This Week’s Headlines:
GCSE RESULTS
We are very proud of our outstanding results:
28% of grades were at 9–8
49% of grades were at 9–7 Students exceeded acade targets
On average +0.77 grades above expected performa
BOARDING NEWS
We are delighted to welcome our boarder back to school and extend a warm greeting those joining us for the very first time.
Boarding continues to be at the heart of ou community, offering a supportive, vibrant, a homely environment where pupils can thriv Alongside our full and part-time boardi options, we are excited to promote ou weekly flexi boarding programme, whic open to all year groups.
Whether for academic focus, co-curric involvement, or simply to enjoy more t with friends, flexi boarding provides the perfect balance of school life and home throughout the year.
SLOVENIA TRIP
Year 9 and Year 10 had the opportunity to go on a trip to Slovenia over the summer! They all had a wonderful time and made many lasting memories. The group enjoyed exploring the stunning landscapes, taking part in fu and experiencing a new cul It was a fantastic chance for bond, try something differe stories they’ll be talking abo to come.
FIRST DAY BACK!
We were excited to welcome back our boarders and our new Year 7 cohort on Wednesday! Our Year 7s enjoyed a fun scavenger hunt to get to know the site. Then, on Thursday, we officially opened our doors for the new school year. Here’s to a fantastic term of learning, growth, and plenty of fun h l head!
DIVING SUCCESS
This summer, Tabitha achieved something truly impressive – she completed her SSI scuba diving qualification.
To gain this certification, Tabitha had to study and be tested on 97 pages of diving information before putting her knowledge into practice. She then successfully completed two supervised open water dives. We are all very proud of her hard work and determination in reaching this milestone – well done, Tabitha!
UPCOMING WEBINAR
How to Get (And Keep!) Your Child Motivated Tuesday 16th September 6:00-7:00pm (BST)
Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.
Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:
Using praise and reassurance to motivate your child
Setting relevant and effective goals for your child
Helping your child to stay motivated long-term
WEBINAR LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89810756008?pwd=4xsajUjjw9JA6BHej4Xbl6BOgk0wa7.1
Ad hoc lessons next week
We are running 30-minute and 45-minute ad hoc lessons on Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th. This is a great opportunity to ‘get back in the saddle’ before the start of the STE term or to try out a riding lesson. If you aren’t registered with us already, please visit our booking website by scanning this QR code to set up an account and then email us to book a lesson.
Termly lessons
If you are interested in termly lessons we still have availability for both our Termly Riding & Care Programme and the after school clubs, BHS Pony Stars (7-11) and BHS Challenge Awards (11+)
Please scan the QR code for more details about what we offer.
‘A Bright and Brave future’
Calling all eager photographers!!
GSA’s Photography competition aims to find the best up and coming photographers in our schools today and to show the world through their lens
For this year ’ s competition generously sponsored by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), we invite students with the opportunity to explore the the theme of a ‘Bright and Brave future’ for all girls
Visit the GSA website for further information, and details on how to get involved!
(12 Sept 2025)
Competition rules
1. You may interpret the theme in any way you wish.
2 Entries are free
3. Submissions can be photos in any aspect ratio – portrait, landscape, panorama, square etc. All entries should be one photo only If more than one photo is submitted per application, the first photo will be selected as the one to be judged
4. You can use any camera or device to take a photo – including iPads, phones, cameras – anything that has a camera, you can use to take your photo
5. Please include your name, age, year group, and school on your submission.
6 Please include a title for your submission
7 Please include a caption for your photo that is no more than 50 words and starts ‘A Bright and Brave future’.
8 Only one entry per pupil allowed
9. There are three age categories: There are three age categories:
• KS2 – Years 3 to 6 – most people will be aged 7-11 years
• KS3 – Years 7 to 9 – most people will be aged 11-14 years
• KS4 & KSS – Years 10 to 13 (including Sixth Form) – most people will be aged 14-18 years
Happy snapping!
This Week
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life. Do not worry about what you will eat or drink; or about your body and what you will wear. Is there not more to life than food, and more to your body than clothes?
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?’
Reflection
Welcome back, everyone, to a new school year. It is always a little daunting starting a new school year. We have many different emotions: excited, worried and perhaps many others But we are reminded in our reading not to worry God has your back, He sees you and He loves you. Learn this week to listen to God’s voice to hear those words of affirmation: you can do this.
Prayer
Lord, bring peace and calm to the storms that I may face this week or this year Help me to listen to your words of affirmation and of love. Help me this year to be my best and to know that you have me in the palm of your hands. I make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen
“May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.”
St
Teresa of Lisieux
Soup Soup of the day
Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Main Ham & Sweetcorn or Pepperoni Pizza
Vegetarian Margherita Pizza
Hunters Chicken
Pasta Bar
Sides
Additional
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Texan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Roast of the week with Yorkshire Pudding, Stuffing & Gravy
Autumn Vegetable Bake with a Cheddar and Herb Crumb
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon
Carbonara
Sauce
Potato Wedges Sweetcorn
Cesar Salad
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Herby New Potatoes Broccoli
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise
Sauce
Skin on Roast Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Beef Massman Curry
Freshly
Battered Fish or Fish Cake with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Creamy Quorn and Vegetable Panang Curry
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Spicy Salmon and Prawn Sauce
Prawn Crackers
Steamed Rice
Green Beans
Cheese and Onion Frittata
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Skinny Chips
Garden Peas
Mushy Peas (Staff)
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Dessert Shortbread Finger
Cherry and Coconut Sponge with Custard
Fresh Fruit Platter
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Rocky Road
Sticky Toffee
Pudding and Custard