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.
This musical reclaims the untold stories of the six wives of Henry VIII, moving them to the centre stage as they challenge traditional narratives with wit and defiance. As we celebrate 150 years of empowering young women, we present this vibrant, high-energy production that transforms historical figures into fierce icons of contemporary female agency.
Opportunities for parents and staff across the network to hear from relevant experts about girls’ wellbeing. For full details on the schedule for 2026/27, and to book your place please click on the link below.
Save the date for a pastoral evening for Senior School parents on adolescent mental health and emotional wellbeing. Guest experts will share practical strategies to help parents support their daughters through stress, perfectionism, and life’s challenges, building resilience and grit.
Sign up via SchoolPost.
Everyone is warmly invited to our Carol Service which is a much loved tradition in the school calendar. The service will feature performances from choirs throughout the school.
Earlier this year, we won a national award for Developing Student Voice. Join us for a special showcase event to witness the calibre of oracy at South Hampstead, with our pupils engaging in lively debate.
This play tells the story of Girton College women’s fight for degree recognition against societal resistance, celebrating 150 years of pioneering education for young women and their historic struggle for equality.
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
It’s 40 years since the Class of 1987 left South Hampstead, and we invite you to return for our 150th Anniversary Annual Lunch to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 30 years since the Class of 1997 left South Hampstead, and we invite you to return for our 150th Anniversary Annual Lunch to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 50 years since the Class of 1977 left South Hampstead, and we invite you to return for our 150th Anniversary Annual Lunch to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 60 years since the Class of 1967 left South Hampstead, and we invite you to return for our 150th Anniversary Annual Lunch to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 25 years since the Class of 2002 left South Hampstead, and we invite you to return for our 150th Anniversary Annual Lunch to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 20 years since the Class of 2007 left South Hampstead, and we invite you to return for our 150th Anniversary Annual Lunch to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 10 years since the Class of 2017 left South Hampstead, and we invite you to return for our 150th Anniversary Annual Lunch to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
A special gathering to mark our 150th Anniversary, bringing together alumnae from the Classes of 1962 and before. Enjoy lunch in the Burgess Room, an archive presentation, and the opportunity to share memories & conversation with friends and staff.
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
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.
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.