Are you happy with GHS?

2020 A levels were a nightmare everywhere.

We have always found GHS extremely efficient and fun. It isn't a cosy school but it the systems were always there when needed and we liked the mix of down to earth, ambitious/confidence building and buzzy. i don't think that's gone anywhere. I guess it depends on specific year groups and specific situations. Been delighted with Covid online stuff.

It has become a very 'shiny' school. I have DC with a big age gap and remember the days it was highly academic but had really normal teenage girls, rebelling and being less than perfect in other ways without it being a huge deal/crisis or need for intervention necessarily. I think the general push on wellbeing/self care etc in all these private girls schools can unintentionally promote perfectionism and taking things too seriously. It sends a message that it is another area of life to try and excel in or flop in and fall victim to. I can see it is tough and these topics need to be talked about. Just not sure what the solution or balance is. This isn't a GHS problem.. more a general academic girls school problem.

Unfortunately it feels like the wheels are coming off this previously well-oiled machine. We too were happy but the 2020 A Levels were a fiasco and the pastoral care is non existent. The poor girls are being placed under so much excessive pressure and mental health is being impacted. This is probably a bit blunt for what you were looking for but we are very worried at the moment.

We have been really happy with how they have dealt with the current circumstances. What is the issue?

We've been really happy but heard grumbles from other parents. To be fair, I think lots of schools are in tough situations with all this covid, isolating, bubbles etc!
What are your concerns?