Supporting the Future Pioneers

Annual Fund 2020-2021

As our world is altered forever by Coronavirus, and shaped by continuing environmental, social and technological change, we will give City students the tools to re-invent and re-shape our world. This is a school which

constantly encourages a spirit of creative criticism, of empathy, and intellectual and purposeful play. This is a place where difference is celebrated, sustainability engrained, and agile thinking is inculcated.

In order to maintain a pioneering community, our bursary fund is crucial. Diversity in the student body, encourages greater creative thinking and empathy, ensuring all our students leave City with a true understanding of the diversity in wider society.

Currently, our generous community of parents, alumnae and friends allows us to support 103 pupils on a bursary place. Yet every year we have to turn away students of conspicuous potential as we do not have sufficient funds. In order to continue funding talented students, and to expand our bursary programme, we need your help. The impact of your donations cannot be overstated and any gift – no matter the size – cannot be exaggerated. Together, we can forge the way for future generations of pioneers.

Thank you for supporting our Annual Fund,

Jenny Brown, Headmistress

Our space and our vision

Academic yet unstuffy, modern yet acutely aware of its history, diverse yet with a strong sense of identity, our school defies easy

categorisation. This is best demonstrated by our unique geography, nestled between the Brutalist Barbican and looming Roman walls. This is a refreshing, modern and pioneering place in which to learn. It is a school which, since its foundation in 1884, has always had impact – and always inculcated pioneers.

With the outbreak of coronavirus, however, our space has evolved once again, this time into the digital world. This has given our vision of Finding Space to Pioneer greater urgency. Today, more than ever before, we need to educate our pupils to be effective citizens in a digitally connected world. They will need a greater understanding of how to make the most of advances in technology and a changing workplace. We also recognise the enduring role which the arts and humanities will play in inspiring critical thinking, creativity and, ultimately, wisdom.

Critical to the realisation of this vision is our commitment to diversity. It is a diversity that stems from our past and our values, and from our commitment to ensuring that ability to pay is no barrier to accessing an education which is ranked among the very best in the country.

“Our location in the heart of London opens up so many opportunities. For instance, last year I had the opportunity to attend the annual Tacitus lecture held in the Guildhall by the World Traders, about the potential future impacts of Artificial Intelligence […] Following the lecture, I was part of the school team that went on to win the subsequent public speaking competition on the same theme of artificial intelligence. Representing the school in this way was a great experience, which improved both my academic knowledge and my teamwork and confidence.”Megan, former bursary recipient Now studying Economics at Gonville and Caius, Cambridge

Our impact

We are one of the leading academic schools in Britain. The examination results speak for themselves, but our

exciting co-curricular enrichment programme, as well as our outstanding nurturing support, ensures that our students are equipped to thrive at university and beyond.

■ Our academic performance places us among the highest in the UK and every year, over 30% of our pupils are accepted in Oxbridge, Ivy League universities and medical schools. At A Level, students achieved a three-year average of 47% A*, 82.9% A*-A across 2017-9.

■ We provide outstanding pastoral care – kind, bespoke and individualised support – which equips students with the resources to take on whatever life throws at them.

■ Our commitment to charity work to develop socially and culturally diverse young people is evident by our longstanding partnership with Street Child and more recently, the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.

“We are all encouraged to get involved in the things we care about and voice our opinions. For me, politics is one of my greatest passions and […] I’ve been able to take part in a range of things within school which have enhanced this. Being part of the European Youth Parliament team was an invaluable opportunity to be able to learn more about policy within the EU and how countries can cooperate to deal with specific problems. Our team was able to represent England at the national finals in Switzerland – a fantastic experience […]. From debating at LSE and the Oxford Union, to getting professional coaching and judging junior competitions, I have become a better debater and developed a skill which I am confident will stay with me for the rest of my life.”

Rania, former bursary recipient Currently in 3rd year of PPE at LSE, after taking a mid-degree year out to run the student wing of the Labour Party as its National Chair

Highlights■ The sports department runs just over a 100 clubs per year and competes in an average of 260 competitions. We have been national finalists in gymnastics and cross country for the past five years.

■ With a wide range of bands, ensembles, orchestras, and choirs, our musical offering caters for all genres and abilities. What’s more, from lunchtime recitals at St Giles, to concerts at St Paul’s Cathedral, City girls have ample opportunities for musical performance across the city.

■ There are over 123 clubs and societies, including Pride Soc, Neurodiversity Society and Tech Club. We regularly perform extremely well in national and international competitions; the European Youth Parliament team has made it through national finals to the international session three times since 2016. Likewise, the Robotics Team has achieved five national awards.

“The opportunities [City] has provided me are endless […]. I was part of the Young Enterprise programme, presenting our company’s’ presentation at the Google headquarters here in London […]. I’ve been working with the Prep school, helping with their Archaeology Club at the Museum of London, which means I get to assemble medieval skeletons with seven-year olds for hours at a time – and yes, that is my idea of fun! Their ‘Young Osteo-Archaeology’ programme is the first in the country, a completely unique opportunity, giving me the chance to speak to experts in the field.”Elena, former bursary recipient

City Alumnae pioneersCity of London School for Girls has always created pioneers, who go out into the world and make remarkable contributions to our society.

Dame Georgina Mace, DBE, FRSGeorgina Mace was a pioneering scientist who studied at CLSG in the 1960s-1970s. In 2000, as the Director of Science at the Institute of Zoology, she developed a ground-breaking new criterion for listing species, for the Conservation of Nature’s Endangered Species List. For her services to Science, Georgina was appointed a Dame in the Queen’s New Year Honors List, in 2016.

Dinah Rose, QCDinah Rose is a barrister who studied at City in the 1970s and 1980s. Her work has included many ground-breaking equality, human rights and public law cases. In 2006, she was appointed Queen’s Counsel. In 2020, she was elected President of Magdalen College, Oxford, the first woman to hold the position since the college’s foundation in 1458.

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and the next generation of City Pioneers!

Why support us?

In 1881, successful manufacturer William Ward left a bequest in his will for the opening of a girls’ school. During a period of rapid social change, he

understood the power of education to support social mobility. Today, his vision lives on in our approach to bursaries.

City provides tangible proof that needs-blind access creates a thriving community where students can achieve, irrespective of their background. However, every year we are still forced to turn away pupils who deserve a City education, simply because we do not have the funds to support them.

Help us remove the barriers that currently prevent some of the brightest girls across London from benefiting from our transformational education. We want to unleash their potential. In the future, City girls – through their pioneering spirit, compassion and moral agency – will shape our world and lead our society.

How can you help?

Donations can be made through direct debit, standing order or bank transfer. Please find more details in the Donation Form attached.

Regular givingSome people choose to support the Annual Fund through regular donations. This method of support really does make a difference and provides sustainable income for the bursary programme.

Single giftEvery donation, no matter the size, will be greatly appreciated. With your generous support, we can provide more transformative bursaries to talented girls and future pioneers.

Single gifts can be made via credit or debit card, cheque, or through the school JustGiving page: justgiving.com/cityoflondonschoolforgirls

Making your gift go further

As a registered charity, City of London School for Girls is able to reclaim any UK tax you have paid on your gift via the Gift Aid

scheme. Boost your donation by 25p per every £1 you donate at no extra cost to you and make your gift go even further.

If you’re a higher rate taxpayer, you can also claim back the difference between higher rate and basic rate tax on the value of your donation. For a 40% rate taxpayer, that means for every £1 you donate, you can claim back 25p in tax relief. If you are a limited company, you can claim tax relief by deducting the value of your donations from your business profits before you pay tax.

Additionally, generous match-funding provided by the City of London Corporation provides a significant increase in donations given.

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