Bright. Balanced. Bold. #BeMore.
At Alderley Edge School for Girls, we believe in preparing girls not just for exams, but for a future that hasn’t even been written yet.
In a world where technology, innovation, and global change are reshaping the job market at lightning speed, many of the careers our pupils will pursue haven’t even been invented. That’s why our approach is Bright, Balanced, and Bold—designed to prepare girls not just for what’s next, but for everything that’s possible.
Our #BeMore Programme is a transformative framework that runs through everything we do. It empowers girls to excel academically while developing the personal attributes, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills they’ll need to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
Why #BeMore Matters
Success today, and tomorrow, is about more than knowledge. It’s about character, confidence, and adaptability. Research shows that 75% of long-term job success depends on personal skills like communication, resilience, and collaboration. These are the very qualities our #BeMore Programme nurtures.
We’re proud to be shaping young women who are not only academically strong but personally empowered, ready to take on the unknown with clarity and conviction.
Our Eight #BeMore Attributes
These eight attributes form the foundation of our programme and are embedded in every aspect of school life:
- Responsible – Taking ownership of actions and making a positive impact
- Resilient – Embracing challenges and bouncing back with strength
- Reflective – Thinking critically and striving for continuous growth
- Resourceful – Solving problems creatively and using what’s available wisely
- Collaborative – Working effectively with others and valuing diverse perspectives
- Curious – Asking questions and embracing lifelong learning
- Creative – Thinking outside the box and turning ideas into action
- Communicative – Expressing ideas clearly and listening with empathy
These aren’t just ideals, they’re lived experiences. Our pupils practice and develop these attributes every day, preparing them to lead, inspire, and make a difference.
Real-Life Opportunities to #BeMore
We offer a rich tapestry of experiences that bring the #BeMore attributes to life:
- Leadership Roles & Individual Projects – From leading clubs to launching community initiatives, girls take ownership and grow in confidence.
- Residential Trips & Competitions – Immersive experiences build independence, teamwork, and resilience.
- Public Speaking & Debating – Our pupils learn to speak with clarity and conviction, developing skills that will serve them for life.
- Creative & Collaborative Learning – Group projects, innovation challenges, and cross-curricular activities foster creativity and teamwork.
Preparing for the Unknown
Tomorrow’s careers may include roles like AI Ethicist, Climate Strategist, or Virtual Reality Architect, jobs that blend science, empathy, and innovation. To thrive in these fields, girls will need:
- Resilience to navigate change
- Communication to lead and speak up
- Resourcefulness to solve complex problems
- Collaboration across cultures and disciplines
- Digital fluency (developed in our Apple Distinguished School)
- Emotional intelligence to make responsible decisions with global impact
Our Bright, Balanced, and Bold approach ensures AESG girls are not just prepared for the future, they’re ready to shape it.
A pupil who has developed our #BeMore attributes is going to naturally stand out in life beyond school. Young women who can advocate for themselves, articulate their questions clearly, and work well with other people will achieve much greater success in the workplace.
Many people can excel at one or two of the core competencies such as resourcefulness, creativity, or communication. However, it’s the pupil who has a broad range of skills in all eight who is more likely to receive a place on a competitive course, prestigious university or who will further enrich their educational experience and intellectual growth.
97% of employers say interpersonal skills are key to business growth and success
Prep School
From the first day that your daughter starts at AESG she will be enrolled onto our #BeMore RemarkABLE learning journey. Our supportive, pro-active teaching staff, with pastoral care at the forefront of their minds, consider every girl individually and think how to develop and challenge their learning; by attending an external workshop, an in-school sports skill training course conducted by a professional coach, or attend a lunchtime animation club to further develop, new creative skills.
Each individual pupil is assessed every term – their academic achievements and enrichment commitments. We discuss with the pupil what should continue and what needs to be changed or improved to help the pupil to succeed.
Senior School
As the girls move through into the Senior School, the girls take ownership of their #BeMore journey. Each pupil will be given their own #BeMore Passport, which they will keep on their person every day and will record activities and experiences within school that have enabled them to develop the school’s eight key attributes. As the school year progresses, pupils can start to track which areas they need to dedicate more time to in order to enhance their developing attributes.
Sixth Form
When girls move into the Sixth Form, their #Bemore passport is transferred online to Unifrog. Unifrog is used to facilitate University and Apprenticeship applications. Girls in the Sixth Form are presented with many new opportunities to enhance their Learner Profile Attributes such as mentoring, leadership roles and a myriad of new enrichment opportunities bespoke to the Sixth Form such as Mock Trials, Model United Nations and the Gold Duke of Edinburgh.
