Dorking. Once they had arrived and settled, they set off for the landscape up over Box Hill. The views over Surrey were stunning and they enjoyed having their lunch in the shade with such amazing views at the top - [Sallis Benney Theatre](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/26/sallis-benney-theatre/) - A wonderful time was had by all at the Sallis Benney theatre in Brighton on Saturday 13th May 2017, as Hugh Lupton regaled his audience with epic tales. This was something very different from usual theatrical experience- one man, a horn and the audience. The girls were initially rather startled, but then Hugh Lupton began - [Religious Education in Year 5](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/26/religious-education-in-year-5/) - The girls in Year 5 were treated to a visit and talk on Wednesday 24th May 2017 from Tara, a parent from Year 3 to discuss Ramadan which started the following weekend. As part of their Islam topic the girls have been learning about all aspects of Islam, being a modern, practising Muslim and how - [National Short Story Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/26/national-short-story-week/) - Alice G and Emma C in Year 7 entered the National Short Story Competition 2017 recently. This competition is run by the ‘National Short Story Week’ whose main aim is to focus public awareness on the merits of the short story and short story writers. This year’s brief was to write a 900 word story - [Musical Opportunity to help raise Awareness](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/26/musical-opportunity-to-help-raise-awareness/) - Congratulations to Zoe W, Lower Sixth who has just been involved in singing on the track of a song called ‘Sometimes’ which was written by a well-known, successful Brighton based band called City of Ashes. The song focuses on that it is ok to feel down ‘sometimes’ and it all came about during Mental Health - [A Truly Amazing Achievement](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/26/a-truly-amazing-achievement/) - Congratulations to current parent, Ian Maskell who has completed his epic trip in his wheelchair from the London Eye to Brighton’s i360. After fourteen days and more than 100 miles later, he was welcomed as he crossed the finish line in the sunshine. Following the completion of this amazing achievement, Ian said: “It has been - [New Head for Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/27/new-head-for-burgess-hill-girls/) - We are delighted to announce the appointment of Liz Laybourn as the new Head of Burgess Hill Girls. Below is an edited transcript of a letter from Dr Alison Smith, Chairman of Governors, which was sent to Burgess Hill Girls parents and girls on the 26th May 2017. ''Since the resignation of Mrs Bell the - [The Benefits of Modern Foreign Languages in Key Stage 1](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/05/30/the-benefits-of-modern-foreign-languages-in-key-stage-1/) - By Mrs Rebecca Branton, Junior School Teacher There is plenty of research to support the benefits of learning a foreign language as early as possible. Studies by Harvard University, for example, suggest that the creativity and flexibility of the mind are enhanced when young children are exposed to a range of ways of communicating, including - [Bye Bye Butterflies](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/05/bye-bye-butterflies/) - We waved bye bye to our butterflies this week. The children really enjoyed watching the metamorphosis of their caterpillars into beautiful butterflies. The children thought it would be best to release them into our wild garden where they would have plenty of flowers to eat and drink from. - [French Day in the Junior School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/06/french-day-in-the-junior-school/) - On Friday 19th May 2017, the Junior School enjoyed and celebrated their first ever French Day. The day was packed with fun and creative activities and reinforced the strong curricular link we have between the Senior School and the Junior School. The Infant classes enjoyed crafts and games linked to a French song about a - [Sports and rules](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/06/sports-and-rules/) - Our older Nursery Children have started to become interested in playing team sports. This week we introduced cricket and focused on ‘batting skills’. This involves a complicated sequence of hand eye co- ordination, spacial awareness, motor control as well as following rules. They did really well and worked as a team with a bowler, wicket - [Water Play](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/06/water-play/) - Our youngest class (Hedgehogs Class) love exploring water. Water play releases energy, it can be both invigorating or relaxing and calming for young children. We have noted that water play really increases their ability to concentrate on one activity when presented as a tranquil and repetitive activity (scooping, pouring and running their hands through water). - [Special Visitor to the Nursery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/06/special-visitor-to-the-nursery/) - This week we had a very special visitor to our Nursery. Matilda (Tilly) the 7 month old Labradoodle first visited us when she was just 3 months old…the children were astonished by how much she had grown. The visit gave the children the opportunity to ask lots of questions. We discovered that Tilly likes cucumber, - [Year 3 trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/06/year-3-trip-to-fishbourne-roman-palace/) - Friday 26th May 2017 promised not only hot sunshine but an exciting day ahead for Year 3 as they were to visit Fishbourne Roman Palace to support their history topic, ‘Swords and Sandals’. Straight into workshop activities, the girls dressed as Roman slaves, received orders in the kitchen, used their strength to grind corn by - [National Short Story Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/06/national-short-story-week-2/) - Alice G and Emma C in Year 7 entered the National Short Story Competition 2017 recently. This competition is run by the ‘National Short Story Week’ whose main aim is to focus public awareness on the merits of the short story and short story writers. This year’s brief was to write a 900 word story - [Live at the C2 Concert](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/06/live-at-the-c2-concert/) - On Friday 12th May 2017, ‘Live at the C2’ played host to a night of vocal music, featuring songs from the world of Opera, Operetta and Musical Theatre. The evening opened with the Senior Choir’s rendition of ‘Broadway Blockbusters’ and went on to include performances from the Lower School Choir, Chamber Choir, Findlay Forte and - [Mental Health Awareness Week ‘Talk Positive Tuesday’ in the Sixth Form](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/08/mental-health-awareness-week-talk-positive-tuesday-in-the-sixth-form/) - On Tuesday 23rd May, the Sixth Form were asked what they were grateful for. Here are some of the replies – “That the sun rose, so I could live another day, to enjoy life and all of its incredible possibilities …… every day is a new adventure.” “You are braver than you believe, stronger than - [Ford Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/12/ford-materials-recycling-facility-mrf/) - On Thursday 8th June 2017, the Junior School Council and Eco Committee went to visit the Education Centre at the Ford Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) near Arundel. It was a very informative day as they had the opportunity to learn more about the importance of recycling at home and in school. After the talk and - [Sixth Form Leavers Ball](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/12/sixth-form-leavers-ball/) - The 2017 Sixth Form Ball was held at Jeremy’s, Borde Hill Gardens on Friday 26th May 2017. On a beautiful sunny evening, as the girls arrived, canapes and Pimms were served. Everyone mingled and had photos taken in the gardens, before moving into the marquee for dinner, which was also elegantly decked out. Much like - [Running Success for Teachers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/14/running-success-for-teachers/) - Massive congratulations to Mrs Clayson (4 hrs 12 mins) and Miss Petty (5 hrs 08 mins) who recently ran the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Well done to Miss Petty who achieved a new personal best. They would like to thank all who supported them in raising £571 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Their next challenge is the Great North Run which - [What is School Readiness?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/14/what-is-school-readiness/) - By Mrs Samantha Durrant, Year 5 Teacher There seems to be an endless stream of boxes that need ticking when it comes to children, their care and parenting. Another one of these is school readiness. We all want our own children to be ready to enter school, equipped with all the essential skills required to - [British Science Association Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/14/british-science-association-competition/) - Back in March and April 2017, the Junior School STEM club took part in a competition run by Technicians Make it Happen (TMiH) and the British Science Association as part of British Science week to celebrate the work that technicians do in their #techniciansmakeithappen campaign. The aim of the competition was to help increase awareness - [General Election with a difference](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/15/general-election-with-a-difference/) - Years 5 and 6 voted in their own general election on Thursday 8th June 2017. They voted for the celebrity they felt would make the best Prime Minister. The candidates and results were: Harry Styles 0, Stephen Hawkings 5, JR Rowling 9, Emma Watson 30. A landslide! - [Burgess Hill Girls Win Prizes in Craftsman Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/15/burgess-hill-girls-win-prizes-in-craftsman-competition/) - Allegra C the name to look out for in future fashion world! Congratulations to Lower Sixth student, Allegra C, who was very excited to be awarded prizes in the highly prestigious Young Craftsman of the Year Competition held at the South of England Show in Ardingly at the start of June 2017. She won the - [Junior Inter House Music Event](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/15/junior-inter-house-music-event/) - This year’s Junior School House Music event took on a new format on Friday 9th June 2017. Our aim was to ensure it was truly a house event that involved all of the girls. It also enabled us to celebrate World Music Day. The event started with a solo or duet performance from each house - [Music Concerts in the Community](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/15/music-concerts-in-the-community/) - On Thursday 8th June 2017, a select group of musicians gave two concerts in the local area. The first was at St. John’s Church, Burgess Hill as part of a day for older people in the community. The girls performed a range of vocal and instrumental music, including excerpts from Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro - [Upper Sixth Dress-Up Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/15/upper-sixth-dress-up-day/) - It was absolutely brilliant to see such a range of costumes for the Upper Sixth ‘Dress-Up Day’. As ever, our pupils went to huge efforts, dressing up as someone famous using their own initials for inspiration! The day proved much fun and a fitting end to a wonderful year. We wish our Upper Sixth all - [Evacuation Week in Year 6](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/19/evacuation-week-in-year-6/) - If you had visited Burgess Hill Girls in the week before half term you would have seen some new girls! Our Year Six girls took on the role of World War Two evacuees and certainly looked very different from normal. Throughout the week the girls totally immersed themselves in this experience by wearing costumes from - [The French Exchange trip to Avignon](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/19/the-french-exchange-trip-to-avignon/) - The second leg of this year’s French Exchange recently ended as fifteen Year 9 and 10 Burgess Hill girls returned from the sunny Provence, having previously hosted their partners in October. After a very early departure – both for the girls, the parents and the teachers– the group arrived at Collège Champfleury in time for - [Year 7 trip to Cumbria](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/19/year-7-trip-to-cumbria/) - The Year 7 girls have just returned from a very successful trip to Cumbria. Following is an account from Caitlin S. “I'm sure that I am not the only one that will say Cumbria was an experience of a lifetime. The first challenge for everyone was getting up at 4am in the morning for a - [Boarders Trip to Chessington World of Adventures](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/20/boarders-trip-to-chessington-world-of-adventures/) - This year’s theme park trip was to Chessington World of Adventures and took place on Saturday 17th June 2017. As a park that none of the girls had been to before it was great for them to explore. Being that it was such a hot day, the water rides were very popular as it gave - [Thinking Skills Competition winners](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/20/thinking-skills-competition-winners/) - Thank you to all the girls who entered the Thinking Skill’s writing competition recently, we enjoyed reading them. Firstly a big well done to our KS1 winner: Georgie C. She wrote a story about a cave spider. She used paragraphs which supported the story’s flow and exciting vocabulary. Secondly, well done to our KS2 winner: - [Catching up with ‘Old Girl’ Funke Abimbola MBE (nee Akindolie)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/20/catching-up-with-old-girl-funke-abimbola-mbe-nee-akindolie/) - I left Burgess Hill Girls in July 1991 to read law at Newcastle University. After graduating with my law degree in 1994, I went back home to Nigeria and studied towards the Nigerian Bar exams. Following my call to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, I returned - [Boarding Leavers Party](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/20/boarding-leavers-party/) - This year’s Leavers Party theme was ‘Glow in the Dark’ and took place on Friday 16th June 2017. The Lower Sixth had organised a set of challenges that each team had to complete in order to get the code to get into the party. All teams did finally make it into the glow in the - [YEAR 8 ACADEMIC SCHOLARS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/21/year-8-academic-scholars-storytelling-workshop/) - In an attempt to follow in the footsteps of Homer, Year 8 Academic Scholars attended a Storytelling Workshop today. Having listened to a professional storyteller, girls identified techniques used and then retold a fairy-tale using similar devices. Considering the time allowed, the results were impressive. Well done, Year 8 Scholars. Thank you very much to - [A Surprise from Shanghai](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/06/29/a-surprise-from-shanghai/) - Recently I was taken completely by surprise by an 11 year old young lady from Shanghai, Lily Z, who overwhelmed me with her knowledge and understanding of Burgess Hill Girls. By Liz Laybourn, Head of Burgess Hill Girls The best part of being Head is meeting and chatting with wonderful young people. Sometimes they - [Visit to Creative Assembly](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/07/11/visit-to-creative-assembly/) - At the end of last month, girls from Year 9 were invited to visit the offices of Creative Assembly in Horsham. Creative Assembly is one of the UK's top games development studios, having won global recognition for their games, and employing over 500 staff. We're sure they're very busy people, so we were - [Young Fashion Designer UK](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/07/17/young-fashion-designer-uk/) - Young Fashion Designer UK (YFD UK) was established in 2010 to recognise young fashion designers. It is an annual national competition where Fashion and Textiles works are judged by industry professionals. The competition is divided into two areas; the South covers schools from Oxford down the south coast; east and west of the country. Students enter their - [Founders' Day 2017](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/07/21/founders-day-2017/) - And so the 2016-2017 year came to a close with an excellent Founders' Day. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Please read on for a summary of the day and prize-winners. To see all images please visit our Facebook page. Junior School Head of Junior School, Heather Cavanagh welcomed everyone - [Prepare Your Daughter for Starting School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/08/16/prepare-your-daughter-for-starting-school/) - Take it easy As a mother of three daughters, I have prepared all of them for school during what have at times been anxious summers. Despite my university training and many years teaching experience, I haven’t always got it right but I have learnt a lot along the way. In fact, I think that I - [Festival of Quilts 2017 - Triumph for Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/08/10/festival-of-quilts-2017-triumph-for-burgess-hill-girls/) - The chances are you might have heard about the Festival of Quilts this year as it's had heavy coverage on the Chris Evans Radio 2 Breakfast Show. If you are a listener you might now know that Festival of Quilts is the biggest patchwork and quilting exhibition in Europe attracting entries from many European countries. The - [Barbara Webb](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/08/18/barbara-webb/) - It was with great sadness that we were informed that one of our previous Heads, Barbara Webb, passed away on the 6th August. Please find below an obituary from her son Howard. Please do read it, Barbara was quite a remarkable women. She was passionate about educating girls in a single-sex environment and more specifically - [A Level Success for Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/08/18/a-level-success-for-burgess-hill-girls/) - Burgess Hill Girls celebrated in style yesterday as another impressive crop of A Level results landed. Well over half the girls gained three or more A*-B grades with over half the year group taking at least one STEM subject. An impressive 42% of all grades were A*/A, well above the national figure of 26%. More - [Making a Spanish Tortilla](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/08/22/making-a-spanish-tortilla/) - Chopping onions was the first challenge of the many to come, and already poor Bobbi was in tears. They needed to be of adequate size; small enough to avoid the risk of overwhelming potency, but sufficiently generous to add the desired onionish flavour. After much anguish, the onion was chopped, and the team moved stoically - [Superb GCSE Results for Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/08/24/superb-gcse-results-for-burgess-hill-girls/) - With a massive 64% of all entries graded A*/A (new grades 9-7) and nearly half the cohort gaining at least seven or more A*/A (new grades 9-7), Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating another year of success. There were more A* grades than any other grade in legacy subjects, which have letter grades. In the newly - [Sports Tour to Barbados](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/09/13/sports-tour-to-barbados/) - Burgess Hill Girls Netball and Hockey Teams embarked on an exciting Sports Tour to the beautiful island of Barbados during the Summer holidays. A squad of 16 girls took part in an action packed programme including eight fixtures and two coaching clinics. The team played in hot and humid conditions against local sides. - [Sister Success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/09/13/sister-success/) - To quote from the popular text: A Game of Thrones “You may be as different as the sun and the moon, but the same blood flows through both your hearts. You need her, as she needs you...”. We are celebrating the success of two remarkable Sixth Formers who also happen to be sisters. Fully embracing - [Five Finalists in the National Open Art Children's Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/09/20/five-finalists-in-the-national-open-art-childrens-competition/) - Five young artists from Burgess Hill Girls have been chosen as finalists in the inaugural National Open Art Children’s Competition. The competition seeks to nurture and encourage children and young people of all ages and capabilities to engage in the arts and aims to inspire the next generation of artists and creatives. Of Burgess Hill - [Bronze for Suzy Clapp at European Championships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/09/27/bronze-for-suzy-clapp-at-european-championships/) - We are very fortunate to have an International hockey player as our Director of Sport. This August, Suzy Clapp was selected to represent England Masters at the European Championships in Tilburg, Holland. We asked her to report back. Eight teams took part in the tournament in which two pools were formed. I played in - [The Role of a Sixth Form Tutor](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/10/03/the-role-of-a-sixth-form-tutor/) - As a Sixth Form tutor the core role is to support students as they strive to become independent adults. Support comes in many forms and is adapted to the individual needs of the particular student. At its basic level, we monitor and address attendance, punctuality and check that they are adhering to the dress code; - [Gold for our Skiers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/10/13/gold-for-our-skiers/) - We entered nine girls into the BISS National Indoor Ski Racing Championships held at Hemel Hempstead on Monday 25th September. There were over 170 racers in both the Junior and Senior Section from schools across the country. The girls completed two timed runs on the Slalom course. In the Junior Section Georgina H (U10), Charlotte H - [Show Jumping into Autumn](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/10/19/show-jumping-into-autumn/) - It has been a busy time for the Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian teams this month, with three outings to show jumping competitions. The first event was Jumping with Style Arena Eventing, held at Petley Wood, where Leah C and Suzannah C both jumped very well achieving clear rounds, but unfortunately were just outside being placed. - [New Facilities at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/10/24/new-facilities-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - If you've visited the school recently we hope you might have noticed some new additions? Do come and visit soon if you've haven't. Here's an overview of what's changed recently. School Signs The ground staff have been doing an excellent job of landscaping the front of the school so it's now clearly visible to passing - [World's Biggest Coffee Morning](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/10/18/worlds-biggest-coffee-morning/) - Mention coffee and cake and Burgess Hill Girls is there, especially when it's for a good cause. So we jumped at the chance to get involved in MacMillan Cancer Support's World's Biggest Coffee Morning on 29th September. Years 7 through to Upper Sixth Form contributed by donating their time and effort to create - [Scholars' Concert 2017](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/10/20/scholars-concert-2017/) - Our annual Scholars' Concert offers an opportunity for our outstanding young musicians to showcase their individual performance skills. We currently have twenty three scholars ranging in age from nine to seventeen. The girls performed a variety of music from Baroque to Contemporary to a highly appreciative audience. A video of the night is below. For - [Lloyds of London Tour](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/11/09/lloyds-of-london-tour/) - Last month Sixth Formers Sophie R, Steffi H, Charis R, Emma L and Rebecca L were invited to visit Lloyd's of London. Sophie and Steffi report back. "Lloyd's of London is better known as just Lloyd’s and it is an insurance market located in the City of London. The architecture was striking and took - [Four girls make GB Karate Squad](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/11/15/four-girls-make-gb-karate-squad/) - Four of our girls have been selected to represent Great Britain in an international karate competition held only once every five years in Japan. The girls who were selected for the Renshinkan Karate Great Britain squad at the International Renshinkan Tournament in 2019 are Senior girl Hannah L and Junior girls, Clara S, Chloe and - [Sofia C at the House of Commons](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/11/15/sofia-c-at-the-house-of-commons/) - Earlier this year we brought you news of Sofia C's election to the UK Youth Parliament. One of the most exciting aspects of her role is an invitation to attend the Annual Sitting, a day of workshops, debate, policy making and networking, at the House of Commons. We asked Sofia C to tell us more, - [Selina Scores High at Maths Olympiad](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/11/16/selina-scores-high-at-maths-olympiad/) - We are incredibly proud of Year 11 Selina who was one of the highest scorers at the recent national Mathematical Olympiad for Girls. 1,700 girls took part in this year’s competition, which is run by the UK Mathematics Trust. Selina was awarded a Certificate of Distinction, and as one of the contestants who - [Interview with Funke Abimbola MBE](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/12/07/interview-with-funke-abimbola-mbe/) - We are always fortunate when our Old Girls, or Bold Girls as we increasingly call them, come to visit. One of our most frequent visitors is Funke Abimbola MBE. She was guest speaker at our 2016 Founders' Day and returned again recently for our Autumn 2017 Open Day. Funke is an incredible women and as - [Equestrian Team End of Year Round-Up](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/12/20/equestrian-team-end-of-year-round-up/) - It’s been a very busy Autumn for the Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian team. Here’s our end of year round-up. If you would like to represent the school and be part of a team or individual in jumping or dressage please contact the Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian Manager Kirsty Wilson on 07713 590950. The first - [Phoebe selected for Ballet Tour](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/12/19/phoebe-selected-for-ballet-tour/) - We are delighted for Year 8’s Phoebe who has been selected for the London Children’s Ballet touring company. Phoebe started ballet at the age of 3 years at the Drusilla Duffill Theatre School in Burgess Hill. She is currently training for her ISTD Intermediate Ballet exam and is also working towards her Grade - [Merry Christmas from Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2017/12/21/merry-christmas-from-burgess-hill-girls/) - We hope you enjoyed the Christmas build-up as much we did this year? There were so many exciting events that we felt we had to document them all. So here goes! It all started with the gorgeous Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 performance of Baboushka. Browse all the images on our Facebook or watch this - [DOUBLE GOLD IN SKI CHAMPS!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/01/05/double-gold-in-ski-champs/) - Burgess Hill Girls recently took part in the annual Independent School Ski Racing Championships, held in Les Deux Alps from 14th – 20th December 2017. 25 schools entered, with 360 competitors, ages 9-18, competing in the Giant Slalom, Slalom and Team Parallel events. With -20 degree temperatures and challenging snow conditions the girls showed real - [Senior School Book Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/02/01/senior-school-book-week-2/) - We are getting excited about our Senior School Book Week which will run between the 26th February and the 2nd March. This year our focus will be ‘empowering young women’. The highlight of Book Week will be a visit from Young Adult (YA) author extraordinaire, Holly Bourne (below). Winner of the Southern Schools Book Award, - [Animals take over Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/01/31/animals-take-over-burgess-hill-girls/) - Last week, as it was Burns Night, it was the turn of Burns House to run their Junior School tuck shop fundraiser. These events are brilliant for the girls’ life skills development. Ably led by their house captain (Eve, in this case) and with a little guidance from teaching staff, the girls pretty much do - [West Side Story: under a week to go](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/02/02/west-side-story-under-a-week-to-go/) - It's less than a week until the epic Burgess Hill Girls production of West Side Story. Tickets are more or less sold out for the evenings of Thursday the 8th and Saturday the 10th of February but there are still some available for the evening of Friday the 9th and the Saturday matinee - buy - [Top Start for Sport in 2018](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/02/07/top-start-for-sport-in-2018/) - It’s been a fabulous start to 2018 for Burgess Hill Girls sport. Here’s a round-up of the action in January. Cross-Country The cold and windy weather hasn’t put off our hardy cross-country runners. The Year 9 cross-country Team of Kirsty, Lauren, Jess and Alice won the Guildford High School Relays Competition. Each girl had to - [Sixth Form Networking Dinner 2018](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/02/15/sixth-form-networking-dinner-2018/) - It may have been cold and dark outside but that didn’t stop our Lower Sixth and guests from putting on their best attire for our Annual Networking Dinner at Mid Sussex Golf Club. This important event gives the Lower Sixth Form the opportunity to meet a variety of working professionals from a plethora - [30 hours free childcare](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/02/21/30-hours-free-childcare/) - In this news we explain the 30 hours free childcare scheme, how it works generally and then how it works at Burgess Hill Nursery. what is the 30 hours free childcare scheme? For some time now parents of 3 year olds have been able to claim 15 hours a week free childcare for 38 weeks - [West Side Story Review](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/02/28/west-side-story-review/) - Hopefully many of you were able to experience this year’s amazing production of West Side Story. With Director Emma Cassim already having previewed the show, we asked Sixth Form drama student Cara to report back on her experience. The weeks following the school production of West Side Story have been filled with - [Spring Open Day with Katy from CBeebies](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/09/spring-open-day-with-katy-from-cbeebies/) - We were delighted to have a visit from CBeebies star, storyteller and performer Katy Ashworth at our Nursery, Infant and Junior School Open Day last month. Katy hosted an interactive singing and dancing show and met girls, boys and parents. You can see all the individual photos taken with Katy after the event on our Facebook - [Yesterday’s Women inspire Tomorrow’s Women](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/09/yesterdays-women-inspire-tomorrows-women/) - Last month Burgess Hill Girls Junior School’s Creative Week focused on brave and brilliant women of the second half of the 20th century. Each year group was assigned a decade to explore in order to find out how women have transformed society and now inspire our future. Even the youngest pupils took part. Penguins group, - [Carers' Pamper Day 2018](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/14/carers-pamper-day-2018/) - Burgess Hill Girls played host to the 10th Annual Pamper Day for Carers on Wednesday 7th March. This special event is for carers living in the Burgess Hill area who provide unpaid care for a loved-one. Working alongside Burgess Hill Town Council, our Croft II Performance hall was the perfect setting for carers - [Snow Fun!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/15/snow-fun/) - The ‘Beast from the East’ at the end of February may have caused disruption across Sussex but for the pupils at Burgess Hill Girls it was an opportunity to get out and have some fun. Here are just a few photos, please see our Facebook for more. Unlike a good percentage of Sussex - [Maths beyond the classroom](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/16/maths-beyond-the-classroom/) - We encounter mathematics in some shape or form throughout our day to day lives. Despite this maths is one of those subjects that can strike fear into the hearts of both children and adults. This fear and the perception that ‘I can’t do maths’ can strike early in life yet for most this is simply - [UKMT Team Challenge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/20/ukmt-team-challenge/) - On Tuesday 13th March Alice, Meghana, Eva and Bethany participated in the UKMT Year 8 and 9 Team Maths challenge in Ashford. Thanks to Bethany for this excellent report: We began the day with the Group Round. In this round we were given 10 problem solving questions, which we had 45 minutes to complete, as a - [Brighton Marathon Challenge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/21/brighton-marathon-challenge/) - If you follow our news, you’ll know we love a running challenge at Burgess Hill Girls. Last year Penguins Teacher Mrs Clayson completed the Edinburgh Marathon and we had staff teams competing in the Royal Parks Half Marathon and Race for Life. We also sponsor a water station at the Brighton Marathon. This year we’ll be cheering - [British Linguistics Olympiad Success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/28/british-linguistics-olympiad-success/) - Congratulations to the Senior School students who took part in the challenging UK Linguistics Olympiad in the Spring Term 2018. Selina, Year 11, obtained a Gold award in the Advanced Olympiad normally reserved for sixth formers, and made it through to the second round in Reading. Selina finished 14th nationally. During the second round, the - [Easter Coffee & Crafting](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/03/29/easter-coffee-crafting/) - Last week Burgess Hill Nursery hosted our first Easter Coffee & Crafting Morning. It was wonderful to see both parents and children get stuck into the crafting with the lovely Aneka (known for her Bing Bunny YouTube clips). There were some very fancy Easter bonnets created and then proudly shown off by the - [Naples Trip](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/04/17/naples-trip/) - At the end of March some of our girls had the amazing opportunity to go to Naples for a few days. Thanks to Charlotte in Year 9 for this write up so we can get a feel of what they got up to! Wednesday 21st March We had to meet at the airport at - [Sophie Walker Twilight Session](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/04/20/sophie-walker-twilight-session/) - Women’s Equality Party leader Sophie Walker joined our Academic Scholars in Years 9, 11 and Lower Sixth as part of its celebration of the centenary of the women’s vote and told the girls that they should have the courage to follow their dreams. Sophie, who the girls described as "inspirational and thought provoking" gave a - [Wool4School Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/04/26/wool4school-competition/) - Year 9 Maddie, was selected as one of the ten finalists in the schools competition organised by ICHF (International Craft and Hobby Fairs). Her task was to design a garment or an outfit using reclaimed fabrics, unloved garments and found trimmings. Throughout the task students were asked to focus on the trend forecast for 2017/2018 - [Our New Head of Sixth Form](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/04/26/our-new-head-of-sixth-form/) - We would like to introduce you to our new Head of Sixth Form, Bill O'Brien-Blake. Bill O’Brien-Blake brings extensive experience of teaching A Level and supporting young people through the challenges of Years 12 and 13 and on to the next stage of their lives. Bill will join us in September from leading independent - [Catching Up With Bold Girl Holly Tasker](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/05/02/catching-up-with-bold-girl-holly-tasker/) - We caught up with Bold Girl Holly Tasker who has just been elected President of the University of Cambridge Women’s Cricket team, what an achievement Holly! It was very kind of her to give us an update of what she has been doing since leaving Burgess Hill Girls, and to tell us a little - [Team Challenge in London](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/05/09/team-challenge-in-london/) - On the 13th of April, Year 9 went on a team challenge to Covent Garden, Rosie and Florence have kindly shared their version of events as the day unfolded. Thank you girls. We all took part in a challenge day which was an excellent opportunity to develop our independence and teamwork skills. The challenge included - [Circus Skills Training Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/05/08/circus-skills-training-day/) - ‘I wonder if I could juggle or make people laugh with clown tricks?’ The girls had a chance to find out at the PTA-funded circus skills workshop on Thursday 12th April. We were delighted to welcome Tom Kellett from TK Arts to the school - he has been running circus events for children - [National Boarding Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/06/18/national-boarding-week/) - Burgess Hill Girls are celebrating the annual Boarding Schools' Association event National Boarding Week, June 18th - June 24th. Saturday 16th June 6.30pm - Sunday 17th June 12.30pm Big Boarding Bop and Sleepover Students were encouraged to bring a friend from school to dance the night away followed by a sleepover in Silverdale House. - [Evacuee Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/05/22/evacuee-week-2/) - In order to fully immerse the girls in their wartime experience we planned a series of activities over the week. This allowed the girls to get a deeper feeling of what life was like for children in World War Two rather than a glimpse if the session was on one day. The girls and teachers - [Tree Planting Ceremony](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/06/05/tree-planting-ceremony-2/) - Every year at Burgess Hill Girls we hold a Tree Planting Ceremony. The current Head Girl plants a tree to celebrate her time in post, and hands over her duties to the next Head Girl, Cara and the new School Officers. The sun was shining and there were smiles all around. Head Girl, Nell, reflected - [Preparing your child for Big School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/06/01/preparing-your-child-for-big-school/) - Is your child moving up to Big School? Our Nursery Teacher Mrs Roberts has put together some tips to ensure the move is a smooth one. Most schools have an induction day or Meet the Teacher day. This is a really important time for your child to see what their new classroom is - [Young Craftsman of the Year Competition 2018](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/06/30/young-craftsman-of-the-year-competition-2018/) - Two sixth form students from Burgess Hill Girls are celebrating their success in the Textile section of this competition. Allegra Cook came first and Prudence Chow came third. Allegra’s outfit was then judged in Bronze position when judged against the winners of the other four sections. Natasha Bunn’s work was also Highly Commended by the - [Bold Girl Nikita Khandwala](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/06/21/bold-girl-nikita-khandwala/) - Bold Girl, Nikita, a privately educated Oxbridge undergraduate campaigns to widen access to university for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds It may seem like an unusual combination, but for Nikita Khandwala it’s a ‘no-brainer’. Nikita who is 19 years old was recently honoured as one of the finalists in the prestigious Undergraduate of the - [French Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/06/25/french-day/) - It was French Day in the Junior School on Friday 8th June. This year the theme was 'The Farm'. The aim of the day was to speak more French and understand a little more about the French way of living. There was a market set up in Oaks Hall, where the girls shipped to purchase - [Women in Leadership Talk](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/07/09/women-in-leadership-talk/) - The Sixth Form girls were invited to a lecture about women in leadership by the Head of English, Mrs Kruschandl. This discussion is part of her research for a Masters' degree in Educational Leadership at Nottingham University. This year has seen a rebirth in female politics. During the last decade, feminism was considered an - [Olympic Champion Lizzy Yarnold visit](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/07/20/olympic-champion-lizzy-yarnold-visit/) - Olympic golden girl, Lizzy Yarnold visited us for our Junior School Sports Day. She tells us 'failing is good' and gave us an empowering and motivational speech about the challenges she faced in her bid to be an Olympian, which reduced several girls and staff to tears. Her own motto? ‘Succeed and celebrate; fail - [French Immersion Trip to Montpellier](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/07/23/french-immersion-trip-to-montpellier/) - At the end of June fourteen Burgess Hill girls spent five days in the sunny South of France on a French immersion trip. The girls, from Years 9 to Lower Sixth, and the two accompanying members of staff travelled to the vibrant city of Montpellier. They discovered a dynamic university city which seamlessly mixes - [South of England Agricultural Society Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/08/01/south-of-england-agricultural-society-competition/) - Two of our pupils are celebrating their triumph in the South of England Agricultural Society (SEAS) schools competition. Sophie F (left), and Rosina M, both 11, won first prize in the KS3 Hanging Mobile category. Over 65,000 visitors attended the South of England Agricultural Society summer show in Ardingly, where they enjoyed a showcase of British agriculture, horticulture, educational - [Summer Reading Suggestions](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/08/01/summer-reading-suggestions/) - Have you got some spare time this summer? Why not do some reading from the suggestions below? Perfect for the summer holidays between Year 6 and 7! ROSE RIVERS BY JACQUELINE WILSON HISTORICAL FICTION Rose lives in a beautiful house with her artist father, her difficult, fragile mother and her many siblings. She - [Founders' Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/07/12/founders-day/) - Another incredible year came to an end with our annual Founders' Day. A day where students, parents and staff celebrated all the hardwork and talent that the girls showcase on a day-to-day basis. Awards and achievements were congratulated and guest speaker Beth French filled us with motivation for the future. Mrs Laybourn and Mrs Cavanagh - [Drone Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/08/09/drone-competition/) - Drones designed by our young scientists saw off stiff competition from all over the world to be judged overall runners-up in an international competition organised by the British International Education Association and STEM Sussex, which supports and encourages young people to enjoy science, technology, engineering and maths. The challenge for students was to create an - [Another year of outstanding A Level Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/08/16/another-year-of-outstanding-a-level-results/) - A Level Results Day - we are so immensely proud of what the girls have achieved. The girls are celebrating this morning after another excellent set of A Level results. Maintaining an unbroken 100% pass rate, an impressive 57% of all grades were A*/A and well over half the girls gained A*-B grades in three - [Stunning GCSE Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/08/23/stunning-gcse-results/) - We are celebrating a stunning set of GCSE results with over half (51%) of all entries graded 9/8 or A* and a massive 75% of all entries graded 9-7 (old grades A*/A), an 11% increase on last year. 62% of the cohort gained at least seven or more grades 9-7 (old grades A*/A). Amid - [Independent School for 4 year olds - the actual cost](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/09/06/independent-school-for-4-year-olds-the-actual-cost/) - Like many families you might think that an independent school is out of reach for your four year old. But it could actually cost as little as £39.50 a week. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. We know that many families - [Burgess Hill Girls ranked best school in West Sussex](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/09/17/burgess-hill-girls-ranked-best-school-in-west-sussex/) - We have been ranked as the top school in West Sussex and the top girls’ school in Sussex as a whole after a set of impressive GCSE results. Of the 300 independent schools which published their GCSE results, we have been placed 63rd in the Daily Telegraph rankings. Eight of our girls achieved 100 - [Burgess Hill Girls’ voices heard](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/10/01/burgess-hill-girls-voices-heard/) - Burgess Hill Girls’ voices heard as students are recognised for outstanding achievements in speech and drama. Three students from Burgess Hill Girls have been recognised for their achievements in Speech and Drama after receiving prestigious Certificates of Excellence from the New Era Academy. The Academy, which is also a leading examinations board, encourages learners to - [Aye Aye Skipper!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/10/09/aye-aye-skipper/) - For most teenagers, their 16th birthday is an occasion for a party, but Annabel, Year 11 chose to go to sea on her big day. Her birthday, Saturday 15th September, was the first date on which she could undertake the final part of the prestigious Day Skipper sailing qualification for which the minimum age is - [Hat-makers for cancer campaigner](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/11/08/hat-makers-for-cancer-campaigner/) - Our students have created a special hat for an inspirational cancer awareness campaigner to wear for the New York marathon. Sara Cutting, who has raised £35,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support since being diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago, head to the States to run the New York Marathon. Mrs Flint, Assistant Head, said: - [More Radio Visit](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/11/15/more-radio-visit/) - There were no signs of nerves among budding broadcasters in our Junior School when stars from More Radio paid a visit to find out more about our school and its pupils. Nick Osborne and Izzy Bishop, who host the station’s Breakfast Show, interviewed pupils, played games and answered questions. Much fun was had by all. - [Partnering with local school to tackle shortage of women engineers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/11/15/partnering-with-local-school-to-tackle-shortage-of-women-engineers/) - Burgess Hill Girls is joining together with Burgess Hill Academy, engineering giant Siemens and the Government's Year of Engineering campaign to inspire girls to study more STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects and tackle the UK's shortage of women engineers. Women make up only 15% of engineering students at UK universities and less than - [Anti Bullying Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/11/29/anti-bullying-week/) - Our Junior School pupils showed their support for Anti Bullying Week [12-16 November] by backing Odd Socks Day. It was an opportunity for children to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique. The Junior School marked every day of Anti Bullying Week, with special assemblies on topics including respect, finding - ['Missing' Review](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/12/14/missing-review/) - Alicia Brophy, one of our Year 8 Drama Scholars, has written a review of our Year 9 & 10 workshop production, "Missing". I thought that Missing was an extremely good show and was very creative. It had a very effective beginning as when the ensemble came in one by one looking at the tent it - [Honouring Parliament Week by celebrating the suffragette movement](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/12/03/honouring-parliament-week-by-celebrating-the-suffragette-movement/) - Our pupils have been spreading the word about the importance of political engagement in winning woman's suffrage. Sporting a suffagist's sash, head girl Cara and deputy head girls Sophie and Bridget walked the school corridors to encourage girls to consider the importance of the 1918 act which gave women the right to vote, and the - [Christmas 2018 at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2018/12/26/christmas-2018-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - Christmas at Burgess Hill Girls is always a great time for all the girls and staff. There is always a lot going on from the Christmas Productions, Concert and our wonderful Carol Service, there is never a quiet day! Spreading Christmas cheer throughout the school and even the local community is guaranteed to put a - [international ice skating win](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/01/18/international-ice-skating-win/) - Seventeen-year-old Rachel Yu is in a spin after winning the prestigious Asian Junior Figure Skating Challenge 2018/19 in Hong Kong which attracted competitors from all over the world. Rachel, one of our girls, began ice skating at the age of five. ‘I started enjoying watching people skate before I could even fit into the - [Ski Medals Galore](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/01/23/ski-medals-galore/) - Our junior and senior ski teams have returned to Sussex with a clutch of medals after taking part in this year’s Independent School Ski and Snowboard Championships (ISSC). Held in the French Alpine ski resort of Les Deux Alpes, the six-day competition attracted over 400 competitors from more than 20 British schools. The 19-strong teams - [Little Miss Welcome](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/01/22/little-miss-welcome/) - Depending upon your upbringing you may be familiar with the Mr Men and Little Miss children's books by Roger Hargreaves. Certainly they are very well known in the UK, home country of Burgess Hill Girls. At Burgess Hill Girls we know them even better as Little Miss characters have an important role to play in - [Sussex Schools Cross Country Championships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/02/08/sussex-schools-cross-country-championships-2/) - Two teams last entered the Sussex Schools Cross Country Championships at Waterhall Brighton on Wednesday 16th January. It was an extremely tough course on a very cold day. All girls ran well in the junior team finishing in the top half of the result table. Charlotte Hogbin gained a very creditable 30th place out of - [Lower Sixth Networking Dinner](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/02/08/lower-sixth-networking-dinner/) - On Tuesday 29th January we held our Lower Sixth Networking Dinner. Huge thank you to Lottie who wrote this summary. Whilst Sussex was freezing in blizzard conditions, the Lower Sixth were breaking the ice at the Annual Networking Dinner at Mid Sussex Golf Club. During the evening, a number of professionals kindly gave up - [Robotic hands are wired for success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/02/11/robotic-hands-are-wired-for-success/) - Making a moving robotic hand would be a tough challenge for sixth-formers, but at Burgess Hill Girls it is all part of a term’s work for Year 5 girls aged nine and ten. Working in pairs, the girls made hands of card, with straw fingers. Then they did the necessary coding and wired it to - [New House Names](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/02/28/new-house-names/) - Students have voted to rename their school houses in honour of inspirational women. Among the shortlist for the new house names, compiled by the students, were Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, American civil rights activist Rosa Parks, aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, and Florence Nightingale, a founder of modern nursing. But after putting their votes - [Sponsorship with Burgess Hill Cricket Club](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/03/11/sponsorship-with-burgess-hill-cricket-club/) - Burgess Hill Girls is delighted to announce our sponsorship with Burgess Hill Cricket Club. We are pleased to be the new sponsor of the Clubs four Ladies and Girls Teams. This collaboration will involve after school coaching and practice sessions provided for Burgess Hill Girls by the Club’s ECB coaches, together with the use of - [Noises Off Review](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/03/18/noises-off-review/) - On the 14th of February 2019, we had the pleasure of receiving Burgess Hill Girls’ Valentine’s gift of seeing the extraordinary Senior School Production of ‘NOISES OFF’. It was wonderfully performed in Croft II Performance by a group of very talented students. ‘Noises Off' was written in 1982 by the notorious English playwright, Michael Frayn. - [Carers Day 2019](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/03/20/carers-day-2019/) - On Thursday 14th March, we hosted our annual Carers’ Day with Burgess Hill Town Council. The event is for carers living in and around Burgess Hill who provide unpaid care for a friend or family member. The carers began their day of pampering at 10.30am. Many local businesses volunteered their time to join us in - [Success at the Fashion Icon Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/03/20/success-at-the-fashion-icon-competition/) - Each year ICHF (International Craft and Hobby Fairs) invite schools to design a garment for their Fashion Icon Competition. This year the theme was The Met Gala Ball. Sustainability is always a key consideration so students are encouraged to use an existing garment to recycle. Also included in the brief this time was to include - [Bold Mums](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/03/29/bold-mums/) - Our mission at Burgess Hill Girls is to develop tomorrow’s women. When pupils leave they become Bold Girls, with all the self-belief, determination, and life skills they need to follow and achieve their dreams, whatever they may be. In our Bold Girl news we often highlight the career success of our alumnae, be it becoming - [Book Week 2019: Life during World War Two](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/03/28/book-week-2019-life-during-world-war-two/) - This year the theme of Book Week focused on what life was like in Britain in 1939 - the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War. Each day Ms Akehurst, our Learning Resource Centre manager, planned an event for break and lunchtimes for the girls to be involved in. Horsham Museum’s Costume - [Defending our Karate success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/04/02/defending-our-karate-success/) - On Sunday 17th March Burgess Hill Girls came 3rd in the Inter Dojo competition hosted at The Triangle leisure centre in Burgess Hill. Vanshika Koomar was brilliant, and is now Pee Wee (5-7 yr age group) Kata Champion 2019. Mirabelle Hogan was beaten by Vanshika in the semi-finals, but achieved a bronze medal. Sophie Brignall - [Top award celebrates boarders’ academic success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/04/16/top-award-celebrates-boarders-academic-success/) - Burgess Hill Girls has been presented with a Crystal Award after being named one of an elite group of ‘Top 20 Girls Boarding Schools based on their outstanding A Level results’. Miss Donson, Assistant Head Boarding and Pastoral, was joined by some of the school’s boarders to celebrate the good news. Burgess Hill Girls accepts - [Springboard Brighton Achievements](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/04/05/springboard-brighton-achievements/) - On Sunday 17th March, Lucy Leete (Year 11 student) competed in the Springboard Brighton and Hove performing arts festival. Some competitors were phenomenally talented musicians and some were junior royal academy students. The standard by far exceeded that of previous years. Lucy played beautifully and received very impressive comments from the adjudicator Christine Hanks. Lucy - [Summer Camp at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/04/24/summer-camp-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - For the first time, we at Burgess Hill Girls are running our very own Summer Holiday Club. Starting on Monday 22nd July until Friday 16th August 2019 we have a jammed packed schedule to entertain your children. Activities on offer include Multi Activity, Multi Sport, Photography, Dance, Acting, Singing and Netball. Read on for - [Rock Challenge 2019](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/04/12/rock-challenge-2019/) - This year Burgess Hill Girls entered the UK Rock Challenge dance competition held by the ‘Be Your Best Foundation’. It was the first year we took take part, and it definitely captured the girls attention. Lots of fun was had and many memories were formed. This was just the start of what will become an - [Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/04/23/rotary-club-young-musician-of-the-year/) - On Wednesday 23rd January, Burgess Hill Girls was represented at the Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year Competition. Daisy Hogan, Lucy Leete, Mia Arditi, Emma Naunton and Amélie Earl-Hulse all took part in this competition alongside other students from Burgess Hill Academy and St Paul’s Catholic College. We are very proud of all the - [Visiting Shakespearian Stratford](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/05/02/visiting-shakespearian-stratford/) - During the Easter Holidays 42 of our girls travelled back in time to explore Shakespearian Stratford. Georgina (Year 9) shared her version of the trip - can we come next time?! The Year 9 & 10 trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon was packed full of incredible moments; from standing and watching the world go by at - [Tree Planting 2019](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/05/08/tree-planting-2019/) - We can’t quite believe that it’s been a whole year since our last Tree Planting Ceremony. Every year our Head Girl plants a tree on the grounds of the school to symbolise her and her fellow students’ time at the school. Cara, the School Officer team and the Upper Sixth are almost finished with their - [Laura Darnley: A Bold Girl's Story](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/06/06/laura-darnley-a-bold-girls-story/) - Bold Girl Laura Darnley joined us for our Open Day in May and talked to us about her journey during and after Burgess Hill Girls. THE BEGINNING Burgess Hill Girls was a remarkable place of transformation for me. I arrived in Year 7 as a quiet, bookish girl who was intellectually curious but lacking in - [Prize-Winning Blog in National Paper](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/06/03/prize-winning-blog-in-national-paper/) - You wouldn’t normally expect to find the views of teenagers in the Financial Times, but when a blog by Sofia Comper-Cavanna, Upper Sixth, was judged a prize-winner in a competition run jointly by the world-famous global business paper and the Bank of England, her work was published. Sofia’s entry, ‘Igniting Imaginations’, examined the use of - [Tomorrow's Women Conference](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/06/21/tomorrows-women-conference/) - Tomorrow's Women Conference - Friday 5th July Sixth Formers at Burgess Hill Girls launch a new conference for ambitious teenage girls in Sussex. The Tomorrow's Women conference runs from 4.30pm - 7pm on Friday 5th July. Speakers include Rebecca Stephens, the first British woman to climb Mount Everest, environmentalist Clare Osborn, nutritionist and life coach - [Podium Success in BASE Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/07/09/podium-success-in-base-competition/) - Burgess Hill Girls Sixth Formers have won second place in a prestigious national competition run by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) – and they vow to come back next year to claim the top prize! The BASE competition is designed to give school and college students a taste of what - [National Boarding Week 2019](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/07/12/national-boarding-week-2019/) - We always love National Boarding Week. It's a great chance for girls and staff to come together to enjoy a variety of activities celebrating boarding life at Burgess Hill Girls. Here are some of the 2019 highlights. THE BIG BOARDING SLEEP & BOARDERS GO TO THE MOVIES Our National Boarding Week kicked off with a - [Trees, tanks, and tasks: Sixth Form prepares girls for a BOLD future](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/07/24/trees-tanks-and-tasks-sixth-form-prepares-girls-for-a-bold-future/) - Unorthodox leadership training proves to be a success with the women of tomorrow as we send our students over the edge with the new BOLD programme. Developing an ‘elevator pitch’, planning a military coup, walking on precarious platforms 20 feet off the ground, and partaking in post-graduate level job application tests were all part of - [Ruby Makes National Show Jumping Champs](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/07/18/ruby-makes-national-show-jumping-champs/) - 11 year old Ruby has taken first place at the National Schools Equestrian Association Southern Regional Qualifier, competing against 60 other riders of ages up to sixteen. Ruby will now represent Burgess Hill Girls at the National Championships in October. The National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) Southern Regional Qualifier took place at Felbridge Showground. Ruby - [National Beach Volleyball Champs!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/07/12/national-beach-volleyball-champs/) - Huge congratulations to our Beach Volleyball team who beat teams including Sevenoaks School and Brighton College to become Champions at the Independent School National Beach Volleyball Championships at Yellowave in Brighton. The team, Tia Homer, Meg McCallum, Olivia Gunn and Jurkowski, were able to draw on their ball handling skills as accomplished netball players for Burgess - [CAE Welcomes Future Female Pilots](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/07/23/cae-welcomes-future-female-pilots/) - CAE is a worldwide leader in civil aviation training, so our Lower Sixth Formers were delighted to be invited to CAE’s Burgess Hill headquarters to learn about the aviation industry. The girls were given a presentation on aviation careers and shown how pilots are taught and trained via classrooms and simulators. They also had an - [Ten Girls At National Athletics Finals](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/07/24/ten-girls-at-national-athletics-finals/) - After competing in the Sussex qualifiers in June, ten athletes from Burgess Hill Girls were selected to represent Sussex in the National Prep Schools’ Athletic Meeting at the Alexander International Athletics Stadium in Birmingham on the 2nd July. Three of the girls competed in throwing events, Tiajoy in the Javelin, Tilly and Bronwen in the - [Tomorrow's Women Conference](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/13/tomorrows-women-conference-2/) - In July 2019 our Sixth Formers hosted their first Tomorrow’s Women conference for young women in Sussex. Over 50 female students attended the Tomorrow’s Women conference from schools including Warden Park, Oathall Community College, Tanbridge House and our very own students. The conference began with networking drinks and then attendees were given advice on how - [Hockey Gold For Suzy Clapp](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/12/hockey-gold-for-suzy-clapp/) - After winning bronze medals as part of the England team in 2017 and 2018, Burgess Hill Girls Director of Sport Suzy Clapp returned to Holland this summer for the European Masters Hockey Championships. She was the only scorer in a nail biting final versus Germany which brought home the Gold medal for England! Since picking - [Superb A Level Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/15/superb-a-level-results/) - Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating another superb set of A Level results. Maintaining an unbroken 100% pass rate, well over half the girls gained A*-B grades in three or more subjects. This is the essential requirement for admission to the most competitive universities. Over 80% got a place at their first choice university on results day. - [Starting Big School? Expert Tips](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/19/starting-big-school-expert-tips/) - Are you starting to get a bit nervous before your little one starts big school in September? Don’t worry! Grab a cup of tea and read these ten quick tips from our Burgess Hill Girls experts: Nursery Manager, Suzanne Roberts, Head of Junior School, Heather Cavanagh and Reception class teacher, Ros Clayson. 1. Meet - [2019 Degree Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/23/2019-degree-results/) - August at Burgess Hill Girls is always all about results. We're so proud of our current students who have surpassed themselves again with superb A Level and GCSE results. At the same time it has been fantastic to hear from Bold girls who have recently completed their University courses. Here is a snapshot of some. - [West End Comes To West Sussex](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/21/west-end-comes-to-west-sussex/) - From Monday 12th to 16th August an elite group of West End actors and directors ran workshops for local children at Burgess Hill Girls. The summer camp was organised by Katie Knight-Adams, who has played leading roles in West End shows such as Phantom of The Opera, West Side Story and My Fair Lady. - [Record GCSE Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/22/record-gcse-results/) - Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results with well over half the exams graded 9 and 8 and a record 76% graded 9 to 7­. These results confirm Burgess Hill Girls delivers a consistently excellent performance at GCSE. Students achieved highly across all subjects, with 65% of the cohort gaining - [Malaysia Sports Tour](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/08/28/malaysia-sports-tour/) - The term had barely ended when some of our girls jetted off to Malaysia to test their Hockey and Netball skills. From Kuala Lumpar to Singapore, the girls experienced a jam packed 12 days of culture, sunshine and sport. There was of course lots of sightseeing when they were having a break from all that - [National Top 100 For GCSE Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/09/11/national-top-100-for-gcse-results/) - In the Daily Telegraph rankings of independent school 2019 GCSE results, Burgess Hill Girls was ranked as the top school in West Sussex and the top girls’ school across East and West Sussex. In 59th place we are one of only two Sussex schools to make the top 100. An impressive performance given Burgess Hill - [How Nursery Helps Your Child Get School Ready](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/09/18/how-nursery-helps-your-child-get-school-ready/) - What is School Ready? When we talk about a child being ‘school ready’ we are not measuring intellectual ability but their social and emotional readiness to embrace school expectations and have the foundations in place to be able to enjoy and understand the next level of learning. So how can a nursery help? Structure School - [Problem Solving Skills More Important Than A Level Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/09/19/problem-solving-skills-more-important-than-a-level-results/) - Parent seminars are a regular event at Burgess Hill Girls, providing the means to keep parents, staff and pupils informed of the latest developments in education and society. The first seminar of the year, ‘’Employability, Success and Happiness: the characteristics of success for 22 – 24 year olds in the workplace”, was presented by education - [Introducing the BOLD Programme](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/09/24/introducing-the-bold-programme/) - Like many independent schools, Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating another successful year of A Level results. Though A Levels are an essential means of developing knowledge in specific subject disciplines, Burgess Hill Girls believes that A Level results are no longer the most important outcome for its Sixth Formers. Students need to be prepared for - [Boarding Induction Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/09/25/boarding-induction-week/) - We understand the first few days and weeks of boarding is a vital period for giving each pupil a great start in their Burgess Hill Girls life, helping them to settle in and foster lifelong friendships from the outset. As a result we are constantly evolving our welcome programme to match the needs and interests - [Bold Girl Mentors](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/09/30/bold-girl-mentors/) - Our mission at Burgess Hill Girls is to help our students develop all the skills they need to become Tomorrow’s Women. Our alumnae, called Bold Girls, play a vital part of the educational programme we provide. After all, who better to advise Tomorrow’s Women than Today’s Women? Bold girls are regular visitors to the school, - [Peanut Selected To Join TEAM GB Youth Talent Programme](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/10/03/peanut-selected-to-join-team-gb-youth-talent-programme/) - After a successful athletics season, Lower Sixth Former Peanut Meekings has been selected to join the British Athletics 2019 – 21 Youth Talent Programme (YTP). The YTP is the first stage of the Performance Pathway for young athletes in England aged sixteen. The programme aims to give athletes the opportunity to learn, train and develop - [My Summer With NCS](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/10/08/my-summer-with-ncs/) - In this news, Lower Sixth Former Birdie Griffiths reports back on her summer holidays; four weeks of which were spent on a National Citizen Service Course and one week undertaking work experience with Ricardo. It’s wonderful to see a student using the long summer holiday to develop her skills and explore new opportunities. If you - [Tia's Cricket Story So Far](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/10/15/tias-cricket-story-so-far/) - Year 9 Tia is celebrating winning ‘Best Batter South East’ at the 2019 Sussex Women’s Cricket Awards. She has also been THE CRICKETER ‘poster girl’ in our 2019 Tomorrow’s Women Ad campaign. In this news we asked her to tell us all about her cricket story so far and her ambitions for the future. I - [Nikita Returns For Our Autumn Open Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/10/22/nikita-returns-for-our-autumn-open-day/) - To reflect our mission to develop Tomorrow’s Women we always ask a Bold Girl to speak at our Open Days. It gives both girls and parents a chance to imagine what they might be able to achieve in the future if they join Burgess Hill Girls. For our 2019 Autumn Open Day we were delighted - [Best Value For Money In Sussex](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/10/25/best-value-for-money-in-sussex/) - With much chatter about the exorbitant fees of private schools how can you guarantee value for money? Using data from the Independent Schools Council, The Telegraph has mapped 2019 GCSE Results against fees for private day and boarding schools across the UK to provide an answer. According to the analysis Burgess Hill Girls produced the - [Lola Raises Over £1,500 For Children in Need](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/11/12/lola-raises-over-1500-for-children-in-need/) - Year 2 Lola’s amazing fund-raising effort all started with a simple question on her walk home from school, “Mummy, what’s Children in Need?” After Mum Kelly had explained, Lola decided to do something herself to raise money. But what could she do? As revealed on her JustGiving profile, Lola is a bit of chatterbox: “My - [Astronomy For All](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/11/14/astronomy-for-all/) - Our pupils were so fascinated by the school’s Astronomy club that they asked the organiser, Head of Physics Andy Gillaspy, if he could offer Astronomy as a GCSE course. As a passionate Astronomy graduate, he was happy to oblige: “We study where the universe came from, where it is going, the Big Bang, black holes - [50 Things For Girls To Do By The Age of 5](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/01/06/50-things-for-girls-to-do-by-the-age-of-5/) - ‘Build a tower taller than you’, ‘ride on the top deck of a bus’ and ‘see the stars at night’. These are just three of the fifty activities we suggest girls try before they reach the age of five. We have created this list to encourage girls to be bold and curious from a young - [Digital Schoolhouse](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/11/20/digital-schoolhouse/) - We are delighted to announce Burgess Hill Girls is officially a Digital Schoolhouse. Sussex primary schools are now invited to book their Year 5 or 6 classes onto one of our free Marvellous Maths or Logical Literacy workshops. What is Digital Schoolhouse? Digital Schoolhouse has been created in partnership with Nintendo UK and The - [Autumn Activities In Boarding](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/11/22/autumn-activities-in-boarding/) - The Autumn term is always a crazy time in boarding at Burgess Hill Girls with lots of exciting evening and weekend activities and events. In this news, we share some of the highlights from October and November including first hand reviews from our boarders. Weekends Our weekend activities are planned to encourage the girls to - [Shortlisted for TES Awards 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/11/27/shortlisted-for-tes-awards-2020/) - We are thrilled to be shortlisted for Marketing Campaign of The Year in the Tes Independent School Awards 2020. Thank you to everyone who has helped us to spread the word about our amazing school! Read our Award entry below: "Girls’ schools are not cool: that’s the subtext of so much media and - [Ruby Makes National Equestrian Championship Final](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/11/27/ruby-makes-national-equestrian-championship-final/) - After winning the Southern Regional Qualifier in July, Ruby beat almost three hundred show jumpers from across the country to make it to the final eight of the 90cms category at the National Equestrian Championships in November. An amazing achievement! Unfortunately Ruby had to retire from the final as her pony Lexi, Ulster Tournerie, sustained - [Rambling for Children in Need](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/12/05/rambling-for-children-in-need/) - On a very wet and windy Friday 104 girls from Burgess Hill Girls created their version of the Country File Ramble for children in need. They walked 8.6miles starting from Clayton village walking up the Downs to Jack and Jill and along the top finishing by the prison in Lewes. Dressed in Pudsey Suits, waterproofs, - [Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/12/04/senior-citizens-christmas-party/) - On Wednesday 27th November, we kicked-off the start of our 2019 festive season with a tea party for local senior citizens, organised in partnership with Burgess Hill Town Council. Pupils from the school greeted the guests on arrival, hanging up their coats, directing them to their tables, taking their orders and serving them tea. Once - [Just One Tree Non-Uniform Day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/12/09/just-one-tree-non-uniform-day/) - Burgess Hill Girls timed its Just One Tree non-uniform day to coincide with the latest day of planned climate strikes on Friday 29th November. This was also the day of conspicuous planet-destroying consumption known as Black Friday. Just One Tree is a non-profit initiative removing CO2 from the atmosphere through reforestation. From Nursery to Sixth - [What do girls want for Christmas?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/12/11/what-do-girls-want-for-christmas/) - Do you still need to buy a Christmas present for a girl in your family or a friend’s daughter? Panic no longer, as a girls’ school with approximately 500 pupils, Burgess Hill Girls is in a perfect position to ask the market. So we did! Here follows Christmas present ideas for girls aged four to - [Meet School Dog Jasper](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/12/17/meet-school-dog-jasper/) - Burgess Hill Girls has always been a dog loving community, visit us in the schools holidays and sometimes you will find as many canines as humans. This year we decided to take things one step further and recruit a dog to help the school nurse Liz Hall in her role of caring for the community. - [Christmas Highlights 2019](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2019/12/19/christmas-highlights-2019/) - Another year has flown by at Burgess Hill Girls. The Christmas term has been a hectic one to say the least, but the Christmas spirit was as strong as ever. There is never a dull day at our school! Staff and pupils collectively join together to make each day a memorable one. This year - [Ski Slalom Success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/01/13/ski-slalom-success/) - At the end of December 2019, our largest ever team of 22 girls competed in the annual Independent School Ski Racing Championships in Les Deux Alps, France. 21 schools entered, with 360 competitors aged 9 to 18 competing in the Giant Slalom, Slalom and Team Parallel events. With challenging snow conditions the girls showed real - [Howard Blake Concert](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/01/20/howard-blake-concert/) - Burgess Hill Girls attended 'The Music of Howard Blake' Concert at The Dolphin Leisure Centre in Haywards Heath on Sunday 8th December 2019. Charlotte Rayner has kindly written a review of the day. First rehearsal - looking through the challenging songs – thinking about some complicated rhythms, and checking out the few awkward intervals - [Daisy Joins National Children's Orchestra](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/01/16/daisy-joins-national-childrens-orchestra/) - Year 5 Daisy has been invited to join the National Children’s Orchestra! Daisy was first inspired to take up the trombone after hearing a fellow pupil play the Looney Toons theme tune on a red plastic trombone. Four years later she has successfully auditioned to join the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO) of Great Britain. Plastic - [Outstanding EPQs](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/01/27/outstanding-epqs/) - We are celebrating another year of outstanding results in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Now an integral part of the Sixth Form ‘BOLD Programme’ – a consolidated curriculum covering both academic and non-academic pursuits – all students take the EPQ in Year 12 alongside their A levels. From this year’s cohort, 95% received either an - [Bold Girl Interview: Kate Mactear](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/01/31/bold-girl-interview-kate-mactear/) - We are always delighted when Bold Girls return to Burgess Hill Girls and were fortunate to see Kate Mactear a few times last year. The first occasion was at our 2019 Summer Bold Girl Tea Party (2020 Bookings now open!). Whilst she was enjoying a newly created ‘Bold Girl’ cocktail we managed to persuade her - [Tomorrow's Women 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/02/11/tomorrows-women-2020/) - Tomorrow’s Women, a conference organised by Sixth Formers at Burgess Hill Girls, returns for its second year on Friday 6th March 2020. Held at Burgess Hill Girls, the conference will run from 4.30 - 7.00pm and features speakers including Mid Sussex MP Mims Davies, Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown MBE, Deputy Chief Constable of Sussex - [Bold Girl & Theatre Agent Bethany Gavin](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/02/12/bold-girl-theatre-agent-bethany-gavin/) - We were delighted when Bold Girl Bethany Gavin accepted our offer to return to Burgess Hill Girls and speak at our Spring Open Day on February 1st 2020. With the pupils giving a preview of our 2020 production of the Chicago on the day it was fitting to hear from Bethany as she was heavily - [Health and Wellbeing - Boarding Style](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/03/health-and-wellbeing-boarding-style/) - We have recently launched a new health and wellbeing programme for boarders at Burgess Hill Girls. Each term we will run two workshops designed to help with the specific needs of our boarding community. This term the two workshops are ‘Post Trial Exam Survival’ and ‘The Happiness Challenge’. In keeping with the school’s ‘whole team - [Peanut Selected For South East Volleyball](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/09/peanut-selected-for-south-east-volleyball/) - Sixth Former Peanut has been selected to represent the South East at the 2020 England Volleyball Inter-Regional competitions. Peanut is already an accomplished athlete; she represents Sussex at the Javelin and was invited to join the British Athletics Youth Talent Programme in 2019. She only took up volleyball a few years ago, but now plays - [Burgess Hill Girls and Tomorrow's Women 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/13/burgess-hill-girls-and-tomorrows-women-2020/) - On Thursday 6th March, Burgess Hill Girls were proud to host the Tomorrow’s Women Conference. The conference is unique in that it has been created and organised entirely by us, the students at Burgess Hill Girls. We have been involved in planning every aspect of the conference, from deciding on the format, to selecting speakers - [Exceptional HPQ Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/16/exceptional-hpq-results/) - Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating an exceptional set of results in the Higher Project Qualification, with 79% of students achieving A*/A grades. The Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) requires students to carry out independent research on a topic that they have chosen that is not covered by their other GCSE subjects. They then use this research - [Book Week - Journalist and Environmental Activist](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/16/book-week-journalist-and-environmental-activist/) - During Book Week (2nd March - 6th March), we had many guest speakers talking on different topics revolving around climate change and our environment. Ruth Bewick, Lower Sixth, has written a review of who came in on Tuesday 3rd March. On Tuesday journalist Juliet Oxborrow and environmental activist Sue Fleming gave an interactive talk - [Book Week - Dr Martin Meadows on Climate Change](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/17/book-week-dr-martin-meadows-on-climate-change/) - During Book Week (2nd March - 6th March), we had many guest speakers talking on different topics revolving around climate change and our environment. Octavia Llewellyn, Year 7, has written a review of who came in on Wednesday 4th March. On Wednesday, a man named Dr Martin Meadows came to Burgess Hill Girls, as - [Book Week 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/17/book-week-2020/) - During Book Week (2nd March - 6th March), we had many guest speakers talking on different topics revolving around climate change and our environment. Year 8's Hannah Bryan, Amelie Deluca-Perry, Madison Deluca- Perry, Melissa Coleman, and Mollie Brown wrote a summary of what we learned over the week. “There is no planet B – - [Looking After Our Boarders](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/18/looking-after-our-boarders/) - The last few months have been a challenging global time and our boarding community have coped immensely well with support from each other, parents and boarding staff. The majority were not able to return to their families over February half term and now there is still some uncertainty with the UK school closures as to - [COVID-19 School Closure](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/20/covid-19-school-closure/) - Following the Government’s decision to close all schools as of Friday 20th March, we are immensely proud to have managed to get to this stage without any confirmed cases of COVID-19. Now the announcement has been made, there is much for us to plan and implement over the coming weeks to ensure children continue to - [Karate Medal Haul for Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/20/karate-medal-haul-for-burgess-hill-girls/) - Students from Burgess Hill Girls picked up multiple medals in the annual Mid Sussex Renshinkan Karate tournament held at The Triangle, Burgess Hill, on 1st March 2020. Over 150 competitors, aged 5 to 55, competed at the annual Mid Sussex Renshinkan Karate tournament at The Triangle, Burgess Hill. The tournament included Kata (forms), - [Four Fun Science Experiments For Children](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/25/four-fun-science-experiments-for-children/) - Welcome to Mrs Allen’s Fun Science videos! Mrs Allen is a KS1 teacher and Head of STEM at Burgess Hill Girls Junior School. With the help of pupils Anaïs, Ellie, Annabel and Persephone, she has helped us create these four instruction videos of easy science experiments you can do at home with your children. Written instructions - [Chicago](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/03/30/chicago/) - Our production of Chicago last month was a huge success! The cast and crew were fantastic and we are incredibly proud of how the show came together. The level of professionalism and talent has, yet again, blown us away. Two of our cast members have put together a review for us to enjoy. The - [Head's Challenge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/05/22/heads-challenge/) - For this special lockdown period we have created a new weekly challenge, the Head’s Challenge. There are four basic rules to the Head’s challenge. The challenge is announced by video every Friday. You have until midday the following Wednesday to complete it. Highlights of all the challenges will be released on the following Friday with - [Amber Creates COVID-19 film in BSL](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/04/17/amber-creates-covid-19-film-in-bsl/) - Year 3 pupil Amber has created a British Sign Language COVID-19 news broadcast. Both Amber’s parents are deaf, so she has been signing since she was six months old, British Sign Language (BSL) is her first and home language. As she is a hearing person, she is also able to converse with hearing people, giving - [Wish You Were Here](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/04/23/wish-you-were-here/) - As you might expect, due to COVID-19, the 2020 summer term has started a bit differently at Burgess Hill Girls. We are very proud of the way all our pupils have approached the new programme of e-learning, especially our boarders, logging in to Google Classroom or Edmodo from all over the world. For the benefit - [Elana Shaves Head For The NHS](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/05/07/elana-shaves-head-for-the-nhs/) - Elana has shaved her head to raise over £700 for the NHS. Like most Sussex residents, Elana is immensely grateful to all the NHS staff and volunteers who are working hard to keep the country safe. She decided to take action to show her gratitude and shave her head to raise funds for the NHS - [Baking with the Staff of Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/05/13/baking-with-the-staff-of-burgess-hill-girls/) - Who doesn't love a bit of baking? During lockdown people around the globe have picked up their whisks and cleared the supermarket shelves of eggs and flour to give their baking skills a go, including the staff at Burgess Hill Girls. We are hoping that these short videos might give you a bit of a - [Culture Sharing](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/05/14/culture-sharing/) - At Burgess Hill Girls we always try to look on the bright side of life. One of the positive things to have come out of the global COVID-19 crisis is that it has given us the opportunity to learn more about each other and our different cultures. We are so grateful to all our boarders - [Pupils Return After Lockdown](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/06/02/pupils-return-after-lockdown/) - On 1st June we were delighted to welcome back pupils in the Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. As you would expect we have made significant changes to routines and classroom arrangements to adhere to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Please contact us for detailed information but here follows a brief summary of - [Prep Remote Orchestra](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/06/11/prep-remote-orchestra/) - The Prep School Orchestra has been working remotely over the last few months. To begin the term, some of the girls took part in the National Youth Orchestra's 'Ode To Joy-a-thon'! At 5pm on 17th April, they joined the NYO's 164 musicians as part of a socially distanced orchestra to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy - [Tree Planting 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/06/18/tree-planting-2020/) - Every year at Burgess Hill Girls we hold a Tree Planting Ceremony to mark the moment our School Officers hand over responsibility to the newly appointed school officer team. As you can imagine, the event was very different to how we usually mark this occasion, but despite the social distancing, we still wanted to say - [Jessica & Sophie Run a Mile an Hour for 24 Hours](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/06/26/jessica-sophie-run-a-mile-an-hour-for-24-hours/) - We are exceptionally proud of sisters Jessica, Year 11 and Sophie, Year 9, who last weekend completed the challenge of running a mile every hour for 24 hours. Organised by Phoenix Running, ‘P24 – The Longest Day’ was a virtual running challenge held on the Summer Solstice, Saturday 20th June. It started at - [COVID-19 Summer & Autumn Term 2020 Update](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/06/26/covid-19-summer-autumn-term-2020-update/) - As the summer holiday is approaching we thought it was a good time to make public recent changes to our school opening as well as reveal our intentions for September. End of Summer Term 2020 On the 1st of June we were delighted to welcome back pupils in the Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year - [Reading - A Gift to Treasure](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/07/03/reading-a-gift-to-treasure/) - The benefits of reading have long been extolled, but during lockdown novels have become even more treasured; their ability to transport us to another world has been a tonic to the stress and uncertainty of life during the pandemic. Burgess Hill Girls is a school with holistic aims: to achieve both academic excellence and positive - [Tackling Racism](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/07/06/tackling-racism/) - The Black Lives Matter campaign has given us all much to think about, both on a personal level and an educational level. It has made us question if we are doing everything we can to tackle racism within our community, not just in terms of day to day life but also in our educational programmes - [Book Of The Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/07/06/book-of-the-week/) - During these unprecedented times we have teamed up with our Learning Resource Centre Manager Ms Akehurst and our Head of English Mrs Kruschandl to provide you with a ‘Book of the Week’ to keep you reading during the lockdown. We have categorised the books into age groups, so whatever your age, adults included, we have - [Storytime with the Year 9s](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/07/27/storytime-with-the-year-9s/) - Not even lockdown can keep our strong school community apart, as a group of Year 9 students showed. Eight students read children's books they had written and illustrated to Reception and Year 1 girls in a special virtual story time. Kristen A, Anna E, Sophie F, Tiajoy J, Rosina M, Qiu Q, Maia T - [Hiraeth](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/07/09/hiraeth/) - Hiraeth is the title of a new film by Sixth Former Lucy Collins. It looks at how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected us all. You can watch the full film below then read on for an interview with the director herself.  Why did you make Hiraeth? I wanted to create a piece of - [Boarding Return August 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/07/16/boarding-return-august-2020/) - Though the summer term is not long finished we are already getting excited about the return of our boarding community in August 2020. We are closely monitoring the situation and currently the low incidence rate of COVID-19 in the South East of England (where Burgess Hill Girls is located) leads us to be hopeful of - [A Level Results - Worth the Wait](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/08/13/a-level-results-worth-the-wait/) - In what has been an unprecedented year for young people across the country, Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating the achievements of its pupils in their A levels. This year, with the absence of exams due to Covid-19, grades were arrived at based on teacher assessments or national standardisations (if they were higher than teacher assessments). - [GCSE Celebrations](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/08/20/gcse-celebrations/) - We are celebrating the amazing achievements of our Year 11 students in what has been an unprecedented year for young people across the country. GCSE and A level pupils have suffered a huge amount of anxiety as the way in which their grades were calculated has changed twice in recent days. In addition to GCSE - [New Ad Campaign](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/09/02/new-ad-campaign/) - To celebrate the return of all our students in September 2020 we have a new advertising campaign to share with you. The ads follow a similar design to our recent campaign with students playing a central role. However the focus has changed from future job roles to the emotional, intellectual and social skills that students - [Ruby Gives Top Riders a Run for their Money](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/09/07/ruby-gives-top-riders-a-run-for-their-money/) - Ruby has bounced back from lockdown with a remarkable run of success in a number of equestrian competitions. After recovering from appendicitis at the start of August. Ruby’s first outing was at the Pyecombe Horse Show in West Sussex. She competed in the Children on Horses class (Riders - Under 16 years) winning both the - [Back Together Again](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/09/11/back-together-again/) - We are so happy to have almost everyone back at school again! Although we are still missing a few boarders who will return after half-term, the majority returned on 17th August to undertake the 14 day quarantine period. As you can see from the pictures on Twitter they made the most of this special time - [Georgina Wins Scholarship with Legal Essay](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/09/24/georgina-wins-scholarship-with-legal-essay/) - Georgina has beaten thousands of other students to gain a scholarship on one of Immerse Education’s summer courses. Immerse Education is an award-winning provider of immersive summer academic programmes for students led by tutors from world-class universities including Cambridge, Oxford and Harvard. They run a hugely popular essay writing competition with winners and runners-up securing - [Sophia Lightfoot – TV Producer and Director](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/09/24/sophia-lightfoot-tv-producer-and-director/) - We never tire of hearing all the amazing things Bold Girls have gone on to do since leaving Burgess Hill Girls. In this news, we catch up with Sophia Lightfoot, one of our new Bold Girl mentors. Since leaving us in 2006 she has gone on to travel the world as a TV Producer and - [Cricketers Take on the Sussex Three Peaks](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/10/07/cricketers-take-on-the-sussex-three-peaks/) - Young cricketers at Burgess Hill Girls are taking on the Sussex Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds to ‘turn St Johns Park in Burgess Hill green’. Burgess Hill Cricket Club (BHCC) runs over 20 teams and will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2022. Over the last few years extreme weather conditions have left their - [Funke Film Premiere and Q&A](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/10/12/funke-film-premiere-and-qa/) - On the 21st October 2020 we premiered a short film featuring Bold Girl Funke Abimbola MBE. The biographical film was produced by First 100 Years, a campaign founded to celebrate women in the legal profession and inspire the next generation of women lawyers. The film explores Funke’s early life and then follows her career path - [Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian Team NSEA Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/11/02/burgess-hill-girls-equestrian-team-nsea-competition/) - The Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian Team participated in a show jumping competition at Coombelands Equestrian Centre despite the pouring rain and strong winds on the 4th October. First up in the clear round we had Alexa S and Alice T who produced a lovely clear round and Alexa an unlucky pole. Alexa and Alice - [Girls Raise Over £7,000 for St John’s Park](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/10/22/girls-raise-over-7000-for-st-johns-park/) - Young cricketers at Burgess Hill Girls have successfully completed the Sussex Three Peaks challenge, helping to raise over £7,000 for the ‘turn St John’s Park green’ campaign. The ‘turn St John’s Park green’ campaign has been initiated by Burgess Hill Cricket Club (BHCC) to improve the playing conditions at their home ground, St - [Boarding during COVID - Even More Fun!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/10/23/boarding-during-covid-even-more-fun/) - It has been a long first half of term for our boarders, some have been with us since the 17th August, an additional two weeks. But, as is our way at Burgess Hill Girls, that has given us an additional two weeks of fun! Alongside the academic curriculum, our Boarding staff have worked hard to - [Sixth Former Q&A](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/11/16/sixth-former-qa/) - At the start of term we ran our first virtual open days, our Whole School and Nursery Open Day in September and then our Sixth Form Open Evening in October. Like many schools across the country this is a new phenomenon that we have quickly had to get to grips with and we will be - [Creative Writing Wonders](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/11/18/creative-writing-wonders/) - Millie C and Emily H in Year 8 have impressed publishing firm CAAB publishing, by producing original and inventive creative writing. The two have been regularly attending our Creative Writing club and entered a competition set by the publishing firm that required them to write a short story featuring a magic taxi ride. CAAB loved - [Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/11/18/book-of-the-month/) - As we have headed into a second lockdown, we thought we would start our book recommendations up again (perhaps great ideas for Christmas presents, too!). So here are our book recommendations for November, we will be doing a list for December as well. You can also check out all the books we recommended during the - [New Uniform for Jasper](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/11/18/new-uniform-for-jasper/) - During the COVID-19 pandemic school dog Jasper has become an even more important member of the team at Burgess Hill Girls. He is always available for a cuddle or a play when girls need him most. Now in his second year as the official school dog, parent Vanessa Cordell decided it was time Jasper got - [Scholars' Concert 2020](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/11/26/scholars-concert-2020/) - The Scholars’ Concert 2020 marks a very significant year in the life of the school. With remote teaching and the need for specific year group bubbles making music has definitely tested our creativity. May I say that the girls have been exemplary in the ways they have coped with these changes. This year’s Scholars’ Concert - [Elf Run for St Peter & St James Hospice](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/11/27/elf-run-for-st-peter-st-james-hospice/) - We are delighted to support the work of St Peter and St James Hospice in Wivelsfield Green. Their fantastic work provides local support and health care to families and patients in a time in their lives when they need some extra help. On Wednesday 9th December, Burgess Hill Girls is organising a sponsored Christmas Elf Run - [December Bumper Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/12/11/december-bumper-book-of-the-month/) - Christmas is nearly here! As it's the season of gift giving, we thought we'd give you a bumper edition of Book of the Month! Below there is 3 recommendations for each age range and even more for our adult recommendations. If you're struggling for present ideas, we've got you covered. Thanks again to Yve Akehurst - [Christmas Fundraising - Over £3,000 Raised](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/12/11/christmas-fundraising-over-3000-raised/) - Pupils from all stages of the school have raised over £3,000 for local charities this Christmas. Over one hundred and ninety pupils and teachers from the Prep School and Nursery took part in their first ever Elf Run for St Peter and St James Hospice in Wivelsfield Green. Wearing Elf hats and costumes the children - [Sixth Form Reading Group](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/12/15/sixth-form-reading-group/) - Bold Girl Lottie Hinton together with avid readers in the Sixth Form are enjoying sharing their experience of literature in a newly formed reading group. The group all read the same novel and once a month meet to discuss their thoughts on the text. As well as establishing healthy habits and enriching cultural capital, this - [NSEA Grass Roots Regional Show Jumping Championships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2020/12/15/nsea-grass-roots-regional-show-jumping-championships/) - After a successful year already, the Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian team qualified and then took part in the NSEA Regional Show Jumping Championships on Saturday 5th December at Felbridge Showground. They did amazingly well with some fantastic results. Firstly, Alice T, Heidi R, Annabel S and Poppi S jumped in the 40cm class. All four - [COVID Update - January 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/01/12/covid-update-january-2021/) - As for the rest of the UK, 2021 is starting differently to how we might have imagined at Burgess Hill Girls. We were so excited to welcome everyone back after the Christmas break! But we completely understand the need for a new National lockdown and must put the disappointment behind us and welcome the new - [Sister Trios at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/01/19/sister-trios-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - As a Girls School you would imagine it is quite normal to have two sisters as pupils at the same time. Three sisters? Maybe a bit more unusual, but a frequent occurrence. But what about two generations of three sisters? And a cousin! We thought this was a story worth sharing. Before we do, we - [How To Stay Sane in Lockdown](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/01/27/how-to-stay-sane-in-lockdown/) - As we approach the middle, we hope, of the current COVID lockdown, we appreciate that remaining positive can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. To help you along the way we asked our SLT superheroes to give us some quick advice on how they are managing to stay positive. Watch the video below. - [January Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/01/12/january-book-of-the-month/) - It's a new year and a new Book of the Month! January's book recommendations take us on a trip around the globe and gives us an insight into how other cultures live. Each of the books have been translated from their native languages. As always, thank you to Ms Akehurst for putting the list together! - [Storytime with Mrs Roberts](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/02/04/storytime-with-mrs-roberts/) - Over the next few months a few of our teachers will be reading you their favourite stories with illustrations from our amazing pupils! First up is Nursery Manager, Suzanne Roberts. She joins us from our new Nursery room 'The Den' and reads 'Doing the Animal Bop', written by Jan Ormerod and illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner. - [Leyla stars in Facebook ad](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/02/05/leyla-stars-in-facebook-ad/) - Year 4's Leyla is pictured playing the piano in a new Facebook advertisement which was launched at the end of last year. Called ‘More Together’ the video shows how, despite the various lockdowns in 2020, communities have been able to come together on the Facebook platform. Leyla is pictured playing piano at the start of - [February Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/02/08/february-book-of-the-month/) - Below are our book recommendations for February. Let us know if you try any and how you get on, we hope you enjoy! Ruby's Worry – By Tom Percival Genre: Personal/Social Issues | Ages: 2-4 Ruby loves being Ruby, until one day, she finds a worry – and it won't stop growing. How can Ruby get - [Hannah Peckham Launches Debut Book](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/02/09/hannah-peckham-launches-debut-book/) - Mum, voice-over artist, therapist, and now author of best-selling children’s book ‘Conker the Chameleon’. We do not know how Bold Girl Hannah Peckham does it. So, we got in touch to find out. TELL US ABOUT YOUR TIME AT BURGESS HILL GIRLS? I started in the Nursery, then moved up into Reception and continued - [Tomorrow’s Women Webinar - Eshita Kabra-Davies](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/11/tomorrows-women-webinar-eshita-kabra-davies/) - On Tuesday 2nd March Burgess Hill Girls hosted a Tomorrow’s Women webinar with Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder of fashion rental app, By Rotation. In the webinar Eshita shared why she switched from a career in finance to creating a pioneering business that tackles the environmental impact of 'wear once' throwaway fashion. She also divulged - [Cards for Carers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/02/25/cards-for-carers/) - Our annual Carers’ Day was a little different this year. Normally local businesses come along to the school to provide a free day out for the carers including, but not limited to, massages, haircuts and potting plants. Our Senior school pupils love getting involved, looking after our guests, performing for them, and helping them - [BookSmart](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/02/26/booksmart/) - Despite the reintroducing of another national lockdown, we are happy to introduce our new girls’ YA video series: BookSmart aimed at girls aged 13-15! Every month we will bring you a fresh set of girls’ young adult (YA) book recommendations right from our very own students, an interview with a bestselling author and even a - [The Masked Singer](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/02/the-masked-singer/) - We’re always looking for new ways to have fun at Burgess Hill Girls - especially the staff! Following the success of the well known TV show The Masked Singer, Mr Roberts Head of Classics and Latin had the idea of some of our teachers taking part in our very own version of The Masked Singer. - [Storytime with Mrs Collins](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/02/storytime-with-mrs-collins/) - This time on our Storytime series, Mrs Collins reads us Is It Bedtime Wibbly Pig?. Our Year 1 class, Flamingos, did some wonderful drawings to accompany her reading which you can see on the video. We asked Mrs Collins why she chose this book; “I chose the book because it was a favourite with my - [March Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/15/march-book-of-the-month/) - We're back for another Book Of The Month! We hope you enjoy them. Conker The Chameleon – By Hannah Peckham Genre: Personal/Social Issues | Ages: 2-4 Conker is a chameleon that can’t change colour to express his feelings like other chameleons can. This makes him sad but he comes up with a brilliant idea to - [Back to School - March 8th](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/03/back-to-school-march-8th/) - We are thrilled to be welcoming all our pupils back to Burgess Hill Girls on March 8th. Here is the latest news on how it will work. WHOLE SCHOOL To help everyone prepare for the return to school on Monday 8th March, Friday 5th March will be a day offline for pupils - [World Book Day 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/04/world-book-day-2021/) - A national lockdown won’t stop us from celebrating World Book Day! There are many activities going on across the school including a challenge set by our English Department. The challenge is to guess the books that our English teachers are reading in the video below. Our pupils were separated into their houses and each book - [Zoe Stair Climbs the Three Peaks](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/04/zoe-stair-climbs-the-three-peaks/) - Year 7 Zoe has completed the equivalent of The Three Peaks Challenge by running up and down her stairs 1,520 times, raising over £3,000 for the Whitehawk Foodbank. Zoe’s inspirational challenge all started with a newspaper article recommending the fitness benefits of running up and down your stairs three times a day. Zoe - [Back to School After Lockdown](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/12/back-to-school-after-lockdown/) - Pupils and staff have returned to Burgess Hill Girls following the third COVID-19 lockdown. We caught up with them to find out what it is like to be back. Nursery manager Suzanne Roberts, her team and children have been one of the few groups in the community that has stayed on site during - [SPRINGTIME CELEBRATION](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/01/springtime-celebration/) - It has now been over a year since coronavirus restrictions were put in place and the pupils and staff at Burgess Hill Girls have desperately missed many of the school events that bring our community together throughout the year. So, on the last day of the Spring Term, before everyone broke up for the Easter - [Jutta Joins NYO Inspire](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/16/jutta-joins-nyo-inspire/) - Sixth Former Jutta has been invited to join NYO Inspire, an initiative set-up by the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain to provide orchestra opportunities to talented teenage musicians who are underrepresented in the sector due to their educational background or ethnicity. They work with over 700 musicians across the UK who play at Grade - [BookSmart - Interview with Patrice Lawrence](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/30/booksmart-interview-with-patrice-lawrence/) - We hope you enjoyed our first episode of BookSmart and our interview with Sara Barnard. We are very happy to announce that episode 2 is now live! The lucky winner from last month is Maisy Tindle! She wins a signed copy of Sara Barnard’s book Destination Anywhere. This time on BookSmart YA author - [Amber and Sankavi Interview Jacqueline Wilson](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/18/amber-and-sankavi-interview-jacqueline-wilson/) - In the week that author Jacqueline Wilson launches her new book The Runaway Girls, Amber and Sankavi were invited to visit her Sussex home for an exclusive interview. You can watch the full interview, which includes Jacqueline reading from The Runaway Girls, below.  To win the chance to interview the author, pupils at - [Emily Runs over 100km for Time 4 Children](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/23/emily-runs-over-100km-for-time-4-children/) - Year 7 Emily ran over 3km every day in February raising over £2,700 for Mid-Sussex charity Time 4 Children. Based in Haywards Heath, Time 4 Children runs weekly programmes to boost the emotional well-being, self-confidence and self-esteem of emotionally vulnerable children aged 4 – 12 in Mid-Sussex. When Emily learnt about Time 4 Children, via - [Buzzing in Boarding](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/03/24/buzzing-in-boarding/) - Now that we have the full Burgess Hill Girls community back it would be easy to forget that for a few months it was mainly just boarders and boarding staff on site. From December 2020 to March 2021 a significant proportion of our boarding community, nineteen boarders from China, Russia, Hong Kong and South Africa, - [Springtime Celebration](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/01/springtime-celebration-2/) - It has now been over a year since coronavirus restrictions were put in place and the pupils and staff at Burgess Hill Girls have desperately missed many of the school events that bring our community together throughout the year. So, on the last day of the Spring Term, before everyone broke up for the Easter - [April Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/09/april-book-of-the-month/) - Here are April's book recommendations, as always we have one for everyone. Let us know how you get on! Arlo: The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep – By Catherine Rayner Genre: Social Issues/Wildlife | Ages: 2-4 Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can’t drop off, no matter what he tries. It’s either too hot, or - [John O’Groats to Land’s End Challenge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/13/john-ogroats-to-lands-end-challenge/) - Not content with the trials of lockdown, teachers in the Prep School set themselves the challenge of completing the equivalent distance of John O’Groats to Land’s End in the month of March 2021. The teachers: Alice Morgan, Samantha Durrant, Lucy Atkinson, Heather Cavanagh, Greer Williams, Rebecca Branton, Claire Williams, Ros Clayson, Shelley Allen, and Nicola - [Nature of Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/14/nature-of-burgess-hill-girls/) - May 10th - 16th 2021 is Mental Health Awareness Week. It is also our Whole School and Nursery Open Week (10th - 14th), so we thought we would do something special to celebrate both events. The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Nature’. So, with the help of our friends at BITE TV, we have created - [Annabelle's Sponsored Haircut](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/16/annabelles-sponsored-haircut/) - As the nation returned to barbers and hair salons this week, 13-year-old Annabelle has managed not only to a get a long overdue haircut, but also to raise over £1,000 for the Little Princess Trust. The idea to get a sponsored haircut first occurred to Annabelle in 2020. She had been watching Netflix series - [Burgess Hill Girls in Watercolour](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/27/burgess-hill-girls-in-watercolour/) - This lovely watercolour of Burgess Hill Girls was painted by house portrait artist Brenda Barratt. The painting is outside the front of our school, an iconic area which each member of the community, as well as Burgess Hill residents, know well. Head Mrs Laybourn has the beautiful print proudly hung in her office. - [BookSmart - Interview with Sophie McKenzie](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/04/30/booksmart-interview-with-sophie-mckenzie/) - We are back for our third episode of BookSmart! If you haven’t seen our previous episodes you can watch them by clicking on the following links. We met with Sara Barnard in Episode 1 and Patrice Lawrence in Episode 2. In our last episode we gave one lucky watcher the chance to win a - [Mental Health Awareness Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/05/05/mental-health-awareness-week/) - Burgess Hill Girls is embracing National Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 10th – 16th May with a theme of ‘Nature’. A wide range of nature themed activities, a programme of visiting speakers and the launch of our own mindfulness film, ‘Nature of Burgess Hill Girls’ are all planned. In the Nursery, - [Sisters Appear on Newsround for Deaf Awareness Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/05/14/sisters-appear-on-newsround-for-deaf-awareness-week/) - Did you catch sisters Annabel, Year 8, and Maia, Year 10, on Newsround last week? We thought they were brilliant. The girls appeared on CBBC Newsround as part of several media activities organised for Deaf Awareness Week 2021. Maia is a member of the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Youth Advisory Board and both she - [Bold Girl Catch-up: Kate Bull](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/05/25/bold-girl-catch-up-kate-bull/) - Kate Bull is one of many Bold Girls who we are proud to say have gone on into a career in teaching, she is Head of English at Firth Park Academy in Sheffield. We caught-up with her recently to delve into her memories of Burgess Hill Girls and find out what she’s been up to - [Top 10 UK Boarding School - Value for Money](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/05/26/top-10-uk-boarding-school-value-for-money/) - Burgess Hill Girls has been recognised as offering exceptional value for money in a study recently published by The Telegraph. The study analysed which private boarding schools offer the best value for money when comparing boarding fees with GCSE results. According to the analysis Burgess Hill Girls produced the best GCSE results for the lowest - [Tree Planting 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/05/27/tree-planting-2021/) - We were happy to celebrate this year’s tree planting as close to normal as possible. Our annual tree planting ceremony celebrates the retiring Head Girl and School Officers for the past year and introduces the new Head Girl and her team of Officers for the next academic year. Last year’s tree planting was done on - [May Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/05/19/may-book-of-the-month/) - Here are our book recommendations for May. Let us know how you get on with them! The Duck Who Didn't Like Water - By Steve Small Genre: Personal/Social Issues | Ages: 2-4 Duck is not like other ducks. He doesn't like water and is perfectly fine alone, but then one dark and stormy night - [June Book of The Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/06/17/june-book-of-the-month/) - Our June Book of the Month is now live. Take a look at our recommendations below. Busy Spring - Nature Wakes Up - By Sean Taylor and Alex Morrs Genre: Natural World | Ages: 2-4 Spring has woken up in the garden and Jasmine and her little brother put on their wellies and step outside - [BookSmart - Interview with Sally Gardner](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/06/17/booksmart-interview-with-sally-gardner/) - We are back with another instalment of our book club video series; BookSmart. We have enjoyed producing the previous episodes so much, each with an exclusive interview with a variety of YA authors. In our first episode we chatted with Sara Barnard, then we had a chance to interview Patrice Lawrence who gives us an - [Independent Schools of The Year Awards - We're Shortlisted](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/07/independent-schools-of-the-year-awards-were-shortlisted/) - We are delighted to share news that Burgess Hill Girls has been shortlisted for the 2021 Independent Schools of The Year Awards. The Award we have been shortlisted for is 'Outstanding New Initiative'. You can read our entry below. Our outstanding new initiative this year was not a multi-million-pound sports complex, or a state-of-the-art - [Teachers Complete Olympic Challenge](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/12/teachers-complete-olympic-challenge-2/) - 55 teachers and staff at Burgess Hill Girls have joined forces to run, walk, cycle, swim, and row the equivalent distance from Burgess Hill, England to Tokyo, Japan, 9,609 kilometres. Many of the participants also combined their contributions with other activities such as playing football, netball, golf, cross-training and, most popular of all, walking with - [Summer Reading Suggestions for Year 6 to Year 7](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/09/summer-reading-suggestions-for-year-6-to-year-7/) - The transition for children moving from Prep to Senior School can sometimes be a traumatic one. As many studies have found, reading is a great way for young people to relax and get out of their own headspace. With that in mind, Ms Akehurst our Learning Resource Centre Manager, has put together some wonderful reads - [BookSmart - Interview with Holly Bourne](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/13/booksmart-interview-with-holly-bourne/) - Just in time for the summer holidays, it's BookSmart Episode 5 with an exclusive interview with Holly Bourne. Holly Bourne is a British author of young adult fiction. She is the author of best-selling novel Am I Normal Yet? and several other critically acclaimed books. She also writes online on feminist issues and writes for - [National Boarding Week 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/15/national-boarding-week-2021/) - Last month we celebrated National Boarding Week. Now, there are many National Days and Weeks to be celebrated, but we believe this is one week that deserved a massive celebration this year. As most of our boarding community comes from overseas it has been a particularly challenging year and more for our boarders and their - [Founders' Day 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/26/founders-day-2021/) - An in-person Founders’ Day brought the long awaited and missed opportunity to come together again as a school community, socially distanced (of course) but a far cry from covidien video calls. After taking our seats in the fabric-draped marquee, the service began. We stood for the arrival of our Chair of Governors, Head and guest - [Peanut Completes Double Double](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/23/peanut-completes-double-double/) - Peanut Meekings has completed her final year at Burgess Hill Girls with double golds at the Sussex U20 Championships and the Sussex Independent Schools Diamond League meeting. Over the last few months, the UK’s easing out of COVID-19 restrictions has given young athletes like Peanut the opportunity to compete again in both - [Tomorrow's Women 24th June 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/27/tomorrows-women-24th-june-2021/) - Sixth Formers at Burgess Hill Girls were delighted to invite fellow pupils and guests to their third Tomorrow's Women virtual conference on the Thursday 24th June 2021. The conference programme was specifically designed by our Sixth Formers so they and other young women could learn how to make their mark on the world - [Excellent GCSEs and more!](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/08/12/excellent-gcses-and-more/) - As pupils at Burgess Hill Girls receive their GCSE grades today, Head Liz Laybourn is keen to set their academic achievements in the wider context of their personal progress. “This year’s results maintain our consistently excellent record at GCSE. Each one of our students has shown immense grit, resilience, and determination throughout what has - [July and August Book of the Month](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/07/28/july-and-august-book-of-the-month/) - We are now well into our summer holidays and we thought we'd give you a bumper edition of Book of the Month. Here are our recommendations for the months of July and August. Don't forget there is something for everyone so be sure to give one a try! Nappy the Pirate Baby – By Alan - [A Level Results 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/08/10/a-level-results-2021/) - Today, on August 10th, 2021, we celebrate our Upper Sixth and their amazing A level results. Most importantly, they have secured places at an enormous range of outstanding institutions across all subject areas, from Robotics Engineering at the University of Bath to Accounting and Finance at the London School of Economics to Classics at - [Leavers' Ball 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/08/23/leavers-ball-2021/) - On Saturday the 19th of June, 2021, the departing Upper Sixth celebrated all their fantastic achievements together at the Leavers’ Ball; a spectacular event which encompassed the vivacity and spirit of their time at Burgess Hill Girls Sixth Form. We decided to hold Our Leavers’ Ball in our own Cedar Lodge building. This successfully - [Sixth Form Trip to Charleston Farmhouse](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/08/25/sixth-form-trip-to-charleston-farmhouse/) - On Friday 25th June, the A level art and literature students had the wonderful pleasure of visiting Charleston Farmhouse, the hub of the Bloomsbury Group – an associated group of some of the most progressive English writers, intellectuals, philosophers and artists of the first half of the 20th century. The House was originally - [Burgess Hill Girls Welcomes sixth form scholars](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/09/01/burgess-hill-girls-welcomes-sixth-form-scholars/) - Alongside celebrating the excellent results achieved by our Year 11s, Burgess Hill Girls looks forwarding to welcoming its new academic scholars into the sixth form in September. Below, we celebrate just a few of our new scholars, all of whom have done exceptionally well with the GCSEs. Abigail joins us from Warden Park, where - [Bold Girl Catch-up: Lucy Mukerjee](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/09/07/bold-girl-catch-up-lucy-mukerjee/) - Over the summer we had the opportunity to catch-up with Bold Girl Lucy Mukerjee, who was visiting the area from her home in New York. We managed to grab a photo and learn about her career as a producer and film curator in the US. Tell us about your time at Burgess Hill Girls - [Bold Girls Team Up To Promote Equality](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/09/10/bold-girls-team-up-to-promote-equality/) - We were delighted to hear that Bold Girls Daniele Harford-Fox and Funke Abimbola have been working together on a change programme to support and enhance Solihull School’s commitment to equality. We caught up with them to find out more. How did you end up working together? Daniele - Though we were both boarders, I think - [Harriet and Megan Walk the South Downs Way for Mind](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/09/15/harriet-and-megan-walk-the-south-downs-way-for-mind/) - Sixth Formers Harriet and Megan have completed a 55km walk along the South Downs Ways to raise money for mental health charity Mind after seeing how many young people had been affected by the pandemic. Harriet and Megan were determined to help Mind after seeing how much the charity did for young people - [The BOLD Award](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/09/20/the-bold-award/) - After a successful pilot in 2021 Burgess Hill Girls is delighted to confirm its 2022 BOLD Award, a fully funded place at their Sixth Form available exclusively for state school students. Read on for more details and to meet the 2021 recipient, Anah. WHY IS IT CALLED THE BOLD AWARD? Burgess Hill Girls - [BookSmart 6 with Sally Green](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/09/28/booksmart-6-with-sally-green/) - As Summer turns to Autumn it is a great time to get back into reading. In episode 6 of BookSmart we have some new book recommendations for you and an interview with author Sally Green. Sally Green is the author of the Smoke Thieves and Half Bad Triologies, the latter of which is currently being - [Women's Open Debate Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/10/05/womens-open-debate-competition/) - Saturday 18th September was a day of firsts for Burgess Hill Girls debating teams: our first British Parliamentary (BP) format debate and our first online competition. Senior team Anah Z. and Georgina W. (Lower Sixth) and Intermediate team Eve M. and Molly B. (Year 10) competed in the St Paul’s Girls’ School Women’s Open - [Girls hit high note after scoring part in latest Glyndebourne Youth Opera](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/10/07/girls-hit-high-note-after-scoring-part-in-latest-glyndebourne-youth-opera/) - Two of our Burgess Hill Girls' have hit a high note in their singing careers already after scoring a part in the latest Glyndebourne Youth Opera. Sophia, Year 10 and Daisy, Year 7 will appear on the famous stage in February to take part in Pay The Piper, a new opera written by Glyndebourne - [Jumping to equestrian success](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/10/20/jumping-to-equestrian-success/) - The past few months have been nothing but success after success for the Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian team. Below you’ll find a summary of achievements since the start of term. NSEA AT FELBRIDGE SHOWGROUND SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2021 Class 1 - 70cm: Kirstin, Year 9, went clear in a fast time to come in very - [New Head of Sixth Form](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/10/22/new-head-of-sixth-form/) - Burgess Hill Girls is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Head of Sixth Form, Iain Regan-Smith. Iain is currently Head of Religion and Philosophy at Merchant Taylor’s School in Hertfordshire. He will be moving with his family to join Burgess Hill Girls in January 2022. During his visit to the school on 18th - [New Ads 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/11/05/new-ads-2021/) - We are exceptionally proud to share our new adverts featuring pupils at Burgess Hill Girls. As with our previous campaign the ads communicate the emotional, intellectual and social skills our students will need to become Tomorrow’s Women. Though academic study is still an essential part of a Burgess Hill Girls education we believe - [Getting Out and About Again](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/10/22/getting-out-and-about-again/) - We have now reached Autumn half-term so we thought it was a good time to give you an update of what we have been up to in boarding. For what seems like the first time ever, due to the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions at the end of the summer, we have been able to get - [Children in Need 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/11/23/children-in-need-2021/) - Our Senior School students put their best feet forward for Children In Need on Friday when they set off on their own version of a BBC CountryFile Ramble aiming to raise £5,000 - and so far they have managed £3,880. You can still donate here. The students did their sponsored walk from Clayton Village over - [Post-lockdown orchestral reunion is music to Daisy's ears](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/11/23/post-lockdown-orchestral-reunion-is-music-to-daisys-ears/) - Talented musician 12-year-old Daisy is set to finally meet her fellow members of the National Children’s Orchestra after two years of lockdown preventing her play with them side by side. Daisy, one of our music scholars, successfully auditioned last year and the year before to play her trombone in the prestigious orchestra but thanks to - [Early Christmas Cheer for Seniors](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/11/30/early-christmas-cheer-for-seniors/) - Senior citizens were treated to an early taste of Christmas when the pupils at Burgess Hill Girls laid on an afternoon of festive celebrations. Organized by Year 11 students and held every year except 2020, the event sees students from across our school helping out to provide a fun afternoon, from making table decorations - [Lars Fox Announced as New Head](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/12/07/lars-fox-announced-as-new-head/) - Burgess Hill Girls is to see a new head arrive at the school to replace long-time incumbent Liz Laybourn, who is retiring from the school after 36 years. Lars Fox will join in September 2022, arriving from a girls’ school in York where he was acting head. German-born Mr Fox is a passionate - [Elf Run 2021](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/12/08/elf-run-2021/) - Pupils at Burgess Hill Girls managed to raise £750 for a Sussex hospice during their annual Elf Run this year. The girls from reception to Year 6, all dressed as festive elves, took part in a series of challenges along their obstacle course route including ducking and diving to avoid being pelted with beanbags. Their - [History-making poet brings syllabus to life](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/12/08/history-making-poet-drops-in-to-bring-syllabus-to-life/) - A poet who made history when he was the first to achieve the BookTrust’s lifetime achievement award performed at Burgess Hill Girls just days after being accoladed by the literary world. John Agard, whose work will be familiar to anyone who has sat English GCSE, delighted the pupils of Burgess Hill Girls when he arrived - [Christmas Care Packages](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2021/12/22/christmas-care-packages/) - As the season of goodwill and festive cheer approaches, Year 9 and 10 students at Burgess Hill Girls turned their thoughts to supporting a local charity. They made care packages for the clients of Brighton Housing Trust Sussex, which provides a number of residential and support services for people in Burgess Hill and in - [Dr Emma Ross - Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year: Changemaker](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/01/20/dr-emma-ross-sunday-times-sportswomen-of-the-year-changemaker/) - In this news we catch up with Bold Girl Dr Emma Ross, who was recently announced as the winner of the Changemaker award at the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards. Please tell us about your time at Burgess Hill Girls I joined in year 7, and thoroughly enjoyed my time throughout the school, - [Poppy’s £2 a day challenge for Ghana](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/01/31/poppys-2-a-day-challenge-for-ghana/) - Sixth Former is raising money for a hospital and school nursery in Ghana that she plans to volunteer for by subsisting on £2 a day – the same budget as locals there live on. Poppy Whitehead, Lower Sixth, hopes to raise at least £1500 so that once she gets to Busua in western Ghana in - [Made In Dagenham](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/02/15/made-in-dagenham/) - The joy of being back on stage and performing to an audience palpable to all, the pupils of Burgess Hill Girls put on a stellar musical last week when they staged the witty and spectacular Made In Dagenham. With a backdrop set that would not have looked out of place in the West End, the - [Joy at Oxbridge places](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/02/17/joy-at-oxbridge-places/) - Sixth Formers were celebrating this month as they received offers from Oxbridge. Emily Dunsby landed an offer to read Modern and Medieval Languages at King’s College, Cambridge, and must achieve A*AA in her French, German and History A levels this summer. Charlotte Fallon received an offer to study History and Politics at Regents Park College, - [Persephone's pandemic switch is ace move](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/02/23/persephones-pandemic-switch-is-ace-move/) - Year 2 Persephone switched from dance to tennis to avoid Covid has got so good at the sport that she has just been selected for the Sussex county tennis team for her age group. Persephone Wilson was selected for the team after attending a Tennis Sussex event last July. Her obvious flair for the game - [Bold Girl Catch-up Zoe Webber](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/02/28/bold-girl-catch-up-zoe-webber/) - Encouraging students to be active participants in their wider community is a key part of a Burgess Hill Girls education. So we are always impressed when we hear of Bold Girls who continue to do this, often to a much greater extent, when they leave us. In this news we catch-up with Bold Girl Zoe - [Hannah Peckham & Sophy Henn visit during World Book Week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/03/11/hannah-peckham-sophy-henn-visit-during-world-book-week/) - Bold girl and children’s author Hannah Peckham returned to Burgess Hill Girls during World Book Week to talk about the importance of good mental health. The author, who is also a young person’s counsellor, was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of five and believes her struggles with it contributed to her interest in enabling - [All is Well and Good in Boarding](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/03/14/all-is-well-and-good-in-boarding/) - Thanks to boarding assistant Heather Scott for this update on the first half of the spring term in boarding. All is good in boarding at Burgess Hill Girls, even more so since we have welcomed our new team member to the boarding staff, Ms Good! She joins from an international school in Singapore, bringing with - [CEO of 8 Billion Ideas visits Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/03/14/david-harkin-ceo-of-8-billion-ideas-visits-burgess-hill-girls/) - On Friday 4th February, David Harkin - CEO of 8 Billion Ideas - visited Burgess Hill Girls to give the Sixth Form students an insight into the world of entrepreneurship. 8 Billion Ideas is an educational company dedicated to helping students to realise their potential. Since being founded, it has worked with 250,000 children from - [Offering welcome break for county's carers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/03/18/offering-welcome-break-for-countys-carers/) - We welcomed carers who spend their days tirelessly looking after others and treated them to a day of massage, hairdressing and beauty pampering. We held our annual Carers’ Day this month which is designed to give people who look after others some respite and a little me-time – with pupils on hand to show them - [Tomorrow's Women 2022](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/04/20/tomorrows-women-2022/) - Sixth Formers at Burgess Hill Girls are delighted to invite Senior School and Sixth Form students from across Sussex to their fourth Tomorrow’s Women conference at Burgess Hill Girls on Tuesday May 10th, 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Book your free ticket here or read on for more details. The theme for the 2022 conference is 'For - [Homeliest Bedroom 2022](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/04/29/homeliest-bedroom-2022/) - A large part of feeling settled in your boarding home is to be able to zhoosh up your space to mimic your bedroom at home. At Burgess Hill Girls we positively encourage all our boarders to personalise their rooms with photos, posters, drawings and plenty of cuddly toys! This year’s favourite adornment seems to be - [Ramadan fast to fundraise for Afghanistan girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/05/11/sixth-formers-join-muslim-students-in-ramadan-fast-and-raise-cash-for-afghanistan-girls-education/) - TWO of our Muslim sixth formers organized a sponsored Ramadan one-day fast for their classmates in a bid to raise money to fund girls’ education in Afghanistan and fight Islamophobia here in the UK. Regina S K and Anah Z, pupils at Burgess Hill Girls, led an assembly for their fellow lower sixth pupils which - [Poppy reaps rich rewards from fundraising Ghana trip](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/05/11/poppy-reaps-rich-rewards-from-fundraising-ghana-trip/) - One of our sixth formers travelled to Ghana to hand over £2200 she had raised to fund school equipment and medical supplies. Poppy W pledged to fundraise the money after deciding to go and volunteer at local schools and a local hospital in Busua, on the west coast of Ghana, through the charity The Mighty - [Head and team raise £3000 for cancer charities](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/05/11/head-and-team-take-50k-midnight-bike-tour-of-london-and-raise-3000-for-cancer-charities/) - Head Liz Laybourn and her team joined more than a thousand women to tackle the Ride The Night event which started at Windsor Racecourse at 9pm and snaked for 50km through central London, passing Westminster Abbey, the London Eye and the West End. Those with energy left then complete the 50km to head back to - [Our very own POYS Grand Prix Champion](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/05/12/our-very-own-poys-grand-prix-champion/) - In April, equestrian superstar Kirstin R Year 9, headed to the prestigious Pony Of The Year Show 2022, held in Lincolnshire, and came away with some impressive results! Qualifying 8th - 80cm Grand Prix Qualifier (Choc) 12th - 80cm GP Qualifier (Silver) 8th - 90cm GP Qualifier (Choc) 6th - 90cm GP Qualifier (Silver) She - [Science holds bright future for Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/05/16/science-holds-bright-future-for-girls/) - There has never been a better time to be a female working in science, our students and visitors were told at a career’s seminar last week. Dr Roxana Carare, who is at the forefront of dementia research in the UK, was talking to students gathered for our Tomorrow’s Women lecture. Dr Carare has been leading - [Marvellous May in Boarding](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/06/21/marvellous-may-in-boarding/) - It has been an action-packed start to the summer term for the boarders at Burgess Hill Girls. Here is a whirl around some of the highlights: Easter catch-up Easter weekend fell during the holidays this year. Not wanting the boarders to miss out, we made sure that when they returned to school at the start - [Georgina wins national LGBTQIA award](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/07/11/georgia-wins-national-lgbtq-award/) - A Year 12 student has won a national award celebrating talented LGBTQ+ young people. Georgina W took the Role Model of the Year in the 2022 Queer Student Awards for her pioneering LGBTQ+ work at school. Her win was announced at a glittering ceremony in Manchester at the end of June. The Queer Student Awards - [Fond Farewell to Mrs Laybourn](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/07/15/fond-farewell-to-mrs-laybourn/) - This summer we sadly say goodbye to Mrs Laybourn, who is leaving after 36 years spent at the school. Liz Laybourn joined us in 1986 as a newly qualified PE teacher, little knowing that she would spend her entire career here. As befits the vital role she has played in our community there have been - [Mia’s triumph at Dance World Cup](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/07/12/mias-triumph-at-dance-world-cup/) - Hours of practice paid off at last for Year 8 Mia B when she won a medal for England at the Dance World Cup in Spain this month. Mia took bronze in the Children Solo Ballet category at the championships in San Sebastian, Spain, and was part of the England contingent that also went on - [Interview with Lars Fox](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/07/28/interview-lars-fox/) - Earlier this summer new Head Lars Fox visited the school prior to starting officially at the end of August. He met with pupils from across the School and Nursery and was then interviewed by Arianna, Alice, and Meghana. Watch the video below:  - [Top A Level Grades](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/08/18/top-a-level-grades/) - The Upper Sixth are celebrating a superb set of A level results with 85.4% graded A*-B including the EPQ, with 65% of entries at A*/A. Over two thirds of the cohort got three A*-B grades at A level. Results in the Extended Project Qualification were outstanding, with 96% A*-A grades and 74% achieving an A*. - [Superb GCSE Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/08/25/superb-gcse-results/) - Burgess Hill Girls is proud to celebrate a fantastic set of GCSE results with over half of all entries graded 9/8 and 72% of all entries graded 9-7. 57% of the cohort gained at least seven or more grades 9-7. Amid the turbulence and disruption of the last few years, the class of 2022 have - [10 Tips For Getting Children Outside in Winter](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/09/07/10-tips-for-getting-children-outside-in-winter/) - In this staff view, our Head of Pre-Prep and Prep, Heather Cavanagh offers some top tips for getting young children out and about in winter. I think most parents would agree that outdoor play is a good idea for young children. The NCT, for example cites the following benefits of outdoor play; better sleep, a - [Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/09/09/queen-elizabeth-second-1926-2022/) - Everybody in the Burgess Hill Family is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a community, we join the millions of people from around the world who mourn the death of an extraordinary woman who embodied dignity, humility and selfless dedication to service during her 70-year reign as the British - [Why Should You Read English?](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/09/22/why-should-you-read-english/) - In this staff view our Head of English Sarah Kruschandl gives her opinion on the benefits of taking English for A Level and beyond. English courses have seen a decline in number with English departments in some universities closing. The liberal arts are under threat; driven by the combined impact of government rhetoric ignited by - [Sisters Make Equestrian Finals](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/10/10/sisters-make-equestrian-finals/) - Sisters Heidi and Kirstin Robbins, both students at Burgess Hill Girls, have triumphed at Sussex qualifiers to make it through to National equestrian finals. In September, sisters Heidi Robbins, Year 8, and Kirstin Robbins, Year 10, represented the Burgess Hill Girls Equestrian team at the National School Equestrian Association (NSEA) Show Jumping qualifiers at the - [Opera Star Helps Girls Put on a Show](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/10/18/opera-star-helps-girls-put-on-a-show/) - Students in the Prep School and Senior School were honoured to be visited by soprano Joanna Songi on Friday 30th September. Joanna, who most recently performed at the Donmar Warehouse in Shakespeare’s Henry V, ran workshops with students aged ten to sixteen, helping them to understand the sentiment behind the music and develop their performance skills. - [Suzy Clapp Captains England in World Cup](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/10/21/suzy-clapp-captains-england-to-silver-in-world-cup/) - Having competed for her place over a six-month selection period, Suzy Clapp was selected for the England Over 45 Women’s Hockey squad for the Home Nations Cup in May in Nottingham and then the World Cup this October in Cape Town, South Africa. Suzy, Director of Sport at Burgess Hill Girls, has played for England - [Girls Perform at St John the Evangelist Church](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/10/25/girls-perform-at-st-john-the-evangelist-church/) - Students from Year 5 and Year 6 put on a concert for the local community at St John the Evangelist Church in Burgess Hill. The concert began with the Muppet theme tune ‘It’s time to play the Music.’ The programme continued with songs from popular musicals including Mary Poppins, Moana and Les Misérables, classical chorus - [Year 4's Raise £1,875 for Children in Need](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/11/11/year-4s-raise-1875-for-children-in-need/) - Thirteen Year 4's and their parents took part in the 5th Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need on the 9th of October 2022. They all walked ten kilometres around the beautiful Knepp Estate near Horsham, West Sussex. Along the route girls climbed treehouses, discovered bird hides, old windmills, historic churches used by the Knights - [The Songs You’ve Never Heard Writers visit Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/11/25/the-songs-youve-never-heard-writers-visit-burgess-hill-girls/) - Last week we marked Anti-Bullying Week with a visit from K-Pop singer-songwriter Becky Jerams and BAFTA-winning songwriter Ellie Wyatt. The two have teamed up to write a Young Adult fiction (YA) booksical called ‘The Songs You’ve Never Heard.’ Championing sisterhood, musical talent, and body positivity, the booksical tackles many different themes including finding your own - [Scholars' Concert 2022](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/10/24/scholars-concert-2022/) - On Tuesday 11th October, we were delighted to welcome a group of talented young musicians to the stage for our annual Scholar’s Concert at Burgess Hill Girls. We currently have twenty music scholars, ranging in age from nine to seventeen. Before the event, our audience enjoyed welcome drinks and a delicious platter of food from - [Boarding Autumn Update](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/11/24/boarding-autumn-update/) - It has been an amazingly active Autumn term in boarding at Burgess Hill Girls. In this news our boarders give us a glimpse of their favourite activities. Winning at Life We are very fortunate to have Schwezin Win, a parent, as part of our community at Burgess Hill Girls. Schwezin runs her own coaching business, - [Sanaya Wins Bharatanatyam Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/11/30/sanaya-wins-bharatanatyam-competition/) - Together with her team of five dancers Year 5 Sanaya has won a National Bharanatyam Dance competition. Bharatanatyam is one of the most widely recognized Indian classical dance forms. It communicates religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism and in general of Hinduism. Sanaya has been practising Bharatanatyam since she was six. She has - [Interhouse Performing Arts 2022](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/12/01/interhouse-performing-arts-2022/) - On Friday 21st October, Burgess Hill Girls Senior School took part in their annual Interhouse Performing Arts Competition. Lower Sixth students Caitlinn D, Sam E and Bella E have reported back on the event. Every year, house spirit is invoked in the first half-term with the Interhouse Performing Arts Competition, where each house produces a - [Carol of the Bells in Ukrainian and English](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/12/08/carol-of-the-bells-in-ukrainian-and-english/) - ‘Carol of the Bells’ is now a popular Christmas carol. The original song, with music by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, however, was written in 1916 and is based on a Ukrainian folk chant called ‘Shchedryk’, which means ‘bountiful’ in English. This New Year song tells the story of a swallow flying into a home to - [Senior Citizens Christmas party](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/12/19/senior-citizens-christmas-party-2/) - On 1st December 2022 over one hundred senior citizens from Burgess Hill were treated to Christmas tea, musical performances, and games by Year 11 students at Burgess Hill Girls. The students always look forward to this event and are delighted to host their guests as well as entertain them with a variety of musical performances - [Meet the community](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/12/14/meet-the-community/) - If you are a prospective family interested in joining Burgess Hill Girls there are two things we do to give you a genuine feel for our friendly and welcoming community. Firstly, we like to give you an opportunity to meet and talk with pupils. When you visit the Senior School, our students will be your - [National Poetry Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/12/14/national-poetry-competition/) - Article by Mrs Kruschandl, Head of English in the Senior School Pupils in the Prep School have entered the National Poetry Day competition, producing creative and beautifully presented poetry. In October I had the pleasure of leading an assembly in the Prep School, in which I spoke to the girls about the magical book The - [How to get your child to tell you about their day](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2022/12/15/how-to-get-your-child-to-tell-you-about-their-day/) - "How was your day darling? Did anything good happen? Who did you play with? What lessons did you have? What did you learn?" If you are a parent of a school age child, it is likely you have fired these questions at your child immediately after they get out of school. It is also more - [Free Design & Build Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/01/13/free-design-build-workshop/) - On 1st February Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love designing and building, want to develop their skills and who are currently in Year 2 at a school in Sussex*. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep School’s Curriculum leader, Greer Williams, and SENCO and STEM - [Four Oxbridge Offers 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/02/10/four-oxbridge-offers-2023/) - We are delighted to share news that four students have received Oxbridge offers for September 2023. Sarah Bewick, Maisie Mewis and Abi Pendlebury, all current Upper Sixth students, and Francesca Evans, who left in 2022, have all received offers from Cambridge University. Head of Sixth Form, Iain Regan-Smith, could not be prouder: “Abi, Maisie, and - [University Offers are Flooding in for the Upper Sixth](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/02/10/university-offers-are-flooding-in-for-the-upper-sixth/) - The offers for our Upper Sixth Formers have been flooding in ever since the first applications were sent off in early October. We are delighted to share that almost 90% are holding offers and we are confident that the remainder will have good news before too long. The students have been rightly bold and ambitious - [DNA by Dennis Kelly](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/02/14/dna-by-dennis-kelly/) - On the 9th and 10th February, Croft II Performance was transformed into an eerie woodland for the senior production of DNA by Dennis Kelly. This twenty-first century play explores valuable societal debates around peer pressure, herd mentality, guilt and morality. The cast and crew have worked incredibly hard over the past couple of months, and - [Sixth Form Scholarships & Bursaries Fund](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/09/sixth-form-scholarship-bursary-fund/) - Please help us offer our excellent Sixth Form education to as many students as possible by contributing to our Sixth Form Scholarship and Bursaries Fund. At Burgess Hill Girls we pride ourselves on offering exceptionally competitive fees so that more families can benefit from the outstanding education we offer. However, we do understand that for - [Year 7 & 8 Choir make GSA Choir of the Year Final](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/02/23/year-7-8-choir-make-gsa-choir-of-the-year-final/) - The Year 7 and 8 choir at Burgess Hill Girls has made it through to the National Finals of the Girls’ Schools Association’s Choir of the Year competition, following the success of the School’s Prep School Choir who will compete on Tuesday 28th February in the final of Barnado’s National Choral Competition. The Year 7 - [Heidi and Darcey Qualify for National Equestrian Championships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/03/heidi-and-darcey-qualify-for-national-equestrian-championships/) - Heidi and Darcey, both in Year 8, finished first and second in the 70cm class Eventers Challenge at Coombelands on Sunday February 26th, qualifying for the National School Equestrian Association (NSEA) Eventers Challenge Championships at Hickstead in May. For Heidi, her victory on Sunday February 26th completed a triumphant weekend of horse-riding. On Saturday 25th - [Free Maths Escape Room Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/03/maths-escape-room-workshop/) - On Wednesday 15th March Burgess Hill Girls is offering a unique learning opportunity for girls who love puzzles and challenges, want to develop their maths skills and who are currently in Year 2 at a school in Sussex*. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep teacher, Hazel Notman and teaching assistant Lucy - [Stunning International Cricket Debut for Regina](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/07/stunning-international-cricket-debut-for-regina/) - Sixth Former Regina made a stunning debut for Italy in the first ever women’s International Cricket T10 tournament in Gibraltar, ending up joint top bowler with ten wickets. Regina, who has played country cricket for Sussex girls’ teams since she was eleven, made her debut for Italy at the European Cricket Network’s (ECN) first ever - [World Book Day 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/10/world-book-day-2023/) - Last week was a busy week for the English department and the Learning Resource Centre (the school library) as the senior school came together to celebrate World Book Day. The Learning Resource Centre sits literally and metaphorically at the centre of the school. Libraries are temples of books and symbolise the school’s commitment to creating - [Sussex Carers Get Pampered](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/17/sussex-carers-get-pampered/) - On Wednesday 15th March, Burgess Hills Girls hosted carers across Sussex for a day of pampering. These carers spend their time tirelessly looking after others, so it is nice to give them a day where they themselves get looked after. This year the carers could choose from pampering sessions including Indian head massages from The - [Tomorrow's Women 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/21/tomorrows-women-2023/) - Sixth Formers at Burgess Hill Girls are delighted to invite Senior School and Sixth Form students from across Sussex to their fifth Tomorrow’s Women conference at Burgess Hill Girls on Tuesday May 9th, 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Book your free ticket here or read on for more details. The theme for the 2023 conference is ‘Celebrating Women's Success’ - [Mirabelle Wins National Ballet Competition](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/21/mirabelle-wins-national-ballet-competition/) - After making it through the qualifiers at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in 2022, Mirabelle Hogan has won the 2023 Pre-Vocational Classical Ballet Grand Final at the Royal College of Music. Currently in Year 6, this was Mirabelle’s first year in the Pre-Vocational age group for Year 6 and 7 boys and girls. Watch Mirabelle's classical ballet - [Volleyball Spikes at Burgess Hill Girls](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/03/31/volleyball-spikes-at-burgess-hill-girls/) - We hope you forgive the pun in the title, a spike is one of volleyball’s most recognisable shots, when a player slams down on the ball with one hand from above, often winning the point in the process. But volleyball is truly spiking at Burgess Hill Girls. The school has only been playing it for - [Bold Girl Catch-up: Lily Williams](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/03/bold-girl-catch-up-lily-williams/) - We are always thrilled to hear from Bold Girls about where life has taken them since leaving Burgess Hill Girls. Recently we got the chance to catch up with Lily Williams, who has launched a successful career as a singer-songwriter, signed with Atlantic Records. TELL US ABOUT YOUR TIME AT BURGESS HILL GIRLS. I have - [Students raise over £4,000 for St Catherine’s Hospice](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/12/students-raise-over-4000-for-st-catherines-hospice/) - Two teams from Year 7 and Year 12 have taken part in St Catherine’s Hospice’s Youth Enterprise Project, raising over £4,000 and jointly winning the best fundraising presentation category. St Catherine’s Hospice is a Crawley based charity which aims to help everyone face death informed, supported and pain free. They provide expert hospice care for - [Wellbeing Week 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/15/wellbeing-week-2023/) - What an incredible wellbeing week we have had at Burgess Hill Girls! From mindful movement, international street food and hip-hop workshops, to staff room treats, parent sleep seminars and a very special birthday, our whole school wellbeing week has been a true success. We came together as a community to support each other and embrace - [Free Lion King Dance Workshop](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/19/free-lion-king-dance-workshop/) - On Wednesday 7th June Burgess Hill Girls is offering a free Lion King Dance workshop for girls in Year 2 who love learning and performing new dance routines. The workshop will be led by Burgess Hill Girls Prep Head of PE Kate Johnson. It will run for 90 minutes from 4.30pm on Wednesday 7th June, - [New Common Room for Year 11](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/24/new-common-room-for-year-11/) - At Burgess Hill Girls, we endeavour to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for our students. One of the ways we achieve this is by providing a dedicated area for students to relax, collaborate, and build lasting memories. Over the Easter holidays, our Estates team was very busy swapping the Textiles room with the Year - [10 Gold Medals in Sussex Schools Diamond League](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/23/10-gold-medals-in-sussex-schools-diamond-league/) - The Sussex Independent Schools Diamond League (SISDL) is a series of track and field athletic competitions between twelve independent schools in Sussex. The athletes took part in both track and field events accumulating points over two rounds with the third final round deciding who took home the medals. This year the finals were held at - [Tomorrow's Women 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/05/26/tomorrows-women-2023-2/) - This article was written by Lower Sixth students Bella E and Lily S. Our Sixth Form Team worked hard to create the 2023 Tomorrow's Women Event. We began by sending out surveys to senior school students about the types of fields they are interested in. We used this information to contact local women in such - [Prep Interhouse Music 2023](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/06/08/prep-interhouse-music-2023/) - We had a brilliant interhouse music day with the girls producing house choir songs and house orchestra pieces. Every girl in their house played in their orchestra; so many girls playing an orchestral instrument and the few remaining others playing tuned or un-tuned percussion. It was evident the girls were thoroughly enjoying themselves by the - [­­Amber Wins Sussex Swimming Achievement Award](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/06/23/amber-wins-sussex-swimming-achievement-award/) - After a year of medals in the swimming pool, Amber Mason has won the Young Participant Award at the 2023 Sussex County Amateur Swimming Association’s Volunteering and Achievement Awards. The Sussex County Amateur Swimming Association exists to support the development of talented aquatic athletes in Sussex. Their annual volunteering and achievement awards recognise the extraordinary - [Athletes make it to National Finals](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/06/30/athletes-make-it-to-national-finals/) - On Friday 16th June, teams from sixteen independent schools in Sussex competed in the Sussex round Independent Association of Prep Schools Sussex Athletics Championships at the K2, Crawley. Four athletes from Burgess Hill Girls finished in the top two for their event, qualifying them to compete against the twenty best athletes in the country at - [Senior Citizen's Tea Party](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/07/07/senior-citizens-tea-party/) - On Tuesday 4th July students from Burgess Hill Girls Senior and Prep School hosted one hundred and twenty-nine senior citizens from Burgess Hill to a summer tea party. The senior citizens were welcomed to the school by students in Year 9 and Year 10. The guests were treated to an afternoon tea with scones and - [Bold Girl Catch Up: Lou Collins](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/07/24/loucollins/) - Lou Collins is the epitome of #TomorrowsWomen. While a student at Burgess Hill Girls, she seized every opportunity that was offered to her, enabling her to discover her passions and excel at whatever she set her mind to. We were thrilled to hear about the path Lou’s life has taken since her departure from school - [The Importance of Oracy](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/08/15/the-importance-of-oracy/) - In this staff view, Sarah Kruschandl, Head of Partnerships and Head of English at Burgess Hill Girls, explains why oracy is important. Sir Keir Starmer recently brought oracy education into the spotlight, making a manifesto promise to develop students’ spoken language skills. Highlighting the difference between the state and independent sector, he recognised how public - [Students Compete in International Karate Tournament](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/08/22/students-compete-in-international-karate-tournament/) - Five students from Burgess Hill Girls have represented Renshinkan England in an International Renshinkan Karate Tournament in Hiroshima, Japan. Renshinkan Shorinjiryu is a traditional form of karate practiced in schools across the world. It was introduced to England in 1985. Every five years the International Federation of Renshinkan Shorinjiryu comes together to celebrate and promote - [Fantastic A Level Results](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/08/17/fantastic-a-level-results/) - We are congratulating the Upper Sixth on a fantastic set of A Level results with 80% graded A*-B and, contrary to media reports on the picture nationally, 57% of entries at A*/A. The proportion of these top grades is higher than it was in 2019, before the pandemic. This is a remarkable achievement for a - [Top GCSE Grades](https://burgesshillgirls.com/2023/08/24/top-gcse-grades-for-burgess-hill-girls/) - Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating top GCSE results with the class of 2023. Amid concerns over grading of the GCSEs returning to pre-pandemic levels and an anticipated fall in the number of top grades awarded, nearly half of all entries were graded 9-8 and a quarter were graded 9, confirming that Burgess Hill Girls continues ## Pages - [Developing Tomorrow’s Women](https://burgesshillgirls.com/) - Burgess Hill Girls is an excellent rated independent school in West Sussex for girls aged 2 to 18. Give your daughter the best start in life. Book a visit now. - [Open Events](https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/open-events/) - We believe if you want to really get to know a school you need to see it in action on a normal school day. 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We endeavour to instill the right mix of competitive spirit and caring for others. - [Pre Prep & Prep Staff](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/staff/) - Our outstanding Pre-Prep and Prep staff make sure that each girl feels valued and is nurtured to develop an inquisitive mind. - [Year 10 Sixth Form Open Evening](https://burgesshillgirls.com/year-10-sixth-form-open-evening/) - Please use the form below to book a place at our Open Evening if you are a prospective student. 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The quality of the girls’ educational experience is at the core of everything we do. - [Sixth Form Curriculum](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/curriculum/) - The Sixth Form is the foundation on which each individual builds their future – the first real opportunity to stretch their wings, make decisions and take responsibility for their learning and development. - [Pre-Prep & Prep Curriculum](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/pre-prep-prep-curriculum/) - School life centres on a comprehensive curriculum designed and delivered by highly qualified teaching staff. - [Academic](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/academic/) - Burgess Hill Girls provides an ambitious academic education that enables our students to excel and to become leaders of the future. - [Prep Pastoral Care](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/pre-prep-and-prep-pastoral-care/) - The Additional Learning Centre (ALC) plays an important role in complementing class learning and helping each individual to maximise their strengths and talents - [Book a Visit](https://burgesshillgirls.com/book-a-visit-beatrice-goode/) - Complete the enquiry form below to book a visit with us and learn more about the Beatrice Goode Award. - [Sixth Form Open Evening](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form-open-evening/) - [Senior Enrichment](https://burgesshillgirls.com/senior/senior-enrichment/) - Our aspirational girls' school lives are enriched by numerous trips, workshops and careers events. - [Sixth Form Pastoral Care](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-pastoral-care/) - Our Sixth Form understands the immense demands and sometimes overwhelming challenges faced by young women between ages 16 and 18, and we pride ourselves on providing excellent pastoral care. - [Senior Pastoral Care](https://burgesshillgirls.com/senior/senior-pastoral-care/) - Pastoral care in the Senior School is about placing the individual at the centre of our community. Our experienced team gives each girl the support that will allow them to develop at their own pace and time. - [Boarding Guide](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/guide/) - Please find below our digital boarding guide. This guide is best viewed in full screen by clicking on the box icon in the bottom right of the viewer. - [Boarding Reviews](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/boarding-reviews/) - Meet Sixth Former Cathryn then read on for more reviews from boarders at Burgess Hill Girls. - [Boarding Staff](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/staff/) - Our staff are experienced, sensitive, supportive and helpful. They appreciate fully the adjustments that both students and parents often have to make when a girl boards for the first time. - [Our Community](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/our-community/) - Our school is pleased to welcome girls into a full boarding community environment from age 11 (Year 7) and can accommodate up to 57 students from all over the world and other regions of the UK. - [Our House](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/our-houses/) - Our boarding community is housed in two Edwardian homes: Avondale and Silverdale. - [Senior](https://burgesshillgirls.com/senior/) - Burgess Hill Girls Senior School is a happy, supportive community, where girls are motivated to achieve, develop a love of learning, and build their self-esteem. - [Pre-Prep & Prep School](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/) - Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep and Prep is a happy, supportive community where girls quickly develop the self-belief to achieve in every aspect of their education. - [Sixth Form Guide](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-booklet/) - Take a look at our Being Bold guide to learn more about life as a Sixth Form student at Burgess Hill Girls and highlighting our success stories from the class of 2024. The guide is best viewed in full screen by clicking on the box icon in the bottom right of the viewer. - [Admissions](https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/) - All you need to know about the day and boarding admissions processes at Burgess Hill Girls, from Nursery and Prep through to Senior and Sixth Form. - [Registration Form](https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/registration-form/) - To register your daughter for Burgess Hill Girls please complete this form. - [Sixth Form Higher Education & Careers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-higher-education-careers/) - Our Higher Education team consists of the Head of Sixth Form, Assistant Head of Sixth Form and Head of Futures, who lead and support the Sixth Form Tutors. - [Health & Wellbeing](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/health-wellbeing/) - We know that young people do better in all aspects of life when they are happy and healthy. - [Bold 2.0 Programme](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/bold-programme/) - The BOLD Programme is how we prepare our Sixth Form for the evolving and ever-changing demands of the world. - [Mission and Aims](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/mission-and-aims/) - Our mission is to develop Tomorrow’s Women. We ensure students will be equipped to lead a fulfilled and productive adult life in a rapidly changing world. - [Nursery Registration Form](https://burgesshillgirls.com/nursery-registration-form/) - To register your child for Burgess Hill Nursery please complete this form. - [Contact Us](https://burgesshillgirls.com/contact-us/) - You can attend an open event, book a visit, request a prospectus or get in touch using our contact form. - [School History](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/school-history/) - Our School was founded in 1906 by Miss Beatrice Goode (Head 1906-1938) as a result of local demand from parents. - [Together Magazine](https://burgesshillgirls.com/news/together-magazine/) - The annual school magazine, produced by a team of Lower Sixth students, encapsulates all that is wonderful about our school community. 2023/24 Edition 2022/23 Edition Please note that the magazine is best viewed in full screen by clicking on the box icon in the bottom right of the viewer. - [Sixth Form Staff](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/staff/) - Our Sixth Form team provide support and expert guidance to our students throughout their studies encouraging independence and building confidence. - [欢迎来自中国的学生](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/china/) - We take pride in our exceptional academic teaching and are often amongst the Top 10 Girls’ Boarding Schools in the UK for GCSE and A level results. - [Willkommen an der Burgess Hill Girls Schule](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/deutsch/) - Als deutscher Landsmann kann ich ehrlich sagen, dass Sie das Boarding bei Burgess Hill Girls lieben werden. Lars Fox, Head, Burgess Hill Girls - [Welcome to Students from Africa](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/africa/) - We pride ourselves on our exceptional academic teaching and are often amongst the Top 10 Girls’ Boarding Schools in the UK for GCSE and A level results. - [Welcome to Students from Hong Kong](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/hk/) - We pride ourselves on our exceptional academic teaching and are often amongst the Top 10 Girls’ Boarding Schools in the UK for GCSE and A-level results. - [Estudiantes de habla hispana, bienvenidas](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/spanish/) - We take great pride in our exceptional academic teaching and are often amongst the Top 10 Girls’ Boarding Schools in the UK for GCSE and A level results. - [Thank you for getting in touch](https://burgesshillgirls.com/contact-thank-you/) - Find out more about our Digital Open Day here. - [Thanks for booking a video call](https://burgesshillgirls.com/book-video-call-thanks/) - Find out more about our Digital Open Day here. - [Thanks for booking a visit](https://burgesshillgirls.com/book-visit-thank/) - Find out more about our Digital Open Day here. - [Thanks for your booking](https://burgesshillgirls.com/open-day-thank/) - Find out more about our Digital Open Day here. - [Thanks for your request](https://burgesshillgirls.com/request-prospectus-thank/) - Find out more about our Digital Open Day here. - [Request a Prospectus - Thank You](https://burgesshillgirls.com/request-prospectus-thank-1/) - Thank you for requesting a prospectus. We will be in touch shortly. - [Open Event Booking - Thank You](https://burgesshillgirls.com/open-day-thank-3/) - Thank you for booking onto our Open Day. We will be in touch shortly. - [Transition into Sixth Form](https://burgesshillgirls.com/senior/transition-into-sixth-form/) - [Bold Girl Celebration 29th June](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/bold-girls/bold-girl-celebration-29-june-2024/) - We are delighted to invite alumnae and former staff of Burgess Hill Girls to our 2024 Summer Party, Rosé in the Rose Garden, on Saturday 29th June, 2.30pm - 5.30pm. This year, to make it a proper celebration we have teamed up with local award-winning vineyard Ridgeview to help us host the event. You can - [School Uniform](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/uniform-shop/) - The Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School uniform for Burgess Hill Girls is provided by Schoolblazer. In the Sixth Form pupils wear their own suits. - [Community](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/community/) - Burgess Hill Girls has a real sense of community in all that it does and stands for. - [Summer Camp 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/summer-camp-2024/) - Book your child's place on the Burgess Hill Girls Summer Camp. Forensic Science Week 22nd July to 26th July. Multi-Sports Week 29th July to 2nd August. - [Sixth Form Co-curricular](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-co-curricular/) - Find out more about our co-curricular options for Burgess Hill Sixth Formers here. - [Pre Prep & Prep Co-curricular](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/co-curricular/) - Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep and Prep positively buzzes with the huge amount of co-curricular activities available in and outside of the classroom. - [Senior Co-curricular](https://burgesshillgirls.com/senior/senior-co-curricular/) - Burgess Hill Girls Senior School provides a varied and extensive range of co-curricular activities, trips and opportunities. - [Sixth Form Gallery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/gallery/) - Find out more about our sixth form here. - [Sixth Form Enrichment](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-enrichment/) - We have the means to build on the boundless curiosity of girls at every possible opportunity. - [Pre-Prep & Prep Gallery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/gallery/) - Find out more about our prep and pre-prep fees here. - [Pre Prep & Prep Enrichment](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/pre-prep-prep-enrichment/) - Our Pre-Prep and Prep School is positively buzzing with a wide variety of enrichment activities on offer both inside and outside the classroom. - [Sixth Form Scholarship & Bursaries Fund](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/sixth-form-fund/) - Our mission at Burgess Hill Girls is to develop Tomorrow’s Women. We do this by offering an exceptional education. - [About Us](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/) - Burgess Hill Girls is an Excellent rated Independent school for girls aged 2 and a half to 18 years of age. - [Sixth Form Reviews](https://burgesshillgirls.com/sixth-form/reviews/) - Watch these short films to hear what three Sixth Formers and their parents have to say about Sixth Form life at Burgess Hill Girls. Then please read on for more reviews. - [Senior Reviews](https://burgesshillgirls.com/senior/senior-school-reviews/) - Watch these short films for first hand accounts from both girls and parents of their experience at the start and end of their time at Burgess Hill Girls Senior school. - [Pre-Prep & Prep Reviews](https://burgesshillgirls.com/pre-prep-and-prep/reviews/) - Discover how Heidi is getting on at Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep and Prep and read on for more reviews. - [Music Scholarships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/scholarships/music-scholarships/) - We have a variety of music scholarships available for students joining our Senior School and Sixth Form. - [Art Scholarships](https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/scholarships/art-scholarships/) - We have a variety of art scholarships available for students joining our Senior School and Sixth Form. - [Nursery Reviews](https://burgesshillgirls.com/nursery-reviews/) - Watch our short film to get a glimpse of life at Burgess Hill Nursery then read reviews from some of our parents. - [Short Stay Programmes Guide](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/short-courses/short-stay-programmes-guide/) - Please find below our digital short stay programmes guide. This guide is best viewed in full screen by clicking on the box icon in the bottom right of the viewer. - [Senior Gallery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/senior/gallery/) - Find out more about our senior school here. - [Support Us](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/support-us/) - Please support us and help us offer a Burgess Hill Girls education to more local families who otherwise might not have been able to afford it. - [Boarding Gallery](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/gallery/) - Find out more about boarding here. - [Scholarship & Bursaries Fund](https://burgesshillgirls.com/about-us/scholarship-bursaries-fund/) - Our mission at Burgess Hill Girls is to develop Tomorrow’s Women. We do this by offering an exceptional education. - [Events Calendar](https://burgesshillgirls.com/events-calendar/) - Have a look at our upcoming calendar events - [Registration Form - Thanks](https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/registration-form-thanks/) - Thank you for completing the Burgess Hill Girls registration form. - [Africa Boarding Guide](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/africa-guide/) - Please find our digital boarding guide for students from Africa on this page. - [Hong Kong Boarding Guide](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/hk-guide/) - Please find our digital boarding guide for students from Hong Kong on this page. - [Events template](https://burgesshillgirls.com/events-template/) - [CONTENT] - [Taxonomy template](https://burgesshillgirls.com/taxonomy-template/) - [CONTENT] - [Venue template](https://burgesshillgirls.com/venue-template/) - [CONTENT] - [Organizer template](https://burgesshillgirls.com/organizer-template/) - [CONTENT] - [Bold girls - Thank You](https://burgesshillgirls.com/bold-girl-thank/) - Thank you for booking onto our Open Day. We will be in touch shortly. - [Guía del Internado](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/spanish-guide/) - A continuación encontrará la versión digital de nuestra guía del internado. - [登机指南](https://burgesshillgirls.com/boarding/china-guide/) - 请在下面找到我们的学生数字登机指南。点击查看器右下角的方框图标，最好全屏查看本指南​。​ - [Nursery Registration Form - Thanks](https://burgesshillgirls.com/nursery-registration-form-thanks/) - Thank you for completing the registration form for Burgess Hill Nursery. - [Virtual Tour](https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/virtual-tour/) - Find out more about Burgess Hill Girls by taking a virtual tour! - [MUSIC](https://burgesshillgirls.com/music/) - [med records and birth cert](https://burgesshillgirls.com/med-records-and-birth-cert/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First NameLast NameEmail *Child's NameBirth Certificate Upload Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload Medical Records Upload Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload Submit - [Senior Music (Nav link - 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Our Nursery is a joyful, stimulating and highly regarded setting where children are encouraged to explore, discover - [Nursery Practitioners (Flexible Hours)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/nursery-practitioners-flexible-hours/) - Burgess Hill Nursery Two positions available. Full-time all-year-round, flexible hours. Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start in life? Burgess Hill Nursery is looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant, supportive community. Why Join Us? Our Nursery is a joyful, stimulating and highly regarded setting where children - [Residential Boarding Opportunity - Assistant Houseparent](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/residential-boarding-opportunities/) - Full time, permanent position We are seeking an exceptional candidate with proven skills and relevant experience to join our vibrant boarding community in a residential role as Assistant Houseparent. This is an are exciting opportunities to play a central role in shaping the experience of pupils within a thriving independent girls’ boarding environment. You will - [Nursery Lunch Time Assistant (Term Time Only)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/nursery-lunch-time-assistant-term-time-only/) - Burgess Hill Nursery Lunch Time Assistant (Term Time Only) Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 15 hours per week, Term time only. Why Join Us? Our Nursery is a joyful, stimulating and highly regarded setting where children are encouraged to explore, discover and flourish. Our values Where Fun Sparks Curiosity — with kindness, curiosity, respect and a - [Teacher of Geography - Part Time](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-geography-part-time/) - We would particularly welcome candidates who can also offer Religious Studies or History at KS3 or KS4, with the potential for additional hours for the right candidate About the role We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Geography. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact with 8-12 teaching periods across the week. The - [Teacher of Religious Studies – Part Time](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-religious-studies-part-time/) - We would particularly welcome candidates who can also offer Geography or History at KS3 or KS4, with the potential for additional hours for the right candidate About the role We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Religious Studies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact with 16 teaching periods across the week. The successful - [Head of English Faculty](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/head-of-english-faculty/) - Burgess Hill Girls is seeking an inspiring and ambitious Head of English to lead our highly regarded English Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English specialist who can provide strategic leadership across Key Stages 3–5 and drive excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum design, and whole‑school priorities. We are looking for someone who - [Bank Minibus Drivers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/mini-bus-driver/) - We have vacancies for some Bank Minibus Drivers (full clean driving licence to include D1 group entitlement) to join our team. In addition to a full clean driving licence with D1 entitlement, we are looking for individuals who are good team workers , who are flexible and have the ability to communicate with pupils and - [Bank / Ad-Hoc Airport Driver](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/bank-ad-hoc-airport-driver/) - Burgess Hill Girls is seeking a reliable and professional Bank / Ad-Hoc Airport Driver to support student and staff airport transfers. The successful applicant will represent the school and ensure safe, timely, and courteous transport. Key Responsibilities Transport students and/or staff to and from UK airports – Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted Act as a professional - [UK & International Admissions Officer (Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Leave cover)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/uk-international-admissions-officer-fixed-term-contract-maternity-leave-cover/) - Are you a confident communicator with a passion for building relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? Burgess Hill Girls is a leading independent boarding and day school, is looking for an UK & International Admissions Officer to join our dynamic team for a fixed-term maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to - [Bank Nursery Staff](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/bank-nursery-practitioners/) - Burgess Hill Girls Nursery are seeking motivated and caring Bank Staff to support children aged 2.5 to 4.5 years in our Nursery environment for Girls and Boys. Burgess Hill Girls are one of the top Independent Schools and is a fantastic environment in which to work. The Nursery is situated on the main site and - [Exams Invigilator/Scribe/Reader/Prompter](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/exams-invigilator-scribe-reader-prompter/) - Exams Invigilator / Scribe / Reader / Prompter Are you calm, reliable and detail-focused? Would you like to play a key role in supporting young people during one of the most important times in their school lives? We are seeking Exams Invigilators, Scribes, Readers and Prompters to join our friendly team for the 2025 exam - [Admissions Assistant](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/admissions-assistant/) - We are looking to recruit an Admissions Assistant to work in our busy Marketing, Admissions & Communications team. We are seeking a candidate who has a proven record in customer service with excellent administrative skills. Someone who can support our mission to educate tomorrow’s women, promoting the benefits of an all-girls education and become part of - [Minibus Driver](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/minibus-driver/) - We have a vacancy for a Minibus Driver (full clean driving licence to include D1 group entitlement) to join our team. In addition to a full clean driving licence with D1 entitlement, we are looking for an individual who is a good team worker, who is flexible and with the ability to communicate with pupils - [Weekend Support Staff (Boarding House)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/weekend-support-staff-boarding-house/) - We are seeking a responsible, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual to join our team as a Weekend Support Staff member at our boarding house. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for children and young people during weekends. The role includes assisting with the weekend activities of - [Receptionist/Front Office Administrator](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/receptionist-front-office-administrator/) - We are seeking a professional, organised, and welcoming Receptionist/Front Office Administrator to join our busy front office team. Working alongside another colleague at the reception desk, you will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s daily operations. This role combines front-of-house duties, pupil and parent support, and wider administrative responsibilities that - [DT Technician](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/dt-technician/) - We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic DT Technician to join our innovative and forward-thinking Design & Technology Department. This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role in supporting students as they explore their creativity, develop practical skills, and bring ambitious projects to life. Working closely with teaching staff, you will help ensure - [Teacher of Physics (part-time)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-physics-part-time/) - We are looking for an inspirational and experienced teacher to join our dynamic science Department. The role is part time, with working days being a Thursday and Friday during term time. The Science Department has within it Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments. There are currently eight members of staff teaching within the departments and three - [Art Technician](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/art-technician-3/) - We are seeking a passionate and proactive Art and Textiles Technician to join our creative and inspiring Art and Design Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting students as they explore and develop their artistic ideas, while helping to ensure our studios are well-equipped, safe, and ready for exciting - [Purchase Ledger Administrator](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/purchase-ledger-administrator/) - Part-time Purchase Ledger Administrator role with flexible hours, great benefits, and a supportive school team. Apply by 28 July 2025. - [Assistant Grounds Person](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/assistant-ground-person/) - Join our Estates Team as an Assistant Grounds Person! Outdoor, hands-on role with full training maintaining beautiful school grounds year-round. - [Examinations Officer](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/exams-officer/) - We're hiring a part-time Exams Officer! Join our vibrant school to support exams and data processes. 24 hrs/week, 4 days. Apply by 2 July 2025. - [Non Residential - Part-Time Boarding Matron](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/non-residential-part-time-boarding-matron/) - We are seeing a Part-Time Boarding Matron. The Part-Time Boarding Matron is an essential figure at the School. They work very closely with other members of the boarding team and wider staff as they seek to support, and care for pupils. This is a part-time, non-residential role although overnight duties may be required however you - [Digital Marketing Officer](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/digital-marketing-officer-2/) - We are seeking to appoint a creative, strategic and organised individual to join our Admissions and Marketing team in May 2025. This is a full time position, 37.5 hours per week with an hour for lunch. The working day is 8.30am - 5.00pm You will be responsible for creating content, on and offline, to support - [Teacher of DT (Part-time)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-dt-part-time/) - We are looking for a part time (0.5-0.6) inspirational and experienced teacher to join our dynamic DT Department. The successful candidate will be motivated and aspirational and will work with the department in promoting a love of DT both inside and outside the classroom. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the School - [Teacher of Classics (Part Time)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-classics-part-time/) - We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of Classics with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to teach Latin through the Senior School, Classical Civilisation at A level as well as contribute to the co-curricular life of the Classics department in this excellent and high performing school. The successful candidate will be motivated - [Biology Technician](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/science-technician/) - Biology Technician Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Friday (term time) 35 weeks plus inset days Salary £24,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience The above salary will be pro rata as the role is part time/term time only. Set within 14 acres of beautiful grounds within a conservation area close to Burgess Hill town centre, - [Assistant Head - Academic](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/assistant-head-academic/) - We are looking for an Assistant Head Academic. The Assistant Head Academic is a vital member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Head, Assistant Heads (Prep School, Sixth Form, Pastoral and Boarding), Nursery Manager, Director of Finance, and Director of Marketing and Communications. This role is responsible for leading and managing - [PE Teacher (Part-time Maternity Cover)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/pe-teacher-part-time-maternity-cover/) - We are looking for a part-time teacher of PE to cover a period of maternity leave (c0.4-0.5) to join the team on a 1 year contract in September 2025 and assume the following responsibilities: • Implement and deliver an appropriate, broad, balanced core curriculum within the PE Department from Year 7 to 13, with a - [HR Manager](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/hr-manager/) - Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding role managing a busy HR function? We are seeking a proactive HR Manager to develop our HR system, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices in recruitment, performance management, and staff well-being. About the Role As HR Manager in this standalone - [Estates Assistant](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/estates-assistant/) - We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Estates Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated Estates team. This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and taking pride in maintaining a beautiful environment. As part of our dedicated team, you will be responsible for the general upkeep - [Teacher of Maths - Part Time (0.5-0.7)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-maths-part-time/) - We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and inspirational teacher of Mathematics to join our successful Mathematics department in this high performing school. The ability to teach Mathematics up to A Level is desirable although a strong candidate with the potential and ambition to do so would also be considered. Applications are equally welcome from - [Chair of Governors](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/chair-of-governors/) - Burgess Hill Girls is partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level search specialist, to find a new Chair of Governors. To find out more about the role and to make a formal application please click here here. To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact huching.mao@nurole.com. - [Teaching Assistant (Part Time)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teaching-assistant-part-time/) - We are seeking to appoint a caring, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our Prep School team in January 2025. The hours of work will be 8am – 6pm, Thursday and Friday during School term time only. In order to be successful in your application, you should have passed GCSE Maths and English with a - [School Counsellor](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/school-counsellor/) - We are looking to appoint a motivated School Counsellor with excellent inter-personal skills and strong organisation skills. The ideal candidate will share our commitment to supporting the education of tomorrow’s women and be eager to join our unique and empowering community. In order to be successful in your application, you should have a recognised counselling - [Peripatetic Drum Teacher](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/peripatetic-drum-teacher/) - We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced drum teacher to teach individual students, aged 6 to 18 and to work as part of our highly successful music team. There are currently 5 hours of teaching available on a self-employed basis, with scope to build this up even further including the option of a drumming - [Digital Marketing Officer](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/digital-marketing-officer/) - Are you creative, forward thinking with a flair for all things digital? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity to join our School Marketing team to manage and update our School website, maintain and develop the School’s presence on all forms of social media, co-ordinate press releases, photography, and lead on the design and - [Teacher of Maths (Part Time)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-maths/) - We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and inspirational teacher of Mathematics to join our successful Mathematics department in this high performing school. The ability to teach Mathematics up to A level is desirable although a strong candidate with the potential and ambition to do so would also be considered. Applications are equally welcome from - [Teacher of English (Part Time - 1 Year Fixed Term)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-english-part-time/) - We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational English teacher with a good honours degree and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our successful English department in this high performing school. This is a fixed term, 1 year contract. The successful candidate will be motivated and aspirational and will work with the department - [Weekend Housekeeper](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/weekend-housekeeper/) - We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to carry out cleaning duties Saturday and Sundays during the school term, 5 hours per day. The salary is £11.44 per hour. No prior relevant experience is required as full training will be given. For further details, please contact our Housekeeping and Transport Manager; housekeeping@burgesshillgirls.com Completed application forms - [Prep Teaching Assistant (1 Year Fixed Term)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/prep-teaching-assistant/) - We are seeking to appoint a caring, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our Prep School team. The hours of work will be 8.00am - 6.00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during School term time only. In order to be successful in your application, you should have passed GCSE Maths and English with a level 4 - [Teacher of Art (Part Time)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-art-part-time/) - We are looking for a highly motivated, inspirational, enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Art and Textile Design to teach a broad and challenging curriculum to Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will also be capable of confidently delivering lessons in a range of different disciplines, such as painting, ceramics and photography. They will - [Nursery Practitioner](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/nursery-practitioner/) - Burgess Hill Girls Nursery are seeking a motivated and passionate Qualified Early Years Practitioner to inspire children in our creative, caring, collaborative and co-ed Nursery environment for Girls and Boys aged 2.5 to 4.5 years. Burgess Hill Girls are one of the top Independent Schools and is a fantastic environment in which to work. The - [Teacher of Maths (Full Time)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-maths-full-time/) - We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and inspirational teacher of Mathematics as 2nd in the department in this high performing school. The ability to teach Mathematics up to A level is desirable although a strong candidate with the potential and ambition to do so would also be considered. Applications are equally welcome from early - [Teacher of German (Part Time - 1 Year Fixed Term)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-german-part-time/) - We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic teacher of German with a good honours degree and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to teach German at GSCE and A Level in this high-performing school. The ability to teach another modern foreign language would be an advantage. Applications are equally welcome from early careers teachers (for - [Boarding Assistant (Required August 2024)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/boarding-assistant-required-august-2024/) - Applications are invited for the position of Resident Boarding Assistant, to support our two boarding houses. This is an exciting opportunity to join our School boarding community in a full time residential role. This is an opportunity for an individual to develop key skills which would give valuable ‘hands-on’ experience in order to pursue a - [Director of Finance and Operations](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/director-of-finance-and-operations/) - Burgess Hill Girls is a leading Sussex independent day and boarding school for girls aged four to eighteen. It is a friendly and empowering community which equips students with the knowledge, and all the social, physical, and emotional skills they need to pursue their dreams. The School is looking for an experienced Director of Finance - [Director of Finance and Operations](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/director-of-finance-and-op/) - Burgess Hill Girls is a leading Sussex independent day and boarding school for girls aged four to eighteen. It is a friendly and empowering community which equips students with the knowledge, and all the social, physical, and emotional skills they need to pursue their dreams. The School is looking for an experienced Director of Finance - [Director of Marketing and Communications](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/director-of-marketing-and-communications/) - We are recruiting for this exciting position of Director of Marketing and Communications. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, creative and who has the ability to manage all of our internal and external communications, raise the profile of the School regionally, nationally and internationally, and provide visionary leadership. This role will play an - [Prep School Teacher](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/prep-school-teacher/) - Our excellent Prep School are seeking to appoint a qualified, ambitious, motivated and inspirational teacher to join their team. We welcome applications from both newly qualified teachers, for whom the statutory ECT induction programme would be provided, and more experienced teachers. A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular activities and residential trips is essential. Candidates - [Catering Assistant](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/catering-assistant/) - We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking person to provide support in all aspects of our busy kitchen – this includes support with food preparation, clearing, replenishing the salad bar or serving lunch to our students. You do not need any previous catering experience, it is the right personal characteristics which are important - [Housekeeping Assistant](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/housekeeping-assistant/) - We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to carry out cleaning duties. You will work as part of a dedicated team cleaning a designated part of the School site. You will be required to work Monday to Friday on an all year round contract. Part time and full time hours available. The salary is £11.18 - [Teacher or Head of Physics](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-or-head-of-physics/) - We are looking for a well-qualified and dynamic Physics teacher / lead to join our successful Physics department. The ability to teach Physics to A Level is essential. The successful candidate will work with the whole of the Science department to promote a love of Science both inside and outside the classroom. A willingness to - [Director of Sport](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/director-of-sport-2/) - We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and well qualified Director of Sport to lead a thriving PE department in this very ambitious school. The successful candidate should have proven management skills and be able to lead a diverse and committed team. The successful Director of Sport should have a proven playing and coaching - [Events Officer](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/events-officer/) - We are seeking a highly motivated and organised candidate to join our school as an Events Officer. You will be someone with great potential and a ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. You will have good influencing and interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail and - [Weekend and Bank Minibus Drivers](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/weekend-and-bank-minibus-drivers/) - We have two vacancies for a Minibus Driver (full clean driving licence to include D1 group entitlement) to cover external boarding trips at weekends. Hours will be dependent on the trip and destination. We would ideally like the successful candidates to also be available for any bank work during the week if possible. In addition - [Peripatetic Guitar Specialist Teacher – required from January 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/peripatetic-guitar-specialist-teacher-required-from-january-2024/) - We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar and ukulele teacher to teach individual students, working as part of our highly successful music team. There are currently 6 hours of teaching available on a self-employed basis, with scope to build this up including the running of two weekly guitar - [Teacher of English](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-english/) - We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational English teacher with a good honours degree and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our successful English department in this high performing school. The successful candidate will be motivated and aspirational and will work with the department in promoting a love of English both inside - [Nursery Lead Practitioner](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/nursery-lead-practitioner/) - We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, experienced and highly motivated individual to join our 'Outstanding' School Nursery as one of our 3 Lead Practitioners from January 2024. You will work as part of our excellent Nursery Team and with parents/carers to provide a stimulating, creative and safe environment for the children and promote - [Head of Physics - Required for September 2024](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/head-of-physics/) - We are looking for a well-qualified and dynamic Physics teacher to take over and lead our successful Physics department. The ability to teach Physics to A Level is essential. The successful candidate will work with the whole of the Science department to promote a love of Science both inside and outside the classroom. A willingness - [Resident Boarding Assistant](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/resident-boarding-assistant/) - We are looking to appoint a Boarding Assistant to join our team in a full time (in term time), permanent residential role. To be successful in this role, you will be caring, positive and conscientious with a good sense of humour, flexibility, stamina, good attention to detail, with a full understanding of the social and - [Advanced Piano Specialist Teacher](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/advanced-piano-specialist-teacher/) - We have a thriving Music Department at Burgess Hill Girls and are currently seeking a peripatetic Teacher of Piano to teach from beginner to Diploma level. We have many advanced performers and are looking for a suitably talented, qualified and experienced Piano Teacher with initiative and vision, someone who can contribute to the development of - [Peripatetic Flute Specialist Teacher](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/peripatetic-flute-specialist-teacher/) - We have a thriving Music Department at Burgess Hill Girls and are currently seeking a peripatetic Teacher of Flute with Recorder, Piano and theory skills to join our Senior School team from September 2023. We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Visiting Music Teacher with initiative and vision, someone who can contribute to - [Bank Boarding Staff](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/bank-boarding-staff/) - We are looking to appoint Bank Boarding Assistants to join our team. To be successful in this role, you will be caring, positive and conscientious with a good sense of humour, flexibility, stamina, good attention to detail, with a full understanding of the social and personal needs of today’s teenagers. This role presents an excellent - [Become a Governor](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/become-a-governor/) - If you are interested in becoming a Governor of Burgess Hill Girls we would love to hear from you. We are particularly keen to add alumnae and senior leaders from the maintained educational sector to our Governing body. Please contact the Chair, Dr Alison Smith to find out more about this fulfilling role. Contact Dr - [Art Technician](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/art-technician-2/) - We are looking for someone to provide proactive and efficient technician support to the Head of Art in order to ensure a smooth running Art department. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Stock and Administrative Tasks Order of equipment and supplies for the department at most cost effective rates Source new products for the department as required Organisation of - [Houseparent](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/houseparent/) - We are looking to appoint a Houseparent with additional responsibilities and leadership opportunities within our boarding structure to join our team in a full time (in term time), permanent residential role. To be successful in this role, you will be caring, positive and conscientious with a good sense of humour, flexibility, stamina, good attention to - [Teacher of Textiles](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-textiles/) - Required for September 2023 or January 2024 We are looking for a highly motivated, inspirational, enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Textiles, to teach a broad and challenging curriculum to Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will inspire in our pupils a love of Textiles. They are likely to be a graduate in Textiles - [Full Time Nursery Practitioner (Leadership cover)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/38042/) - Are you an inspiring, experienced and highly motivated individual with aspirations of progression into Leadership? We are looking for a skilled Nursery practitioner to join our ‘Outstanding’ School Nursery to work closely with our Lead Practitioners to provide Leadership cover in their absence. You will work as part of our excellent Nursery Team and with - [Teacher of PE](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-pe/) - We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of PE to teach a broad and challenging curriculum to Years 7 to 13 on a 1 year fixed term contract. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to coach to a high standard in hockey and athletics. They will - [Teacher of Mathematics](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-mathematics/) - We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and inspirational teacher of Mathematics to join our successful Mathematics department in this high performing school. The ability to teach Mathematics up to A Level is desirable although a strong candidate with the potential and ambition to do so would also be considered. Applications are equally welcome from - [Chef De Partie](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/chef-de-partie/) - We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to work as part of our excellent School Catering team. The job holder will work alongside one other Chef and the Chef Manager. The role of the Chef is to produce and deliver a high quality of food to students and staff, working on a weekly - [Director of Sport](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/director-of-sport/) - We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and well qualified Director of Sport to lead a thriving PE department in this very ambitious school. The successful candidate should have proven management skills and be able to lead a diverse and committed team of eight staff. The successful Director of Sport should have a proven - [P/T Nursery Practitioner - 2 days a week](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/p-t-nursery-practitioner-2-days-a-week/) - We currently have an opportunity for an inspiring, experienced and highly motivated individual to join our 'Outstanding' School Nursery as a Part-time Nursery Practitioner to work for 2 days a week. You will work as part of our excellent Nursery Team and with parents/carers to provide a stimulating, creative and safe environment for the children - [D&T and Textiles Technician](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/dt-and-textiles-technician/) - We are looking to appoint a part-time Design & Technology and Textiles Technician to support our Textiles and D&T teams for 21 hours a week to work for 37 weeks per academic year to include the School term time (the work pattern is variable to suit the timetable and is currently being worked across 4 - [Housekeeping Assistant](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/housekeeping-assistants-required/) - Required asap We are looking for two individuals to join our housekeeping team to carry out cleaning duties. The roles will involve cleaning a designated part of the School site, working as part of a dedicated team. Our requirements are: Monday - Friday - 4.30-7.30 - term time only to work for 35 weeks per - [Transport Manager](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/transport-manager/) - We are looking to recruit someone who can organise the school’s coach and minibus service including transport for various school outings and PE fixtures etc., liaising with our team of minibus drivers and external coach companies. In order to be successful in this role, you should have organisation skills backed up with good database experience/skills - [Teacher of Art and Textile Design](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/teacher-of-art-and-textile-design/) - Required for February 2023 on a 1.5 term full time maternity cover contract We are looking for a highly motivated, inspirational, enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Art and Textile Design to teach a broad and challenging curriculum to Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will also be capable of confidently delivering lessons in - [Art Technician](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/art-technician/) - We are looking to appoint a part-time Art Technician to support our Head of Art during school term time for 3 days a week, commencing in September 2022. The role involves providing a proactive and efficient support service to the Head of Art in order to ensure a smooth running department. This includes various administrative - [Head of French](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/head-of-french/) - Required for September 2022 or January 2023 We are looking for an experienced, talented and enthusiastic teacher of French with a good honours degree and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead the French department in this high-performing school. The ability to teach French up to A level is essential. The ability to teach another - [Head of Biology](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/head-of-biology/) - Required for September 2022 We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Biology teacher with a good honours degree and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead the department in this high performing school. The successful candidate will promote Biology both inside and outside the classroom, teach across all key stages and support university - [DATA SYSTEMS MANAGER, FULL TIME ROLE](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/data-systems-manager-full-time-role/) - Required asap We are looking to appoint a Data Systems Manager to oversee, develop and maintain the use of data across the whole School, providing clear, concise and accurate information reports to ensure that data runs are accurate and on time. The role also involves operating, maintaining and developing the current MIS system (iSAMS), overseeing - [Textiles – Subject Lead (full time maternity cover)](https://burgesshillgirls.com/vacancies/textiles-subject-lead-full-time-maternity-cover/) - We are looking to appoint an experienced, talented and enthusiastic teacher of Textiles to lead the subject in this high-performing school. This is a full time maternity cover for 2 terms which could be extended to a full year. The successful candidate will teach students through the Senior School from Year 7 to Upper Sixth ## Staff - [Mrs Suzanne Roberts](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-suzanne-roberts/) - Suzanne joined Burgess Hill Nursery in 2016 and has a passion for Early Years Education driven by the belief that these formative years lay the foundations for a child’s confidence, curiosity, and lifelong love of learning. She is inspired by the way young children explore the world with wonder, and is committed to creating environments - [Mr Iain Regan-Smith](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mr-iain-regan-smith/) - Iain joined Burgess Hill Girls as Head of Sixth Form in 2022. Iain started his career at the Judd School, where he was previously a pupil, and had the unique experience of teaching his own younger brother for A level. After Judd he was Head of RE and Philosophy at Merchant Taylors' School for seven - [Mrs Claire Monahan](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-claire-monahan/) - After completing an undergraduate master's degree in Biochemistry at the University of Oxford, Claire trained as a teacher at the Institute of Education in London. She began her career at an all-girls school in North London, and four years later relocated to Brighton, where she became Head of Chemistry and later, Head of Science at - [Mrs Heather Cavanagh](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-heather-cavanagh/) - After careers with HM Custom and Excise and the Ministry of Defence Heather trained as a teacher at Christ Church University. She began her teaching career at Dover College and gained her first headship in her third year of teaching. As Head of the Prep school, Heather led an 'Excellent' inspection grading and led on - [Andrea Lane](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/andrea-lane/) - [Dr Simon Thornton-Wood](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/dr-simon-thornton-wood/) - Simon has enjoyed a diverse career, from early years as a biologist, through leadership in a national scientific and educational institution, and in the regulation and training of lawyers. He has overseen the formation of, and now leads as Chief Executive, a new professional body for dental professionals. He also chairs a Charitable Trust fostering - [Mrs Sue Collins](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-sue-collins/) - Sue has been a core member of the Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep and Prep School ever since joining as a newly qualified teacher in 1997. She has progressed from class teacher, to subject coordinator, learning and assessment leader and since 2015, Assistant Head of Pre-Prep and Prep. She loves the creative arts and still teaches - [Mrs Mora Clayton](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-mora-clayton/) - [Mrs A Sayer](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-a-sayer/) - [Miss A Jones](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-a-jones/) - [Miss S Barca](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-s-barca/) - [Ms R Bristow](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-r-bristow/) - [Miss S Guntley](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-s-guntley/) - [Miss S Noakes](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-s-noakes/) - [Mrs L Parpworth](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-l-parpworth/) - [Ms SJ Lamport](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-sj-lamport/) - [Miss L Freeman](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-l-freeman/) - [Mr A Sahami](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mr-a-sahami/) - [Miss N Parker](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-n-parker/) - [Miss H Round](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-h-round/) - [Ms J Dalrymple](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-j-dalrymple/) - [Mrs L Marshall](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-l-marshall/) - [Mr A Carter](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mr-a-carter/) - [Ms E Quinn](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-e-quinn/) - [Dr Emma Ross](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/dr-emma-ross/) - Emma is a BOLD girl having attended Burgess Hill Girls between 1989 and 1996. Following her PhD in Human Physiology Emma spent 10 years researching and teaching in the field of sports and health science at Brunel University and then the University of Brighton. In 2012 she became The Head of Physiology at The English - [Ms Jessica Hunter](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-jess-hunter/) - Jess is a member of the SLT at Rosebery School in Surrey, which is an 11-18 girls' school. She has responsibility for developing teachers' practice and ensuring the effective implementation of the curriculum. As a governor, Jess aims to support Burgess Hill Girls to continue to move from strength to strength in all areas, and - [Ms Rohaise Flint](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-rohaise-flint/) - Alongside MAs in History, Literature and Philosophy from Edinburgh and Goldsmiths, Rohaise has a PGCE in English and Drama from Homerton College, Cambridge. Formerly Head of English at Brighton College, she helped launch Claremont Senior School as Deputy Head. Joining the Burgess Hill Girls leadership team in 2016, Rohaise has been responsible for invigorating the - [Mrs Bethany Gavin](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-bethany-gavin/) - Bethany is a proud BOLD girl, having attended the school between 2000-2011. She went on to gain a First Class Honours Degree in Drama, Theatre and Performance and started her career in Artist Management, representing actors and creatives across theatre, film and television. Bethany is now Operations Manager for a local theatre company, specialising in - [Mrs E Catford](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-e-catford/) - [Ms C De Lacy](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-c-de-lacy/) - [Mrs C Lording](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-c-lording/) - [Mr Roy Hill](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/roy-hill/) - Roy is the Bursar at Channing School in Highgate. Prior to starting work at Channing, Roy spent 22 years as a Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy where he was also responsible for leading a number of business change initiatives and managing large facilities management contracts. Roy is an active leader in the Duke of - [Mrs R Hirst](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-rachael-hirst/) - [Miss E Benford](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-e-benford/) - [Mrs Victoria Watt](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-v-watt/) - Victoria is a commercial counsel at William Grant & Sons Limited. She is also a Bold Girl, having attended Burgess Hill Girls between 1999-2005. She joined the Governing body in March 2020 and is delighted to lend her experiences as an ex-student and a solicitor to the school. It’s an immense privilege to reconnect with - [Mrs Hilary Simpson](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-h-simpson/) - Hilary has lived locally for over 50 years, 48 of those in Burgess Hill. She joined the Board of Governors in 2018 after retiring in 2016 from a career in finance, working in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, all of which gave her an understanding of cultural differences and global issues. As a Governor, her - [Dr Paul Marshall](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/dr-p-marshall/) - A graduate of the University of Sussex (PhD, MA, BA Hons), Dr Paul Marshall, FRSA, FIoD, has over 25 years' experience of working in the higher education sector, in his current role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University of East London, and as a Group Board Member, Chief Executive of two national Higher Education representative bodies - [Miss Nikki Donson](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/miss-nikki-donson/) - Nikki joined Burgess Hill Girls in 2016 after relocating from an all-girls boarding school in Oxfordshire. Nikki has worked both in the maintained and independent sectors and has vast experience of pastoral roles in schools; however, Nikki’s specialist subject is Music. Nikki is very passionate about mental health and wellbeing, and is always looking for - [Mrs Rachel Kay](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mrs-r-kay/) - Rachel has spent her career working within industry in senior Learning & Development roles in global engineering and consultancy organisations, currently Chief Learning Officer for one of the UK largest Apprenticeship providers, she is keen to bring her knowledge of apprenticeships to the school. She joined the Governors in 2016 to bring the view of - [Ms Bridget Edminson](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/ms-b-edminson/) - Bridget has been a barrister for 25 years. After 18 years as a Government lawyer she moved into Higher Education in 2018 as General Counsel at the University of Sussex. Bridget is now Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs at Imperial College London. Having experienced the kindness, professionalism and support offered by staff to her - [Mr Tom Burnage](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mr-t-burnage/) - Tom is a Chartered Surveyor specialising in mixed-use development, he is currently leading on several significant regeneration projects for Transport for London. Tom is a Burgess Hill resident and became a Governor in 2022 when looking into future schooling options for his daughter and was struck by the special offering that the school provides. He - [Mr Steven Henderson](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mr-steven-henderson/) - Steven is the Academic Deputy Head in an independent girls’ school in London and has been a senior leader in independent schools since 2012. He has previously been Director of Music in different schools and also worked in arts management before beginning his teaching career. He loves to see young people develop their skills and - [Mr Stuart Condie](https://burgesshillgirls.com/staff/mr-s-condie/) - Stuart’s working life has mostly been in transport infrastructure, but he also chaired two pension funds and Shoreham Port, and was a Non-Executive Director of several UK and overseas companies. His areas of expertise include finance, commercial contracts, and compliance issues. Stuart is currently an athletics coach and a published writer. 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