Pupils

'We chose the School because of the published results, its size, the emphasis on sports and local knowledge of ex-pupils. We are very glad we made that decision as Harry has absolutely flourished since he has been there! He feels very comfortable with the School and all the teachers and is growing very well academically.'

'I joined in Year 6 and my special memory will always be everyone making me so welcome from the moment I stepped into the Lower School.'

'My time at the Lower School has been fun and I am sorry I am leaving, even if it is only to move 100 metres, I am sure that in 10 years time I will still remember the Lower School.'

'The teachers have made my time at the Lower School brilliant.'

'I only joined the School this year but I enjoyed my time here very much. I would like to thank all the teachers and my friends for making my time here so enjoyable.

'It is a really good school and the best school I have ever been to. It is full of new experiences and opportunities.'

'My favouraite time is early morning when I can go in and have breakfast in the Great Hall. When it is deserted you realise what an amazing building it is.'

'I thought BGS was going to be really strict. But it is really friendly and warm and the teachers here are great.'

'It is a warm and friendly place to be and the good facilities make learning more enjoyable.'

'BGS has a great atmosphere, everyone gets on really well. The lessons are good and so is the food. The library is an amazing reource and the authors that visit are great! I've really enjoyed my time so far at BGS - the teachers are great and the lessons are fun (most of the time).'

'At BGS you have a feeling of belonging, as if you belong to a big family. The food tastes good but it is still healthy. We have a good variety of sports. The different language choices have all inspired me.'

'What makes BGS special is the wonderful friends I have made and the sense of community inside the school. Teachers and pupils have a very friendly relationship and you get to meet teachers and pupils of different cultures. BGS offers a wonderful range of opportunities for everyone.'

'This is the best school ever!!! I love it here and have so many friend. C'est super!'

'I like BGS because it has good sports facilities and teachers who are prepared to help you whenever.'

'BGS is special in many ways. When I first arrived at this school everyone was very welcoming and friendly. They made me settle in well and didn't make me feel nervous at all. It also has great sports facilities and good grounds. What more do you want?'

'Working closely with parents, primary schools, and especially the pupils themselves, I make sure that each one enjoys a happy and successful start to life here. I know them all as individuals, so I can follow their development closely, both social and academic. They're talented, enthusiastic and full of character, and helping them to reach their own levels of excellence is a busy and demanding job. It's tremendously rewarding too.'

'Being in BGS is all about having options. The more you embrace these options the more fun you have. Every individual is catered for and welcomed for who they are. In the year that I’ve been at BGS, the environment has helped me discover and develop my own personal and academic talents.'

'Since I have joined BGS, all the pupils and staff have welcomed me so much that it is hard to believe that a year ago, I knew none of them. what struck me about BGS is the immense energy you can feel, shown by both the pupils and teachers. The wide variety of extra-curricular activities available is an excellent opportunity to get involved with many different aspects of school life. At Sixth Form level, there is the option to take on new responsibilities, for example prefecture or peer mentoring.'

'I first started coming to BGS this year and I feel that BGS provides the students not only with a good education, but with a caring community. School spirit is important here and I feel that the staff are more prepared to help the students than in my previous school.'

'BGS really becomes your home while you are here. Especially in the Sixth Form, teachers become friends who love to discuss all the things you are passionate about. This continues with the extra-curricular activities that allow everyone to get involved whether in music, drama, sport or backstage, stage crew or peer mentoring. A great atmosphere for future life.'

'The pupils always support other pupils who need a bit of help or some guidance. It’s not just the teachers who care for you.'

'The dedication and commitment of each member of staff makes school enjoyable day in and day out and an incredibly friendly environment to be in. I have been at the School for 10 years and enjoyed every minute. I will take with me some very fong memories. School isn't just for a child's education, it's about the friendships, the activities and the laughter which makes lasting memories and develop a child. BGS has taught me a lot, not just from the gantastic education but has helped me develop into a strong, independent individual, somthing I could not have done alone, without staff encouragement and the great bunch of friends I have made here, I will miss BGS.'

'The music department is amazing! There are lots of musical groups available, even if you are not that good at music. All the staff are really friendly and enthusiastic.'