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News & events from Bromley High School
Inspectors from the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) found that pupils' achievement and learning in both the Senior and Junior School were 'Exceptional'. In all other categories, where Excellent is the highest grade, the school's provision was judged to be uniformly Excellent.
The school's 'distinctive curriculum' was praised by inspectors and the wealth and quality of extra-curricular activities recognised as 'the strength of the school'.
Research tells us that girls and boys learn differently...
This means that they need to be taught differently if they are to make excellent progress. In order to get the very best out of a class of girls and boys, therefore, one needs to teach two different lessons. It is clear also from visiting co-educational schools, that girls and boys see each other differently and that, in such an environment, it is possible for these views to be emphasised. In a girls only environment such as Bromley High, these stereotypes do not exist. The girls have some girls only space in which to explore their interests and their passions and are supported in doing so by teachers who open their eyes to the myriad opportunities available to them, without suggesting that they follow any particular pathway.
It is undeniable that girls do better without boys around – and here we can make that happen for them. As the only all girls’ school in the area, we provide the space and professional expertise for our girls to shine. And the wonderful thing is – that as a day school, the girls can have a proper social life (after school and at weekends) with their friends - boys and girls.
We are proud to be a member of the Girls' Day School Trust:
We warmly invite you to our annual Open Events where you can tour the Junior and/or Senior School with a pupil guide, meet the teachers and listen to talks from the Headmistress, Head Girl and current pupils.
You can contact our Admissions Team with questions at any time. We can also arrange a private tour.
Mrs Lisa Clarke, Admissions Registrar
[email protected]
0208 781 7066
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SENIOR SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM OPEN DAY
Our next Open Morning is on May 3rd 2019
9.30 am - 1.00 pm
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OUR SUCCESSFUL SIXTH FORM
Read the welcome from our Head of Sixth form here or download the Sixth Form Prospectus here.
JUNIOR & NURSERY SCHOOL
Discover more about our Junior School here.
CHISLEHURST SOCIETY ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
We are very proud of Bromley High's students who had great success at the recent Chislehurst Society Environmental Awards.
This year's theme was Imperial Chislehurst and the Guest Speaker was Robert Finlay - Captain of the Chislehurst Golf Club who represented the epicentre of Imperial Chislehurst - Camden Place, the grade 2 listed house where the last Emperor of the French was exiled in 1871.
Pictured below is Amelia Willars with the Guest Speaker Robert Finlay
BHS – THE FIRST ALL GIRLS SCHOOL IN THE WORLD TO GAIN STEINWAY ACCREDITATION
Bromley High School GDST has become the first ‘all girls' school in the world to be accredited as an All Steinway School. This accreditation is given when a school provides Steinway pianos to play and rehearse on in all practice and performance spaces.
By becoming an All Steinway School, the students will have the opportunity to attend masterclasses given by Steinway Artists and perform themselves at Steinway Hall.
“Our educational philosophy values the creative arts very highly,” said Angela Drew, Headmistress of Bromley High School. “We have demonstrated our commitment to the arts not only by investing in these beautiful instruments but in additional staffing to enable the Bromley High Music department to enhance the musical opportunities available to pupils in local primary schools.” Pictured above are music scholars and GCSE musicians with the renowned Concert Pianist Joanna MacGregor OBE who is both a Steinway artist and an Alumna of a GDST School.
Headmistress of Bromley High School since September 2014, Angela Drew was previously Deputy Head Academic at Epsom College.
Who/what inspired you to become a teacher?
I had a teacher called Mrs Smears who taught me English in senior school and she used to perch on the edge of her desk and lean out into the classroom, exuding enthusiasm. It was she who first introduced me to Pride and Prejudice and Romeo and Juliet.
I think everyone should be eternally gratefully to anyone who introduces them to Austen or to Shakespeare because it’s just a permanent source of joy.
What achievement are you most proud of as Head?
As a head you take pride in what the girls do; all the kind of glittering prizes that you expect from a school like Bromley High, but in reality the greatest pride that anyone takes is from what the girls are, and the people they are growing up to be.
I think as a head the proudest moment in any week is to look across the assembly hall, and we have a huge assembly hall, and you see all those faces with their enthusiasm and their idealism and their generosity of spirit. It just makes you hugely proud to be at the school
What does a successful school look like to you?
Busy, buzzy. I think actually, with a girl’s school it’s not what it looks like; it is what it sounds like.
When girls love their lessons, when they are happy with each other’s company you hear the sound of chatter. You hear the sound of laughter very frequently in this school; it is the sound of girls building friendships and that is what is going to last them for life.
What is the most important quality you want every child to have when they leave your school? And why?
Resilience. It’s a tough world sometimes and everybody, however successful, however fortunate, is going to have ups and downs in life.
We want to teach the girls to develop a sense of balance; to balance their academic success with other things that will bring them joy, pleasure and relaxation; good friendships, a healthy sport.
Also a breadth of vision for charitable fundraising, for volunteering, for involvement in the local community. They need to live a balanced, resilient life because we all know as adults that life isn’t always easy.
Please give 5 words to describe the ethos of your school.
Exceptional, innovative, caring, friendly and happy.
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
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