Burgess Hill School
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Burgess Hill School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged between 2.5yrs and 18yrs (full boarding from 11yrs). The School also has a small number of boys attending the Nursery. The School is situated on Keymer Road, in the West Sussex
town of Burgess Hill
, and is a five minute walk from Burgess Hill railway station
, which is on the Brighton Main Line
. Coach and minibuses collect girls from outlying areas in Sussex
.
The school stands in 14 acres (56,656 m²) of grounds within a conservation area
close to the centre of the town. The grounds are extensive and there are listed Georgian buildings. Two of the boarding houses are adjoining the school grounds whilst the third one is positioned across a quiet residential road.
The majority of the girls are day pupils, with casual boarding being offered from the age of 7 years and full boarding from 11 years.
. The school motto is "I am, I can, I ought, I will", which translates in Latin
to 'Sum, Possum, Debeo, Efficiam'.
Originally situated at the site of the current Lloyds Bank on Church Road, the school moved to its current location in 1928 when it was seen that expansion was necessary.
When the school began there was no need for a uniform, but girls were required to wear a school hat and badge. In September 1914 the first uniform was introduced, and, although it has been through various changes, the principal colours remain the same, navy blue, sky blue and white.
In 1986 'A short history of Burgess Hill School for Girls 1906-1986', by Angela Davies, was published.
who is a notable TV presenter and ex-glamour model, cricketer Caroline Atkins
, Victoria "Sponge" Hampson and Andy Murray's girlfriend, Kim Sears.
West Sussex
West Sussex is a county in the south of England, bordering onto East Sussex , Hampshire and Surrey. The county of Sussex has been divided into East and West since the 12th century, and obtained separate county councils in 1888, but it remained a single ceremonial county until 1974 and the coming...
town of Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is a civil parish and a town primarily located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England, close to the border with East Sussex, on the edge of the South Downs National Park...
, and is a five minute walk from Burgess Hill railway station
Burgess Hill railway station
Burgess Hill railway station serves Burgess Hill in West Sussex. Located on the Brighton Main Line and Thameslink 15 km north of Brighton railway station, train services are provided by Southern and First Capital Connect...
, which is on the Brighton Main Line
Brighton Main Line
The Brighton Main Line is a British railway line from London Victoria and London Bridge to Brighton. It is about 50 miles long, and is electrified throughout. Trains are operated by Southern, First Capital Connect, and Gatwick Express, now part of Southern.-Original proposals:There were no fewer...
. Coach and minibuses collect girls from outlying areas in Sussex
Sussex
Sussex , from the Old English Sūþsēaxe , is an historic county in South East England corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. It is bounded on the north by Surrey, east by Kent, south by the English Channel, and west by Hampshire, and is divided for local government into West...
.
The school stands in 14 acres (56,656 m²) of grounds within a conservation area
Conservation area
A conservation areas is a tract of land that has been awarded protected status in order to ensure that natural features, cultural heritage or biota are safeguarded...
close to the centre of the town. The grounds are extensive and there are listed Georgian buildings. Two of the boarding houses are adjoining the school grounds whilst the third one is positioned across a quiet residential road.
The majority of the girls are day pupils, with casual boarding being offered from the age of 7 years and full boarding from 11 years.
History
Burgess Hill School was founded in 1906 by Miss Beatrice Goode as a result of local demand from parents. Miss Beatrice Goode, along with her sisters Ada and Patricia, aimed to give girls an education equal to that of boys, although at that time boys were also admitted. The school began as a PNEU school, a system of schooling set up by Charlotte MasonCharlotte Mason
Charlotte Maria Shaw Mason was a British educator who invested her life in improving the quality of children's education. Her ideas led to a method used by some homeschoolers.-Biography:...
. The school motto is "I am, I can, I ought, I will", which translates in Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
to 'Sum, Possum, Debeo, Efficiam'.
Originally situated at the site of the current Lloyds Bank on Church Road, the school moved to its current location in 1928 when it was seen that expansion was necessary.
When the school began there was no need for a uniform, but girls were required to wear a school hat and badge. In September 1914 the first uniform was introduced, and, although it has been through various changes, the principal colours remain the same, navy blue, sky blue and white.
In 1986 'A short history of Burgess Hill School for Girls 1906-1986', by Angela Davies, was published.
Notable former pupils
Ex-pupils include Holly WilloughbyHolly Willoughby
Holly Marie Willoughby is an English television presenter and model, known for her work in presenting children's TV and entertainment shows. In her early career she modelled underwear and went on to present CD:UK...
who is a notable TV presenter and ex-glamour model, cricketer Caroline Atkins
Caroline Atkins
Caroline Mary Ghislaine Atkins is an English cricketer who has played 6 Tests and 24 ODIs since 2001. She was a member of the side which retained the Ashes on tour in Australia in 2008....
, Victoria "Sponge" Hampson and Andy Murray's girlfriend, Kim Sears.