We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the Student Careers category for the Independent Schools of the Year awards 2021, reflecting The Bridge’s innovative approach in further developing our student’s skills as we prepare them for the opportunities of the wider world.

A huge thank you to the whole BGS community, your support has been exceptional!

Mrs Whitlock (Head of the Bridge Careers Service) said: “‘We are delighted to have received this recognition, particularly as it represents how staff across the whole school have embraced skills-based careers development. The Alumnae, and members of the Alumnae committee, also play an enormous part in this - BGS is so lucky to have a team that does such a fantastic job of fostering a thriving and engaged Alumnae community, which has so many active members keen to give their support to both former and current students. Our focus on encouraging students to develop not just what they know, but what they can do, hopefully means they will leave BGS with a deep awareness and understanding of how their skills directly relate to university courses, apprenticeships, and then their careers, leading to happy and successful professional lives.”

The Independent Schools of the Year awards 2021 will celebrate all that students, staff and wider school communities have achieved during the 2020-21 academic year, both in terms of the battle against COVID and their core task of preparing their students for life in a challenging and demanding world.

The finalists will be announced on 7 September, and judges will then meet again to reach a decision on the winner of each category. Winners will be announced in October.