Sacred Heart High School

Our annual Madeleine Sophie Barat Music Competition was a fabulous occasion and celebrated the vast musical talent across our student body.

All twenty-one finalists performed exceptionally well, showing confidence and musicality, and it was clear how much preparation had gone into the evening.

The support shown between students throughout was also lovely to see. Thank you to all the parents who attended and cheered them on.

Prize Winners:
Beginner Catagory - Sheliya P (Violin)
Primary Catagory - Chiara MD (Double Bass)
Advance Catagory - Ysabella O (Violin)
Overall Winner - Sesina D (Cello)

Congratulations girls!!

We were privileged to welcome alongside Salih Abdel Mageed Eldouma, Executive Director of the NGO SOS Sudan. Together, they spoke to our Year 10 and Year 12 students about the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Since civil war broke out in 2023, Sudan has become the site of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Over 33 million people, are now in urgent need of medical care, food and shelter, and the conflict shows no sign of ending.

Salih explained to students how almost 70% of school-aged children are currently out of education, because they are forced to work to help their families afford basic necessities.

CAFOD has been working in partnership with SOS Sudan to deliver vital humanitarian aid. In 2024 alone, they supported over 116,000 people, providing medical supplies, food, clean water and hygiene kits to those in need.

This is a powerful reminder that our community has a responsiblilty to take meaningful action in response to human suffering. Our Kairos student leaders have started planning fundraising initiatives to support CAFOD’s work in Sudan.

Today is the Feast of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart.

Growing up during the French Revolution, Madeleine Sophie experienced a world marked by fear and uncertainty. But was certain that women’s education would help shape a better future for all.

This belief lives on in a global network of schools and an international community founded on love, respect, and faith.

St Madeleine Sophie’s legacy continues to shape our school today. We encourage our students to be thoughtful and resilient, to stand up for what they believe in, and to make a positive difference in the world 🤲💙

New event alert! 🔔

We’re delighted to be part of the world’s largest annual architecture festival, 2026. Our talk and tour will explore how our Grade II* historic site has become a place of belonging through centuries of lived experience. We’ll also share how a carefully considered heritage restoration approach is helping to preserve it for future generations 🌱

This event brings together highlights from our much-loved historical evenings, ‘The Nunnery at Hammersmith’ and ‘The Story of the Sacred Heart Organ’, with a fresh look at how our buildings and surrounding architecture continue to shape our experience today.

With late June sunshine (we hope!), guests will also be able to wander around our site, including our beautiful cloister garden 🌷🌷

Tickets are available via the link in our bio and on the LFA website. We’d love to see you there!

Met Police Schools’ Liaison Officer Constable Gemma, spoke to our Year 8 today about knife crime in London.

The session explored current statistics, shared real-life experiences of young people, and addressed ongoing discussions around measures such as stop and search in efforts to tackle knife crime in the local area.

Students learnt about the law, how to assess risk, and, most importantly, how to keep themselves and one another safe.

A trip to the Roman Baths 🏛️

A group of our younger pupils joined our A Level Classics students for a day in Bath, exploring Roman-British history and the remarkable complex built around natural hot springs nearly 2,000 years ago. A fascinating opportunity to see ancient history brought to life!

A hot chocolate treat! ☕️

Two students from Years 7–10 and Year 12 shared a lovely hot chocolate with our Headteacher, Mrs O’Donovan, yesterday.

Each was nominated by their Head of Year in recognition of their outstanding demonstration of an Active Faith, one of the five goals of a Sacred Heart education.

Congratulations to all the girls involved!

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and our Wellbeing Ambassadors have been leading assemblies to support and inspire their peers on how to manage mental wellbeing.

Our Year 10 ambassadors introduced this year’s theme, “Action”, encouraging students to think about how any step, big or small, can make a real difference to their mental wellbeing. They highlighted simple ways to support mental health, including spending time outdoors, setting healthy boundaries with our phones, and talking to people we trust.

A key message was that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Support is always available within our school community, from student leaders to tutors, teachers and the Erskine Centre. We are here to support one another ❤️‍🩹