The Weekly Blog from the Head

20 May 2013: An Evening of Speech and Drama One of the most magical things about a good school is the extra opportunities it gives you to try out new skills and develop a talent. It could be learning to play a musical instrument, putting on ballet or tap shoes, or learning poems and prose to recite as part of Speech and Drama. As a child I was fortunate enough to be introduced to all three. I clearly lacked talent in the dance department, my reluctance to practise the piano limited my progress (which I now deeply regret) but I persevered with Speech and Drama, obtaining my Grade 8 before I left school. It has served me well. Speakin... Read More

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13 May 2013: A sporting week This last week sport has very much being on my agenda. One of my roles as a Head is to represent the Eastern region on the GSA Sports Committee. The Committee meets termly and discusses a variety of sporting issues, but it is primarily ... Read More 07 May 2013: Treasuring our heritage for future generations The history of Bedford Girls’ School has always been very important to me. I truly appreciate that BGS would not be where it is today without the foundations, the reputation and the past leadership of Bedford High School and Dame Alice ... Read More 01 May 2013: Learning in the field This week I had the pleasure of joining Year 7 on a Geography field trip. It was a local tour of Bedford to look at the effect geology has had on the relief and land use. For me, still relatively new to Bedford, I found it fascinating. ... Read More 24 April 2013: The Tree of Knowledge There is always controversy when the Government rewrites the National Curriculum. Certainly in Junior Schools, as Key Stage One and Two are being rewritten, the debate has tended to focus on what to teach rather than how we should teach... Read More 19 March 2013: Selecting the leaders of tomorrow Last week we interviewed for our new Girls’ Leadership Group and selected the next Head Girl of Bedford Girls’ School. Being Head Girl is a challenging role. Not only do they act as a role model for younger pupils and represe... Read More 11 March 2013: Highlights of the Bedfordshire Festival Every March, Bedford hosts its very own Festival of Speech and Drama. It is a showcase for the wealth of talent in the amateur performing arts in Bedfordshire. Just as the arts are an intrinsic part of life at Bedford Girls’ School, the ... Read More 04 March 2013: Wizards, witches and why red shoes are not the answer to personal happiness Earlier this academic year I thought it would be a valuable experience to lead a whole year group on a co-curricular trip. I hoped it would provide me with an opportunity to spend more time with the girls, to get to know them in a less f... Read More 12 February 2013: Hairspray: a celebration of creativity and community Two days later I am still remembering scenes from our school’s recent production of Hairspray. I, along with the whole audience, thoroughly loved the show. From start to finish we were entertained by a cast of 50, singing, dancing and ... Read More 05 February 2013: Conversations about A Level reform Much has been in the press recently about the government’s decision to return to a more traditional A Level course with just one examination at the end of Year 13. Under the new system, AS levels will still exist but they will become sta... Read More 28 January 2013: Lessons in life English weather is a challenge, especially when it snows. At Bedford Girls’ School we feel strongly that the school should stay open despite the weather to ensure we provide education for the girls, as long as they are able to get to sc... Read More