Today we celebrate Bromley High School’s 140th birthday. The school was founded on 18th January 1883, one of a wave of pioneering Girls’ Public Day School Trust schools which opened towards the close of the Victorian era.
Its founders sought to provide young women with a broad and rigorous academic education far beyond the narrow range of female accomplishments intended to prepare young women for the domestic sphere.
Today, the school’s mission to inspire and empower girls through an exceptional education, has never been more important.
As part of the school’s birthday celebrations, Headmistress Mrs Codling held a special assembly where, following school tradition, the eldest and youngest pupils (Stevie and Matilda) cut a birthday cake together.
In the assembly, Mrs Codling also launched the school’s exciting programme of 140 Celebration events. As well as a House Afternoon Tea party and Gala Concert at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music, all pupils will be pledging 140 minutes of their time volunteering in the local community.
To mark today’s birthday, Junior School pupils dressed up as a prominent figure from the last 140 years. Year 7 pupils formed a human 140 on the school grounds and all pupils were treated to a delicious 140th birthday cupcake.
The school also held a cake competition and bake sale to celebrate, raising £216 for the Wonder Foundation. Congratulations to Year 8 pupil Lucy on her amazing entry and winning the competition – the panel judges led by Headmistress Emily Codling thoroughly enjoyed your cake!
Happy birthday Bromley High School!
Year 7 pupils formed a human 140 on the school grounds to celebrate the school’s 140th birthday
Junior School pupils dress up as a prominent figure from the last 140 years
Eldest pupil Stevie and youngest pupil Matilda cutting the birthday cake
Lucy’s winning 140 birthday cake