The Mehr Licht Community
Our Mehr Licht Community brings together the many strands of our annual programme of events - open to parents, pupils, alumnae and friends of the school. Whether joining us for a talk or singing at a concert, we look forward to welcoming you to South Hampstead.
Coming up
The Anglo-Iranian author joined Head, Mrs Anna Paul, in conversation as part of the South Hampstead Speaker Series. The video recording is available to all members of our community here.
Film director and producer Negeen Yazdi (1995), and Head Anna Paul discuss creative careers, women in male-dominated industries and the core values learnt at South Hampstead. Join the conversation here.
Let a panel of GDST alumnae, staff and students inspire you with a conversation about ‘Supporting feminist change-makers’ – a key area identified by UN Women. Expect women from the worlds of STEM, sport, business and finances, and social change. Open to pupils only. More details to follow soon.
Join us for an evening of spectacular music at our Towards 150 Concert. With previous guests including the Leonore Piano Trio, Pianist Joanna MacGregor CBE, and esteemed violinist Mathilde Milwidsky, this year is set to just as dazzling as before. Final act and further details to follow soon.
A ladies lunch for Minerva Circle members and senior Alumnae from the Classes of 1960 and before. Join us in the Burgess Room for conversation with friends, archive presentations and a delicious seated lunch.
Further details in Resplendens 2024.
A programme of activities for current staff: running club, meditation, netball, yoga, Pilates and more. Open to teaching and support staff at both the Junior and Senior Schools.
The South Hampstead Chorale, conducted by Director of Music Dr Collisson, performs at concerts throughout the year. Open to parents and alumnae. Please contact e.jones@shhs.gdst.net for further details.
Past events
A new end of year event celebrating pupil achievement and showcasing some of the wonderful things that pupils have been involved with this academic year.
Open to pupils and parents. Booking via Eventbrite.
A farewell tea for a much-loved teacher and long-standing member of staff who retires at the end of this year.
Contact alumnae @shhs.gdst.net for further details or to send her a message.
Honorary Alumnae (former staff) and Pupils from the Classes of 2019 to 2023 are warmly invited to join us for a summer drinks reunion . View the invitation here.
The official opening of the Scott Padel Court named in recognition of the huge contribution of former Headmistress, Jean Scott, to South Hampstead High School.
By invitation only.
Join us for a summer celebration at the Junior School – expect games, stalls and lots of summer fun. Open to all Junior School pupils and families.
A relaxed forum with the new Head – a chance for you to find out about Mrs Paul’s passions, likes and dislikes and thoughts on the future.
Join fellow alumnae from across the country for a networking evening with keynote speaker, Fleur Emery-Rice.
6.30 – 8.30pm 10 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DH
Members of our 1876 Society are warmly invited to the annual meeting and drinks reception follow by our Speaker Series talk with special guest Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. This event is by invitation only.
If you belong to the Class of 1974, then it’s time to celebrate 50 years since leaving school. Join fellow classmates and former staff to reminisce and reconnect. We don’t have contact details for lots of the Class of 1974, so if you can help us contact others then please get in touch.
Celebrate 25 years since leaving South Hampstead with a silver celebration!
Join former staff and fellow classmates to reminisce and reconnect. If you would like to help us bring together you Class of 1998, then please get in touch: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
This is part of the annual alumnae reunion tea.
If you were at South Hampstead in the 1950s, then join fellow pupils to reminisce and reconnect. The buildings may have changed, but the warmth of the welcome remains. If you would like to find out more about the event, please get in touch: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
This is part of the annual alumnae reunion tea.
If you belong to the Class of 1964, then it’s time to celebrate 60 years since leaving school. Join fellow classmates to reminisce and reconnect. If you would like to help us bring together the Class of 1964, then please get in touch: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
This is part of the annual alumnae reunion tea.
If you belong to the Class of 1984, then it’s time to celebrate 40 years since leaving school. Join Averil Burgess, other former staff and fellow classmates to reminisce and reconnect. If you would like to help us bring together you Class of 1984, then please get in touch: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
This is part of the annual alumnae reunion tea.
If you belong to the Class of 1994, then it’s time to celebrate 30 years since leaving school. Join Averil Burgess, other former staff and fellow classmates to reminisce and reconnect. If you would like to help us bring together the Class of 1994, then please get in touch: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
This is part of the annual alumnae reunion tea.
If you belong to the Class of 2004, then it’s time to celebrate 20 years since leaving school. Join fellow classmates and former staff to reminisce and reconnect. If you would like to help us bring together the Class of 2004, then please get in touch: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
This is part of the annual alumnae reunion tea.
If you belong to the Class of 2014, then it’s time to celebrate 10 years since leaving school. Join fellow classmates and former staff to reminisce and reconnect. If you would like to help us bring together the Class of 2014, then please get in touch: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
This is part of the annual alumnae reunion tea.
Join us for our annual alumnae reunion tea – open to all our alumnae. Class of Bursary supporters and Honorary Alumnae (former staff) are invited as our guests. Please save the date and look out for booking details.
Save the date and start revising! Open to Senior School parents, alumnae and staff. Tickets can be booked via ParentPay.
Get your thinking cap on and join us in Waterlow Hall for the annual Junior School PTA Quiz. Open to Junior School parents and teachers. Tickets can be booked via ParentPay.
All alumnae currently studying in Bristol, Bath or Exeter are invited to join us for a drink on Monday 4th March. Link up with fellow alumnae from different years to share experience, advice and friendship. The drinks are on us!
Join clinical psychologist Dr Tara Porter for an in-depth conversation about how parents can support their daughters through adolescence. Tickets now sold out on ParentPay.
Dust off your pinkest outfit for the production of the year! Book via the school Eventbrite.
A relaxed forum with the new Head – a chance for you to find out about Mrs Paul’s passions, likes and dislikes and thoughts on the future.
Step into the spring term at our Senior School Chamber Concert. Timings TBC.
Open to our community.