The reason for our success is because our purpose is guided by a strong vision to develop independent learners in an inclusive community.  Our motto, ‘Seize the day’ is underpinned by strong values of Excellence, Resilience and Inclusion giving important direction to our school community. 

At  Connaught, we:

• Strive for excellence: igniting learning in our school community to develop our potential and achieve future success
• Strive to be resilient:  we bravely rise to challenges and empower our young women to be confident and active citizens
• Strive to be inclusive: we value our diverse school community and celebrate our individuality and challenge inequalities.

This vision and values, developed by our whole school community, describe the vibrant atmosphere in our school.  The classrooms and corridors buzz with positive attitudes towards behaviour for learning and is a place where learning is in the very fabric of the buildings.

Pupils are polite and respectful. They care about each other. Pupils told us that one of the best things about the school is that staff are always there to help them if they have any worries. They feel safe in school. Serious incidents of poor behaviour, such as bullying, do not happen often. When they do, leaders are quick to put matters right.
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The girls are proud of their school.  Every one of them is valued for their individuality and character. They feel happy, safe and supported.  Each girl’s learning journey is supported by regular monitoring and dialogue with parents/carers as she progresses through her school journey. A comprehensive and strong extra-curricular programme alongside the academic curriculum ensures that she experiences a holistic offer to develop her character and provide stimulating learning opportunities to enhance her cultural understanding to prepare her for life beyond school.

Connaught is a place where inclusivity and diversity are celebrated and prejudice is challenged. My belief is that ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’.  I am a huge advocate of girls’ education and believe that it is our job as educators and role models to help your daughter be the best that she can be.  This includes empowering our young women to be the leaders of the future.  The challenges, exacerbated by Covid have led to myriad anxieties, isolation and insecurity.  At Connaught, through our strong pastoral recovery curriculum, I am confident that we can enable and support your daughter to become a confident young adult who feels valued and supported.

As a mother myself, I know how important parental engagement is in the education of your child. Good communication is fundamental to this and myself and my staff work very hard to ensure that we speak to the school community regularly to ensure that this is well maintained.  In order to maximise your daughter’s potential, I would encourage you to actively engage with the school to enhance this partnership. As well as this website, please follow us on:

• Twitter @ConnaughtSFG
• Facebook ConnaughtSchoolforgirls
• Instagram @Connaughtschool

There is so much for your daughter to benefit from at Connaught.  I look forward to welcoming you when you visit the school.

With best wishes,

Avani Higgins
Headteacher