Welcome from the Principal
Being inquisitive and having a determination to succeed is palpable amongst our students, where music, drama, and art play as much an intrinsic part as the academic study they pursue.
Naomi Edwards, Principal
Message from the Principal of SPGSI Chengdu
At SPGS International School Chengdu, we pride ourselves on facilitating each student’s passage to becoming twenty-first century citizens equipped for a global society. Being the inaugural school in China, which is inextricably linked to the St Paul’s name, our commitment to educational excellence reflects that of our sister school, where our core values are embedded within our community.
Being inquisitive and having a determination to succeed is palpable amongst our students, where music, drama, and art play as much an intrinsic part as the academic study they pursue. With highly qualified teachers and well-motivated students, we believe that SPGS International thoroughly deserves its recognition of being the ‘Best New School in China’ 2022/2023.
Naomi Edwards
Principal
Message from the High Mistress of St Paul’s Girls’ School
I am delighted with the success of this important and exciting venture for St Paul’s Girls’ School which has seen the launch of a network of schools across China.
St Paul’s Girls’ School is an extraordinary school, occupying a unique place in the UK. Not only does it regularly achieve the best GCSE and A Level results in the country, but it also has a long and proud history of providing a truly distinctive ethos and education. Founded in 1904, the school has always been committed to genuine scholarship, promoting a love of academic discovery.
A joy in learning permeates the school, one of intellectual excitement and creativity in thinking. This ethos will also imbue our schools in China. St Paul’s has long offered its students both a classical yet forward-looking education, encouraging them to take risks, to think ambitiously and to play a leading role in the world beyond school. It is no coincidence therefore that our alumnae count leading scientists, journalists, artists and politicians. Among our earliest students was Rosalind Franklin, whose brilliant pioneering work was so pivotal for the understanding of DNA. She once commented that ‘science and everyday life should not be separated’, a maxim we would truly support.
We are dedicated to enhancing even further our provision for the creative technologies. This will be an important area of collaboration between our school in London and the new sister schools in China. We envisage students problem-solving together and working on exciting intellectual partnerships over time and space, facilitated by the latest technologies.
St Paul’s Girls’ School is an extraordinary school, occupying a unique place in the UK. Not only does it regularly achieve the best GCSE and A Level results in the country, but it also has a long and proud history of providing a truly distinctive ethos and education.
莎拉·弗莱彻，高级女主人
A St Paul’s education is rich in its co-curricular provision. Music plays an important role. The composer of The Planets, Gustav Holst, was director of music at the school for over thirty years, and his legacy continues. Likewise, the quality of drama and art is very high indeed. We believe that this is crucial to a rich education, and our aim is to provide similar opportunities for students in China. Most importantly of all, however, is our belief that all students should receive the kindest and most individual pastoral care, and this feature is central in our China-based schools.
We have never stood still and are immensely proud of this important new chapter in our history. We work exceptionally closely with our schools in China, and are forging ever deeper links between our students and staff.
Sarah Fletcher
High Mistress
