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Debate Hub, the cornerstone of our partnership work, continues to empower hundreds of young people to find their voice. Debate Hub was established in 2018 with the aim of fostering high quality debating, discussion and public speaking at South Hampstead and in hundreds of other schools across the UK. As well as hosting dozens of […]

As we increase the reach of our award-winning partnership programme, Debate Hub is expanding into the corporate world. This term our Director of Debate Hub, Mr Hepburn, delivered a training session at the AAR group, coaching a team of top advertising executives on how to present with impact. Debate Hub’s first corporate workshop was initiated […]

Hundreds of pupils showcased some of the many highlights and achievements of the past academic year. Following last year’s inaugural Wrapped extravaganza, named by former students, the community once again came together to celebrate the rich tapestry of school life. Parents were welcomed by our pupil-led ukulele orchestra before enjoying a tour around classrooms, studios […]

To celebrate World Book Day, staff and students brought some of their favourite fiction to life. At the Junior School, pupils, teachers and support staff embraced imaginative, literary-themed outfits, with Mrs Paramour (aka The Gruffalo) leading a joyful costume parade in the playground. Older pupils visited younger classes to read their favourite stories together – […]

To mark the fifth anniversary of our state-of-the-art performance space, we reflect on the wealth of activities that have taken place since it was unveiled. On Monday 27th January 2020, two GDST alumnae and stars of The Crown, Helena Bonham Carter (Class of 1985) and Olivia Colman, hosted a ‘regal opening ceremony’ for the whole […]

It has been another busy term for debating as we continue to encourage pupils at South Hampstead – and beyond – to find their voice. At the start of term, we were recognised as the best school in the UK for pupil voice, praised for instilling girls with the self-belief to navigate the world with […]

Our guest performer for this year’s Towards 150 concert was the world-renowned pianist, Stephen Kovacevich. Two hundred guests from the school and local community were welcomed to Waterlow Hall for a spectacular programme of Beethoven and Schubert. In Mrs Paul’s introduction, she highlighted some of the key initiatives supported by the generosity of our community […]

Mrs Paul features in The Week’s independent schools guide, sharing her views on the role schools can play in empowering the next generation of ethical leaders. In an historic year of global political upheaval, the new Head of South Hampstead High School GDST in London argues that it’s more important than ever to encourage young […]

Students celebrate another year of outstanding GCSE results. Over 57% of all GCSE grades were 9s this year; 82.6% were an 8 or 9, and 94% were graded 7 to 9. South Hampstead’s new Head, Mrs Paul, praised the students and teachers for their hard work and success: “Congratulations to everyone on such brilliant outcomes. […]

We hosted over 100 pupils from 10 partner schools for the inaugural Bingham Debating Competition on the first day of our school holidays. South Hampstead’s award-winning Debate Hub was established to help promote oracy in collaboration with our partner schools.  We now run a comprehensive programme of staff training, pupil coaching and regular competitions throughout […]