‘Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt’ – William Shakespeare.
Watching our Year 4 pupils delight in their Tudor Day yesterday demonstrated that no Shakespearean doubts exist among our Junior School girls. For them, the study of the Tudors, performing, and engaging with the works of Tudor artists is something to be embraced, not feared. As our group of enthusiastic thespians gathered around their visiting speakers, with teachers by their sides, all our wonderful girls took turns stepping up to represent various activities. In the spirit of how Shakespeare brought his characters to life through his plays, our girls were vibrant, engaged, and gave their all to the day. Kudos to Miss Austin and Mr Bugden for organising such a fantastic experience for their groups.
Every day, I witness remarkable events unfolding across Bromley High School, and each morning, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement about the incredible journey that lies ahead for our school. I firmly believe that the solutions to the challenges facing our world might just emerge from this very institution. We live in unpredictable times – who could have anticipated the recent cabinet reshuffle! The unique atmosphere and empowerment present here foster collaboration, communication, and bridge the confidence gap, ensuring that our girls will step into the world equipped with the skills to adapt to these changes.
Partnerships are key, and the challenges of our time demand unparalleled collaboration. Our girls learn to express their ideas confidently, understanding that all their voices matter. Research by the International Collaboration of Girls’ Schools indicates that 87% of girls feel their opinions matter in single-sex settings, compared to only 58% in mixed schools. Our school intentionally fosters a culture of risk-taking and resilience, not leaving it to chance.
It has been a pleasure to meet with many members of our community over the past few weeks as we concentrate on preparing our Year 6 girls for the Senior School transition and engage in one-on-one discussions with Year 11 pupils for scholarship assessments. As always, the girls continue to impress us with their abilities and talents.
Mrs Emily Codling, Headmistress