Leading Self. Leading Others. Leading by Example.
As the only all-girls' school on the island, BHS not only recognises the importance of a strong academic foundation, but understands that today's girls need more. Young women live in a time with challenges and issues very different to previous generations, and in order to thrive, we must do all we can to equip them with the skills and mindsets their need to succeed.
In November 2019, BHS welcomed girls leadership expert, Rachel Simmons, to the school for a series of workshops with students, staff and parents. Rachel is the author of Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives, and the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl. Rachel teaches girls and women skills to build their resilience, amplify their voices, and own their courage to live with integrity and health. She is also the co-founder of the national nonprofit Girls Leadership, and is an experienced curriculum writer and educator. Hearing from experts and educators like Rachel, who can teach our students, staff and parents, concrete skills and tools is an invaluable part of their education which will help them grow into confident and resilient young women.
The lessons learned are still being used in classrooms today and a Girls Leadership Club runs in Primary and Secondary reinforcing these leadership skills.