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Reunion LunchSUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2020
WelcomeWe are delighted that you have returned to South Hampstead on what is very appropriately International Womenrsquos Day 2020 This is also a very special occasion for South Hampstead as we welcome you into our new Waterlow Hall and celebrate the completion of this building
One of the highlights of our Waterlow Hall fundraising campaign this year has been the connections it has created with our community Notable alumnae in the arts and former staff including the late Jean Middlemiss became ambassadors for the project four former heads joined us for the Gala Dinner in November five former heads were present at our Gala Concert for the opening of the hall and teachers former parents and alumnae gave generously to our campaign There has not been a week this year when we havenrsquot had alumnae in the school giving talks sharing expertise teaching or mentoring the current pupils The involvement of our community in the day to day life of the school is essential and something that gives me great pleasure
This is the fourth year we have held this Reunion Lunch and the best attended yet with more than 170 alumnae representing nine decades of the schoolrsquos history In 2026 we will celebrate 150 years since the foundation of the school and as we look towards this momentous date I would like to make a particular plea to you all More than half our alumnae are no longer in touch with the school If you can help us reconnect with these former pupils then please do so that everyone can be included in our sesquicentennial celebrations
But for now do take this opportunity to catch up with old friends teachers and former colleagues as we say thank you for everything you do for South Hampstead
Victoria Bingham Headmistress
Programme
FROM 1015AM Coffee for lsquoCome and Singrsquo participants
1030AM - 1215PM Choir Rehearsal ndash Recital Room 3rd Floor
1230PM Drinks (Waterlow Hall)
FROM 100PM Buffet Lunch (Waterlow Hall)
200PMAddress from the Headmistress Mrs Vicky BinghamConcert dedicated to Miss Jean Middlemiss
FOLLOWING THE CONCERT Tours of the school and tea
400PM Close
Please help yourself from the buffet tables and sit with contemporaries and friends Tables are marked with year groups decade groups and cohort names and numbers but you are welcome to sit anywhere
We have endeavoured to cater for all dietary requirements advised but if you have any questions please do ask the catering staff
Our Sixth Form alumnae monitors will be on hand to show you around the school if you would like a brief tour after the concert
Menu
MAINCoronation chicken skewers (lime yoghurt garlic mayo lime apricot chutney
curry powder fresh coriander)
Salmon en-croute (puff pastry egg spinach lemon nutmeg) Cajun salmon kebabs (as gluten egg and dairy free option)
Goats cheese terrine (celeriac potato courgette aubergine sweet pepper basil cheese)Vegan avocado and cucumber bites (lime paprika onion and garlic powder
cayenne pepper dried oregano lemon thyme cherry tomato)
Smoked tofu fingers with chipotle aioli (garlic mayo garlic powder smoked paprika chickpea flour breadcrumbs)
Warm new potatoes
SALADSWinter slaw (red and sweetheart cabbage carrot red onion parsley yellow pepper
Dijon yoghurt mayo)
Vegetarian Caesar
Green bean asparagus tomato and artichoke (basil lemon olive oil)Edgar`s favourite rice salad (wild and basmati radish rice vinegar lime palm
sugar soya ginger avocado spring onion herbs)
HOME-MADE SWEETSLamingtons truffles retro trifle lemon and raspberry tarts cookies flapjacks and brownies
ConcertOur concert today is dedicated to Jean Middlemiss (1925 ndash 2020) Jean was Head of Music at South Hampstead from 1957 ndash 1972 She was an inspirational teacher and great friend to both staff and pupils Under her guidance the school started to develop an extensive music programme and she undoubtedly laid the foundations for the outstanding music department the school has today She was also a wonderful pastoral leader and will be remembered for her intuition compassion and kindness In lsquoThe Kindling of the Flamersquo published in 1975 she wrote
lsquoI realised how blessed I had been to spend 15 years in the relatively protected world of South Hampstead rich in so many ways and particularly in the human relationships which it was possible to build through the years with staff and pupils alike I think it is likely that it will remain my spiritual homersquo
She did indeed remain very much at home at South Hampstead and most recently joined us in May for our Music in the Garden event when several of her former pupils now professional musicians in their own right came together to perform with current music scholars
Our Alumnae Choir today came together this morning and under the expert guidance of our Director of Music ndash Dr Steve Collisson - will sing a selection of music rehearsed very briefly this morning
The concert will conclude with the school song lsquoO Joyful Lightrsquo and we encourage you all to stand and sing with the choir
Concert
Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Evelyn Thomas (neacutee Lewis) 1967Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Joy Mower 1980Amanda Epstein 1985Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990
Tammy Rothenberg 1990Alice Mayne 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Selma Stafford 1990Tatty Theo 1990Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Ketaki Zodgekar 2015Tamara Bud 2015Isabella Carrington 2015Sasha Charles 2015Giulia Fraenkel 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Anne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffAngela Boyle StaffJudith Fenn StaffPam Morgan StaffCatherine Older StaffJenny Stephen StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
Come amp Sing Choir
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do make a note of some of the features of the new hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do take notice of new features of the hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
WelcomeWe are delighted that you have returned to South Hampstead on what is very appropriately International Womenrsquos Day 2020 This is also a very special occasion for South Hampstead as we welcome you into our new Waterlow Hall and celebrate the completion of this building
One of the highlights of our Waterlow Hall fundraising campaign this year has been the connections it has created with our community Notable alumnae in the arts and former staff including the late Jean Middlemiss became ambassadors for the project four former heads joined us for the Gala Dinner in November five former heads were present at our Gala Concert for the opening of the hall and teachers former parents and alumnae gave generously to our campaign There has not been a week this year when we havenrsquot had alumnae in the school giving talks sharing expertise teaching or mentoring the current pupils The involvement of our community in the day to day life of the school is essential and something that gives me great pleasure
This is the fourth year we have held this Reunion Lunch and the best attended yet with more than 170 alumnae representing nine decades of the schoolrsquos history In 2026 we will celebrate 150 years since the foundation of the school and as we look towards this momentous date I would like to make a particular plea to you all More than half our alumnae are no longer in touch with the school If you can help us reconnect with these former pupils then please do so that everyone can be included in our sesquicentennial celebrations
But for now do take this opportunity to catch up with old friends teachers and former colleagues as we say thank you for everything you do for South Hampstead
Victoria Bingham Headmistress
Programme
FROM 1015AM Coffee for lsquoCome and Singrsquo participants
1030AM - 1215PM Choir Rehearsal ndash Recital Room 3rd Floor
1230PM Drinks (Waterlow Hall)
FROM 100PM Buffet Lunch (Waterlow Hall)
200PMAddress from the Headmistress Mrs Vicky BinghamConcert dedicated to Miss Jean Middlemiss
FOLLOWING THE CONCERT Tours of the school and tea
400PM Close
Please help yourself from the buffet tables and sit with contemporaries and friends Tables are marked with year groups decade groups and cohort names and numbers but you are welcome to sit anywhere
We have endeavoured to cater for all dietary requirements advised but if you have any questions please do ask the catering staff
Our Sixth Form alumnae monitors will be on hand to show you around the school if you would like a brief tour after the concert
Menu
MAINCoronation chicken skewers (lime yoghurt garlic mayo lime apricot chutney
curry powder fresh coriander)
Salmon en-croute (puff pastry egg spinach lemon nutmeg) Cajun salmon kebabs (as gluten egg and dairy free option)
Goats cheese terrine (celeriac potato courgette aubergine sweet pepper basil cheese)Vegan avocado and cucumber bites (lime paprika onion and garlic powder
cayenne pepper dried oregano lemon thyme cherry tomato)
Smoked tofu fingers with chipotle aioli (garlic mayo garlic powder smoked paprika chickpea flour breadcrumbs)
Warm new potatoes
SALADSWinter slaw (red and sweetheart cabbage carrot red onion parsley yellow pepper
Dijon yoghurt mayo)
Vegetarian Caesar
Green bean asparagus tomato and artichoke (basil lemon olive oil)Edgar`s favourite rice salad (wild and basmati radish rice vinegar lime palm
sugar soya ginger avocado spring onion herbs)
HOME-MADE SWEETSLamingtons truffles retro trifle lemon and raspberry tarts cookies flapjacks and brownies
ConcertOur concert today is dedicated to Jean Middlemiss (1925 ndash 2020) Jean was Head of Music at South Hampstead from 1957 ndash 1972 She was an inspirational teacher and great friend to both staff and pupils Under her guidance the school started to develop an extensive music programme and she undoubtedly laid the foundations for the outstanding music department the school has today She was also a wonderful pastoral leader and will be remembered for her intuition compassion and kindness In lsquoThe Kindling of the Flamersquo published in 1975 she wrote
lsquoI realised how blessed I had been to spend 15 years in the relatively protected world of South Hampstead rich in so many ways and particularly in the human relationships which it was possible to build through the years with staff and pupils alike I think it is likely that it will remain my spiritual homersquo
She did indeed remain very much at home at South Hampstead and most recently joined us in May for our Music in the Garden event when several of her former pupils now professional musicians in their own right came together to perform with current music scholars
Our Alumnae Choir today came together this morning and under the expert guidance of our Director of Music ndash Dr Steve Collisson - will sing a selection of music rehearsed very briefly this morning
The concert will conclude with the school song lsquoO Joyful Lightrsquo and we encourage you all to stand and sing with the choir
Concert
Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Evelyn Thomas (neacutee Lewis) 1967Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Joy Mower 1980Amanda Epstein 1985Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990
Tammy Rothenberg 1990Alice Mayne 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Selma Stafford 1990Tatty Theo 1990Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Ketaki Zodgekar 2015Tamara Bud 2015Isabella Carrington 2015Sasha Charles 2015Giulia Fraenkel 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Anne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffAngela Boyle StaffJudith Fenn StaffPam Morgan StaffCatherine Older StaffJenny Stephen StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
Come amp Sing Choir
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do make a note of some of the features of the new hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do take notice of new features of the hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
Programme
FROM 1015AM Coffee for lsquoCome and Singrsquo participants
1030AM - 1215PM Choir Rehearsal ndash Recital Room 3rd Floor
1230PM Drinks (Waterlow Hall)
FROM 100PM Buffet Lunch (Waterlow Hall)
200PMAddress from the Headmistress Mrs Vicky BinghamConcert dedicated to Miss Jean Middlemiss
FOLLOWING THE CONCERT Tours of the school and tea
400PM Close
Please help yourself from the buffet tables and sit with contemporaries and friends Tables are marked with year groups decade groups and cohort names and numbers but you are welcome to sit anywhere
We have endeavoured to cater for all dietary requirements advised but if you have any questions please do ask the catering staff
Our Sixth Form alumnae monitors will be on hand to show you around the school if you would like a brief tour after the concert
Menu
MAINCoronation chicken skewers (lime yoghurt garlic mayo lime apricot chutney
curry powder fresh coriander)
Salmon en-croute (puff pastry egg spinach lemon nutmeg) Cajun salmon kebabs (as gluten egg and dairy free option)
Goats cheese terrine (celeriac potato courgette aubergine sweet pepper basil cheese)Vegan avocado and cucumber bites (lime paprika onion and garlic powder
cayenne pepper dried oregano lemon thyme cherry tomato)
Smoked tofu fingers with chipotle aioli (garlic mayo garlic powder smoked paprika chickpea flour breadcrumbs)
Warm new potatoes
SALADSWinter slaw (red and sweetheart cabbage carrot red onion parsley yellow pepper
Dijon yoghurt mayo)
Vegetarian Caesar
Green bean asparagus tomato and artichoke (basil lemon olive oil)Edgar`s favourite rice salad (wild and basmati radish rice vinegar lime palm
sugar soya ginger avocado spring onion herbs)
HOME-MADE SWEETSLamingtons truffles retro trifle lemon and raspberry tarts cookies flapjacks and brownies
ConcertOur concert today is dedicated to Jean Middlemiss (1925 ndash 2020) Jean was Head of Music at South Hampstead from 1957 ndash 1972 She was an inspirational teacher and great friend to both staff and pupils Under her guidance the school started to develop an extensive music programme and she undoubtedly laid the foundations for the outstanding music department the school has today She was also a wonderful pastoral leader and will be remembered for her intuition compassion and kindness In lsquoThe Kindling of the Flamersquo published in 1975 she wrote
lsquoI realised how blessed I had been to spend 15 years in the relatively protected world of South Hampstead rich in so many ways and particularly in the human relationships which it was possible to build through the years with staff and pupils alike I think it is likely that it will remain my spiritual homersquo
She did indeed remain very much at home at South Hampstead and most recently joined us in May for our Music in the Garden event when several of her former pupils now professional musicians in their own right came together to perform with current music scholars
Our Alumnae Choir today came together this morning and under the expert guidance of our Director of Music ndash Dr Steve Collisson - will sing a selection of music rehearsed very briefly this morning
The concert will conclude with the school song lsquoO Joyful Lightrsquo and we encourage you all to stand and sing with the choir
Concert
Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Evelyn Thomas (neacutee Lewis) 1967Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Joy Mower 1980Amanda Epstein 1985Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990
Tammy Rothenberg 1990Alice Mayne 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Selma Stafford 1990Tatty Theo 1990Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Ketaki Zodgekar 2015Tamara Bud 2015Isabella Carrington 2015Sasha Charles 2015Giulia Fraenkel 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Anne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffAngela Boyle StaffJudith Fenn StaffPam Morgan StaffCatherine Older StaffJenny Stephen StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
Come amp Sing Choir
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do make a note of some of the features of the new hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do take notice of new features of the hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
Menu
MAINCoronation chicken skewers (lime yoghurt garlic mayo lime apricot chutney
curry powder fresh coriander)
Salmon en-croute (puff pastry egg spinach lemon nutmeg) Cajun salmon kebabs (as gluten egg and dairy free option)
Goats cheese terrine (celeriac potato courgette aubergine sweet pepper basil cheese)Vegan avocado and cucumber bites (lime paprika onion and garlic powder
cayenne pepper dried oregano lemon thyme cherry tomato)
Smoked tofu fingers with chipotle aioli (garlic mayo garlic powder smoked paprika chickpea flour breadcrumbs)
Warm new potatoes
SALADSWinter slaw (red and sweetheart cabbage carrot red onion parsley yellow pepper
Dijon yoghurt mayo)
Vegetarian Caesar
Green bean asparagus tomato and artichoke (basil lemon olive oil)Edgar`s favourite rice salad (wild and basmati radish rice vinegar lime palm
sugar soya ginger avocado spring onion herbs)
HOME-MADE SWEETSLamingtons truffles retro trifle lemon and raspberry tarts cookies flapjacks and brownies
ConcertOur concert today is dedicated to Jean Middlemiss (1925 ndash 2020) Jean was Head of Music at South Hampstead from 1957 ndash 1972 She was an inspirational teacher and great friend to both staff and pupils Under her guidance the school started to develop an extensive music programme and she undoubtedly laid the foundations for the outstanding music department the school has today She was also a wonderful pastoral leader and will be remembered for her intuition compassion and kindness In lsquoThe Kindling of the Flamersquo published in 1975 she wrote
lsquoI realised how blessed I had been to spend 15 years in the relatively protected world of South Hampstead rich in so many ways and particularly in the human relationships which it was possible to build through the years with staff and pupils alike I think it is likely that it will remain my spiritual homersquo
She did indeed remain very much at home at South Hampstead and most recently joined us in May for our Music in the Garden event when several of her former pupils now professional musicians in their own right came together to perform with current music scholars
Our Alumnae Choir today came together this morning and under the expert guidance of our Director of Music ndash Dr Steve Collisson - will sing a selection of music rehearsed very briefly this morning
The concert will conclude with the school song lsquoO Joyful Lightrsquo and we encourage you all to stand and sing with the choir
Concert
Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Evelyn Thomas (neacutee Lewis) 1967Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Joy Mower 1980Amanda Epstein 1985Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990
Tammy Rothenberg 1990Alice Mayne 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Selma Stafford 1990Tatty Theo 1990Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Ketaki Zodgekar 2015Tamara Bud 2015Isabella Carrington 2015Sasha Charles 2015Giulia Fraenkel 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Anne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffAngela Boyle StaffJudith Fenn StaffPam Morgan StaffCatherine Older StaffJenny Stephen StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
Come amp Sing Choir
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do make a note of some of the features of the new hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do take notice of new features of the hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
ConcertOur concert today is dedicated to Jean Middlemiss (1925 ndash 2020) Jean was Head of Music at South Hampstead from 1957 ndash 1972 She was an inspirational teacher and great friend to both staff and pupils Under her guidance the school started to develop an extensive music programme and she undoubtedly laid the foundations for the outstanding music department the school has today She was also a wonderful pastoral leader and will be remembered for her intuition compassion and kindness In lsquoThe Kindling of the Flamersquo published in 1975 she wrote
lsquoI realised how blessed I had been to spend 15 years in the relatively protected world of South Hampstead rich in so many ways and particularly in the human relationships which it was possible to build through the years with staff and pupils alike I think it is likely that it will remain my spiritual homersquo
She did indeed remain very much at home at South Hampstead and most recently joined us in May for our Music in the Garden event when several of her former pupils now professional musicians in their own right came together to perform with current music scholars
Our Alumnae Choir today came together this morning and under the expert guidance of our Director of Music ndash Dr Steve Collisson - will sing a selection of music rehearsed very briefly this morning
The concert will conclude with the school song lsquoO Joyful Lightrsquo and we encourage you all to stand and sing with the choir
Concert
Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Evelyn Thomas (neacutee Lewis) 1967Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Joy Mower 1980Amanda Epstein 1985Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990
Tammy Rothenberg 1990Alice Mayne 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Selma Stafford 1990Tatty Theo 1990Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Ketaki Zodgekar 2015Tamara Bud 2015Isabella Carrington 2015Sasha Charles 2015Giulia Fraenkel 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Anne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffAngela Boyle StaffJudith Fenn StaffPam Morgan StaffCatherine Older StaffJenny Stephen StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
Come amp Sing Choir
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do make a note of some of the features of the new hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do take notice of new features of the hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Evelyn Thomas (neacutee Lewis) 1967Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Joy Mower 1980Amanda Epstein 1985Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990
Tammy Rothenberg 1990Alice Mayne 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Selma Stafford 1990Tatty Theo 1990Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Ketaki Zodgekar 2015Tamara Bud 2015Isabella Carrington 2015Sasha Charles 2015Giulia Fraenkel 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Anne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffAngela Boyle StaffJudith Fenn StaffPam Morgan StaffCatherine Older StaffJenny Stephen StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
Come amp Sing Choir
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do make a note of some of the features of the new hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do take notice of new features of the hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do make a note of some of the features of the new hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
2 THE MAP OF STARS
The walls of our entrance foyer are covered in a galaxy of stars and inside each star are the initials of people who have helped with the campaign
Thank you to everyone who got involved with our Waterlow Hall Campaign As you take in your new surroundings do take notice of new features of the hall There is also an archive time line in the atrium hall which tells the history of the Waterlow site - from artistrsquos studio to modern concert venue
3 THE MUSICAL FRIEZE
The stave which leads you into the hall is The Londonderry Air ndash the music for the school song which is sung by the Senior School girls at the end of each term Some of the notes are named
1 THE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO AND STORE
We are one of the few venues in London to be the proud owners of a Steinway Model D Grand Piano and at the far end of the hall we have a special store to ensure that this instrument is kept in the very best condition
5 THE FEATURE LIGHTING
The impressive sculptural LED lighting system suspended from the ceiling creates a magical canopy of stars which can be easily adapted to create the right environment for all users Importantly by using LED it is eco-friendly and uses minimal power
4 THE TECHNICAL GANTRY
All around the hall is a gantry to provide safe and secure access for pupils to rig and manage stage lighting and manage the audio visual equipment which now form an integrated part of our performance venue
Take a Tour
2
1
4
5
6
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
6 THE RETRACTABLE SEATING
The tiered seats will give a much better audience experience and can be retracted into the back wall to ensure that the hall remains multi-functional Some of our supporters have plaques on these seats
7 THE ACOUSTIC PANELLING
The timber walls donrsquot just look beautiful they are designed to optimise the reflection absorption and diffusion of sound We hope it will make this venue a wonderful place to listen to every kind of performance Hidden behind the panels are the heating ventilation systems and services to ensure the hall will be a comfortable place to be
8 THE RADIO AND PRODUCTION SUITES
Look behind and up to the gallery and you will see two studios on either side of the upper entrance These house lighting and sound desks and will become the control centres for pupils learning about back-stage production and lighting We also have plans to launch our own Radio Station from the lsquoRadio Suitersquo
9 THE DESIGN AESTHETIC
The hall has been designed to reflect an autumnal woodland theme using natural materials textures and colours The seat fabric chosen by the pupils complements this theme and the harmony with nature continues with a focus on sustainability the hall is heated by solar panels on the roof uses LED lighting and has advanced insulation and ventilation systems
3
9
7
8
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
Jill Kent (neacutee George) 1956Barbara Brend 1958Sue Feakin (neacutee Cunnington) 1958Lucy Gaster 1958Naomi Greenwood (neacutee Grahame) 1958Jeanette Grenby (neacutee Erdberg) 1958Myrna Jacobs (neacutee Appleton) 1958Margaret Jenkins (neacutee Edwards) 1958Akie Boyd-Hall (neacutee Takahashi) 1959Christine West (neacutee Paul) 1959Diana Brimblecombe (neacutee Clyne) 1960Caroline Cooper 1960Annabel Davidson (neacutee Shone) 1960Stephanie Everitt (neacutee Sahl) 1960Sheila Flute (neacutee Wood) 1960Lydia Godfrey (neacutee Howard) 1960Diana Heller (neacutee Sanders) 1960Helen Hulson (neacutee Daniels) 1960Lucy Huntington (neacutee Hopkinson) 1960Emma Klein (neacutee Solomon) 1960Sue Lennane (neacutee Franklin) 1960Susan Reilly (neacutee Holland) 1960Sonia Sassoon (neacutee Stern) 1960Valerie Stein (neacutee Belkin) 1960Susan Wardley (neacutee Ablitt) 1960Jacqueline Benson (neacutee Russell) 1961Diana Rau (neacutee Gore) 1961Rosemary Wolfson (neacutee Rubens) 1961Susan Altschul 1962Nicola Aitcheson-Tait (neacutee Glaser) 1966Lina Basu 1966Sandy Birtchnell (neacutee Floyd) 1966Patricia Book (neacutee Israel) 1966Alyson Elliman (neacutee Dembovitz) 1966Sue Nowak (neacutee Berry) 1966Irene Robinson (neacutee Kane) 1966
Jennifer Temkin (neacutee Zellick) 1966Celia Lyons (neacutee Rowbotham) 1967Geraldine Mason 1967Jackie Alexander (neacutee Jacobus) 1970Michelle Barber (neacutee Jaffer) 1970Miriam Book (neacutee Newton) 1970Caroline Brill (neacutee Gainsley) 1970Rosalind Collin (neacutee Prevezer) 1970Anna Fiertag (neacutee Kessler) 1970Carolyn Hamilton 1970Janie Hampton (neacutee Anderson) 1970Debbie Levy (neacutee Smith) 1970Vicky Macnair (neacutee Davis) 1970Lindy Mollison (neacutee Krausz) 1970Brigitte Rudd 1970Anita Searle (neacutee Carne) 1970Belinda Thistlethwaite 1970Catrin Bradley (neacutee Hunter) 1971Loretta Cox (neacutee Hagopian) 1971Alison Robinson (neacutee Weatherall) 1971Elisabeth Talbot (neacutee Loewe) 1971Jenni Barr 1973Susan Blum 1973Wendy Cawthorne 1973Madalyn Todd Aslan (neacutee Todd) 1975Susan Sillience 1976Sara Zimmerman 1979Eleanor Davison (neacutee Wood) 1980Sian-Elen Fernyhough (neacutee Charles) 1980Ruby Giblin (neacutee Gupta) 1980Tania Hillman 1980Suzanne Joels 1980Anne Mandelstam 1980Dona Manglani 1980Louise Mckie (neacutee Kelly) 1980Deborah Milner (neacutee Wright) 1980
Guest Lists
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
Joy Mower 1980Rita Patra 1980Susan Patterson (neacutee Ayres) 1980Elizabeth Rackow (neacutee Bradley) 1980Liz Shneier (neacutee George) 1980Pascale Zander (neacutee Bisesseur) 1980Melanie Algar 1982Fiona Fieth (neacutee MacGregor) 1982Andrea Phillips 1982Noele Pope 1982Amanda Epstein 1985Emma Pugh 1985Vanessa Brassey (neacutee Sher) 1990Nathalie Dimitrov (neacutee Samuels) 1990Sarah Eley 1990Sam Javed 1990Elizabeth Klein 1990Claire Leek (neacutee Segal) 1990Nicola Lehrer 1990Charlotte Moss 1990Tammy Rothenberg 1990Katharine Schopflin 1990Anna-Louise Shankland (neacutee Cole) 1990Selina Skipwith 1990Antonia Spanos 1990Emma Spitz (neacutee Cope Thompson) 1990Selma Stafford 1990Annabelle Talbot (neacutee Wicke) 1990Tatty Theo 1990Jane Wolfson 1990Nadine Young 1990Vicky Hamilton 1993Antonia Antoniou 2000Jessica Blackstone 2000Emily Church (neacutee Browne) 2000Josephine Cuby (neacutee Alexander) 2000Jessica Davis 2000Charlotte Flower 2000Tara Goldblatt (neacutee Tricot) 2000Emma Greenfeld (neacutee Levine) 2000Hannah Levy (neacutee Solomons) 2000Rachel Logan 2000Helena Michaelson 2000Anna Mohr-Pietsch 2000Melissa Needham 2000Victoria Nurtman (neacutee Jossel) 2000Felicity Read 2000
Sarah Sassoon (neacutee Bard) 2000Athene Sherwood 2000Louisa Shovel 2000Charlotte Swing 2000Camilla Venhuizen (neacutee Richards) 2000Rebecca Wilkinson 2000Jessica Tucker 2004Clemency Cartwright 2010Ilana Manuel 2010Anna Sopel 2010Alice Woolfson 2010Giulia Fraenkel 2018Jane Yang 2018Francesca Weiner 2019Hilary Salter GuestPatricia Bennett StaffVicky Bingham StaffMartyn Bivand StaffAngela Boyle StaffAveril Burgess StaffAngela Charlton (neacutee Wright) StaffJoanna Coates StaffSteve Collisson StaffMargaret Dunn (neacutee Griffith) StaffRosemary Emanuel (neacutee Nabarro) StaffJudith Fenn StaffBarbara Fidler (neacutee Pinto) StaffLynn Frank StaffRobert Hardy StaffDoris Hugh StaffFiona Hurst (neacutee Borushek) StaffJudith John StaffBarbara Marks StaffPam Morgan StaffAnne Mulgan (neacutee Gough) StaffCatherine Older StaffStephanie Pattenden StaffMarie-Theacuteregravese Pinder (neacutee Pinto) StaffNina Schaffer StaffJean Scott StaffJenny Spurgeon (neacutee Paul) StaffAnthea Stacke StaffJenny Stephen StaffDorothy Walgate StaffMargaret Weston Smith (neacutee Milne) StaffSophie Whitworth Staff
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
The Alumna of the Year award was launched in 2011 to recognise the many varied achievements of the GDST alumnae Candidates are shortlisted to include those who have achieved outstanding academic or professional success driven environmental or social change or been pioneers in challenging fields The winner is voted for by the whole GDST community and last year the award went to the actress Olivia Colman who attended Norwich High School for GirlsThis year we are delighted to announce that South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade (Class of 2007) has been shortlisted for the award
Jess is a research physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London Alongside her investigations into polymer-based organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) she has become an award-winning champion of women in science and a crusader against gender bias She has won a myriad of prizes for her work and campaigning and in 2019 she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to gender diversity in science She was also named one of the lsquoMost Influential Woman in UK Techrsquo
To cast your vote for the GDST Alumna of the Year award please visit wwwgdstnetaoya If you would like to vote today do ask one of our Alumnae Monitors and they will help you
GDST Alumna of the Year
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
FUTURES PROGRAMME
We have teamed up with Rungway to create a bespoke digital mentoring and careers advice platform Sign up to share your advice and experiences with pupils and contact fellow alumnae for networking opportunities apprungwaycomgdstrequest-invite
Work experience is always sought after and current pupils would love to hear from you if you can offer placements internships or work programmes
We always welcome lunchtime speakers to talk to our students face-to-face and many alumnae come back to help girls with interview practice for university entrance
ORGANISE A REUNION
In the most recent alumnae survey you gave lsquoReunionsrsquo the highest prority when it comes to what you want from your former school We are happy to provide a venue and help you to contact fellow alumnae if you would like to organise your own Year Group reunion - just contact us at alumnaeshhsgdstnet to find out more
SHARE YOUR ARCHIVE
Our Archivist and former History Teacher Jo Coates welcomes any donations of historical material to our archive whether in physical or digital format
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS AND HELP US TO REACH OTHERS
Our alumnae e-newsletter and Resplendens Magazine are sent to all alumnae on our list but over half our community is missing out as we donrsquot have contact email or postal addresses Do keep your details updated and encourage others to get in touch either via the alumnae portal at wwwgdstnetalumnaeour-network or by contacting us directly at alumnaeshhsgdstnet
Get involved with South Hampstead
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
Towards our 150th Anniversary
Our Waterlow Hall project is the first step in our master plan for the future of South Hampstead As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2026 our next priority is to extend the outstanding opportunities we can offer at South Hampstead to all girls regardless of their means To this end the governors have committed that any future revenues generated by this wonderful new facility will be invested directly back into our bursary fundsThe Girlsrsquo Day School Trust was founded in 1872 to provide education to girls from all backgrounds Until 1976 and the abolition of the direct-grant scheme the GDST was the largest provider of free independent school places in the country Today it still outperforms the independent sector spending pound13 million every year on bursaries However there is much more that we can do as a school and as a family of schools to honour the pioneering mission of the GDST
Our ambition at South Hampstead is to double the number of bursary places at our school by 2026 and to work with the GDST to ultimately ensure that all girls can lsquolearn without limitsrsquo ndash limits of gender limits of opportunity limits of education and most importantly limits of financial means
You can find out more about our future plans in Towards and Beyond our 150th Anniversary at wwwshhsgdstnetsupport-us
Pictured is bursary student Alisha whose As earned her a place at Edinburgh University in 2019
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
BURSARY CONSULTATIONS
In April we will be running a series of consultation coffee mornings at South Hampstead to discuss the legacy of direct grant assisted places and the future for bursary schemes - we want your views on free school places how women want to network guidance on asking women for support and building a culture of philanthropy
If you would like to get involved please contact alumnaeshhsgdstnet
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you attended South Hampstead with financial assistance please do share your story We are putting together case studies to demonstrate the transformative effect of education within the GDST
Read the bursary story of Lara Feigel (Class of 1998) pictured above at wwwgdstnetsupportread-our-alumnae-stories
JOIN THE MINERVA CIRCLE
Remembering South Hampstead in your will is one of the most personal and significant ways you can help secure bursaries in the future Those who have pledged a legacy become part of the Minerva Circle to recognise your commitment and seek your guidance on future initiatives
Find out more wwwgdstnetsupportgdst-legacy
MAKE A GIFT
Strong community support for bursaries shows our pupils that we believe in them and demonstrates how social and economic diversity in our schools benefits us all We welcome any and all levels of giving ndash the key is taking part so we can proudly share how many of our community have chosen to support us wwwgdstnetsupportsupport-us
Support our bursary initiatives
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
International Womenrsquos Day which takes place each year on the 8th March is a global day celebrating the social economic cultural and political achievements of women Its origins date from the early 20th century and it is widely celebrated across the world
The theme this year is EachforEqual and the call is for women individually to take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions - all day every day - actively challenging stereotypes fighting bias broadening perceptions improving situations and celebrating womenrsquos achievements Collectively each one of us can help create a gender equal world
South Hampstead alumnae have always been independent strong-minded and confident women In recognition of all your achievements we invite you to take a mimosa sprig from the centre of your table as you leave today Mimosa is the symbol for International Womenrsquos Day and the yellow colour is symbolic of South Hampsteadrsquos motto lsquomehr lichtrsquo
Thank you for being part of and enriching our community
International World Womenrsquos Day
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
The GDST and South Hampstead have a varied programme of events throughout the year for our alumnae Plase visit our website for further details wwwgdstnetalumnaeevents-and-networking
CAREERS AND NETWORKING
10th March - Aspirational Futures Fair at South Hampstead High School
18th March - City and Business Netowrking
26th March - lsquoSTEMinismrsquo - How to succeed as a woman in STEM
31st March - The Life Series - Bravery
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TALKS
29th April - How do I know if my business idea will work
13th may - First steps to starting a business
9th June - Do your own PR for nothing
DISCOVERY TOURS
28th April - Discover Brighton Pavilion
27th May - Women in the Frame The National Portrait Gallery
REUNION AND SOCIAL
13th May - GDST Alumna of the Year awards
Dates for your diary
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet
wwwlinkedincomschoolsouth-hampstead-high-school
SHHSforgirls
Alumnae network wwwgdstnetalumnae
South Hampstead High School
3 Maresfield Gardens London NW3 5SS
alumnaeshhsgdstnet
020 7435 2899
wwwshhsgdstnet
South Hampstead High School is part of the Girlsrsquo Day School Trust a limited company registered in England number 6400 and a registered charity number 306983 wwwgdstnet