James Allen's Girls' School

We are so proud of our Year 13 leavers who this morning collected their stellar A Level results.

As their JAGS journey draws to a close, we wish them the very best of luck on their exciting next steps, in whatever direction that may be.

Today’s results reflect the passion, persistence and perseverance with which they approached every challenge and beneath the headline figures are so many personal triumphs and achievements.

Highlights include:

35% of results were graded A*

92% of results were graded A*/B

One in five pupils earned three or more A* grades

Over half of the students received all A*/A grades

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Founder's Day supporting JAGS Bursaries.

Thank you to our wonderful Parents' Association, to all the performers and stall holders, to all our staff , to the students who took Mrs Hutchinson on the Chair-o-Planes and to the brave teachers who got a wet sponge thrown at them.

An emotional farewell to the JAGS Class of 2024 as students, family and teachers gathered together for the Year 13 Leaver's Ceremony

There were beautiful speeches and musical performances, along with some some 'surprise guests' later in the evening.

Huge congratulations to our Year 8 and 10 combined Tennis team who retained the Branston Shield at the Surrey County Cup Competition on Saturday 🎾🏆

Incredible work👏👏👏

Audiences were transported to a magical world under the sea this week for our Junior production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ 🦀🧜‍♀️

Cast and crew alike were superb throughout the run of shows, leaving audiences enchanted by the story, set design and stellar performances.

It was amazing to see the entire Senior School out in force for Sports Day!

It was the first time the whole Senior School has come together for the event since Covid.

We enjoyed a brilliant day of competition with some long-standing school records smashed and plenty of photo finishes.

Year 9 Russian students had fun putting their lexis and grammar knowledge to the test by writing scripts and filming short videos on topics such as the weather and fun hobbies.

This term, budding JAGS chemists competed in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s School Analyst Competition.

It has been wonderful to see students expand their chemistry knowledge and skills through these new and challenging practical experiments.

We are pleased to reveal that JAGS has been shortlisted for the Environmental Practice Award at this year’s Education Business Awards.

The nomination recognises our commitment to sustainability and the huge strides made to reach our goal of becoming Carbon Neutral by 2030.

It was so much fun welcoming students from Collège Saint Robert, Merville, France, to JAGS yesterday.

Students from Years 6, 7, 8 and 9 caught up with their French pen pals with a picnic on our playing fields before heading to the VWA for a song competition.

Sunshine and blue skies only as our Year 13 Pirates and Princesses set sail for study leave.

We arrrrrr going to miss their laughter, energy and enthusiasm around the school and have treasured their contribution to life at JAGS.

We wish them the best of luck in their upcoming exams and all of their exciting adventures ahead.

Huge congratulations to our U16 Touch Rugby Team who were crowned South London League champions last week!

This week, Year 9 transported audiences back to the 1920s and into the world of ‘Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants’ - the all-female gang that once ruled Elephant and Castle.

The cast and crew were excellent as they told the story of how these women, who began life in poverty, were transported into a world of glitz, glamour and crime in the wake of the First World War.

It has been an absolute pleasure to welcome Dulwich College pupils to JAGS as we hosted the Year 3 and 5 section of today’s Junior School Symposium.

There was incredible teamwork on display throughout as pupils focused on understanding this year’s theme of ‘Connections & Communications’.

Pupils really have done it all today; from singing to sign language, dance and drama to news reporting and treasure mapping.

We are so grateful for these partnerships!

As we reach the end of the Spring Term, we are delighted to introduce your new Head Girl Team:

⭐ Olivia
⭐ Elsa
⭐ Sara
⭐ Tessa

A massive thank you to our outgoing Head Girl Team of Beulah, Gaby, Elise and Tilly who were on hand for the changing of the guard and have made such a wonderful contribution to life at JAGS this past year.

Last night’s Choral and Orchestral Concert at Cadogan Hall was simply breathtaking with one heavenly performance after another.

Congratulations to our Sixth Form Biathlon team who were crowned GB Schools Biathlon Champions at the this weekend.

An incredible achievement – we’re so proud of them!

Huge congratulations to our team of young mathematicians who were crowned Southern Plate Champions of the Hans Woyda Maths Competition 🏆

The team, featuring students from Years 9 to 13, emerged victorious following a closely contested final against Tiffin School.

It’s the first time JAGS has held the plate since 1987!

Students from Desenfans House have been busy baking a selection of delicious treats for today’s bake sale in support of 🍰🧁

Smiles all around as our DofE students batted the elements during a wet, windy and muddy weekend in Sussex.

Yet again, we were blown away by every part of Multicultural Evening!

We are so proud and grateful to our incredible student organisers and Drama Department for staging such a joyous celebration of our community.

Happy International Women's Day!

This week at JAGS we have celebrated the amazing women who have changed the world and recognised how 'Inspiring Inclusion' can forge a more inclusive world for women!

Our flagship annual Alumnae Reunion Lunch is coming up on Saturday 18 May 2024.

We look forward to welcoming back alumnae from all year groups to share a wonderful afternoon featuring school tours, a curated archive display and sit down lunch.

It is a fantastic occasion for alumnae to catch up with staff and friends.

For more information visit: https://alumnae.jags.org.uk/events

We hope to see you there!

Pre-Prep pupils journeyed to the heart of an enchanted forest with storyteller Anna Conomos to meet a whole host of magical creatures as part of our Book Week 2024 activities.

Holst Hall was alive with music this afternoon as students faced off in the Senior House Music competition 🎶🎸🎹

Calling JAGS alumnae from the Classes of 1993, 1994, 2003 & 2004!

We are looking forward to welcoming back alumnae from these year groups for the 20 & 30 Year Class Reunion on Friday 7 June 2024 for wonderful evening of drinks and nibbles to catch up with former classmates and staff.

For more information and to book a ticket please visit:
https://alumnae.jags.org.uk/events

We hope to see you there!

Year 8 ended the week with a spine-tingling Gothic Tales performance in our Prissian Theatre.

There were screams and shocks galore as students were left captivated by renditions of The Red Room, The Signalman and The Tell-Tale Heart.

In our bid to be more sustainable we have been gifting plantable pens (and packaging) to all of our Open Morning visitors.

In the spirit of Blue Peter here's one we planted earlier!

Blooming lovely 🌼

JAGS Prep pupils celebrated the Lunar New Year in style with an incredible Lion Dance celebration in the Holst Hall 🐉

Year 8 students have been celebrating this year’s Carnevale during their Italian lessons by making traditional Venetian masks, eating Chiacchiere and learning about Carnevale di Ivrea and Viareggio 🇮🇹🎭