"One of the many reasons we chose Burgess Hill School for Girls was the impecccable 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."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you very much for all you and your team have done for Melissa* in her time in Junior School... Melissa* has had a fabulous time in junior school, in particular, enjoying all that year 6 has offered her. For the first time, we feel that she has taken advantage of all the opportunities that have been offered to her with enthusiasm and independent thought."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"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 at buildinig each child's self esteem - a stated aim of the school which certainly in our case has been more than fulfilled."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"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."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for my daughter. You have given her a fantastic start in life."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"The first time we walked through the gates of your school, on an Open Day, our daughter was just four weeks old. We fell in love with it then and we have never looked back!"
Junior School Parent 2010
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"We just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you to everyone concerned for the very warm welcome that our daughter has had this week. Since Monday she has come home full of joy and enthusiasm about the days' events. She is like a different child and we are very happy for her."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"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.
...Starting a new School aged nine, has forced her to work to new standards and expectations. It has pushed her out of a comfort zone and brought immediate changes in her self motivation. The academic and extra curricular abilities of her peer group are paving the way for her to recognise that her own age group have many talents that she can aspire to and reach.
...In summary, the school girl culture works very well for my daughter. We are delighted with her first year at school."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"Since our daughter arrived at BHS in September 2009 there has only been one day when she did not come home with a smile on her face, which is some achievement and reminds us daily we have made the right choice for her. Part of the special and unique environment is the joy and pleasure the girls genuinely have in being at the school. Every girl matters and is an important member of the junior school community lead by Miss Fulleylove's wonderful attitude."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"I just wanted to say (again!) how impressed we have been with all the music/drama performances this year... I'm sure not many girls so young can exude that level of self-confidence and enthusiasm at such a young age. It is also obvious how much work the staff put into everything - it is very much appreciated by us parents."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"I was totally impressed by the maturity, confidence and professionalism of all of the girls, and especially the hitherto shrinking violets amongst them. How grown up they seemed compared to the last time they trod the boards! What a lovely year group. I didn't just feel proud of our daughter but of all of them equally. Well done to all concerned, but special praise for the school environment for bringing out such confident characters so young."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"I would like to thank you and all the staff at the school for providing my daughter with a supportive and happy experience at Burgess Hill School for Girls over the years she has spent there."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"Superb standards and skills of teaching staff and management."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"A caring and friendly environment where every child feels valued and understood."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"A big thank you for all that you have done for my daughters. It is so obvious that you really care for all your girls, way beyond the call of duty. All your help and guidance over the years has been invaluable and so much appreciated."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"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."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"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."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"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."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"Outstanding staff (teaching and non-teaching) who nurture the developing minds of these very lucky girls."
Junior School Parent 2010
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"I made arrangements to visit 5 private schools but after my interview with the Junior School Head Mistress, Ms. Fulleylove, I was done. This was the school for us!
...This school is highly academic with the national results to prove it. But there is more than education and test scores here. The school strives to achieve the highest level of commitment to the students and the parents so in the end, everyone including the teachers benefit."
Junior School Parent 2007
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Read Nursery parents' testimonials here.
Read more Junior School parents' testimonials here.
Senior School parents' and pupils' testimonials coming soon!
*Pupils' names have been changed
