Is there anyone else out there that can provide their view ? Alice Phillips would be absolutely mortified to read this. There are ample and varied activities at the weekends to positively engage the boarders. Current St Catherine’s families, along with our alumni, future students, and current and past parents and staff, are all active, generous, enthusiastic and supportive members of the St Catherine’s School community. In 2019/20, St Catherine’s fielded six senior teams in the Lacrosse National Championships, the highest number ever entered by one school and testament to the ‘give-it-a-go’ ethos. They are constantly competing with each other. This very negative writing about St Catherine's school really is sad to see as I have 2 girls, one who has been there. However this is not the case across the road at the Senior school. And the teacher seems doesn't care and not deal with it properly??? My sister is in education and was able to advise us on this and said that their policy stood for nothing.We are desperately sad to be leaving this should have been an incredible experience. The timetable is frantic .... if your DD is not organised they might struggle.... think some of the teachers even struggle.... as there isn’t time to recap, review before the girls move on. At St Catherine's the headmistress is a formidable manager, very assertive with the view to the parents that she"would tolerate anything but unkindness". Make you wonder how and why. It brings us great joy and excitement to announce the 10th anniversary of our nu... Faust and Science Workshop wil... 2020-11-13. Hi Loveorange, my DD started Y9 at St Catherine’s Bramley last September and our experience so far is that St Catherine’s is an excellent school. Independent Boarding and Day School for Girls age 4 -18. In the Best Schools league tables (www.best-schools.co.uk ) St Catherine’s, Bramley is comfortably in the UK’s Top five Girls’ Boarding Schools based on the percentage of A* and A grades gained at A-level, and yet, has the lowest fees by some margin. IMG_4306. Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. As we extend this welcome to you, we desire to share with you what we discern we are called by God to do and be in this community. Staff are already stretched without taking on additional roles and it is understandable how the current situation could occur. St Catherine's Alumnae Newsletter Summer 2019. w w w. stcatheri n es .info. Do you have questions about creating positive bathroom habits and routines? Up to 1 hour £6.00; Up to 1.5 hours £9.00; Up to 2.5 hours £12.00. I am saddened that all this negative sentiment is posted. History. Bit of a quandary now but her Mum is keen I should visit so will keep an open mind. Head Alice Phillips is admired by pupils and parents, described as a ‘positive leader’ with a … To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. Not necessarily academic to be honest....have found equally bright girls in other schools and my DD has had to catch up in some subjects. As with any development of this size, budgets are stretched and workloads are increased. I know the post is now a couple of months old, but I really hope Frequentdriver has made a point of going straight to Mrs Phillips who would take these issues incredibly seriously and would do all in her power to ensure there was as positive an outcome as possible. The cuture there is very different. Do you have questions about creating positive bathroom habits and routines? I shall visit St Catherine’s and see what I think of the Head’s presentation. My DD is a full boarder even though she’s permitted to go home at the weekends if we ask permission for that. This is not what I'm reading hear. St Catherine's, Bramley - Annual Information Booklet 2019 - 2020 Have been reaching out to people I know to get a view and started reading the policy last night. As the previous post suggested, the Headmistress, Mrs Phillips would be very sad that this has not been discussed with her. Rather put off by the Head of Tormead departing this year and the Head of GHS on sabbatical too. It is quite refreshing to see some honesty on here. The Headmistress talks about the importance of kindness, but doesn’t understand that herself it seems. Goodness what damning things you say about this school. I completely understand your historical position (albeit quite a few disagreed with your opinion) however there have been fundamental changes at the school and it would be remiss for me not to point out that your perspective is clearly out of date. I am minded to think that if she has been there so long she must have good experience of the issues and how to deal with this modern world we now live in. I strongly believe focus has been lost due construction plans to the detriment of the school and more importantly the girls. To say this even though I will get flamed for it? I don’t even know where the school is but in this day and age, it will be near impossible to get away with something like it is being described here. Any escalation to senior management literally takes weeks and your daughter will be quizzed over and over again to the point where they realise any complaint is not worth it and they begin to fear retribution from the teacher in question. Hi Loveorange, my DD started Y9 at St Catherine’s Bramley last September and our experience so far is that St Catherine’s is an excellent school. Can't image if she gets bully and teacher take no blame action over there . U4 girls are supported in making their GCSE option choices through a combination of talks and personal discussions with heads of academic departments and tutors. I don’t come on Mumsnet very often, and was shocked when I did this morning, to see a couple of very negative reviews about St Catherine’s. I am so sorry that Frequentdriver has felt compelled to post on here because she believes that St Catherine’s Bullying Policy is ineffective. St Catherines, Bramley, provides an all-round, outstanding education for girls in an environment where there is no embarrasserine's welcomes both boarders and day pupils. Thank you to SurreyMumDD for her post though - I shall keep an open mind. Impressive new build. Good luck. )TormeadSt Swithuns....but these things are very personal and everyone needs to make the right call for their daughter and family. St Catherine’s offers a range of tours to cater for the many interests of our students and the diversity of our curriculum. I have a ds so the school isn't relevant to me. There are some amazing staff there, but through a bullying experience we learnt that everything is swept under the carpet and the “no blame” focus takes precedent. You are currently looking at a school which has completely lost sight of its purpose and potential. Yes, some of the girls who attend the school come from wealthy Surrey families (aga, swimming pool, pony and holidays in St Lucia), but lots don't and, most importantly, the ethos of the school itself is very down-to-earth. So far I have been impressed with all I have seen. Welcome to St Catherine’s Anglican Church Bramley We greet you in the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we warmly welcome you. Any request to bring in other pupils as witnesses is denied. St Cats is more academic (not far off GHS level) so very similar academic environment and pressure. St Catherine’s, Bramley, offers an unparalleled educational and boarding experience, set in extensive grounds in the heart of the Surrey Hills, yet within an hour of London and Heathrow and Gatwick International airports. The formal careers programme begins in U4 with a weekly lecture which informs and inspires girls as they consider their career potential. Somehow all the negative comments were made by posters who only have had 1 post. Goodness - I am considering the school and I have to say that I am a more than a little concerned about the comments posted. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. We are pleased with the quality of their academics and extra curricular activities that the school has to offer. This is a very fine school with superb teachers and an inspirational Head. (New thread)I have had girls at St Catherine's for almost 10 years, through Prep, Senior and 6th form. Very academic girls will do well. 7-9 – 56%. @PennyBriteBased upon your previous Mumsnet postings your girls left St Catherine’s 6 years ago? St. Catherine's School Interactive Calendar Information for the current term is confirmed on the last day of each term for the next term. Posted: 22nd August 2019. @123EyesOnMe thanks. Inquiry-based learning. It backs up entirely my view when I dismissed it several years ago. There are some brilliant musicians (classical music is focus). I note the original post was about bullying and have to say that the senior staff are probably the most blinkered we have ever come across. The School is especially proud of the very strong results in Physics, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Art, Psychology, Food and Nutrition, and Geography. I know of two girls who have moved from St Cats to my daughter's year group at Tormead in recent years citing bullying as the reason. Art and drama are not a focus, sport and music seem to take priority to creative arts generally. Are you posting these things with personal experience all of you? St. Catherine’s International ... 2020-11-18. Personally, I've never liked the St Cat's vibe... Oh, and the 'no blame' policy is insane. She cares deeply about every single girl and staff member, and would not rest until a matter such as this was resolved. But I have friends whose daughters do go there and friends who have pulled their daughters out. And I know some girls there who are very happy from what I hear. A level results excellent across the board – no weak areas... Lots of options, lots of opportunities – real education takes place here. We are just in the process of withdrawing our daughter as the environment is toxic. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. This intimidating approach to processes is particularly true of their bullying policy. So if you're bottom id imagine that's pretty shit. Alice (Phillips) has reached the end of her tenure, however I imagine she will hang around until the construction projects have been finished. One only regrets she didn't send her daughter there earlier as the other Guildford school she chose for her daughter at 11, didn't offer the buzz and the intellectual stimulation needed, (she didn't work that hard along with most of her friends). Everyone's position in the class is known to the girls. They have too many staff members who struggle with the quality of their teaching and their behaviour in class. Serious issues can and do happen in schools (however brilliant they are), but having clear and robust policies in place to deal with situations when they happen is critical. Can I ask what sort of girl are right fit ? St Catherine's School opened in 1885 with seventeen pupils, most of whom were boarders. The bully gets to respond (but lying is obviously very common) , but I know of many cases where the outcome is "what can we do to address the sensitivity of the child who has lodged the complaint". There are better girls schools in the area....by far! 6-9 – 80%. This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 2 messages.). We're very happy with the school. Friends and colleagues have daughters at the school. Open. Trust me: bullying is very common. nextdoor-feb22-2019. Charts. I don’t come on Mumsnet very often, and was shocked when I did this morning, to see a couple of very negative reviews about St Catherine’s. A “no blame” policy gives the girls the false sense that there would not be any consequences to your action in the future which we all know is just ludicrous. On behalf of my daughter, I’ve seen a lot of bullying in st Catherine’s as many other mothers have said - and, I can’t believe it’s got to the point that I have to say this, the majority of bullying in my daughters experience has been from the teachers. None of us like to have our DDs involved in anything like this but with teenagers it is surely inevitable in any school? You then start getting bombarded with requests for money like a hotel offering timeshares and not taking no for an answer. To be honest your daughter needs to excel at something to thrive, otherwise sadly the competitive environment means her confidence gets knocked. Things are not so bad (for us at least) that I have had to move my children out-although we have come close, but they will be leaving before 6th form to places that value individualism as well as kindness. tigers. We are especially happy with the pastoral care. I would make the following analogy for anyone considering the school. Everyone else will struggle They place a lot of emphasis on competition. I've got friends whose daughters have left to go to Bournemouth, Durham, Manchester, Cambridge universities having been encouraged to pursue interests from animation to vet science. This is page 1 of 3 (This thread has 52 messages.). Please could anyone share information for the school? It is very academic which is great, but there are plenty of others with that offering who are not suffering the same problems and as an employer of over 30 years, this isn’t the be all and end all. I know parents from almost every year with these issues, and many that have just moved their girls out- its ultimately all you can do when you hit trouble. They will always push concerns under the carpet rather than address them directly and god forbid you raise any issues, a few of the senior staff require a series of people management classes. Good Schools Guide - St Catherine's, Bramley. Best wishes. In line with the UK Government announcements of Thursday 17th December, we confirm that girls in the Prep. Some extras are supplied by self-employed teachers who issue independent invoices. Search Go. Value without compromises. It does sound like they deal with bullying very poorly. Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:02 pm Posts: 4 hi - I have just completed the rounds of filling in application forms and open evenings for several schools, we have short listed 2, Surbiton High School - … LEARN MORE. St Catherine’s prides itself on being a cohesive and unique School community. My younger one is there now and thriving. Thxx. There are very grand plans afoot with developing the site, I have no doubt that the facilities will be amazing in 6 or 7 years when complete. Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:50 pm . Handhold please. The few supportive members of staff and parents will probably keep nodding and I am sure if her longevity is ever discussed with the girls she will receive one of those fake hurrahs but will then note shoulders drop walking away from the hall! I have seen parents heads sag when it was announced there would be a further delay to the Cataylst centre as the art centre had been given priority, quite bewildering until you discover that the school has a shortfall in its pension fund, now all common knowledge. I am looking myself for a school in the Guildford area for my goddaughter who is overseas and I have only heard good things about it and in particular about the pastoral care being excellent. IMG_1092. I wouldn’t recommend this school to anyone. @123EyesOnMe ... it really is .. surprisingly so. My views are of the senior school, I have to say that the Prep school was outstanding and personally have not had any issues, however I believe the number of girls leaving in the early years has increased which has raised eyebrows. She didn’t suffer from bullying but it was present but am sure a lot of schools do suffer, it was unsettling however as I am not sure it was dealt with in the best way. However unless pupils can be protected from the individuals who bully and intimidate (both girls and staff) I could not recommend this school to anyone. St Catherine’s provides a secure and happy learning environment where students are fostered in an atmosphere of trust and love. You have to do 4 languages in Year 7.....which for those less keen on languages.... can turn them off and gets quite confusing with all the vocabulary testing. It is hugely unfortunate as some teachers are truly dedicated and the girls love them and the facilities are undoubtedly outstanding. She did really well, was very happy and I really cannot ever remember any bullying. I have friends whose daughters are sporty, musical, arty, quiet, not quiet (! Once parents look at how much is on offer, the financial sums add up. Thanks in advance. Please don't write me off as having no current knowledge or understanding of St Cats. The new Sixth Form building looks very impressive and it being a boarding school as well as day is a hook as my Goddaughter would be a boarder and GHS and Tormead don’t offer that. My advice is to be sure it is the right fit for your DD. It does have some excellent teachers but sadly they are in the minority. St Catherine's School, Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0DF. Sounds very worried for us, might consider not send our Daughter there. Agree, prep is wonderful.... sad that senior school doesn’t live up to expectations. Alice Phillips is approachable and would always prioritise an unhappy girl above all else without any shadow of a doubt. 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