All the positions of influence and responsibility here are held by women. In a coed school, lots of the opportunities would go to boys! But here I have great role models to look up to, and l can express myself freely. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to grow into a woman at Holy Names.
-Jenevieve, Grade 11
-Jenevieve, Grade 11
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The Girls' School Advantage
We believe in the limitless potential of girls. Our mission is to develop confident women who are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
An outstanding all-girls education isn't just a matter of separating girls and boys. We draw upon all we know about the way girls grow and learn. We also let them be themselves. Nothing stands in the way of their dreams or reaching their full potential.
The proof of this approach is well documented. Survey results from graduates of all girls schools show that:
The proof of this approach is well documented. Survey results from graduates of all girls schools show that:
A Liberating Experience
In a single-sex school, a girl can comprehend her value and her capabilities in ways that have nothing to do with how she looks or whom she dates. She can be free to experiment and explore, trying out new things and trying on new roles. She can follow her ambitions without wasting a second thought or a backward glance on how her male counterparts might perceive her.
