Barry

Taking Advantage of Opportunities when they come knocking on the door.

As the old adage wisely proclaims, “Opportunity seldom knocks twice.” Seizing opportunities and taking proactive steps can wield a profound impact on our lives, often distinguishing between success and failure. In today’s…

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Summer Success.

It is fair to say that I am one incredibly proud Housemistress. From the very beginning of the year Barry girls have been a bundle of energy. The sound of laughter, camaraderie…

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A little change.

Moving from South Africa 23 years ago to live in England – was in equal parts exhilarating and scary. I did not realise how strongly tied I was to the culture of…

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Spring Term Highlights

In this short and busy Spring Term, there have been plenty of highlights. As always Barry pupils have been fully engaged in School life. They have been adding new layers to their profile,…

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Reflections and Growth Mindset

House Order has become a time for us to share our wisdom and experience with your daughters. My first House Order this term focussed on reflection – what worked well in the…

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The Magic of Encouragement

As we approach the end of the Autumn term, it is fair to say that I am one incredibly proud Housemistress. Barry girls have been a bundle of energy. The sound of…

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The New Barry House Boarders -How to start the new academic year with a positive mindset.

Without a doubt, life is all about experiences. Our past experiences shape the person we are today. Likewise, our new experiences can shape the person we become. A new experience is something…

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Here we go again.

As we have come to the end of an extremely busy and demanding academic year, it has been wonderful to have our first full academic year and to see the return of…

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The start to a lovely Summer Term in Barry House

This half term has been a busy one especially for those in Years 12, 11 and 10 sitting their exams. The House has been unusually quiet as our girls have been working…

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Spring Term Overview

Writing this end of term newsletter I find myself in a haze of elation and exhaustion. The Spring Term is short but jam-packed with a variety of events and activities, from sporting…

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