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
We hold open days for 16+ and 11+ entry throughout the autumn up until the application deadline of 16th November and have a number of bursary awards available for entry in September 2027. To find out more about joining South Hampstead click on the link below.
If you are a former staff member or governor of South Hampstead and are excited to reconnect with your former colleagues, join us! All Hon. Alumnae are invited.
Contact Honorary Alumnae Coordinator Doris Hugh at d.hugh@shhs.gdst.net for further details.
Join us for our 150th Anniversary Alumnae Reunion. If you would like to help us bring together your year group for this special celebration then please get in touch at: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
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 is open to parents, alumnae and friends. The choir sings at concerts throughout the year. Please contact e.jones@shhs.gdst.net for further details.
Past events
Celebrating those who have remembered a GDST school in their Will, as well as those considering doing so, the Minerva Circle Tea is an opportunity to thank members for their commitment to our schools and share updates on educational progress across the GDST network.
The event will be held at Streatham & Clapham High School this year.
Minerva Circle members only.
The annual dinner to thank bursary board members – those who have committed to helping us support and fund the bursary programme at South Hampstead.
By Invitation
Opportunities for parents and staff across the network to hear from relevant experts about girls’ wellbeing. For full details on the schedule for 2025/26, and to book your place please click on the link below.
The annual meeting of the 1876 Society followed by drinks and a finger buffet as we mark the start of work on our 150th Anniversary wellbeing projects.
This event is for 1876 Society members only.
Celebrating the start of work on our wellbeing projects as we thank supporters and collegues who have helped us reach this groundbreaking moment.
By invitation.
We are delighted to invite alumnae from the Classes of 2025–2021 to our Alumnae and Lower Sixth Social. Join us for refreshments, reconnect with alumnae, and meet our Lower Sixth students, who would greatly value hearing about your university experiences and application journeys.
A special event for senior alumnae from the Classes of 1961 and before. Join us for lunch in the Burgess Room, an archive presentation and conversation with friends,
The summer Choral and Orchestral Concert brings together members from across the community to perform a range of classical works including Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Join us for 36 hours of fun and activity to raise funds for the campaign. Pupils and staff across the school will take on a range of challenges including the whole school walk through the parks of London. Save the date and watch out for more details.
Nominate an inspirational South Hampstead alumna for the GDST Alumna of the Year Awards 2026. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, help ensure South Hampstead is represented by putting forward an alumna who inspires you. Deadline for nominations 1st May.