Testimonials
How does it feel being a part of our school community? We are committed to getting a 360° understanding of what it means to be a member of Sikh Heritage Girls School. We collect pupil voice, staff voice, parent voice, as well as ask guests for their feedback.
My visit to the Sikh Heritage Girls School was truly inspiring. The school’s vision is clear and deeply rooted in Sikh values, with a strong emphasis on developing confident, compassionate girls through enquiry-based learning. I was especially impressed by the curriculum—it thoughtfully blends academic excellence with cultural education and character development. I cannot tell you how refreshing it was to see a school that is physically growing - in every sense - with so much hope and excitement for what is to come.
Henry Knight, St George's School Windsor Castle
It was a real privilege to be welcomed to the Sikh Heritage Girls School in February of this year; so many aspects of my visit impressed me. The grounds and facilities form an excellent and inspiring environment for the school’s cohort of pupils. The pupils themselves are warm in their welcome and clearly proud of their learning, work and achievements. Most of all, I was struck by the ambition and vision of the school, and of its founding headmistress, Divinder Kaur. Divinder described the commitment and strong skills exercised by the school’s board of governors; their support continues to be integral to the school’s very explicit success and growth. Especially impressive, is the school’s pioneering work as an independent Sikh girls’ school, in which education is delivered within the empowering bilingual environment of both English and Punjabi. The school’s aim, to nurture pupils into independent, confident, well-rounded young people, well-prepared for their future educational pathways, I could clearly witness, as I could already see the impact of the school values which promote initiative and compassion through love, recognising and celebrating each pupil’s voice. I am so grateful for the opportunity to see this unique and wonderful school in action, and I look forward to learning of its pupils’ continued successes.
Jonathan Hetherington, Headmaster, More House School
When we spoke to our daughter about the opportunity of attending Sikh Heritage Girls School back in April 2024, she was open to a new start and ready to leave her current school, teachers and friends. At the time she was 4 years old and as a family, we were living in a different county. Our daughter's acceptance into this school did mean we would have to consider a change of lifestyle for all of us. Our son also managed to get a place in a Sikh Faith-led school within the same proximity.
Our daughter started this school in September 2024 at 5 years old, she loved the idea of attending an 'all-girls school' and being able to start her day from the Gurdwara. We accepted the commute to and from the new schools for our children, which weighted approx. 5 hours every day. She did not complain one day as she was always motivated and excited to attend school. With Waheguru's blessings in November 2024, we moved home, closer to school.
Our daughter has absolutely strived in these last 5 months at this school; she is so much more self-aware than she was before and is motivated to learn and develop herself. She has been blessed with numerous new opportunities, like learning a new language, an instrument, new sports and learning how to swim. As well as all of this, the Sikh faith foundations and teachings that are dripped into her every day, really bring home some beautiful calmness and peace within her. As a family, we feel inspired and fully involved in her learning and growth. We feel supported by the school, heard and understood.
Mum of KS1 Pupil
I just wanted to let you know that it was an absolute pleasure to work with your group yesterday. We rarely get such well-behaved, engaged and talented school groups, especially at such a young age. And of course, your staff were great at motivating and encouraging the pupils. We had a colleague from the British Library sitting in as well, and she was equally impressed.
Steve, The Cartoon Museum
Being a staff member at Sikh Heritage Girls School fills me with pride and I feel I am an appreciated member of staff. I feel I have been lucky to find a school with such a fantastic ethos, caring nature, high standards, supportive community, safe environment and one where each child and adult feels valued and cherished.
Daily, I see the school being led well and managed effectively. If I have any concerns, I know with confidence, that I am able to raise them (personal or about the children). In addition, if I feel something could be enhanced, I know I can communicate this freely and that it will be taken on board if it is feasible. All staff members are motivated, competent and professional, in their respective roles and when helping each other.
Safeguarding is in everything we do: the girls' wellbeing is the utmost priority.
Behaviour is exceptional and the girls have an incredible sense of caring towards their ‘Bhain Ji’s’ (sisters). All members of staff believe that it is part of their duty to foster this so that it becomes an innate part of the girls' being.
They are empathetic towards one another and create a nurturing environment by ensuring they have the school’s core values at heart. The school values are referred to constantly and we specially make links to these across the curriculum. The behaviour policy has a zero tolerance for bullying.
Another element linked to behaviour is the ‘simran’ aspect of the school. This really focuses the girls and gets them ready for their next bout of learning. It also helps them to be present and is instilling calmness into the children. They are also learning to react to situations in a better way as they are more regulated.
The girls have strong relationships with their peers and the teachers. There is a calm environment where they are not afraid to make mistakes. There are clear expectations of the rules and respect required. High standards for citizenship and understanding their place in the world are woven into all aspects of their learning. Where there may be an issue, the adults work together to help the girls understand the lesson and grow from it. Parents are informed about issues that affect the girls' wellbeing, both positive and negative, and they are supportive in helping the school to resolve issues. The communication with parents is great (phone calls, on dojo, the showcase etc) and they are supportive of the school and education the girls are receiving.
The school celebrates equality and diversity as highlighted by all the visits from people from different religions, faiths and backgrounds. These high levels of behaviour also have a direct impact on the girls learning as I believe that happy, confident children learn the best and are the most engaged.
The girl’s learning and education is at the heart of every experience and their development is of the utmost importance. There is an adaptable approach to teaching and learning where planning is tailored to meet the girl’s needs and their lines of enquiry.
Working at this school is like a mini family and kindness is at the heart of this. I feel that working in an environment where you feel appreciated and valued propels your creativity and duty to the job.
Class Teacher