Sydenham School (the state girls school) feedback

[Sol]

Hi

I went to visit Sydenham School and was very impressed; I think there is good discipline, the girls wear their uniform very well and were articulate (at least the ones that showed us around); also the girls that gave the speech were very good. Facilities are excellent as they just spent 25 millions and everything is nice and new.

I would like to hear opinions from parents with girls attending this school: what's the sport and art at the school?; my daughter is both sporty and creative. She likes science and maths too which I understand is the strenght of the school.

I heard teaching is good too but can't tell from an open day. I would appreciate opinions from people who know the school. Apparently they only do settings for maths from year 7 and english from year 8; just wondering if they also do settings for Science.

Thank you

[Sol]

I gather there are not many people in Dulwich with girls attending this school or perhaps people is just getting tired of schools threads and can't bother to reply

[Pugwash]

Both of my girls went there many years ago and went on to university to study. Good standard of education

[Sol]

Thank you very much for your response temperanceb and Pugwash; it is very helpful

[buggie]

Wouldn't take temperanceb very seriously - think she's a bit advertising a website to get your essays written by someone else!

[Mens]

They set for science from year 9 I think

[Sol]

Thank you

[BeccaL]

our daughter started there this September and I am very impressed. She's settled really well, has made new friends, is enjoying new subjects and increased independence, and has already had lots of interesting opportunities. Let me know if any specific questions.

[Sol]

Thank you Beccal; I had a good feeling about the school and I feel it is mproving more every year; it is good to hear people with children there are happy.

[Ellem86]

I was about to tell you that I went to Sydenham School but then realised that that was 12 years ago! Anyway, just in case it helps, it was a good school, usual mix of kids that are interested in learning and also not interested. The teachers were quick to spot the difference and the academic students were pushed very hard and to aim for Oxbridge. I went on to do very well and would send my own children there. It also looks like they have had their best ever year for GCSE results.

[tomskip]

Hi Sol, there are other messages about the school on this very recent thread:

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1720953,1721511#msg-1721511

[Carbonara]

I have three friends with 4 daughters between them at the school and they are all extremely pleased with it. As it happens two of those (these friends don't know each other) took their daughters out of a nearby private school due to bullying and lack of understanding of diversity, and all are well settled at Sydenham.

They comment on the ethos, the opportunities and the academic standards.

[Sol]

Thank you all. These comments are very helpful and reassure my feelings about the school

[babyelephant]

My daughter started this year. Really well organised, no nonsense, very responsive to any questions.

Think it is a really strong school.