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Girl-Centred Learning

Girl-Centred Learning

There are many advantages to girls being educated in girls’ schools where there are no expectations to fulfil traditional gender stereotypes in the subjects they study, the activities they participate in or the careers they pursue.

In single-sex girls’ schools, every aspect is tailored towards the educational needs of girls, developing their confidence and empowering them to pursue excellence in any area they choose.

Girls hold every leadership position in girls’ schools – in the classroom, on the stage and on the sporting field.  They achieve greater academic success, and are more confident and assertive in single-sex environments. They are also more likely to study in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths, to pursue a career in these non-traditional areas, and to participate and perform at higher levels in sport and physical education.

In a learning environment dedicated to girls and without competition and social pressure from boys, girls are free to pursue academic excellence in any area they choose. Single-sex educated girls receive a less gender-stereotyped development than co-educated girls and engage in more healthy competition and risk-taking – skills that are advantageous for leadership and life success.

An all girls’ environment means that girls can do everything, and at Meriden they do.

Further Information

Article by Loren Bridge, The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 July 2022

Article by Loren Bridge, Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia, 13 June 2022

Article by Loren Bridge, Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia, 02 June 2022

Article by Brett Henebery, The Educator, 23 March 2022

Article by Brett Henebery, The Educator, 4 August 2021

Research from the Alliance of Girls’ Schools

International Coalition of Girls Schools

Alliance of Girls’ Schools