Holistic development is driven by our vision Every Opportunity for Excellence. We strive to provide opportunities across these five characteristics;  connecting, community, character, collaboration and creativity – these '5 Cs' underpin the culture of our school and every learner's daily school life including the reward system.

A good education prepares learners for their future in myriad ways—academically, culturally, spiritually, morally, socially, and physically. Our holistic education approach equips students with the knowledge, skills, cultural capital, and experiences necessary to become well-rounded members of their communities.

By implementing a supra curriculum, we enrich and deepen academic learning, ignite enthusiasm, foster motivated lifelong learners, and prepare our learners for life beyond compulsory education. This comprehensive approach yields numerous benefits, including self-regulation, collaboration, employment opportunities, problem-solving abilities, community engagement, equal opportunities, security, resilience, and, most importantly, empowers students to set and achieve high aspirations.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Batley Girls' High School Community System. In this new system, both staff and learners are assigned to a community, each of which is linked to an inspirational woman (Jo Cox, Betty Boothroyd, Roslind Franklin, Zahra Mohammed, Susie Wollf and Rosa Parks). This initiative aims to promote cross-year interactions, a diverse and supportive environment, building connections, and a sense of belonging. This, in turn, can enhance morale, motivation, and overall well being for everyone involved. Learners' positive behaviour, along with their participation in games and competitions, will contribute to their community points. The community with the most points will receive rewards, encouraging engagement and teamwork.

We also hold the Artsmark Gold Award. This accolade works to empower young people through arts and culture, giving them the opportunity to explore and fulfil their potential in a future that we are all making together. We champion and are committed to the vital role that the arts play in young people’s lives through creativity and wellbeing. We lead on The Change project, which sets out to bring high-quality Visual Arts projects to the schools in Batley and Birstall. In 2015, we introduced science to the project, challenging our schools to combine art and science in an innovative way which results in astonishing artistic outcomes.

If you would like to know more about or discuss our holistic development, please contact Katie Spence.