Please see below for feedback on our Personal Development programme:

 Sumeyye 

During my time at Beverley High School, the Personal Development program was a turning point in my life and played a crucial role in shaping who I am today. Beyond academic lessons, the school offered clubs, trips, volunteer activities, and various enrichment opportunities, allowing me to both discover myself and develop new skills. The interest and guidance of teachers outside the classroom encouraged me to try new experiences, step out of my comfort zone, and take on different responsibilities. For example, participating in charity projects (raising funds for my home country and organizing support events for Uganda) taught me empathy and a sense of responsibility towards others. Activities that required teamwork and leadership improved my confidence and taught me how to communicate more effectively with others. This process not only enhanced my personal skills but also positively influenced my classroom performance, helping me become a more organized and motivated student and teaching me to face challenges with courage and determination. The school’s values—respect, kindness, courage, and ambition—have guided me in my daily life and interactions with others. These values have developed me not only academically but also as a person, deepening my perspective on life. Through the Personal Development program at Beverley High School, I gained confidence in myself, discovered my strengths and interests, and learned how to be more responsible and effective in various situations. Looking back, I can clearly see the profound impact these experiences have had on my personal growth, and I believe they will continue to guide me in the next steps of my life. Beverley High School has played an important role in my past and will continue to do so in my future. Beyond academics, it taught me humanity, compassion, and most importantly, that a person’s religion, language, or race does not change the fact that they are human. I am truly grateful to Beverley High School for everything it has given me and continues to give.

Alice 
Beverley High School is a community where every individual can flourish - a place that gives you the support to discover what you’re passionate about, and to develop intellectually and emotionally. For me, it’s been a huge honour to hold the role of Head Girl, building on my first leadership role as Head of Hilda Lyon House in Year 11. These roles have given me the chance to meet new people and grow in confidence through events like Heritage Day - a brilliant opportunity to engage with our wider community and deepen my understanding of local history, something I’ve especially appreciated as a passionate history student. One of the most rewarding projects was organising a charity event for Cancer Research. Not only was this for an important cause, but helped me to develop my organisation, creativity and teamwork skills. Consequently, these opportunities gave me the chance to represent the school community I adore being a part of. I’ve never been the most confident person in the room, and for a long time I thought that might hold me back. But what I’ve learned here is that leadership isn’t about being the most outspoken - it’s about caring deeply, making an impact, and supporting those around you. Thanks to the support of the school, I’ve overcome one of my biggest personal obstacles: public speaking. Something I once feared has now become a strength. Today I can proudly say that I have performed multiple speeches for open days and events from Year 10 and now, I even had the opportunity to read out a passage at the yearly Christmas Carol Service. This epitomises how this school doesn’t just teach academic subjects; it teaches life skills. It encourages young girls to be confident, capable, and ambitious, with brilliant role models in every classroom - from the curriculum we learn to the teachers who inspire us. Furthermore, participating in the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award was one of the most challenging but rewarding tasks I have ever engaged in, but most definitely amongst my proudest achievements. It taught me that my capacity for resilience is more far reaching than I could ever imagine. Another highlight has been volunteering in the English Department, where I supported lower school lessons and led reading schemes designed to boost confidence and communication among younger students. Through this experience, and inspired by the incredible staff around me, I discovered a potential future career in teaching. Ultimately, Beverley High School has taught me that you don’t have to be everything to everyone - but you can be anything, and you can achieve anything. That’s the beauty of this school: it recognises every individual’s strengths and provides the opportunities for you to grow in your own way.