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Prospectus Pupils are loyal to and proud of their school.
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI, 2014) Bury Grammar School Girls & Co-Educational Infant School Welcome
At Bury Grammar School Girls, which includes our Co-Educational Infant School, it is our mission to unlock the potential of every young person in our care.
We are a school with a rich history and a forward-looking, modern approach to providing an all-round education. Young people thrive where learning is challenging and where they are supported in a family atmosphere with strong pastoral care. We see every day that the combination of happy pupils alongside outstanding teaching is a winning one.
While high academic achievement will always be central to our aims, so too is the development of our pupils’ many talents through a rich extra curricular programme including sport, music, drama and outside adventure. Excellent pupil-teacher relationships, positions of responsibility and leadership opportunities, and a focus on emotional intelligence and resilience, provide a balanced approach to pastoral care which gives our pupils the confidence to be themselves.
We want the young adults who leave us to be independent learners and excellent communicators, happy in their achievements and relationships, confident in their abilities, and ready to make a vital contribution and real difference to their world. Mrs Jo Anderson Headmistress
Founded in 1884, Bury Grammar School Girls joined with the Boys School in 1906. With one governing body we are able to offer all the known benefits of single sex education from the age of 7 with many joint activities. Children joining us at any age become part of a long history of academic excellence. They enjoy the combination of tradition and forward thinking which makes our educational experience unique.
1 2 Visit our website at www.burygrammar.com Even the youngest children display a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge and are keen to explore and experiment. (ISI, 2014)
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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Young children love to learn. Our purpose built classrooms and cheerful outdoor play areas are designed to help the children develop their understanding and sense of discovery.
Our staff know how children learn and they make excellent use of resources to provide a plethora of activities ensuring that the children’s innate curiosity is fully stimulated.
Our youngest children join our Fledglings Nursery in the term they turn three. Fledglings learn through play. Research shows that children best begin their learning this way.
Cygnets Pre school is for children aged 3 to 4. They love to attend school. They play a dynamic role in their learning, offer their ideas and respond with great enthusiasm to the thoughtful and challenging activities provided by their teachers. They are eager for discovery and knowledge. This all leads naturally to acquiring the skills for reading and writing, for mathematical and scientific understanding as they begin to identify sounds, to read simple words and make logical connections.
The play-based approach to learning is exemplary. Children join our Reception classes when they are 4 years old. From individual starting (ISI, 2014) points, their progress continues to be rapid. Writing and problem solving become increasingly confident.
We seek to share with parents the pleasure of each child’s learning journey at all stages. We recognise that the partnership that exists between school and parents is at the heart of every child’s progress and success.
Teaching considers exceptionally well the children’s interests and needs. (ISI, 2014)
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Years 1 & 2
Our Infant School is especially designed for our young children. For each class there is plenty of room and because group sizes are small we can ensure that every individual child has space to learn.
Our teachers are specialists and ensure that all children progress rapidly. Physical challenge and creative development are also vital for young children and we have specialist teachers for sport and music matched by purpose built resources such as the Infant sports hall, music room and the superb central octagonal hall for special concerts and assemblies shared throughout the year with parents and families.
Educational visits organised throughout the year excite the children’s natural spirit of enquiry and love of adventure.
By the end of Year 2 the children are ready to move on to the Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Schools taking with them a secure academic foundation and enthusiasm for learning of all kinds.
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When choosing primary schools we were very apprehensive and unsure where to send Hannah, however I can 100% say with confidence that BGSG was the best and right choice. (Parent)
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Junior School
The majority of girls who join Year 3 have come from our Infant School however those joining us from other schools settle very quickly.
The Junior School has its own building within the school grounds with eight airy, modern classrooms. It is well equipped and full of colourful displays of girls’ work. Throughout the school, the curriculum provides extensive coverage of mathematical, scientific, creative, aesthetic and practical spheres of study and is supported by the very wide range of extra curricular activities that are a strength of the school.
We take the girls on frequent educational visits; residential trips begin for girls in Year 5 and further develop independence and confidence. All girls take part in sport and musical activities, regularly participate in competitions and matches and have enjoyed success in local, regional and national events.
Throughout the school the pupils’ social development is excellent. At all ages their relationships with each other and with staff are excellent characterised by courtesy and mutual respect. (ISI, 2014)
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Senior School academic
When girls join our Senior School at 11 years they will experience a broad and varied curriculum with plenty of academic challenge.
They will study the three separate sciences working in laboratories equipped to A level standard and they will have the opportunity to experience three Modern Foreign Languages before making their choices later on.
In our school the study of Latin and Classical Civilisation sits comfortably with Computer Science and in a busy week there will be plenty of opportunity too for creative and physical development. Art and Design, Music and Drama and Sport are all supported with excellent facilities and highly skilled teaching.
Throughout the school, pupils’ achievement in their academic work is excellent and in their activities outstanding.
(ISI, 2014)
Our curriculum is innovative and from 2014 will include at the end of Key Stage 3 the award of the BGSG Diploma recognising overall academic achievement along with service to the community, participation in extra curricular activities, outdoor challenge and an independent project.
At the end of Year 9, pupils make their GCSE choices from a wide range of subjects. The compulsory core ensures that the demanding academic criteria of high performing universities are met.
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The contribution of teaching is excellent. (ISI, 2014)
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Throughout the years I feel as though I have grown into an independent, strong and ambitious individual which I think is down to the high level of teaching, unwavering support and constant guidance provided by the staff.
(Grace, Upper Sixth Student, on leaving school for university)
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Sixth Form
The recently opened Sixth Form Centre provides superb facilities for the students of both schools.
Independent study is crucial at this stage and the two learning zones allow this to take place either individually or in groups. Although our students work very hard in order to achieve their highly competitive university places, the atmosphere in the all-day cafeteria is relaxed.
Students usually select AS and A level subjects from a broad list which includes all the ‘facilitating subjects’ favoured by the Russell Group universities along with other popular academic subjects such as Psychology and Economics. They also study either Critical Thinking or General Studies at AS level and towards the end of their lower sixth year may choose to complete the Extended Project Qualification and AQA Bacc. The A level course is supplemented by an activities programme, community Small group sizes are a strong feature of our Sixth service, comprehensive careers and Form and all students may expect to receive university entrance guidance and a tutoring individual support from staff where they need it. system which focuses upon the needs of the individual student. Most subjects offer extension opportunities such as regional and national competitions, Olympiads and external speakers, many of whom are drawn from local universities. Results at A level are consistently high adding considerable value to earlier GCSE profiles.
Sixth form students have many opportunities for leadership. They run the student councils, organise clubs and sports activities for younger pupils, may take morning assembly and co-ordinate charitable fundraising events throughout the whole school. By such means they build very impressive CVs, become excellent communicators and leave us at 18 highly qualified and justifiably confident in their own powers.
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Junior & Senior School creative
Throughout the Junior and Senior Schools we have a rich, creative life.
Music and Drama are both taught within the curriculum but find wider expression in some magnificent productions and concerts staged for parents and friends throughout the year. In the Senior School many of these are arranged jointly with the Boys’ School.
The recently opened Arts Centre in the Senior School is home to Art, Design and Technology and girls learn to develop their practical skills in Food, Textiles and other media.
My daughter’s life now revolves around her music but it was the school that recognised and brought out her talent. (Parent)
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High quality pastoral care helps students develop their confidence, self-discipline, and personal and social skills. This helps them meet and overcome sporting challenges, and prepares them well for competitive sport.
(HMI, September 2013)
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Sport Throughout the school we place emphasis upon our pupils’ physical fitness and well being.
Girls in both the Junior and Senior Schools will experience a wide range of sport in their PE curriculum and they will be taught by trained specialists but there will be many more opportunities too through our extra curricular programme.
We compete successfully in a number of individual and team sports at different levels from town and district to national. Additionally effective House systems ensure that all pupils may enjoy healthy competition.
Your sports staff show a high level of dedication and commitment to ensuring that students achieve well in competitive sport. They have strong subject knowledge and display very effective teaching and coaching skills. This means that sports practices are of high quality and individuals and teams are very well prepared for competition.
(HMI, September 2013)
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Outward Bound
We are strong believers in the importance of challenge in education. Close to the Lancashire countryside, we have the perfect location for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions.
Pupils may join the scheme in Year 10. They may also join the Schools’ Combined Cadet Force which is organised as a joint activity by the Boys’ School. Self-sufficiency and teamwork are features of the outdoor challenge which forms part of our Key Stage 3 BGSG Diploma and there are field trips in subjects such as Geography for most years in the Senior School.
Junior School Girls enjoy a residential outward bound programme usually in North Wales in Year 6 as well as an annual visit to London in Years 5 and 6, while all Year 7 girls take part in a three day residential team building activity in the Lake District when they join the school.
There are also many optional visits abroad. Poland and Madagascar have been the destinations chosen by World Challenge teams in the Senior School and Sixth Form; recently Iceland, the United States and Russia and many other destinations have afforded Senior pupils opportunities to extend their learning.
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Family of Schools
Pastoral Care High quality Pastoral Care is at the heart of every aspect of school life.
Wrap around care and Holiday Club We provide an After School Club to 5.45pm for all of our children and for those in the Infant and Junior Schools there is also a Breakfast Club opening at 7.30am. Holiday Clubs are popular choices for children and parents alike. All clubs are managed by qualified staff and provide enjoyable activities as well as healthy food. I think the main reason I like Parents’ Association Bury Grammar School Girls We believe in close partnership with our parents and have a particularly active and is because it feels like a successful Parents’ Association which family. I come to school every arranges social opportunities and supports day looking forward to the school by fundraising and through participation at many school events. seeing everyone. (Katherine, Senior School pupil)
The school provides a caring, supportive, stable and Toddler Group Meeting one morning a week, Toddler Group disciplined environment is for parents with young children who enjoy where pupils feel secure and the morning surrounded by toys and valued. Staff know the pupils educational activities in our Infant School. Toddler Group is run by an experienced extremely well and have a professional. genuine concern for their well being. Bury Grammar School Boys (ISI, 2014) We have close ties with the Boys’ School including sharing major school events such as Founders’ Day and many activities such as concerts and productions. We share a Governing Body and many services such as transport and school meals.
Old Girls Our Old Girls’ Association plays an important part in the school today. They represent many professions and inspirational success stories and are happy to support our careers service often providing advice or work experience opportunities.
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Successful careers
Heather Sellars (BGSG: 1998 – 2009)
University: Leeds Metropolitan
A cross Channel swimmer while still at school, Heather went on to study at Leeds Metropolitan University where she trained with the World Triathlon Performance Squad. Heather finished 2nd at the World University Triathlon Championships in Brazil in April 2014.
Kate Cross (BGSG: 1996 – 2010)
University: University of Leeds Selected for Lancashire while still at school, in January 2014 Kate joined the England Women’s cricket team in time for the Ashes Tour of Australia. England went on to win the series and retain the Ashes by a margin of 10 points to 8.
Nicola Shindler (BGSG: 1979 – 1987)
University: University of Cambridge Nicola is founder of one of Britain’s foremost independent TV production companies, Red Production Company. The output of RED, founded in Spring 1998, has included Queer As Folk (Channel 4), Scott & Bailey (ITV) and the multi BAFTA-winning Last Tango in Halifax (BBC). Nicola was also executive producer on RED‘s latest original productions including critically acclaimed Happy Valley (BBC).”
Visit our website at www.bgsg.bury.sch.uk Visit our website at www.burygrammar.com Diane Coyle (BGSG: 1971 – 1978)
University: Brasenose College, Oxford, Harvard University
Economist at the Treasury and then in the private sector, Diane switched to journalism at The Investors Chronicle and then as Economics Editor at The Independent . In 2001 she set up a consultancy business, Enlightenment Economics, which Diane has combined with a series of public service roles - as a member of the Competition Commission, of the Migration Advisory Committee, and now as Vice Chair of the BBC Trust. Diane has also written a number of books, and is a (part-time) Professor of Economics at the University of Manchester. Kate O’Flynn (BGSG: 1996 – 2003)
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
After graduating from RADA, Kate began her exciting and dramatic career starring in Mike Leigh’s Oscar nominated Film Happy Go Lucky . Amongst others, she has appeared at the National Theatre and The Royal Exchange and of her time at BGSG, Kate says “I have VERY happy memories of BGS. It was such a stimulating environment; we were always encouraged to push through any glass ceilings, fulfil our potential and follow our passions. I had inspirational teachers and made lifelong friends.”
Major Catherine Masling (BGSG: 1987 – 1995)
University: University of Leeds Catherine was the first girl to join the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) in 1992. She went on to join the British Army and the Royal Army Medical Corps as an Officer in 2000 after completing her degree at the University of Leeds.
Catherine believes that BGSG formed her character and provided her with an opportunity to develop the confidence, self-reliance and leadership skills required to pursue a professional military career as a Commissioned Officer in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.
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