Information Booklet 2017-2018 by St Helen's School

INFORMATION 2017-2018

Visits We would be delighted to welcome all prospective pupils and parents to one of our Open Events. Our Open Events offer the opportunity to speak with Dr Short (or another member of our senior staff), and to meet with our experienced teachers and current pupils. You will be able to take a guided tour of our 21-acre campus, and view our exceptional academic, sporting and creative arts facilities. Members of staff will be available to talk to you about the subjects and co-curricular activities we offer. You can also find out more about our Admissions and selection process.

Saturday 23rd September 9.00am - 1.00pm Whole School Open Event No appointment necessary

Wednesday 1st November 9.30am - 12.00pm Whole School Open Morning Please contact Admissions to book a tour

Thursday 2nd November 9.30am - 12.00pm Whole School Open Morning Please contact Admissions to book a tour Please call our Admissions Department for further information on 01923 843230

Timing of the School Day Prep School

Nursery

Reception

Senior School

9.10am–3.00pm 8.45am–3.15pm (Monday–Thursday) 8.45am–3.00pm (Friday)

Year 1

8.45am–3.15pm

Year 2

8.45am–3.30pm

Years 3–6

8.30am–4.00pm (Monday–Thursday) 8.30am–3.35pm (Friday)

Years 7–13

8.30am–4.00pm (Monday–Thursday) 8.30am–3.35pm (Friday)

Contents Prep School (Nursery - Year 2)

Prep School (Year 3 - Year 6)

Senior School

Sixth Form

Co-Curricular Programme

Admissions

Registration and Entry Procedures

Fees 2017/2018

Scholarships and Bursaries

Governors

GCE Advanced Level Results – Summer 2017

GCSE and IGCSE Results – Summer 2017

Destinations of Sixth Form Leavers 2017

Individual Needs

Coaches 2017/2018

Before and After School Care

Information

Staff List

How to find us

Prep School (Nursery - Year 2) Early years education at St Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comprises the Early Years Foundation Stage (three to five year old pupils) and Key Stage 1 (five to seven year old pupils) housed in two adjacent buildings. Whilst the Foundation Years emphasise child initiated learning, high standards of literacy and numeracy are achieved, enabling pupils to progress confidently to more structured activities at Key Stage 1.

n the Early Years Foundation Stage, we aim to develop key learning skills such as listening, speaking, concentration, playing, persistence and working and cooperating together with other girls. This is achieved through the seven areas of learning which consist of the three prime areas: Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, and Communication and Language, and the four specific areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The transition from the pre-school years to full time education in the Early Years Foundation Stage is eased by the provision of regular opportunities for indoor and outdoor play. During Key Stage 1 (between the ages of five and seven) the children are taught within the framework of the National Curriculum. A high profile is given to the study of English, Mathematics and Science, while Design and Technology, Art, Geography and History are generally topic based. Computing and the use of IT are embedded in all the pupilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; learning and we have an excellent range of appropriate hardware and software with which the children soon become familiar. Interactive whiteboards, iPads, PCs and laptops are used throughout the Prep School. We use a multi-sensory approach for the teaching of reading which includes a lively and structured programme of phonics. The girls develop confidence at an early stage in the basic skills of English and Mathematics on which we focus mainly in the morning. Creative activities predominate in the afternoon.

The Broader Curriculum The curriculum is enhanced at every stage by activities which complement classroom work. These include educational visits, visiting speakers and demonstrations. Religious Education enables the children to appreciate what religious practices and traditions mean to those of different faiths and cultures. Through Circle Time and SEAL, the girls discuss issues covered in our Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship programme. Girls and staff attend regular assemblies which are broadly Christian in content, emphasising the need for us to live in harmony with one another, to care for the environment and to promote British values. All girls benefit from specialist teaching in Physical Education, Swimming, Speech and Drama, Music and Ballet within the weekly timetable. In addition, Lunchtime and After School Clubs, which include French and Carousel Music, are provided for the older girls. There are many opportunities throughout the year for parents to come and support their daughters in their various activities which include Harvest Festival, the Christmas Concert, Open Ballet, the Dance Show, the Arts Extravaganza, Lunch With Your Daughter and Sports Day.

Prep School (Years 3 - 6) Key Stage 2 consists of Years 3 to 6 (for pupils between the ages of seven and eleven) and enjoys a number of specialist facilities.

Curriculum Each year group comprises three parallel classes, and the teachers of each class plan together. The curriculum is broadly based around the National Curriculum but is greatly enriched, ensuring a broad and balanced learning experience for all which fosters academic excellence, intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning. As well as the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, girls study French, Geography, History, Religious Education and Philosophy. Design & Technology, Art, Music and Drama are taught in specialist facilities, as is PE which the girls enjoy for three hours per week. As well as being taught as part of the curriculum, Computer Science is an integral part of the girls’ learning, with Apple TVs in classrooms and a Discovery Centre, equipped for Computer Science and independent research and reading. Teachers in Key Stage 2 are committed to enabling each individual to develop her talents to the full, and each pupil’s progress is closely monitored to ensure she is given the appropriate support and advice. In cases where a specific need is identified we offer specialist support through our Individual Needs Department. Form teachers deliver the Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education programme with additional input from specialist speakers. The programme covers many topics, including relationships, healthy living, citizenship and government. The girls also follow an Independent Learning Programme where they are taught a set of skills which helps them to take responsibility for their own learning and to think independently; this is important in helping the girls to become successful learners.

The Wider Curriculum A range of activities, complementing classroom work, augments the breadth and balance of the curriculum. All year groups benefit from educational trips to places of interest, museums and art galleries, and from visits to the School by speakers and performers. In Years 5 and 6 the girls participate in a week’s residential trip to an activity centre in the UK or France.

Our extensive co-curricular programme, at lunch time and after school, further extends and enriches the girls’ educational experience. Activities currently include ballet, Brownies, chess, choir, computer club, concert band, dance, debating, drama, French, gardening, gymnastics, jazz band, netball, orchestra, origami, painting, rounders, string group and swim squad.

Assemblies The tradition of daily assembly is a key element in the girls’ moral education. An awareness of ethical and moral questions about the community and environment, and the importance of mutual respect, are celebrated through story and drama. The girls also regularly lead ‘House’ or ‘Form’ assemblies. A ‘Celebration of Success’ assembly is held once a fortnight, where good work and behaviour are rewarded, enhancing the positive ethos of the School. At the end of each term we hold an Awards Ceremony where girls are rewarded with certificates for their hard work during the term. There is also a Prizegiving at the end of the Summer Term which is a formal celebration, with prizes given across the School.

Community This section of the School has a vertical House system, encouraging teamwork and personal initiative. During the year, girls take part in a number of House events and earn points for their Houses. We also have several Community Officers across the School who organise community projects throughout the year. The Key Stage 2 Council, with an elected representative from each class, is run by the girls and meets regularly, enabling them to develop an understanding of their ability to influence positive changes within the School. The Eco-Council is also run by the girls and helps to raise awareness of environmental issues throughout Key Stage 2. A representative from each class sits on the Eco-Council. Girls in Year 6 are able to take on a number of positions of responsibility including Head Girl’s Team, Eco Warrior, House Representative, Librarian, Editor of ‘Helen Gazer’ (our online Prep School magazine), Community Officer, Music Prefect and Sports Prefect. By the end of Year 6, the girls have developed a set of skills and an outlook on learning that enables them to transfer smoothly to Senior School and to move forward successfully to the next stage of their education.

Senior School The Senior School at St Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is divided into three Sections. Girls in Years 7 to 9 are members of Middle School, encompassing Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. Upper School incorporates Years 10 and 11 and takes girls through Key Stage 4 and GCSE. The Sixth Form caters for our post-16 students who follow courses leading to A Level examinations as well as an extensive Enrichment Programme.

Middle School In Middle School all girls follow the same curriculum, which incorporates the best elements of the National Curriculum. However, our teaching extends and enriches the Key Stage 3 programmes of study. Subject specialists teach in their own areas, enabling the efficient provision and delivery of suitable learning and teaching materials.

Girls are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their learning as they progress through the School. Teachers support students as they reflect on how they learn and develop new strategies for problem solving in all areas of the curriculum. In addition, our commitment to helping every girl fulfil her potential is reinforced by the care taken by subject staff in monitoring individual

All girls study the core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science, with Science taught by specialists. From Year 8 Science is taught as Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Throughout the Middle School years all girls also study Art, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Music and Religion, Philosophy & Ethics. In addition to timetabled PE lessons, girls participate in team sports including lacrosse, netball, tennis and rounders, as well as in gymnastics, athletics, swimming and dance.

progress and providing both challenge and support within the programme of study. For this reason girls are banded by ability for Mathematics from Year 7, ensuring that the pace of work is appropriate and that the right level of support is provided where necessary. The overall academic progress of each girl is monitored carefully by her Tutor, under the overall guidance of the Head of Middle School. If a specific need for extra support is identified, the Individual Needs Department can provide this in the form of one-toone tuition or in small study groups.

In Year 7, as girls enter Middle School, they study two modern foreign languages. The choice is made from German, Spanish, French and Mandarin and they continue with this study for the next three years. Girls also study Latin from Year 7 up to the end of Year 9. The use of Information Technology is an integral element of the whole curriculum which begins in Year 7. All girls follow a course in Computer Science throughout Middle School which gives them the foundation for future development but, additionally, there are many opportunities during other lessons to use IT and our extensive IT facilities. Many classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and we have a number of specialist IT suites, including two digital language laboratories, together with several class sets of mobile devices. The timetabled curriculum in Middle School also involves our programme of Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, covering healthy living, sex and relationships education, current affairs, fundamental British values, study skills and social issues, as well as elements of our careers education programme. The sessions are led by teachers with advice and input from outside experts and our own specialist staff.

Upper School As girls enter Upper School in Year 10, they embark upon their GCSE or IGCSE courses. All girls take courses in English Language and Literature, Mathematics, the Sciences, a Modern Foreign Language and one of the Humanities. The Sciences continue to be taught by specialists in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We prepare girls for two Science examinations: our Double Award Science covers all the key concepts and allows ample time for consolidation, while our Triple Award Course, leading to separate qualifications in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, is more suited to those who can assimilate new scientific ideas at a faster pace. Girls continue to be grouped by ability in Mathematics and they are banded in Science. This ensures that each girl is able to tackle these core courses at a pace which best suits her aptitude and achievement to date. As well as these seven or eight GCSEs or IGCSEs, girls are able to choose two further subjects. Our current options list comprises Art, Classical Civilisation, Classical Greek, Computer Science, Design & Technology (Graphic Products or Resistant Materials), Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Music, Physical Education, Religion, Philosophy & Ethics and Spanish.

The Upper School curriculum is completed by our programme of Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, together with general Religion, Philosophy & Ethics and Physical Education. Within our PSHCE programme, Careers Education has a high profile and we help girls to consider future career options and to reach decisions about Sixth Form choices. We also discuss social and current affairs and include blocks of lessons on health and lifestyles, financial literacy, personal safety, relationships and selfesteem, political literacy, fundamental British values and community involvement. Outside speakers assist teachers and our own specialist staff in covering issues such as contraception, STIs and drugs. In Physical Education, girls are able to participate in a range of individual or small group activities or continue their involvement

in team games. Options currently include aerobics, badminton, basketball, dance, first aid, golf, life-saving, rounders, squash, swimming, trampolining and volleyball. Upper School has its own Social Society which is run by a committee of students and aims to broaden the cultural experience of the girls by organising after school events and visits.

Sixth Form Pupils entering the Sixth Form are prepared for A Level examinations. We currently offer 30 subjects at A Level, including Art, History of Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama & Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, Government & Politics, History, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies and Spanish.

A Levels From September 2017 all the specifications will be linear which means that the A Level grade awarded (A* - E) will be based on the performance in examinations taken at the end of the two years. The AS or Advanced Subsidiary is a separate “stand-alone” qualification which does not count towards the final A Level grade and is only taken in the subject which is not continued beyond Year 12. Please see the “Into The Sixth Form” booklet for more information.

Girls also gain Study, Life and Professional skills. A fortnightly lecture introduces all students to a wide and exciting range of academic topics and contemporary issues and they broaden their horizons by attending presentations given by a range of outside speakers who speak on topics as varied as personal safety, Gap Year opportunities, the dangers of substance misuse and student finance.

Pastoral Care

Our Futures Programme also includes a cohesive schedule of Careers and Higher Education Guidance, as we help girls to select appropriate university courses, support them during the completion of their UCAS or other applications and assist them in preparation for university interviews, including to Oxford and Cambridge, and the transition to student life.

Our commitment to help every girl to achieve her full potential is maintained by giving a high degree of one-to-one attention to each individual student. Each Sixth Former has a personal tutor, and targeted support is given where appropriate and as particular needs are identified.

Enrichment Programme We maintain breadth and balance in the curriculum through the participation of all students in our enrichment programme. The St Helen’s Portfolio is each student’s individual record of all that she has achieved in addition to her A Level studies while a member of the Sixth Form, including positions of responsibility and leadership, participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and CCF and additional qualifications such as Life-saving, as well as the Enrichment Programme. The Futures Programme is designed to prepare Sixth Formers for university and extend their intellectual endeavour by providing opportunities to develop skills and interests beyond each student’s A Level programme. They are offered opportunities to develop their IT skills by preparing for ECDL examinations or to take a Post-16 Diploma in Spanish, along with a range of other options. Alternatively they have a chance to undertake the valued Extended Project Qualification, which aims to equip Sixth Formers with the academic skills of research and evaluation required for degree-level study, as well as the experience of writing a substantial individual research project on a topic of their personal choice.

The Physical Education programme is designed to give girls a wide range of choice. Sporting activities available on site include badminton, benchball, Pilates, rounders, swimming, table tennis, tennis, trampolining and use of the fitness suite, with competitive sport available in athletics, badminton, lacrosse, netball and rounders. Some Sixth Form students complete the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification during Year 12, giving them a recognised certificate for employment in the Leisure industry as a Lifeguard.

Co-Curricular Programme Assemblies

Co-Curricular Activities

Assemblies in Senior School provide a focus for worship, for the sharing of values and for the development of a sense of responsibility within the community. Within a broadly Christian framework, we welcome opportunities to draw on many of the great religious traditions. Twice a week the whole of Senior School meets together for assembly; on other days girls in Middle School, Upper School and the Sixth Form meet in different locations, either in their Houses, Year groups or Form Tutor groups.

Our extensive co-curricular programme provides an exciting range of opportunities for girls to develop their interests and to participate in a wide range of activities.

Trips, Visits and Exchanges Trips and visits are an important feature of our educational programme, complementing and enriching the learning which takes place in the classroom. We have an extensive programme of visits to the theatre and to art galleries and museums. History, Geography and Classics trips, to venues such as the World War One Battlefields around Ypres, the Black Country Living Museum, London Docklands and Bath, focus on broadening the understanding of particular subjects. Girls in the Sixth Form often attend day conferences in London which support their examination courses, while those studying Geography attend Field Courses. In addition, there have been study visits to New York, Washington, Berlin and Poland in recent years. We have extensive experience of organising trips abroad and girls are able to participate in exchanges with schools in France, Spain and Germany. More recently, groups of girls have participated in foreign trips which support particular interests. The Orchestra, Bands and Choir have visited and performed in Belgium, Barcelona Budapest, Prague, Paris, Florence and the Netherlands and there have been recent Classics visits to Rome and Greece. We also have annual ski trips to Europe or the US and visits to places as diverse as China, Morocco and the Galapagos Islands.

The School has many clubs and societies, including Classics, Debating, Design & Technology, History & Politics Book Club, Italian, Mandarin, Origami, CREST Awards, Heath Robinson Inventors’ Club, Young Engineers and Young Enterprise, as well as a huge variety of musical groups, bands and orchestras, and sports clubs. We encourage the girls to take part in the performing arts, regularly producing plays and concerts which involve pupils over a wide age range. We hold an annual House Arts Competition in which the girls take responsibility for writing, producing, directing and performing plays which include art, dance, drama and music. We also share with Merchant Taylors’ School a policy of taking appropriate opportunities to invite each other’s pupils to join in the casts of plays and musical productions; we produce a joint concert every year in which the joint Orchestra and the joint Choral Society perform. Many girls participate enthusiastically in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, taking the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, while membership of the Combined Cadet Force, operated jointly with Merchant Taylors’ School, gives older girls invaluable opportunities to develop leadership qualities and a range of lifeskills. We regularly organise optional holiday activities with an emphasis on outdoor pursuits. In the Easter holidays a team of Sixth Form girls participates in Phab Week, in which a residential holiday is provided for a group of disabled teenagers. Pupils from St Helen’s and Merchant Taylors’ Schools jointly organise the week and provide all necessary care for their visitors supported by the staff. The newly-formed Phab Club for girls in Upper School has also been a great success.

Admissions St Helen’s aims to provide an excellent, well-balanced, academic education and our admissions procedures are designed to select pupils who will thrive and flourish in this learning environment.

ost girls enter the School at one of our main entry ages: Nursery (3+), Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+) or the Sixth Form (16+). The procedures for entry at these ages are outlined below. Occasional places in other age groups may sometimes be available. For such vacancies (for Year 3 entry upwards) written entrance examinations and interviews are individually arranged. The School will make every effort to accommodate special needs. Please contact the Admissions Department to discuss any requirements. At each entry point, the parents of candidates who are called in for assessment or interview will be given the opportunity to meet a senior member of staff.

Preparatory School (3+ and 4+ entry) Entry is selective as a result of observations made during group situations for 3+ and 4+. Girls should be aged 3 or 4 by 1st September 2018. There is also an individual interview for 4+ candidates. Assessments for entry in September 2018 will take place on 4th and 5th January 2018. The closing date for registrations for 3+ and 4+ entry is Friday 10th November 2017. However, registrations received after this date will be accepted if space is available in the assessment schedule. Such registrations will be dealt with in strict order of the date on which they are received by the School.

Preparatory School (7+ entry) Main entry is at 7+ (i.e. girls should be 7 by 1st September 2018) through the 7+ Entrance Examination; for September 2018 the written papers in English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning will be held on Thursday 4th January 2018. The closing date for registrations for 7+ entry is Friday 10th November 2017.

Senior School Main entry is at the age of 11+ (i.e. girls should be 11 by 1st September 2018). St Helen’s is a member of The North London Independent Girls’ Schools’ Consortium (see separate booklet) and the entrance examination for September 2018 takes place on Friday 19th January 2018, when girls will spend the day in school. The aim of the examination is to test the candidate’s skills and intellectual potential, whatever her background. Papers are set in English and Mathematics. Shortlisted candidates are then called for interview, and the final selection is made from these. The Consortium’s English and Mathematics sample papers are available on our website. Past papers are also available on our website. The closing date for registrations for 11+ entry is Friday 24th November 2017.

The following syllabus has been agreed by all schools in the Consortium. English Paper The English paper is composed of a reading comprehension and two writing tasks. Candidates will be required to read a passage from a work of literature and answer questions which will test a range of reading skills. Candidates will then be required to write a creative response, which will be inspired by the passage, and a discursive response which will again be linked to a theme in the stimulus text. The technical accuracy of a candidate’s writing will be assessed as part of the marking criteria for the two writing tasks. Writing should be accurate, fluent, lively and interesting for the best marks. Mathematics Paper There will be a variety of questions, testing basic numerical skills, problem solving and logical thinking. Candidates may also be required to demonstrate more developed powers of reasoning and the ability to solve simple problems with a newly introduced concept. A pencil and eraser only will be required.

Entry to the Sixth Form Girls wishing to join the Sixth Form and follow the two-year A Level course require at least seven good passes at GCSE or IGCSE, including English and Mathematics (defining a good pass as A*-B in IGCSE and legacy GCSE subjects, and grades 7-9 in reformed GCSE subjects). All candidates must meet these minimum requirements (and also meet any additional subject-specific entry requirements). External applicants take papers in the four subjects they wish to study in the Sixth Form. The Sixth Form Autumn Term entrance examination will take place on Monday 6th November 2017. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and a current Head’s reference will be requested at that time. The closing date for registrations for this examination is Friday 27th October 2017. For overseas candidates examination papers are sent by arrangement to either the girl’s current school, the local British Council Office or examination centre; shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an interview at the School.

Uniform Uniform is compulsory for all girls from Nursery to Year 11. The regulation uniform may be obtained from the School outfitter and further information is available on request. The Parents’ and Teachers’ Association also holds second hand uniform sales several times a year. Sixth Formers wear clothing appropriate for a serious day’s work in place of uniform.

Registration and Entry Procedures

n application for entry, a registration fee is payable (please see Fees) and should be accompanied by the completed registration form. This enables a pupil’s name to be entered on a list of future candidates for the School but does not constitute the offer of a place in the School. If, after the entrance examination, a definite offer of a place is made by the School and is accepted by the parent, acceptance must be accompanied by the appropriate deposit, which will be forfeited in the event of the place not being taken up. The deposit will be held for the duration of the pupil’s stay at St Helen’s School.

This sum will be refunded after the pupil leaves, less any arrears or disbursements which accrue during the last term at the School. In the case of Sixth Form applicants, if the offer of the place is withdrawn by the School on account of inadequate examination results, the deposit will be refunded. No remission of fees can be claimed in consequence of illness or any other cause, but parents can insure against absence through illness. The Governors cannot be held responsible for the loss of, or damage to, a pupil’s personal property. Parents are advised to obtain the appropriate insurance cover with their own brokers.

Fees 2017/2018 Registration Fee UK Pupils

£100

Overseas Pupils

£150

Deposit Senior School

£2,770

Prep School

£2,197

Tuition Fees

Per Term

Per Annum

Senior School

£5,539

£16,617

Prep School

(including Speech & Drama)

£4,394

£13,182

Breakfast Club

7.30am to 8.15am – £6.00 per pupil per day

After School Club

4.00pm to 6.00pm – £6.00 per hour or part thereof

Lunch (Year 3 onwards)

£260

Payment of Fees

Text Books

The above fees are payable in advance on or before the first day of each term by Direct Debit unless otherwise agreed by separate contractual arrangement. A discount of £200 is given when the whole year’s fee is paid in advance. Outstanding fees will attract interest at the School’s current rate of 1.5% per month or part thereof.

The fees for all girls below Sixth Form are inclusive of text books, but they will be charged for any text books they lose. Girls in the Sixth Form need to purchase their own text books.

Examination Fees Fees for public examinations are charged at the costs set by the examination boards.

Extra Subjects

Per Term

Instrumental Music - 10 lessons per term

£260

Music Carousel - Year 1 & 2

£135

Solo Singing - 10 lessons per term§

£260

Diction (Speech & Drama) - 10 lessons per term Prep School

Included in fees

Senior School

£260 (monologue);

£180 (duologue); £120 (group)

Dancing (Ballet) Year 3 - Senior School

£110

Charges are based on the assumption that 30 lessons will be delivered in any one year. If this is not possible the charges will be adjusted pro rata. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase from time to time.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships

Bursaries

Each year the School makes available a number of scholarships to defray a proportion of the tuition fees. Academic entry scholarships to Senior School are awarded annually at 11+ and 16+ and are worth up to a maximum of 50% of the tuition fees. Scholarship awards are made on the basis of academic ability and are not related to family financial circumstances. There is no additional Scholarship examination for external pupils at 11+. In addition to academic scholarships, Music Scholarships and Exhibitions are available at 11+ and 16+ for applicants of exceptional musical ability. Sports Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+, and Sixth Form Art Scholarships are also awarded. Further details are available from the Admissions Department.

St Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a limited number of Bursary Awards. These are to enable girls whose parents might not be able to afford the full fees to attend the School. A Bursary is a means-tested financial award which can, in some cases, cover 100% of fees. Bursaries are not linked to Scholarships and a girl could receive both. Bursaries are awarded on entrance to St Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 11+ and 16+ or to a current pupil whose parents are experiencing financial difficulties. Bursaries are awarded annually. Parents of new applicants to the School who wish to apply for a Bursary will be required to complete a confidential financial questionnaire after registration which can be obtained from the Admissions Department. Forms must be returned by the deadline of Friday 8th December 2017. Applications for Bursaries cannot be accepted after this date.

Governors

t Helen’s is extremely fortunate to be supported by a committed and dedicated Council who play a full part in the Governance of the School and in helping to set strategic direction. The full Council meets at least once every Term and it is further organised into a series of sub-committees to provide more detailed oversight of the important areas of Education, Finance, Estates, and Risk. These committees also meet regularly and report back to Council each term. The Council consists of:

Chairman Ms Suzi Woolfson, BSc, FCA Members of the Council Mrs Monica Bhandari, LLB LLM LPC Mr Nadeem S Boghani, BSc (Hons) C.A. Dr Sara R Gordon, DPhil MSt MA Ms Puneeta Mongia, MA MEng (Cantab), CEng MRAeS, MBA Mrs Alison Phillipson, MA (Cantab) MBA PGCE Dr Susan Pitts, MSc MA PhD Mrs Elizabeth Radice, MA (Oxon) Cert Ed Mr Vivek Sapra, SFA MBA CEng BEng MICE Mrs Michelle Weerasekera, Mont Dip LLB Clerk to the Governors Mr Mark Mackenzie Crooks, BSc MSc MBA

Ms Suzi Woolfson BSc FCA - Chairman of Council Suzi studied Chemistry at university and is now a trained Chartered Accountant. She has worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PWC) for 29 years and has been a Governor at St Helen’s since 2009. Suzi is passionate about education and is actively involved in the Governance of the School.

Suzi is the Senior Partner of PWC’s Uxbridge office. She spends her days working with entrepreneurial businesses and private equitybacked businesses and she is also the partner responsible for the induction of the new graduates each year. As such, she also acts as a role model and mentor for a significant number of staff at PWC.

GCE Advanced Level Results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Summer 2017 80 candidates in Year 13 Total Entry

Art and Design

Subjects

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Drama

Economics

English Literature

French

Geography

German

History

History of Art

Mathematics

Mathematics - Further

Music

Physical Education

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Spanish

240

Total

Percentage Grade A*-C: 92.50% Percentage Grade A*-B: 80.42% Percentage Grade A*-A: 51.67% Percentage Grade A*: 20.00% All results accurate as of 5th September 2017

GCSE and IGCSE Results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Summer 2017 99 candidates in Year 11 Subjects

Total Entry

Art and Design

Biology (iGCSE)

Chemistry (iGCSE)

Classical Civilisation

Computer Science

Design and Technology Graphics

Design and Technology Resistant Materials

Drama

French (iGCSE)

Geography

German (iGCSE)

Greek

History (iGCSE)

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Mandarin (iGCSE)

Mathematics (iGCSE)

Music

Physical Education

Physics (iGCSE)

Religious Studies

Science (Double) (iGCSE)

Spanish (iGCSE)

765

410

242

Total

Percentage Grade A*-C: 99.74% Percentage Grade A*-B: 96.99% Percentage Grade A*-A: 85.23% Percentage Grade A*: 53.59%

Reformed GCSEs Subjects

Total Entry

English Language

English Literature

198

Total

Percentage Grade 9-4: 100% Percentage Grade 9-7: 69.19% All results accurate as of 5th September 2017

Destinations of Sixth Form Leavers 2017 All of our 2016 leavers are either going on to Higher Education or are planning to do so. As usual, several are taking a gap year in order to travel and work in all parts of the world before taking up their University places. Below are some of the broad range of courses to be read at Universities. Angela Ruskin University Fine Art University of Bath Management, Natural Sciences University of Birmingham Dentistry, History, Political Science & Philosophy, Geography & Economics, English, Philosophy University of Bristol History of Art, History, Economics, Veterinary Science Cardiff University Architecture, Chemistry, Medicine, Chemistry with a Year Abroad City, University of London Accounting and Finance Courtauld Institute of Art History of Art University for the Creative Arts Foundation in Art and Design University of Dundee Business Management University of East Anglia Chemistry with a Year in Industry University of Edinburgh Biomedical Sciences, Economics with Management Science, French and English Literature University of Exeter English, Geography, History University of Glasgow Physiology, Sports Science and Nutrition Imperial College London Medicine University of Kent Art History, Clinical Psychology Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College London Comparative Literature, Medicine University of Leeds English and German, English Literature University of Leicester History of Art London School of Economics Economics and Economics History Loughborough University Mechanical Engineering University of Manchester Geography Newcastle University Medicine, Biology Northumbria University Psychology Nottingham Trent University Sport and Exercise Science University of Oxford History, Mathematics Reading Geography University of Sheffield Civil Engineering with a Year in Industry University of Southampton English, Mechanical Engineering with an Industrial Placement, Politics and Economics University of St Andrews Modern History St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, University of London Medicine Swansea University Psychology University College London History of Art, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Psychology University of Warwick Economics, Mathematics and Statistics University of York Business and Management

Individual Needs

any pupils experience some difficulties during their school life and therefore require support to overcome barriers to learning. The aim of the Individual Needs Department is to provide this support and make sure that all pupils achieve their best, become more confident in lessons and enjoy school. The Individual Needs Department has one full-time and three parttime members who are experienced and well-trained teachers. They provide support to pupils in Years 3 to 13. Assessment and Testing The Head of Department, who has an MA in SEND and is qualified in Educational Testing and Access Arrangements, tests all pupils from Year 3 - 11 at the beginning of each academic year using a computerised test. This screening test provides valuable information on each pupil’s individual needs. If needed, further tests can be administered which provide more information on the specific needs of the student.

Booster Sessions The Individual Needs Department offers individualised, short-term booster sessions for pupils. The sessions are run in small groups of up to 5 students, or on a one-to-one basis, focusing on different areas of the pupils’ needs. Types of support sessions include: reading comprehension, spelling, writing skills, Mathematics, revision and study skills. IEP All supported pupils receive an Individual Education Plan (IEP) consisting of 3-4 short-term, measurable targets, and which is shared with class teachers. A copy of this document is sent home which also includes some ideas for parents on how to support their daughter at home. Student profile Every student on the Individual Needs register has a student profile. This document is a person-centered thinking tool that provides a way to capture who each pupil is and how best to support them as far as is possible on one page.

Eligible pupils are also tested for access arrangements during Year 9. Any arrangements awarded through these tests will be valid for the students’ GCSE examinations. The students’ academic progress is also closely monitored by the Head of Individual Needs who will organise any interventions needed.

Coaches 2017/2018 1 Barnet (Barnet High Street, Barnet Road, Elstree Hill South, Stanmore Hill, Bushey Heath, Bushey) 2 Beaconsfield (Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Swakeleys Roundabout) 3 Ealing (Ealing, Greenford, Ruislip Road, Polish War Memorial, Ruislip High Street, Bury Street/Breakspear Road) 4 Elstree (Elstree, Bushey Heath, Sparrows Herne Bushey, London Road/Merry Hill Road) 5 Harrow (East Lane, Forty Avenue, Fryent Way, Kingsbury, Kenton, Harrow-on-the-Hill, North Harrow, Pinner, Northwood Hills) 6 Hemel Hempstead/Amersham (Hemel Hempstead Station, Amersham, Chorleywood, Loudwater, Rickmansworth) 7 Finchley/Mill Hill (Finchley, Mill Hill, Edgware, Stanmore, Uxbridge Road) Please contact the Facilities & Lettings Manager on 01923 843222 for details. Our coach routes are under constant review in order to ensure the highest possible quality of service in response to changing demand and may be subject to change. New parents are advised to obtain the latest information on routes and availability before final acceptance of a place at St Helen’s. Every effort is made to accommodate parents’ requests. Timing All coaches are timed to reach St Helen’s by 8.20am. Coaches leave the School at 4.10pm Monday to Thursday and at 3.50pm on Fridays.

Late Coach Timings – Mondays to Thursdays Stanmore/Elstree St Helen’s Coach Park Pick up time 5.45pm Stanmore Station Drop off 6.00pm Community Centre, Alum Lane, Elstree Drop off 6.15pm

Gerrards Cross/Beaconsfield St Helen’s Coach Park Pick up time 5.45pm Junction of Kingsway and Lower Road, Gerrards Cross Drop off 6.00pm Beaconsfield New Town – lay-by outside Waitrose Drop off 6.10pm

Bushey/Radlett St Helen’s Coach Park Pick up time 5.45pm Aldenham Road, Bushey Arches Drop off 5.50pm Radlett Station Drop off 6.10pm

Cost Full time pass Return journeys five days a week: £1,325 per year

One way pass Up to five journeys per week AM/PM or mixture of both: £925 per year

Ad hoc pass One-off journeys require a pass from the Facilities & Lettings Manager costing £6.00

Before and After School Care

t Helen’s offers a Breakfast Club in the comfortable surroundings of Longworthe House and an After School Club in Gables, our Key Stage One building. Our Breakfast Club is available to pupils in Year 1 and above from 7.30am. Girls can enjoy a healthy breakfast, served until 8.00am, followed by supervised play for Prep School pupils who are then accompanied to their classrooms at the start of the school day. After School Club is available for all pupils in Nursery to Year 6 until 6.00pm and offers girls the opportunity to take part in play and to complete their homework in a safe, stimulating environment within the familiarity of the School’s grounds. After a light teatime snack, younger girls join in a range of organised activities which vary according to the day of the week, whilst older girls complete their homework until they are collected. Parents have the flexibility to opt for these services on a day-today basis, giving a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, or to make a termly commitment. The cost for Breakfast Club is £6.00 per pupil per day. The cost for After School Club varies according to the length of time spent at the Club.

Information The following school policies are available on the School’s website, www.sthelens.london/school-policies: olicy and arrangements for admissions, discipline P and exclusions Curriculum Policy

ducation and Welfare provision for pupils with statements and E pupils for whom English is an additional language

Anti-bullying Policy

Rewards and Sanctions Policy

Policy for Health and Safety on school visits

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

A record of the School’s academic performance in the previous school year and a list of staff can also be found on the website. The School is committed to promoting the health and welfare of all pupils and if staff have a reasonable suspicion that a pupil may have been the victim of abuse, staff will (as is required by law) follow the procedures laid down by the London Safeguarding Children Board. Such action in no way infers that any parent/guardian or other individual is being accused of wrongdoing. A full version of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the School website.

Complaints Procedure

Staff List September 2017 Council of Governors

Senior School Staff

Chairman & Safeguarding Governor Ms S Woolfson, BSc FCA Mrs M Bhandari, LLB LLM LPC Mr N Boghani, BSc(Hons) C.A. Dr S Gordon, DPhil MSt MA Ms P Mongia, MA MEng (Cantab) CEng MRAeS MBA Mrs A Phillipson, MA (Cantab) MBA PGCE Dr S M Pitts, MSc MA PhD Mrs E Radice, MA (Oxon) Cert Ed Mr V Sapra, SFA MBA CEng BEng MICE Mrs M Weerasekera, Mont Dip LLB

* denotes Head of Department

Headmistress Dr M Short, BA (London) PhD (Cantab) Deputy Head Pastoral & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs D Sinclair, MA (London) Deputy Head Academic & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr P Arnold, MA DPhil (Oxon) Head of the Preparatory School, St Helen’s Mrs A Lee, MA (Oxon) Business Director and Clerk to the Council Mr M Mackenzie Crooks, BSc (Oxford Brookes) MSc MBA (Cranfield) Director of Studies Mr K Bulman, BSc (City), MSc (London) Director of Communications Mrs A Saunders, MA (Cantab) Pastoral Head of Sixth Form Mr H Dymock, BA (Durham) MA (London) Acting Head of Upper School Mrs J Barton, BA (Oxford Brookes) Acting Head of Upper School Mrs K Newby, BA (Loughborough) Head of Middle School Mrs C Hill, BA (Newcastle) Director of Drama Mrs M Connell, BA (Manchester Metropolitan) Director of Futures Miss E McKinley, BA (Heriot-Watt) Director of Music Mr P Martin, MA (Cantab) LRSM Director of Sport Miss J Hurt, BA (Brunel) Development Director Ms Z Baines BA (Birmingham) MSc (LSE)

Art * Mrs N Smith, BA (Sunderland) MA (London) Mrs J George, BA (Solent) MA (London) Mr V Hazeldine, Diploma AD (UAL) Mrs J Tibbs (Technician)

Classics * Dr A Berriman, BA (Bristol) PhD (Nottingham Trent) Dr P Arnold, MA DPhil (Oxon) Mr H Dymock, BA (Durham) MA (London) Mrs N O’Hagan, CertEd (Westminster) BA (Calabria, Italy) Miss S Wu, BA (Warwick)

Computer Science * Mr M Hoffman, BA (S Africa) Mrs C Gaikwad, BSc (Pune, India) MSc (Pune, India) Mrs M Parry, BA (Warwick) MTeach (London) Mr R Shaikh, BA (Brighton)

Design & Technology * Mr R Shaikh, BA (Brighton) Mr S Binning, BA (Greenwich) Mrs L Hallam, BA (Middlesex) Mrs M Olivera Smith, BSc (Brunel) Mrs A Flash, BA (Loughborough) (Technician)

Drama * Mrs M Connell, BA (Manchester Metropolitan) (Director of Drama) Mrs J Barton, BA (Oxford Brookes) Mrs K Newby, BA (Loughborough) Mrs D Sinclair, MA (London) Mrs H McGreal, BA (Salford) (Speech & Drama teacher)

Economics & Business Studies * Mr M Khan, BSc (Wollongong, Dubai) MSc (London) Mr L Casey, BA (Wales), MA (Middlesex)

English * Mr R Johnston, BA (Liverpool) Ms S Ahmed, BA (Essex) MA (London) Mrs K Douglas, MA (St Andrews) (on maternity leave) Ms B Fidder, MA (St Andrews) MA (London) Mr T Gerig, BA (Illinois) Miss J Tidd, BA (Brighton) Mr A Williams, MA (Cantab) 27

Geography

Music

* Miss E Rynne, MA (London) Mr D Froggatt, BSc (Cardiff) Mr R Pimlott, BA (Middlesex)

* Mr P Martin, MA (Cantab) LRSM (Director of Music) Ms A Stobart, BA (Nottingham), MEd (Cantab) LRSM (Assistant Director of Music) Mrs J Taylor, BSc (Northumbria), Prince 2 (Music Administrator)

History, Government & Politics and History of Art * Mr B Nemko, BA (Birmingham) MSc (City) MA (London) Mrs C Hill, BA (Newcastle) Dr N Marx, BA (Amherst) MA (London) PhD (Harvard) Mrs R Reidel-Fry, MPhil MA (Columbia, USA) MA (London) Mr A Reynolds, BA (Birmingham) Mrs H Sinclair, MA (St Andrews) (on maternity leave) Mr P Whalley, BA (Portsmouth)

Individual Needs * Ms J Halmagyi, MA (Debrecen, Hungary) NASCO (Middlesex) Mrs R Bird, BA (London) Ms P Vine, BA (Exeter)

Mathematics * Miss C Kerry, BEng (London) Mr K Bulman, BSc (City) MSc (London) Mr K Chohan, BSc (Birmingham) Miss G Day, BSc (Durham) Dr J Donovan, MEd MSc PhD (London) Mrs J Hurley, BSc (Sheffield) Mrs S King, BEng (Bristol) Mr B Manivannan, BSc Eng (Sri Lanka) Mrs S Michaels, BSc (Manchester) Mrs A Pateli, CertEd (St Mary’s) Mrs T Onac, BSc (London)

Modern Foreign Languages

* Mrs E Serrano, Filologia Inglesa Degree (Madrid) (Head of Modern Foreign Languages and Spanish) Mr P Vines, BA (UEA) (Head of French) Mrs E Davis, BA (Birmingham) MA (Westminster) (Subject Leader: German, Deputy Head of Middle School: Years 8-9) Mrs J Lee, MSc (London) (Subject Leader: Mandarin) Mr L Bai (Mandarin Assistant) Mrs G Chuykov, BA (Yaraslavl, Russia) MA (London) Mrs C Gauci, BA (Mexico) (Spanish Assistant) Mrs M Ishikawa, MA (London) Miss T Klingenbrunner (German Assistant) Miss L Louiset, BA MA (Antilles) Mrs B Lee (Mandarin Assistant) Dr N Marx, BA (Amherst), MA (London), PhD (Harvard) (Italian Language Assistant) Miss E McKinley, BA (Heriot-Watt) Miss P Nisavanh, BA LLCE (Paris) (French Assistant) Mrs N O’Hagan, CertEd (Westminster) BA (Calabria, Italy) BA (Open) Mrs J Orme, BA (Durham) Miss A Shepherd, BA (Cantab) Mrs N Wright, BA (Manchester) Dr Y O’Connor, BSc MSc (Kyoto, Japan) PhD (Tokyo, Japan) (Japanese Assistant)

Music - Visiting Miss A-M Andritoiu, BMus (Birmingham Conservatoire) MMus (Trinity Laban) Ms C Barry, BA (Mod) (Trinity College Dublin) LTCL Miss J Chen, BMus PGDip (Royal Academy of Music) Miss C Cook BMUS (New Zealand) MA (Wales) Mrs D Ellin, BMus (Royal Scottish Academy of Music) PGDip LRAM Mr A Gathercole, GGSM ALCM (Guildhall School of Music and Drama) Mrs S Gregory, LRAM LTCL Mr R Halford, GNVQ (St Albans) Mr D Hester, DipTCL LTCL PDOT (Guildhall School of Music and Drama) Mr C Hooker, ARAM LRAM DipRAM Miss D Kemp, MA (Oxon) DipRCM ARCM Miss R Krbilkova, DiS (Pardubice Conservatory, Czech Republic) Mrs J Maclean, BSc (City) LTCL Mr I Marcus, LTCL Mr N Martin, Cert NLP Mr A McAfee, BA (Nottingham Trent) PGCert (Trinity College of Music) Ms A Presswood, MMus (Laban) BMus (Manchester) Mrs S Stroh, LRAM PGDip (Ram) BMus (Hull) Miss E Tsampa, MA (Royal Academy of Music) BMus (Athens) LRAM

Physical Education * Miss J Hurt. BA (Brunel) (Director of Sport) * Miss S Chadburn, BSc (Sheffield Hallam) (Head of Curriculum PE, Senior School) * Miss D Macey, BSc (Brunel) (Head of Co-Curricular PE, Senior School) * Miss K Pickering, BA (Chichester) (Head of PE, Preparatory School) Miss A Arnot, BEd (Bedford) Mrs J Barton, BA (Oxford Brookes) Mrs N Barton, BSc (Loughborough) Miss H Harding, PTTLS Award Miss S Heath, BEd (Bedford) MA (Brunel) Miss N Miller, BSc (Leeds Met) (Deputy Head of Middle School: Year 7) Miss B Roberts, BA (Brighton)

Psychology * Mrs L Winter, BSc (Plymouth) Mrs A Hussain, BSc MSc (Brunel)

Religious Studies, Philosophy & Ethics * Mr G Bezalel, MSc (LSE) MA (London) Mr H Dymock, BA (Durham) MA (London) Miss S Hussey, BA (Cantab) Mr E McCartney, BSc (London)

Mrs A Saunders, MA (Cantab) (Director of Communications) Miss H Williams, MA (Edinburgh)

Science * Mrs A Adlam, BSc (Southampton) MSc (Imperial) MInstP (Head of Science and Physics) * Mr M Reynish, BSc (York) (Head of Chemistry) * Dr C Ryan, MChem (Southampton) PhD (London) (Head of Biology) Miss H Brand, BSc (Bristol) PGCE (Canterbury) Mr N Dave, BSc (London) Miss N Haridas, BSc (London) Miss A James, BSc (Durham) Mrs C Jenkins, BSc (Cardiff) MEd (Cantab) Dr C Jones, BSc (Nottingham Trent) PhD (London) Mr C Le Bas, BSc (Edinburgh) Mrs S Thomas, MSci (London) Mrs S Wardley, BSc (Southampton) Mrs S Williams, BSc (Exeter) Mrs M Wyburn, BSc PGCE (Bath) Mrs Z Alidina, City & Guilds Pharmacy (Technician) Mrs A Ghosh, BSc (Calcutta) (Technician) Mr T Islam, BSc (Essex) (Technician) Mrs B Lee, BEng (China) (Technician) Dr Y O’Connor, BSc MSc (Kyoto, Japan) PhD (Tokyo, Japan) (Technician)

Library * Ms E Howard, BA (Leicester) MA (Roehampton) DipLib (Metropolitan) Mrs S Gleave Mrs R Serbos, BA (Sheffield Hallam) MA (London)

Preparatory School Staff (Key Stage 2) Head of the Prep School Mrs A Lee, MA (Oxon) Acting Deputy Head, Prep School Miss E Sami, MEd (Herts) Acting Lower KS2 Phase Leader Miss S Gupta, BA (Roehampton) Upper KS2 Phase Leader Miss Z Farrell, MA (St Andrews) Mr M Barazi, BA (Leeds) Mrs I Cane, BA (Birmingham) Miss E Carey, BA (Durham) Mrs H Casingena, LLAM (Lamda) Mrs A Cawthorne, BSc (Surrey) MA (Middlesex) Mrs G Collins, BEd (Queen’s University, Ontario) MA (Calgary) Miss S English, BA (Portsmouth) Miss N Gavigan, BSc (Birmingham) Mrs A Groves, BA (Brunel) Miss D Kelly, BA BEd (Sydney) Mrs N Lawson, BA (Bath) Mrs R Marshall, BA (East Anglia) PGCE (Warwick) Mrs M Parry, BA (Warwick), MTeach (London) Mrs P Prosser, BEd (Durham) Mrs H Sansom, BEd (Herts) Ms D Sarnat, BA (Tel Aviv) (Head of Music, Prep School) Mrs M Watson, BMus (LRAM) PGCE (London) PGDIp Mus (London) (Music Specialist) Teaching Assistants Mrs D Brooks Mrs G Cox Mrs M Crowie Mrs J Edward Mrs T Hopkins Mrs M Pearkes Mrs S Moledina Ms S Stanborough Mrs M Tanna Mrs J Webb (Science Technician)

Preparatory School Staff (EYFS & Key Stage 1)

Medical and Welfare Staff

Acting Deputy Head, Prep School Mrs D Smith, BEd (Warwick) EYFS Phase Leader Miss R Cox, BA (Ryerson) BEd (Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University, Ontario) Acting KS1 Phase Leader Mrs D Roberts, BA (Surrey) Mrs D Allsopp, MontDip (London) Mrs L Baldwin, BEd (Cantab) Mrs S Begley, BSc (Bangor) MPhil (Pontypridd) Mrs H Casingena, LLAM (Lamda) Miss J Collins, BA (Herts) Mrs K Cook, BA (Exeter), PGCE (Kingston) Mrs R Garton, BA (Surrey) Mrs N Johar, BA (Brunel) Ms D Kelly, BA BEd (Sydney) Mrs A Lam, BA (Essex) Mrs D Moody, BEd (Oxon) Mrs H Morris, BA (Winchester) Ms D Sarnat, BA (Tel Aviv) (Head of Music, Prep School) Mrs H Scherbel-Ball, BA (Birmingham) Mrs R Sirera, BA MA (Manchester) Mrs R Wilson, BA (Leeds) Mrs T Wood, BA (Surrey)

Medical Team Lead Nurse Mrs K Wise, BSc (Bucks) Dr M Abedian, BSc (London) MSc (Brunel) PhD (London) (Confidential Listener) Mrs J Harrison, RGN (Prep School Nurse) Ms A Miah, NNEB (Chiltern) (Welfare Assistant, Prep School)

Teaching Assistants Mrs M Da Rocha Mrs G Davis Mrs F Gallagher Miss A Ionescu Mrs A Player Miss C Randall Ms T Reeves Mrs S Sharman Mrs T Shearwood Ms N Shuaib Ms E Speed Mrs D Thakrar Mrs L Watson Ballet Teachers Lead Ballet Teacher: Miss J Hale, BA LRAD AISTD Miss R Henry, BA (Royal Academy of Dance) Miss C Hurry, BA (Surrey) Miss L Matthews, BA (Royal Academy of Dance) Miss A Philpott, BA (Surrey) LRAD ARAD AISTD Ms S Price, RAD Dip AISTD Dip Miss S Ross, BA (Royal Academy of Dance) RTS Miss G Yiannakas, BA (Surrey) Miss S Aoki, BSc MSc (London) ARAD RAD RTS (Piano Accompanist) Miss A Tetsuya, BMus (London) MMus (RCM) DipABRSM (Piano Accompanist)

Lunchtime Supervisors Mrs K Andrews Mrs J Derizzio-Smith Mrs C Leigh Miss J Pope

Extended Day Care Staff Mrs W Carr, NVQ3 Early Years & Childcare (After School Care Assistant) Mrs M Crowie, CACHE 3 Teaching Assistant BA (OU) (After School Care Assistant) Miss A Ionescu, MSc (Iasi, Romania) (After School Care Assistant) Rev A Jacob NVQ3 Playwork (After School Club Supervisor) Miss C Randall, NVQ3 (Breakfast Club Supervisor) Mrs S Hamirani (Breakfast Club Assistant) Mrs L Watson (Extended Day Care Cover Assistant)

Administrative Staff PA to the Headmistress Miss D Quane PA to the Business Director Mrs K Campbell Secretary to the Deputy Heads Miss K Riggs Examinations Officer Mrs D Dobson Catering Manager Mr I Folwell

Secretaries Senior School Secretary Mrs J Steadman Prep School Secretary Mrs P Robbins Prep School Secretary Mrs F Kahan Futures Programme Administrator Mrs L Sheerin Communications and Compliance Administrator Mrs A Bedin Ms S Deas Ms L Quilley Mrs C Leigh Senior School Front Office Senior School Office Manager Mrs S Page Ms P Alvarez Mrs S McCarthy Miss D Semon Mrs P Tailor (Resources Assistant) Development Office Development Director: Ms Z Baines, BA (Birmingham) MSc (LSE) Mrs M Meisuria, BSc (Middlesex) Marketing & Communications Head of Marketing & Communications Miss H Openshaw, BA MEd (Durham), AMDIS Dip Miss C Allsopp, BA (Buckinghamshire)

Admissions Admissions Officer Ms L Hailey Registrar Miss S Heath, BEd (Bedford) MA (Brunel) Mrs S Welsh Human Resources Human Resources Manager Mrs S Hart, BSc MIPD Mrs S Sharma, CIPD Finance Accountant Mr D Dhrona, FCCA Mrs J Ivanovic, BA (Belgrade) AAT Mrs R Pattni, BA Hons (Thames Valley) Mrs N Songira, AAT (Westminster) IT Systems Head of IT Systems Mr D Nanton, MCSE MCP CISCO ITIL Prince 2 Mr P Goodden, BA (Hull) MSc (Glamorgan) (Theatre Technician) Mr P Gould, Dip (Harare) RCNA (Network Administrator) Mr A Naik, BSc (London) Mrs S Shrestha-Gandhi, BSc (Greenwich) MSc (Cardiff) (Senior IT Technician) Mrs S Standen (E-Learning Training & Support Manager) Mrs L Yates, NVQ3 (SIMS Manager)

Premises, Maintenance & Grounds Facilities & Lettings Manager Mrs L Toms Estates Manager Ms A Steele, BA (Manchester) Maintenance Manager Mr D Shaw Head of Grounds Mr I Thom Mr N Braxton Mr R Currie Mr D Gardener Mr R Kelliher Mr A Miah Mr V Popatlal Mr C Reid Mr S Urquhart Mr G Vekaria

Sports Centre Sports Centre Manager Mrs N Watmore Deputy Sports Centre Manager Miss T McPherson Miss A Doyle Mr C Gibson Miss A Keen Mr P Kessel Miss E Nunn Mr K Vahey

Cleaning Staff Mr V Bratu Mrs M Busolini Mr M Cybulski Mrs N Dayib Mr A Dhoore Ms M Flis Ms A Ganesh Mrs S Hamirani Mr S Hayes Miss H Hengprasit Mr Z Jaguscik Ms S Jongthep Mrs S Jose Mrs A Juhasz Mrs G Laca Ms P Meek Mrs L Mohamed (on leave of absence) Mrs N Norman Mrs U Paludsongkram Mrs S Rahman Mr T Rahman Mr K Rajaratnam Mrs A Sherwin Miss M Spooner Ms B Stephens Miss S Thompson Mr K Treiber Mrs Z Yusuf

Caretakers Mr J Carr Mr M Crolla

How to find us By Road From West London, follow the A40 from Westway, passing under the Hangar Lane gyratory system and The Target (A312) roundabout. Take the next exit (A4180) at the Polish War Memorial. Follow all the signs for Ruislip and then Northwood. This will bring you along Ducks Hill Road. At the T-junction with the Rickmansworth Road (A404) turn right at the set of traffic lights. At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Green Lane, and follow the road round passing the local shops, until you have Waitrose on the right. Turn left at the traffic lights by Northwood Underground Station into Eastbury Road. St Helen’s School is now on your right. Our main Senior School entrance is located on Eastbury Road, before Carew Road. From North London, take the M1 to Watford and leave at junction 5 for Watford. The A4125 will take you straight down towards Northwood. At the end of the road turn right at the mini-roundabout onto Green Lane, and then right at the traffic lights into Eastbury Road. From the M25 From the M25, leave by junction 17 (A412) clockwise, or junction 18 (A404) anti-clockwise. Follow all signs to Rickmansworth. When you reach the Rickmansworth by-pass, continue on the A404, following all the signs to Northwood and London. You will climb a steep hill, and travel on eventually passing Mount Vernon Hospital on your right. Come down the hill and you will encounter a set of traffic signals. Keep going along this road passing Holy Trinity Church on the left. At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Green Lane, and follow the road round passing the local shops, until you have Waitrose on the right. Turn left at the traffic lights by Northwood Underground Station into Eastbury Road. St Helen’s School is now on your right. Our main Senior School entrance is located on Eastbury Road, before Carew Road.

By Train/Tube Northwood Station is on the Metropolitan Line served by trains originating at Baker Street. The journey time is about 32 minutes from Baker Street. As you leave Northwood Underground Station, cross to the opposite side of the road junction and walk up Eastbury Road. St Helen’s School is now on your right. Our main Senior School entrance is located on Eastbury Road, before Carew Road.

All information correct at time of going to press â&#x20AC;&#x201D; September 2017

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