St Helen's Alumnae and Friends

We are immensely proud of our girls' 2023 GCSE results.

While academic achievement is fundamental to St Helen's, we believe in an integrated approach to preparing today's young women to be tomorrow's future leaders. Acting Head, Mrs Neelam Varma, commented: "It is particularly impressive that the girls have done all this whilst embracing the full range of wider opportunities provided and giving back to the community through charitable projects."

Discover more about this year's results and what differentiates St Helen's: https://ow.ly/HtOS50PEoxs

Congratulations to our class of 2023. Your perseverance, determination and hard work have resulted in a wonderful set of results you can be proud of. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

“Every year, our leavers go on to study an impressively wide range of degree courses at universities across the UK, and with these results, this year will be no different.” - Neelam Varma (Acting Head, St Helen's School)

We’re delighted to welcome the number one addictive bestselling author, Lisa Jewell, for a Book Club evening on Thursday 13th July at 7:30pm.

Gloriously dark, unnerving and clever. The author of The Family Upstairs, now brings us her nail-biting new psychological thriller, None of This is True. Prepare to be hooked…

An audience Q&A will follow the main talk. Do not miss this opportunity to hear from Lisa Jewell, purchase a copy of her latest novel and have it signed by the author.

Joe Haddow returns as our fantastic Book Club host for the evening. Joe is an author and broadcaster; he runs the Radio 2 Book Club, chairs literary events across the country and is the host of the popular Book Off! Podcast.

Early arrival is recommended. Pre-drinks and refreshments will be available to purchase on the night from 7pm. No pre-reading is required – just book your ticket and come along.

Ticket price: £15.00 - click the link for more information and to book a place . . .

Trust no one… An evening with Lisa Jewell - St Helen's Enterprises Gloriously dark, unnerving and clever. Lisa Jewell of The Family Upstairs, now brings us her nail-biting new psychological thriller, None of This is True. Prepare to be hooked…

If you attended the Old Girls Day event in May - thank you for coming along! There is a gallery of photos on St Helens Connect for you to have a look through. If you haven't already registered please follow this link https://www.sthelensconnect.london/

St Helen's Enterprises are delighted to welcome Channel 4’s Formula 1 presenter and debut author, Steve Jones, alongside bestselling author Holly Smale, for a time travel inspired Book Club evening on Thursday 22nd June @ 7:30pm.
Click the link for more information, ticket price: £15.00

Time travel anyone? An evening with Steve Jones and Holly Smale - St Helen's Enterprises We’re delighted to welcome Channel 4’s Formula 1 presenter and debut author, Steve Jones, alongside bestselling author Holly Smale, for a time travel inspired Book Club evening.

Our next book club event is on Thurs 18th May at 7:30 when we will be joined by internationally renowned and award-winning author, Joanne Harris. Having published over 18 novels, including the best-selling Chocolat, Joanne will join us to talk about her life, her acclaimed writing career and her bold and timely new novel Broken Light. Every ticket counts! The funds raised from this event will support our ambitious bursary and scholarship programme. Follow the link to book . . .

Have you ever felt invisible? An evening with Joanne Harris - St Helen's Enterprises We are delighted to be joined by internationally renowned and award-winning author, Joanne Harris.

Old Girls Day Reunion 2023. Saturday 13th May - 12:00-4:30pm. £10 per ticket. Tours from 12:15-1:30pm. Lunch @ 1:30pm.
Booking essential via St Helen's Connect BEFORE 28th April please - requests for tickets on\after this date cannot be accepted.
Reunions for: 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018.
https://www.sthelensconnect.london/events or Sally Fleming [email protected]

Haunting. Evocative. Thrilling. Join us for the next chapter of our Book Club on Tuesday 25th April where acclaimed fiction authors Catriona Ward and Emma Flint will take to the stage to chat about their brand new novels. Hosted by the brilliant Joe Haddow from the Radio 2 Book Club, the authors will take us on a journey revealing the inspirations behind their books, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Twists and turns guaranteed.
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Dark Tales: Catriona Ward and Emma Flint - St Helen's Enterprises Join us for a gripping Book Club where we will be joined by acclaimed fiction authors, Catriona Ward and Emma Flint.

We are thrilled to reveal that acclaimed international bestselling author, Lynda La Plante, will be joining us for a very special Book Club on Thursday 16th March at 7pm. In what is sure to be an unmissable event, the indisputable Queen of Drama, will be sharing her extraordinary life and writing career.

An Evening with Lynda La Plante - St Helen's Enterprises Join us for a special Book Club event where we will be joined by the living legend and Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.

Congratulations to St Helen's School alumna Kate Levinson (Class of 2015) on the opening of her acupuncture and wellbeing centre, The Blossom Tree Clinic, in Pinner. Kate's team offer various treatments including acupuncture for pain, injuries, insomnia, women's health, IBS, mental health, fertility, headaches and much more. To find out more, follow the link . . .

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BOOK CLUB EVENT: Join us for an evening of twists, turns and intrigue. Two bestselling authors, Ruth Ware and Louise Candlish, will be discussing their latest crime thriller releases ('The It Girl' and 'The Only Suspect', respectively) for 2023.
To find our more and to book tickets click on the link below . . .

An Evening with Ruth Ware and Louise Candlish - St Helen's Enterprises We're joined by best-selling crime fiction authors Ruth Ware and Louise Candlish, who will both be showcasing their new releases for 2023.

BOOK CLUB EVENT: Join us for a feelgood evening with bestselling authors Jill Mansell and Sophia Money-Coutts, who will be showcasing their brand new romantic comedy novel releases for 2023. This event promises to be a richly entertaining evening, full of laughter and fun to banish those January blues. To find our more and to book tickets click on the link below . . .

An Evening with Jill Mansell and Sophia Money-Coutts - St Helen's Enterprises Join us for a feelgood evening with bestselling authors Jill Mansell and Sophia Money-Coutts, who will be showcasing their brand new romantic comedy novel releases for 2023.

Last week, following networking training, students were given the opportunity to practise their fledgling networking skills at our annual Networking Breakfast.
These valuable events, made possible through the generosity and expertise of over 30 guests, empower our students make connections of their own and explore their career options.

Thought provoking article by one of our alumnae (Class of 2013), who went on to achieve a 1st Class Hons degree in Geosciences from Imperial and now a BBC journalist covering climate and science, on the recent COP27 summit.

What is loss and damage and will rich nations pay for climate change? In a landmark deal, richer nations agree to give money to developing nations facing climate change.

BOOK CLUB EVENT: Madwoman by Louisa Treger. Join us for an evening with Louisa Treger, author of the stunning historical novel, Madwoman. The evening will be hosted by producer of the BBC Radio 2 Book Club and literary podcaster, Joe Haddow. Thursday 3rd November from 7-8pm at St Helen's, tickets are £5 each. Find out more and book your tickets via: sthelens.enterprises/madwoman-pi/

BOOK CLUB EVENT: Born Survivors by Wendy Holden. Join us for an evening with bestselling author Wendy Holden and survivor Eva Clarke, hosted by producer of the BBC Radio 2 Book Club and literary podcaster, Joe Haddow. Thursday 13th October from 7-8pm at St Helen's, tickets are £10 each. Find out more and book your tickets via: sthelens.enterprises/born-survivors-po/

Top GCSE results for St Helen’s girls. After last week’s outstanding A Level results, we are now celebrating the fantastic achievements of our Year 11s who received their GCSE results this morning.

A huge congratulations to our Class of 2022 for an exceptional and very well-deserved set of A Level results. We wish you the very best for the next chapter of your lives and are looking forward to hearing all about your future adventures and achievements.

Congratulations to alumna Jessica Gordon-Brown for achieving SILVER in the Commonwealth Games.

Congratulations to Joanna Glen (Class of 1984), both an alumna and a former teacher at St Helen's School, on the launch of her second novel 'All My Mothers'. Joanna's debut novel 'The Other Half of Augusta Hope' (Costa Award shortlisted) blazed onto bookshelves in 2019. Both are must-reads! Are you launching a book? Let us know! www.sthelensconnect.london

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BOOK LAUNCH: SECOND NOVEL FROM JOANNA GLEN (CLASS OF 1984) Wondering what to read this Christmas? All My Mothers is a must read...

Encouraging the next generation of psychologists... thank you to Michelle Newman and to alumnae, Yasmin Lazarus, Zahra Khaki, Taslim Tharani for speaking with such passion about their careers within psychology at last night's Futures Psychology Webinar.

!!! Welcoming our 1000th www.sthelensconnect.london member !!!

Career change expert and author of ‘The Radical Sabbatical’ Emma Rosen.

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Which classes have been embracing www.sthelensconnect.london? CONGRATULATIONS TOP JOINERS of your respective decades - class of 2021, 2017, 2000, 1990, 1981, 1979, 1962 and 1957. Only TEN more members... and we reach our first 1000 landmark!

A great video from Mercedes F1 featuring alumna Rachel Mindell! She is most encouraging to our (St Helen's School) budding engineers. With our thanks and applause to you Rachel! 🤩👏

My Job in F1: Rachel | Material Science Engineer Meet Rachel, a Material Science Engineer at the Team! 💪From analysing materials in the lab, to investigating issues that come back from the track under the ...

St Helen's School alumna Abi-Bhohi applied her physics knowledge to develop Moonji, a premium plant-based ice-cream... not just for vegans!
Read about her journey...

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SCOOPING SUCCESS: INTERVIEW WITH ABI BHOHI (CLASS OF 2013) Moonji ice-cream in the pages of Vogue, served at The Parlour at Fortnum & Mason! Abi Bhohi (Class of 2013) founded the brand in 2018 after her physics degree.

Congratulations to St Helen's School alumna Clare Finney on the publication of 'The Female Chef' put this one on your Christmas gift list! A joyous celebration of 30 pioneering women chefs, interviews, recipes, and stunning photo portraits by Liz Seabrook. Are you launching a book? Get in touch [email protected] and tell us about it!

BOOK LAUNCH: THE FEMALE CHEF BY CLARE FINNEY (CLASS OF 2006) Clare Finney's first book Female Chef was largely compiled over lockdown, when restaurants were closed and chefs pivoting left, right and centre to keep their businesses afloat.

Stop the press! We are thrilled to release the premiere of our new school film: Brave Thinkers True Colours. It’s been a whirlwind of a ride and we are so incredibly proud of what our school community has achieved together to capture the essence of St Helen’s. Thank you to our superb cast and to our creatives at Affixxius Films - enjoy! http://ow.ly/fkUb50GsaHf

Film Premiere! Brave Thinkers. True Colours. - St Helen's We are thrilled to launch our fabulous new school film which epitomizes why St Helen’s is such a warm and exciting place...

Find your ‘zone of genius’! Many thanks to our terrific panel guests, at last night’s Futures webinar, this time focussing on Careers in Business and Finance. We were joined by three alumnae: Alex Dickinson (Class of 2002) Executive Director at Willis Re Specialty, Maya Raichoora (Class of 2016) Co-Founder/Managing Director of VIVE Meditation, and Lauren Priddy (Class of 2013) Strategy Lead at National Grid.

It was great to hear their different experiences of working in this very broad sector. The common themes included the need to work hard and be proactive about creating opportunities. Our speakers told students how there is room for everyone in this sector but with career paths becoming increasingly non-linear, authenticity and self-awareness are important to carve out your own niche. Our thanks to the panel for an inspiring evening!

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Good luck Kon (Class of 1987) with your ambitious 100 mile walk. Lucie will begin the first leg of this challenge on Sunday 10th of October. She has been raising money for Breast Cancer Now and is off to a great start - smashing her £1250 target by some way!
St Helen's wishes you well Lucie on this tremendous effort!

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LUCIE KON WALKING 100 MILES TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH BREAST CANCER Last year Lucie Kon (Class of 1987) was diagnosed with cancer. Walking helped her through this tumultuous time. Now she is walking 100 miles in an effort to help others like her.

Alumna Maya Raichoora, a recent Innovation graduate from Bristol University launches a unique entrepreneurial venture VIVE, empowering young adults through meditation like you have never seen it before!

MAYA RAICHOORA (CLASS OF 2016) : THE NEW WAVE OF MEDITATION Alumna Maya, a recent Innovation graduate from Bristol University launches a unique entrepreneurial venture VIVE, empowering young adults through meditation like you have never seen it before!

As we take a moment to marvel at Emma Raducanu’s extraordinary achievement at the US Open as she inspires the next generation, we also congratulate two of our own rising stars, sisters Keya and Riya who were selected to represent Hillingdon Tennis in the junior and senior categories in the London Youth Games. Amazing news girls. Discover the countless co-curricular opportunities at St Helen’s. Book your place at our Open Day. Sat 25 Sept 9.30am-12.30pm http://ow.ly/Vhyi50G91s9

A truly joyous occasion - the first live alumnae event since 2019! Great matches and over 100 guests, quite possibly, the largest turnout in the BIG BBQ's history! Sign in to view the images from the day.
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BIG BBQ 2021 A truly joyous occasion - the first live alumnae event since 2019! Great matches and over 100 guests, quite possibly, the largest turnout in the BIG BBQ's history!

Remember PE teacher Sarah Heath? She has left St Helen's today after 29 years! Not many people will know that she is also an alumna. Pictures of Sarah today and spot her in the background of the photo taken a few decades earlier. Find photos from the past in the digital archive at www.sthelensconnect.london

Nigel Havers and St Helen's School alumna Patricia Hodge will be bringing Private Lives, Noël Coward’s comedy of manners play, to the Richmond Theatre in November.

In this short interview they talk about how it all came about. Clearly great friends, they would seem to be having a lot of fun in the process!

If you go, post a selfie and let us know what you thought, to the 'What's on in London' group on www.sthelensconnect.london



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