"Milly* has settled so beautifully into Burgess Hill School for Girls, we could not have hoped for a happier little girl. She truly loves everything that school has to offer which is thanks to her teacher, for being such a wonderful class teacher and yourself (Head of the Junior School) for leading such a warm and friendly school."
"She can't get enough of the place. Thank you so much to you all for inspiring her so much. We've never seen her so happy."
"I challenge any parent visiting Burgess Hill School for Girls not to feel proud to be part of this lovely school. The girls are an absolute credit to the school - polite, confident, happy and caring. There is a real sense of friendship, creativity and fun- evidenced by endless photographs and artwork everywhere."
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| Keen to get to school (Reproduced with the kind permission of Argus newspapers) |
"One of the many reasons we chose Burgess Hill School for Girls was the impeccable conduct of the girls on the train in the morning. I regularly commuted to Brighton and was impressed by their intelligent conversations and obvious support of each other in an environment outside of the school gates.Although my daughter has only been at the school for just under a year, the impact of the school's values and pride is already starting to show."
"Lisa* has been very happy at the school from the moment she walked in the front door and she still remains very happy. It has also been fantastic to watch Lisa's* self confidence growing during the last year. I'm sure her teachers would agree this is an on-going process but she is a completely changed child to the one who arrived at BHSG last year and we are again grateful to her teachers and also the structures built into the school routine aimed atbuilding each child's self esteem - a stated aim of the school which certainly in our case has been more than fulfilled."
"A caring and friendly environment where every child feels valued and understood."
"Thank you so much for all the love and care you have given our daughter. We are grateful for the security and confidence you have created in her."
"Having lived in West Sussex for over ten years we have been aware of the excellent reputation of Burgess Hill School for Girls. When we went to the Open Day we found the Headmistress and her staff genuinely caring, brimming with infectious enthusiasm and twinkling with fun!
Evidence of the school's success is obvious, from the excellent results achieved to the confident and happy girls it produces. Our daughters have blossomed in confidence. They have benefited immensely from their involvement in the drama productions, musical evenings and sports events they have taken part in.
I like the length of the school day at Burgess Hill too. They finish at a sensible time - although there is always something going on in the evening, for those who want it. There can be no doubt that we are extremely pleased with our choice of Burgess Hill School For Girls."
"Our unhesitating decision to send our second daughter to BHSfG Junior School was based on the very positive experience we have had with our first daughter. The school provides a very nurturing environment where the girls are connected with each other across all year groups, giving a real sense of community which is very open and refreshing. Apart from the quality of the staff, the manageable class sizes and the level of focus on each individual child as well as within the group are very apparent.
We also feel very positively towards the parental network that we are part of, encouraged through the FOS and fostered by the school. The overwhelming impression of BHSfG is that it develops well rounded, accomplished girls, who can develop their potential within their abilities whilst being able to stretch themselves within an embracing community. As a parent you develop not just a pride in your own daughter(s) achievements but of all their peers as well."
"The all girl dynamic at Burgess Hill has worked very well for my daughter. In some aspects it has been transformative. [...] Since joining Burgess Hill School she has participated actively in a full range of sports, and she volunteers information on how she has performed in Hockey or Tennis or in Athletics. [...] The absence of boys, taking the spotlight, has undoubtedly contributed greatly to her desire to participate fully."
"Thank you so much for the way in which you and your colleagues have reacted to helping our daughter and creating a strategy to work with her/us. I must say that I really do appreciate everything you are doing to help, and I am so impressed with BHSFG. I don't believe there are many schools in this country, independent or otherwise that would take such care/time to follow up in such a diligent manner."
"Thank you for turning our daughter onto the fun of learning for its own sake. I know she will always be grateful for such a good start."
"The staff make sure that each girl is valued. There is the right mix of competitive spirit and caring for others which hopefully will stand the girls in good stead to be contributory citizens later on."
"Outstanding staff (teaching and non-teaching) who nurture the developing minds of these very lucky girls."
Comments from Junior School parents in 2010.
*All names have been changed.
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