A high percentage of women who have become leaders in their field were educated at girls’ schools. Girls perform better at school and in life if they are educated at single-sex schools.
Girls in girls’ schools achieve significantly stronger academic results than any other group in Australia
Girl-centred learning leaves no doubt as to who receives the teacher’s full attention, or will be taking maths, science and technology classes
There is a greater sense of connectedness – listening, helping and accepting others’ points of view
All leadership roles are filled by girls, from captain of the touch football team to head of the student body
In girls’ schools, girls see strong female role models and understand that they too can achieve successful outcomes from their own efforts
In an all-girl classroom, girls take on the roles in the group, providing an atmosphere where students take the risks necessary for genuine achievement
All activities are open to girls – they participate, influence and lead
Girls thrive and excel in collaborative teams
Teachers can match their teaching to the way girls learn and develop their courses to suit girls’ needs
Girls can work through the challenges of adolescence without fear of embarrassment or harassment
Girl develop their relationships in a supportive environment
There is no obstacle preventing girls from exploring a career in any area