Developing remarkable people
Welcome to Berkhamsted Girls School
Berkhamsted Girls provides a nurturing, forward-thinking environment in which our students flourish both inside and outside the classroom.
Emma Watson
Headteacher of Berkhamsted Girls
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We have been shortlisted in the Independent Girls School of the Year award 2023
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Academic
At Berkhamsted Girls we encourage our girls to be adventurous, innovative and confident in their academic studies, empowering them to aim high with integrity – both academically and personally.
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Co-curricular
At Berkhamsted Girls we encourage every pupil to be academically adventurous and ambitious, secure in the knowledge that she has the skills, ability, talent and support to achieve anything she sets her mind to.
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Boarding
Boarding at Berkhamsted offers both the experience of being part of a friendly, close-knit school community and access to outstanding facilities and resources.
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Young Singer of the Year 2024
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Ambitious go-getters who are always looking for ways to make themselves stand out from the crowd, and want to get the absolute utmost from the education and opportunities available to them.
Pupils show pronounced and highly effective study skills, appropriate to their age. Strong research skills are evident in many examples of project work, and older pupils, in particular, show excellent ability to assimilate and analyse a wide range of sources.
🎺✨We look back to the unforgettable performance of the Band of the Household Cavalry with our pupils in March!
They truly raised the roof and left us all in awe!
🎶 #ThrowbackThursday
#BerkhamstedSchool
#BandOfTheHouseholdCavalry
🎺✨We look back to the unforgettable performance of the Band of the Household Cavalry with our pupils in March!
They truly raised the roof and left us all in awe!
🎶 #ThrowbackThursday
#BerkhamstedSchool
#BandOfTheHouseholdCavalry
Capri #BerkoLatin24 @berkhamstedboys @berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedgirls
🎉 We celebrated a milestone at Berkhamsted last week with a ‘topping-out’ ceremony for the new @berkhamstedsixth building!
✍️ The occasion was commemorated with Sixth Formers, School staff, Governors, Architects, the construction team and Principal Richard Backhouse, who eagerly gathered to sign their names on a wooden panel that will be drilled into the walls for future Berkhamstedians to uncover.
Mr Backhouse made a heartfelt speech, highlighting the amazing opportunities that lie ahead for our Berkhamstedians. “The world outside School is changing fast,” Richard explained, “We need a new building to prepare children even better for the changing demands of the world.”
🚀Our new Sixth will have state-of-the-art spaces like the `Future Zone` for budding entrepreneurs and Harkness Model classrooms. We`re excited to provide an environment that mimics modern workplaces and equips our students for success.
🏗️ A huge thank you to the amazing team at @beard.construct who have made our vision come to life! 🙌
While we anticipate the official opening of our Sixth Form centre later this year, the topping-out event was a fantastic opportunity to gather the School community and mark the building’s progress so far!
#ToppingOutCeremony #FutureReady #BuildingTheFuture #EducationForSuccess #BerkhamstedSixth
🎉 We celebrated a milestone at Berkhamsted last week with a ‘topping-out’ ceremony for the new @berkhamstedsixth building!
✍️ The occasion was commemorated with Sixth Formers, School staff, Governors, Architects, the construction team and Principal Richard Backhouse, who eagerly gathered to sign their names on a wooden panel that will be drilled into the walls for future Berkhamstedians to uncover.
Mr Backhouse made a heartfelt speech, highlighting the amazing opportunities that lie ahead for our Berkhamstedians. “The world outside School is changing fast,” Richard explained, “We need a new building to prepare children even better for the changing demands of the world.”
🚀Our new Sixth will have state-of-the-art spaces like the `Future Zone` for budding entrepreneurs and Harkness Model classrooms. We`re excited to provide an environment that mimics modern workplaces and equips our students for success.
🏗️ A huge thank you to the amazing team at @beard.construct who have made our vision come to life! 🙌
While we anticipate the official opening of our Sixth Form centre later this year, the topping-out event was a fantastic opportunity to gather the School community and mark the building’s progress so far!
#ToppingOutCeremony #FutureReady #BuildingTheFuture #EducationForSuccess #BerkhamstedSixth
🛋️ Leap onto your sofa and join our Virtual Open Event on Wednesday 12 June at 19:00.
Hear from our Head, join a live Q&A and get an introduction to Berkhamsted Girls School before you visit us in person in the autumn.
🔗 Book via the link in our bio.
🛋️ Leap onto your sofa and join our Virtual Open Event on Wednesday 12 June at 19:00.
Hear from our Head, join a live Q&A and get an introduction to Berkhamsted Girls School before you visit us in person in the autumn.
🔗 Book via the link in our bio.
🎙️ Dive into the heart of Berkhamsted’s boarding life on this month’s ‘In the Berkhamsted Spotlight’ podcast!
Join Miss Jessica Thackray Head of St John’s, Girls Boarding and parent Marianne Ponsonby-White as they share invaluable insights into the nurturing environment at St John’s Girls Boarding.
Marianne shares her decision to send her daughter to boarding school and how it has positively impacted their family life. Jessica expresses her love for boarding and the joy she finds in her role. They also discuss the changes in boarding over the years and the focus on the well-rounded development of students.
Don’t miss out on the stories behind the scenes!
🎧 Listen now – link in bio!
#BerkhamstedPodcast
#BoardingLife
#TeamBerko
🎙️ Dive into the heart of Berkhamsted’s boarding life on this month’s ‘In the Berkhamsted Spotlight’ podcast!
Join Miss Jessica Thackray Head of St John’s, Girls Boarding and parent Marianne Ponsonby-White as they share invaluable insights into the nurturing environment at St John’s Girls Boarding.
Marianne shares her decision to send her daughter to boarding school and how it has positively impacted their family life. Jessica expresses her love for boarding and the joy she finds in her role. They also discuss the changes in boarding over the years and the focus on the well-rounded development of students.
Don’t miss out on the stories behind the scenes!
🎧 Listen now – link in bio!
#BerkhamstedPodcast
#BoardingLife
#TeamBerko
🎶 What a night to remember!
Our talented pupils from Years 7 to 9 rocked the stage at our Music Talent Show, all in support of @musicforallcharity a charity dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and education through music across the UK. 🌟
From the lively beats of Year 7’s Rhythm Bash band performing James Brown’s ‘I Got You (I Feel Good)’ to captivating solos and harmonious choir renditions, the evening was filled with incredible performances. Highlights included Georgiana and Annabel’s show-stopping musical numbers, Gibran’s piano mastery with ‘Over The Bars’, and Maya’s stunning rendition of ‘Interstellar X Cornfield Chase’. 🎤🎹🎻
👑Dom was the overall winner with his rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
Thank you to our esteemed judges, Mr. Curtis and Mr. Hockedy, and everyone who came out to support this wonderful cause. Together, we are making a difference and sharing the joy of music with all.
🎵❤️ #BerkhamstedTalentShow #MusicForAll #TeamBerko #BerkhamstedSchool
🎶 What a night to remember!
Our talented pupils from Years 7 to 9 rocked the stage at our Music Talent Show, all in support of @musicforallcharity a charity dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and education through music across the UK. 🌟
From the lively beats of Year 7’s Rhythm Bash band performing James Brown’s ‘I Got You (I Feel Good)’ to captivating solos and harmonious choir renditions, the evening was filled with incredible performances. Highlights included Georgiana and Annabel’s show-stopping musical numbers, Gibran’s piano mastery with ‘Over The Bars’, and Maya’s stunning rendition of ‘Interstellar X Cornfield Chase’. 🎤🎹🎻
👑Dom was the overall winner with his rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
Thank you to our esteemed judges, Mr. Curtis and Mr. Hockedy, and everyone who came out to support this wonderful cause. Together, we are making a difference and sharing the joy of music with all.
🎵❤️ #BerkhamstedTalentShow #MusicForAll #TeamBerko #BerkhamstedSchool
Exam season is here!
📚✨ To help our Year 11 and 13 students get their best grades while staying healthy, Mr Walker shares his top revision tips:
1. Try Retrieval Practice: Use flashcards, teach others, or write from memory to boost recall.
2. The Testing Effect: Practise past papers under exam conditions to build confidence.
3. Use Spaced Practice: Follow the Pomodoro Technique – 25 mins study, 5 mins break.
4. Reframe Your Worry: Turn nerves into high-octane fuel for success.
5. Get Outdoors: Take breaks and get fresh air to avoid burnout.
Good luck to all of our students taking exams in the coming weeks! 💪🌟
#ExamTips #StudentSuccess #Wellbeing #BerkhamstedSchool
#teamberko
Exam season is here!
📚✨ To help our Year 11 and 13 students get their best grades while staying healthy, Mr Walker shares his top revision tips:
1. Try Retrieval Practice: Use flashcards, teach others, or write from memory to boost recall.
2. The Testing Effect: Practise past papers under exam conditions to build confidence.
3. Use Spaced Practice: Follow the Pomodoro Technique – 25 mins study, 5 mins break.
4. Reframe Your Worry: Turn nerves into high-octane fuel for success.
5. Get Outdoors: Take breaks and get fresh air to avoid burnout.
Good luck to all of our students taking exams in the coming weeks! 💪🌟
#ExamTips #StudentSuccess #Wellbeing #BerkhamstedSchool
#teamberko
Katy Costin, Assistant Director of Sport, discusses the growth of girls’ cricket in the latest edition of #SchoolSportMagazine. 🏏
With the growth of female professional cricket and approximately 34% of U16s playing cricket weekly being female, it’s clear that the women’s game is thriving.
At Berkhamsted, girls’ cricket has developed and we now have a fully established girls’ programme. Despite facing challenges, like limited availability of specialist teachers and equipment, we are overcoming these hurdles and are proud of our strong fixture list and the participation of girls from Year 6 up to Year 13, who can see a clear progression pathway.
Thanks to our Level 3 cricket coaches and partnerships with local cricket bodies @berkhamstedcc, @hertscricket and @buckscricket.official and the @ace.programme, we’re fostering a future where girls in cricket is not just a possibility, but a celebrated norm.
Find out more about cricket at Berkhamsted via the link in our bio.
#teamberko
#girlscricket
#womenscricket
#berkhamstedschool
Katy Costin, Assistant Director of Sport, discusses the growth of girls’ cricket in the latest edition of #SchoolSportMagazine. 🏏
With the growth of female professional cricket and approximately 34% of U16s playing cricket weekly being female, it’s clear that the women’s game is thriving.
At Berkhamsted, girls’ cricket has developed and we now have a fully established girls’ programme. Despite facing challenges, like limited availability of specialist teachers and equipment, we are overcoming these hurdles and are proud of our strong fixture list and the participation of girls from Year 6 up to Year 13, who can see a clear progression pathway.
Thanks to our Level 3 cricket coaches and partnerships with local cricket bodies @berkhamstedcc, @hertscricket and @buckscricket.official and the @ace.programme, we’re fostering a future where girls in cricket is not just a possibility, but a celebrated norm.
Find out more about cricket at Berkhamsted via the link in our bio.
#teamberko
#girlscricket
#womenscricket
#berkhamstedschool
Happy World Fives Day! 🧤
Today we celebrate fives across the world.
Don’t miss our 17th annual Scholars vs Rogues #EtonFives tournament on 6 June.
Who will be crowned the winners of the ‘Dossi Dish’? 🏆
@eton_fives_association
#scholarsandrogues
#WFD2024
#InternationalFives
Happy World Fives Day! 🧤
Today we celebrate fives across the world.
Don’t miss our 17th annual Scholars vs Rogues #EtonFives tournament on 6 June.
Who will be crowned the winners of the ‘Dossi Dish’? 🏆
@eton_fives_association
#scholarsandrogues
#WFD2024
#InternationalFives
👑On this day in 2016 we had the honour of a visit from our late patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A memory etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege to meet her.
#RoyalVisit
#QueenElizabethII
#TeamBerko
#BerkhamstedSchool
👑On this day in 2016 we had the honour of a visit from our late patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A memory etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege to meet her.
#RoyalVisit
#QueenElizabethII
#TeamBerko
#BerkhamstedSchool
🚀Last week, Year 5 @berkhamstedprep took their learning to new heights!
🎨They zoomed into the laws of physics by creating balloon-powered cars and unleashed their artistic skills by recreating Mr Macpherson’s decorated box from memory.
🌌 Bringing space to the classroom!
The pupils were then immersed in a galactic experience in an inflatable dome in the Centenary Theatre, exploring our solar system and its fascinating planets. They left the session with a strong eagerness to learn more about the mysterious space that exists beyond our planet!
🔬This Science morning for Berkhamsted Prep was a mind-blowing fusion of art, memory games, and physics!
#BerkhamstedPrep
#ScienceEducation
#TeamBerko
#BerkhamstedSTEM
🚀Last week, Year 5 @berkhamstedprep took their learning to new heights!
🎨They zoomed into the laws of physics by creating balloon-powered cars and unleashed their artistic skills by recreating Mr Macpherson’s decorated box from memory.
🌌 Bringing space to the classroom!
The pupils were then immersed in a galactic experience in an inflatable dome in the Centenary Theatre, exploring our solar system and its fascinating planets. They left the session with a strong eagerness to learn more about the mysterious space that exists beyond our planet!
🔬This Science morning for Berkhamsted Prep was a mind-blowing fusion of art, memory games, and physics!
#BerkhamstedPrep
#ScienceEducation
#TeamBerko
#BerkhamstedSTEM
🎶Congratulations to all involved in the Young Singer of the Year Finals last night.
The standard and talent on display was unbelievable.
🏆Well done to our overall winners who were:
Young Voice of the Year: Beatrice
Young Vocalist of the Year: Eva
Young Singer of the Year: Seren
#YoungSingerOfTheYear
#TeamBerko
🎶Congratulations to all involved in the Young Singer of the Year Finals last night.
The standard and talent on display was unbelievable.
🏆Well done to our overall winners who were:
Young Voice of the Year: Beatrice
Young Vocalist of the Year: Eva
Young Singer of the Year: Seren
#YoungSingerOfTheYear
#TeamBerko
