The Alumnae

All students automatically become members of The Alumnae Association when they leave school. It provides an active platform for networking, work experience, reunions, mentorships and staying in touch as women support women through all stages of their lives.

Apprenticeship Schemes

The Bridge supports students who wish to apply for apprenticeship schemes and have contacts with a number of established programmes. A number of students pursue this route each year and The Bridge is able to help students evaluate different approaches. They can also connect students with alumnae who have followed apprenticeship schemes.

Work Experience

All Sixth Formers are encouraged to gain relevant work experience, this should take place during the holiday or weekend periods and should not interfere with school time.

We will encourage students to arrange independently but The Bridge will always help where they can.

Mentoring Programme

All Lower Sixth students have the opportunity to apply to participate in an Alumnae to student mentorship programme, to aid decision making and build professional skills. Lasting a year the programme comprises 15-16 carefully matched pairs. Applications are accepted in the January of the Spring Term.

The process and expectations of the programme are fully outlined to the students before the application period opens.

There is a dedicated Alumnae website and an active LinkedIn Group through which ex-students receive updates, invitations and can post requests for work, internships or seek and offer careers advice.