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Congratulations to all the girls on their excellent results. We are very proud of all their successes which are a credit to the hard work from the girls themselves and the staff together with the wonderful support of their parents. |
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Baird House
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At Baird House we build on the solid foundations established in St Nicholas House, whilst also welcoming girls transferring from other preparatory and primary schools. |
Curriculum
In the Senior School girls have the opportunity to study a range of academic subjects and develop their performing and creative arts.
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Positive relationships are at the heart of a successful school. Baird House staff provide a high standard of care and support and girls thrive in the family atmosphere. Learning and teaching takes place in a relaxed and secure atmosphere and girls are fully prepared for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life once they leave Abbot's Hill.
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Our aim through the programme is to provide appropriate information to assist pupils in gaining a sense of their own identity, to build their confidence and to help them make a smooth transition to other schools, colleges or to work.
Learning Support
Abbot's Hill welcomes girls with a wide range of skills and talent. We are committed to helping pupils achieve their best in all aspects of school life. We support girls with mainly Dyslexia and Dyspraxia type problems, but we also support girls with Dyscalculia, Speech & Language difficulties, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and traits of Asperger's Syndrome.
We provide support in both St Nicholas and Baird House and work in close consultation with teachers and parents.
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Clubs & Activities - Baird House
Clubs and activities extend learning and the acquisition of skills beyond the classroom. There is a varied programme of societies and activities held at lunchtime, after school and at weekends. For example, budding Year 7 scientists attend Science Club to explore and experiment. Years 10 and 11 design and produce the school magazine. Our 'Green' initiative is led by the girls inthe Environmental Club. Clubs and activities may vary each year to take into account the interests of the girls and the staff.
In addition to sporting activities and creative arts, performing arts play an important role at Abbot's Hill. School productions are a testament to the talented individuals throughout the school.Last yearoverhalf of the girls in Baird House were involved in performances of ‘The Sound of Music', which also involved some St Nicholas House pupils. In addition, Year 7 put on a performance of 'Grimm Tales'. The Chamber Choir competed in the Music for Youth Festival and was selected to perform in the finals in Birmingham.
“The Chamber Choir is extraordinary. It was a pleasure to listen to and watch the girls.”
ISI inspector March '09
Please look in the 'Outside the Classroom' area of our website for further information on individual clubs and societies and news of their activities.
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Art and Design is a vital form of communication and self expression for individual and cultural development.
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The Art and Design department encourages active learning by providing opportunities for creative growth and diverse experiences in classrooms, through developing the ability to think, perceive, make decisions and problem solve. Our results at GCSE reach a high level, and our exhibitions of work are even more spectacular.
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Dance has grown over the past five years with all girls studying it as part of PE and an increasing number choosing Dance at GCSE. Girls study contemporary, street, salsa, lindy hop and physical theatre in lessons and watch professional dance works live and on dvd. In core lessons girls have a 6 week block throughout Years 7 – 11. At GCSE level, girls are allocated 3 hours of Dance over 2 weeks which is a mixture of theoretical and practical based tasks.
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