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 are delighted to welcome the Anglo-Iranian author as our guest as she joins our current Head, Mrs Anna Paul, in conversation.
Tickets to this event are now sold out but a link to the video recording will be made available to all members of our community following the event.
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.
Join film director and producer Negeen Yazdi (1995), and Head Anna Paul via zoom for an in depth conversation into Negeen’s career, motivations and goals. The conversation starts at 12.30pm.
https://gdst-net.zoom.us/j/89501028254
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.
Open to parents and alumnae – Contact Development@shhs.gdst.net for details.
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.
Pupils who left South Hampstead in the last five years are warmly invited to join us for a summer drinks reunion. Honorary Alumnae (former staff) are also welcome to join.
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.
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. More details to follow soon.
Past events
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.
Open to parents and alumnae – Contact Development@shhs.gdst.net for details.
Step into the spring term at our Senior School Chamber Concert. Timings TBC.
Open to our community.
Join us for carols, mulled wine and mince pies at our annual Carol Service held at Hampstead Parish Church – all welcome.
Get yourself into the festive spirit with our wintery concerts. Held in Waterlow Hall.
Open to our community.
Join us in the recital room at 5:30pm and be serenaded by our wonderfully talented music students.
Take a journey through the wonderful world of wine with South Hampstead parent, wine expert and educator at Bibendum Wine, Monica Allan. Open to all parents; tickets can be booked through ParentPay.
The Friends of South Hampstead (FOSH) will hold their Annual General Meeting at 8am on Wednesday 22nd November in the Burgess Room at the Senior School. All Senior School parents are welcome to attend. You can find out more about FOSH, including how they support the school and a calendar of events for this academic year, on Firefly. The committee can be contacted via FOSH@shhs.gdst.net
All our Honorary Alumnae (former staff) are invited for a coffee morning hosted by Doris Hugh, one of our longest-serving former teachers – get together with friends, and meet Mrs Paul, Head since September 2023. Confirm your attendance at: alumnae@shhs.gdst.net
Parents and friends are invited to join our eagerly-anticipated Opening Doors Dinner, in support of our bursary campaign. Enjoy a champagne reception, dinner and dancing into the night. Book your ticket or a table of 10 now.