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Welcome to the page for Old Girls of St Helen and St Katharine. Here we share news about SHSK Society events and opportunities to get involved.

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08/10/2026

Biking from Barnet to the Bosphorus! Sarah Armitage (nee Houghton) completed a long-distance cycle across Europe to Asia over 50 days, travelling 3455km in total. Read about her wonderful adventure in the link below.
https://shsksociety.org.uk/news/alumnae-news/197/197-Biking-from-Barnet-to-the-Bosphorus

05/10/2026

Jacqueline Burrows (nee Smithson) is Master of a City Livery Company. In an article on the SHSK Society website she explains the role’s historical significance and its purpose today. https://shsksociety.org.uk/news/alumnae-news/196/196-Jacqueline-Burrows-becomes-Master-of-a-City-Livery-Company-

02/10/2026

Before we open our doors tomorrow for Open Day (the archive will be showcasing the history of the School), here is a picture of the front of the School from 1973. The original is rather poor quality, so we have tried to sharpen it up with AI and then added some colour. What do you think, 1970s alumnae?

29/09/2026

Congratulations to our former Head Girl and now historian Lottie Taylor, Class of 2011! Delighted to share news of Lottie’s book, co-written with her father, Warsaw: A city at War, 1939-45. Wishing Lottie every success with the book.

18/09/2026

Just a week to go to the next Tour and Tea event, which is open to any alumnae. If you are keen to visit the school again, please book on soon: https://shsksociety.org.uk/events or email us at [email protected]

11/09/2026

Would you like a bespoke tour of St Helen's and the archives? Our next Tour and Tea event for alumnae is on Friday 22 September from 1.15-3.15pm.

The tour group is small (maximum eight visitors) to ensure a personalised visit, with plenty of time to see familiar haunts such as School Hall, Chapel and the Refectory, as well as newer buildings like the Jean Duffield Library and its archives and our Sixth Form Centre, the Benedict Building. Book on through this link - https://shsksociety.org.uk/events

10/09/2026

It is always a delight to welcome back alumnae. Last Saturday saw the Class of 2021 return for a 5-Year Reunion Lunch and tour of school. It was fascinating to hear about their adventures since leaving St Helen's. You can read more about the afternoon here: https://shsksociety.org.uk/news/event-reports/194/194-Class-of-2021-gathered-for-a-5-Year-Reunion-Lunch-at-school-

08/09/2026

Last Saturday our Old Girls took on the current HelKats Senior Teams in a fantastic celebration of both netball and lacrosse at St Helen's. It was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces. You can read more about the events in the link below and on our website. Congratulations to the current HelKats for the netball win and to the Old Girls for the lacrosse victory!
https://shsksociety.org.uk/news/event-reports/193/193-Old-Girls-take-on-students-in-netball-and-lacrosse

04/09/2026

In order to grow and strengthen the relationship between the School and its community of alumnae, it is essential that we understand your needs and views.

If you have not yet done so, can you please complete our short alumnae survey by clicking on this link: https://shsksociety.org.uk/surveys/survey-2026

The survey is completely confidential. The information you provide will not be shared with anyone outside the School and will only be used to improve the services and support we offer you.

28/07/2026

Thrilled to share Emma Judge’s news that she’s appearing in an original show at the Edinburgh Festival this August - Paper Cuts (and other small tragedies). Check out the papercutstheplay instagram page for all the details and to support her crowdfunding page. Wishing Emma (OG 2023) all the best with the upcoming show!

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