HEADS WELCOME

DEAR ALUMNAE: Heidi-Jayne Boyes

Welcome

This last academic year - 2020-21 - has been quite a year for us all and I sincerely hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and in good health.

This year has thrust us all into a vortex of uncertainty that, at times, felt as if it would never stop spinning. However, amidst this uncertainty, I am incredibly proud that the unstoppable thirst for learning and love of teaching has continued to be demonstrated at Wakefield Girls’ High School. In true Wakefield Girls’ spirit, we have not been outdone by restrictions and bubbles and we have ensured that our students' learning has been rich and diverse. Wakefield Girls’ students not only have the passion for lifelong learning but also the need to be outward looking and supportive of others. As a school community our daily practice reflects these key values and we strive to ensure that all our students are empowered, aware and work together.

At this time of year, as senior students move on to the next stage of their life, we have been sure to celebrate their contributions and very much hope we shall keep in touch over the coming years. Keeping in touch and reaching out to our alumnae is something we are very proud of. I hope you have found time to catch Mr Eggleston on a Thursday afternoon on Instagram Live as he interviews a past student or indeed that you were able to tune into the ‘Wakefield Girls’ Matters’ webinar where we were joined by ten amazing and inspirational Wakefield Girls’ women.

There are many ways in which you can keep in touch with us or offer your support; we are always looking for speakers who are keen to contribute to the school experience. The sharing of your knowledge, experience and skills is invaluable, motivational and extremely powerful. Therefore, if you would like to be more engaged with current school life, please do let us know through our active LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter groups. The diversity and size of our community are what help to make it so special and we greatly value the legacy of our women of the past – but also - of the future. I am confident from working with the young women at Wakefield Girls’ that the future is very bright.