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Feeling sluggish? Why not start the 30 day challenge set by Sydenham High's School Counsellor? Get ready for 2025!

Sitting and reading isn’t going to make me happier, is it? Perhaps not, but for someone else it might. The important takeaway from The Challenge is giving yourself the opportunity to try new things and find out what works for you. Instead of reflecting, taking stock of where we are now and celebrati...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Feeling sluggish? Why not start the 30 day challenge set by Sydenham High's School Counsellor? Get ready for 2025!
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Mon Dec 30, 2024 11:46 am

Sydenham High School Open Day

Add this to your calendar! https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png Our Whole School Open Day on Saturday 16 September (9am - 1pm) is a chance to come and take a look around our school and meet the students and staff from across Sydenham High Prep School, Senior School and ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Sydenham High School Open Day
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:03 am

Community Stay & Play for 3-4 years olds in aid of St Cristopher's Hospice

🌞 Summer themed fun, songs, crafts and tumble tot time for 3-4 year olds in
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All welcome, refreshments provided, free of charge! 🤗
Friday 16 June from 9.30am at Sydenham High Prep, 15 Westwood Hill, SE26 6BL.
Sign up via https://forms.gle/cajecqmdYoHmBU617 
Forum: Schools
Topic: Community Stay & Play for 3-4 years olds in aid of St Cristopher's Hospice
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:28 pm

Sydenham High School Sixth Form Taster Day

Last summer, 90% of A Level grades were A* to B, and over a quarter were A* grades. Sydenham High School Sixth Form is a small, high performing, independent Sixth Form where girls thrive from the 121 support and tailored curriculum we provide. Alongside access to 26 different A Levels, we offer the...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Sydenham High School Sixth Form Taster Day
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Tue May 23, 2023 2:15 pm

Reminder: Application Deadlines for Sydenham High School GDST

SHS group shot.jpg The open day season can be a very busy one and at Sydenham High this has been no exception! We have been delighted to welcome so many prospective families - even adding additional events to cope with demand!  Just a quick reminder for those who are interested in applying for a pl...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Reminder: Application Deadlines for Sydenham High School GDST
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Thu Nov 10, 2022 11:00 am

Extra dates added to visit Sydenham High School GDST!

Owing to popular demand we have added new dates for prospective families to visit the Prep and Senior Schools this autumn. We would love to welcome you into school to discover more about our wonderful pupils and discuss the potential next steps for your daughter as part of our community. Reduced siz...
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Topic: Extra dates added to visit Sydenham High School GDST!
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:59 pm

What is it like to be a Giraffe Girl?!

If you are thinking about your daughter's education why not visit us to meet some curious, quirky, bright pupils whom we affectionately call Giraffe Girls because they stand tall and stick their necks out for others (among other lovely qualities!) We have several options for prospective families to ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: What is it like to be a Giraffe Girl?!
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:11 pm

Creativity and community at Sydenham High School GDST - visit us to disover more!

We are delighted that we are able to restart our Twilight Tours at Prep and Senior, from next Monday 26 April. We would love to show you around! Discover more about our bright, creative, quirky pupils and what makes us such a special school. Book online here:  http://bit.ly/DiscoverSHS Senior.jpg Wh...
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Topic: Creativity and community at Sydenham High School GDST - visit us to disover more!
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:34 am

A School Counsellor's thoughts on mental health during the pandemic

As we begin to consider the impact of this pandemic on children and young people’s mental health, I collected advice from over 100 teenagers about how to stay mentally healthy in the midst of a pandemic. I’ll simmer down some of their wise advice into the following:   Talk to someone about how you f...
Forum: Schools
Topic: A School Counsellor's thoughts on mental health during the pandemic
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:25 am

How can we support children to thrive in light of the recent changes to schooling?

Victoria Goodson, Head of Prep at Sydenham High School GDST, discusses how we can support children to thrive in light of the recent changes to schooling: NVN article - VGO.jpg Earlier this year when school sites were closed to most pupils, education transitioned from the classroom to the home. Duri...
Forum: Schools
Topic: How can we support children to thrive in light of the recent changes to schooling?
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:43 am

The return to school: How to help your children deal with uncertainty and change

Dr Elyse Waites, Deputy Head Pastoral, Sydenham High School GDST shares her suggestions on supporting your child's return to school. As schools prepare to reopen their doors to their pupils in September there is much for us all to consider. Whether you are a pupil, parent, teacher, or a combination...
Forum: Schools
Topic: The return to school: How to help your children deal with uncertainty and change
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:55 pm

Developing confident, considerate communicators

How a coaching culture can support your child’s future by Gillian Panton, Deputy Head of Sydenham High Prep School GDST Kid Coaching.jpg “How was your day, darling?” Through the crunching of a snack being savoured following an action-packed afternoon of geography fieldwork, netball squad and comput...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Developing confident, considerate communicators
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:43 am

How can we provide a lasting foundation which inspires and empowers girls in STEM subjects?

Parents of girls at GDST schools will be familiar with the schools’ collective commitment to providing outstanding, inspiring teaching in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) throughout a girl’s education.  As professionals, we are well-aware of the statistics shared by W...
Forum: Schools
Topic: How can we provide a lasting foundation which inspires and empowers girls in STEM subjects?
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:46 am

Technology's not all bad! Harnessing its power for teaching can benefit our young people

EdTech.jpg There is so much anxiety surrounding the impact of technological advances in terms of social networking and the monitoring of daily life via digital media but what about harnessing the powers of technology to advance teaching and learning, especially given the fact that our pupils are mo...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Technology's not all bad! Harnessing its power for teaching can benefit our young people
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:14 pm

Exam season stress? School Counsellor Fiona Gray gives advice on developing mental fitness

Mental Fitness.jpg Our physical wellbeing can be understood on a spectrum that we must intentionally and holistically engage. It takes time to build strength to run a marathon, it takes energy to meal prep and plan a healthy diet, sometimes requiring the support of professionals when we are unwell,...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Exam season stress? School Counsellor Fiona Gray gives advice on developing mental fitness
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by SydenhamHighGDST
Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:54 pm