About us - What people say - Visitors

VISITORS : EX-PUPILS : PRESENT PUPILS : PARENTS :
CHRIS WOODHEAD : GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE 2008

‘Everybody I’ve spoken to has been so helpful, informed and friendly.’

‘The girls have been very helpful and they all look so happy.’

‘I thought the Headmistress’ talk was the best I’ve ever heard; so many blow their own trumpets declaring how good their facilities and grades are; Mrs Hyde did none of that. She really got to the heart of the school and what was really important. It was quite beautiful.’

‘It’s the first time that the pupils have taken our daughter off to do something and made her feel at ease… and we’ve been to a lot of schools.’

‘Wonderful atmosphere in the school – full of light.’

‘These school rules are wonderful – that they are based on this ‘Love Thy Neighbour as Thyself’.’

‘Beautiful needlework.’

‘It is so good to see such lovely handwriting.’

‘This is a lovely airy and bright school.’

‘I’m glad that they get the chance to do all three sciences.’

‘Laboratories in smaller schools tend to be small and sometimes old-fashioned, whereas larger schools can be vast. This one has the best of both worlds.’

‘It’s a great idea that teachers move up through the school with their classes.’

‘Excellent Open-Day.’

WRITTEN RESPONSES:    (back to top)

Q. What did you see or hear today which particularly impressed you?

-Girls’ performances and art work. Teachers seem happy and truly committed.

-Enthusiasm of pupils. Being greeted by the headmistress. Participation of the pupils: we very much enjoyed the pupil presentations.

-The school had a very distinctive atmosphere – tranquil yet stimulating, and lovely classrooms.

-Pupil demonstrations (especially Greek, Latin and Singing). Focus on philosophy and meditation.

-Meditation, Philosophy, Art of Hospitality.

-Warmth, emphasis on the individual, emphasis on giving something back to society.

-The general ethos of the school. The excitement and happiness of the girls.

-Everyone we met with was very friendly. The girls are articulate and personable, the rooms are sunny, the work impressive.

-The classroom work: notebooks, needlework, look of classrooms, music, art and cooking area.

-Beautiful manners of the girls, absolutely exemplary social skills, beautifully articulate and softly spoken, excellent.

-The girls: very open, friendly, social and informative. The environment and facilities; great sense of community. The teachers: inspiring.

-The choir and general feel of the school. Bright classrooms.

-All the other ‘subjects’ offered such as needlework, hospitality, philosophy etc.

-The general atmosphere. The art department, the IT suite. The enthusiasm of our guide.

-I enjoyed Mrs Hyde’s talk and agreed with the aspects of teaching she mentioned. The two girls who spoke were both very confident and seemed well balanced.

-Clearly a caring environment dedicated to bringing out the best.

-The facilities and the way we were greeted and guided around.

-Art, music, polite and confident girls.