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
Friends of South Hampstead (FOSH) are excited to invite you to the annual wine-tasting social . Open to all parents and friends, this is a fun, social evening in the run up to the festive season with all proceeds going to school projects.
Booking for current parents below, or contact alumnae@shhs.gdst.net for tickets.
Our Towards 150 supporters are invited to join us for a drinks and the inauguratio of our 7th floor indoor garden, prior to the Towards 150 Concert.
Drinks from 6pm
Concert from 7 until 8.15pm.
For Towards 150 supporters by invitation.
Join us for our annual Towards 150 concert with our guest performer, the world renowned pianist Stephen Kovacevich.
7-8.15pm Waterlow Hall
Open to all.
Get in the festive spirit at the Senior School Winter Concerts. Mince pies and mulled wine guaranteed!
Contact e.jones@shhs.gdst.net for further details.
What better way to feel the festive spirit than with some classic winter carols.
Contact e.jones@shhs.gdst.net for further details.
Enjoy being serenaded by the enchanting Junior School orchestras. Expect magical renditions of your favourite winter tunes.
Make sure you save the date and start putting together your team for the ever popular FOSH Quiz night. We look forward to welcoming parents, alumnae and staff teams and tables for an evening of fun and fundraising for school projects.
All alumnae are invited to our annual reunion. A chance to meet up with friends, contemporaries and former staff to remnisce about your time at the school and reconnect.
It’s 60 years since the Class of 1965 left South Hampstead and we invite you all to return for the Annual Tea to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 10 years since the Class of 2015 left South Hampstead and we invite you all to return for the Annual Tea to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 20 years since the Class of 2005 left South Hampstead and we invite you all to return for the Annual Tea to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 50 years since you set forth from South Hampstead and we would love you to return to celebrate your Golden Anniversary at the reunion tea. Join fellow alumnae and staff to reminsce and reconnect with your school days.
It’s 40 years since the Class of 1985 left South Hampstead and we invite you all to return for the Annual Tea to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 30 years since the Class of 1995 left South Hampstead and we invite you all to return for the Annual Tea to celebrate your reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
It’s 25 years since the Class of 2000 left South Hampstead and we invite you all to return for the Annual Tea to celebrate your silver reunion and reconnect with friends, contemporaries and former staff.
Dr Collisson will sadly be retiring at the end of the school year. To celebrate his time at South Hampstead he is holding a Grand Concert. All alumnae are welcome to join us and if you are a musician or singer and would like to get involved, please get in touch s.collisson@shhs.gdst.net.
A ladies lunch for 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.
Save the date and start thinking about who should be on your table for the ever popular Opening Doors Bursary Dinner.
We are seeking volunteers to help us organise this event, put together tables and of course to sponsor this memorable evening where all proceeds go directly to funding opportunities for bright young women at the school.
Contact development@shhs.gdst.net to find out how you can get involved.
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
Dance the night away at the pupil-led Rock and Pop concert. From Olivia Rodrigo to Queen, there will definitely be something to get you dancing.
Contact e.jones@shhs.gdst.net for further details.
Calling all Alumnae based or studying in Bristol. Join fellow GDST alumnae at our University meet up .
If you are a former staff member or governor of South Hampstead and are excited to reconnect with your former colleagues, join us! All former staff are invited.
Contact Honorary Alumnae Coordinator Doris Hugh at d.hugh@shhs.gdst.net for further details.
The Winch is opening its doors for a guided walk-through of their facilities, allowing supporters, contributors, and donors to witness firsthand the impact of their work. For more information and booking, contact chitra@thewinch.org. If you have any queries, please contact Ms Aneja, our School Consultant Teacher for Social Action & Volunteering at a.aneja@shhs.gdst.net.
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
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.
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.