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Mental Health Foundation

Mental Health Foundation

11 Oct 2024 Steyning Grammar School Steyning Grammar School
A group of our Sixth Formers took part in Peer Support Mental Health Training, gaining tools and understanding on how to support their fellow students with their mental health. The Wellbeing reps and …
Good Schools Guide Theatre at ISS - Programme Announced
Announcing the 2024 Speaker Programme. Bringing'The Good Schools Guide'to life, this year's Forum drills into London choices, boarding choices, SEN choices, and what makes a good school. Impartial, st …
Art and Photography Y10 Students
Year 10 Art and Photography students spent a fantastic day at Kew Gardens to support their GCSE coursework projects.#ArtisticInspiration
Unique fee discounts, scholarships, and bursaries offered by UK private schools.
Did you know?'Becoming a'Chorister'at prestigious schools like'Westminster Abbey or King's College Cambridge'can lead to a'fee discount of up to 80%, allowing gifted singers to gain a top-tier educati …
Why online schools are a fantastic option for families forced to leave traditional schools
The Impact of VAT on Private School Fees The UK government's decision to implement VAT on private school fees has meant the cost of private school education is set to rise significantly, making it les …
Seaford Beach Geography Trip
Year 11 Geographers spent the day at a windswept Seaford beach, collecting data to investigate how effective the coastal management has been there.' Students worked well measuring the beach angle, len …
Discover Scholarships & Bursaries
The 2024 Bursary & Scholarships talks are supported by Bursaries: the nuts and bolts It used to be difficult to find information about financial support from independent schools, but not anymore. The' …
SGS Equestrian Team

SGS Equestrian Team

02 Oct 2024 Steyning Grammar School Steyning Grammar School
What a fantastic day for the SGS equestrian team at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead. Amongst the results were a 2nd place for the 70 team and a 5th place for the 90 team and individual place …
Director of Boarding Schools' Association visits SGS
This week David Walker, Director of the Boarding Schools' Association, visited SGS and saw a tree which was planted in our grounds ten years ago to launch a "global orchard". David enjoyed our tour of …
Y12 Students Exploring Colour
Year 12 students exploring colour through the use of stencils. #alevelart
Sussex County Tennis Championships
Congratulations to another of our brilliant sixth formers, Lola, on a very impressive achievement - she took home the Women's Open Singles title at the Sussex County Championships as well as winning t …
Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

20 Sept 2024 Steyning Grammar School Steyning Grammar School
Over the years Steyning Grammar Sixth Form has raised '13,000 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The sixth form common room was packed with delicious goodies today baked by students and staff. The ge …
The Largest and Most Feature-Packed ISS Yet!
For the First Time in 16 Years, We're Open on Friday! We're thrilled to introduce a new, time-efficient and relaxed way to plan your child's education.'Join us on Friday, from 15:45, after school, nur …
Top Tips for Making Friends At School
Tip #1. Introduce yourself to other children All of our pupils agree that it is a great idea to introduce yourself to as many children as possible! That can feel a bit scary ' especially if you're shy …
#Zambia2024

#Zambia2024

18 Sept 2024 Steyning Grammar School Steyning Grammar School
Excitement is building for our trip to Zambia at the end of next month and staff have been preparing for this with a camping expedition: a chance to learn Zambian cooking and take part in some team bo …
Textiles at SGS

Textiles at SGS

18 Sept 2024 Steyning Grammar School Steyning Grammar School
Year 9 students in their Textiles lesson last week enjoying a 'water' themed mark making workshop!
It's a London Thing: Why the Independent Schools Show is the Ultimate Gateway to London's Private School Market
A Hub for Education-Focused Families London is the most important market for independent schools, and the ISS serves as the perfect stage to connect families with the most prestigious schools. The cit …
Swim England National Championship
It's official - Tuva in Year 13 is one of the country's best swimmers. She came 18th in her age group in the 200 metre breaststroke event at the Swim England National Championship recently. Only 30 sw …
Independent Schools Show | 8-9 November | Battersea, London
Life-Changing Opportunities ''''''''''Find the right school for your child ''''''''''Prepare for entry tests ''''''''''Learn about boarding ''''''''''Understand state school transfer ''''''''''Explore …
Game Changers

Game Changers

11 Sept 2024 Steyning Grammar School Steyning Grammar School
Well done to former SGS boarder Maisie Miller, who has signed for Welsh football club Gwalia United (formerly Cardiff City Ladies). Maisie, who is the current Under 19 Welsh captain, played for Bright …
Boarding School of the Year Finalist | Milton Abbey School
This incredible recognition fills us with pride and and showcases the dedication we put into providing an exceptional full boarding experience for all our British and International students.
Warm Welcome

Warm Welcome

04 Sept 2024 Steyning Grammar School Steyning Grammar School
A very warm welcome to our Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 students who started today. Here are a few pictures of our new sixth formers, who have been meeting their tutor groups, settling into lessons and …
Tatler Schools Guide 2025

Tatler Schools Guide 2025

04 Sept 2024 Milton Abbey School Milton Abbey School
Milton Abbey is one of the only schools in the country to offer agriculture GCSE; and, alongside studying for their countryside management BTEC, pupils can spend their free time on such extracurricula …
The International Boarding Student Experience in Canada
Most boarding schools have international students from a variety of countries. There are many reasons why an international family would look at an education abroad and a boarding experience. Boarding …
Meet Highly Engaged London Families
Friday Opening, New Audience, New Leads Friday evening opening offers an opportunity to engage a new segment of the London audience who are unavailable for daytime events on weekends. After-work timin …
A Slow Cooked Childhood
I moved house in August. Three dogs, chickens, a horse, three fairly grown up children at the stage where they don't fully have their own homes, so all their stuff is still in the family home and a hu …
Relocation, Relocation...
Beyond the M25: The Advantages of Rural Schools? The desire for outdoor education is shared by most parents. More space, a bigger campus and onsite facilities are major pull factors to schools beyond …
Experience Boarding
Are you Considering Boarding School for Your Child? Or perhaps you're simply curious about what it's like to be a part of the boarding school community? The Independent Schools Show is back this year …
What's new in 2023?
What's new this year? This year's show is the biggest and our most feature-packed ever.'' New this year: London Choices Workshops'- a NEW and highly efficient way to get key admissions information fro …
South Coast Ultra Challenge
For many of us, running a marathon would stretch us to our limits. But Year 13 boarding student Camille has pushed himself even further and completed the South Coast Ultra Marathon to raise money for …
Where London Meets Education: The Independent Schools Show at Lindley Hall
The 2025 Summer Fair wasn't just a resounding success...'it was a declaration. With'hundreds'of engaged, discerning parents pouring in from every corner of London, this year's event proved beyond doub …
Meet Frensham Heights New Head, Ben McCarey
Frensham Heights School is delighted to welcome Ben McCarey as its new Head (from September 2024). He joins from Holyport College where he was Head for 7 years. He replaces Andrew Fisher, previously H …
The Hero's Journey Begins Here
Our approach may not be for everyone, but for families who value independence, resilience, and self-discovery, St. George Academy offers an unparalleled experience. As part of the fastest-growing priv …
Why Forest School is the Missing Link in Mainstream Education
Promoting Mental and Emotional Well-Being Time spent in nature has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety. Forest School offers a break from the rigid structures of the classroom, allowing children to c …
St James Senior Girls' School Launches Professinal Cookery Course
St James Senior Girls' School is proud to announce the introduction of the Leiths CTH Level 3 Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery, a hands-on practical cookery course accredited by the Confed …
Why Choose Cobham Hall? A School for the Future
A Holistic Approach to Education At Cobham Hall, we believe that education is about more than just exams. Our aim is to develop confident, adaptable and socially responsible individuals ready to take …
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