Welcome Back Visits and Past Events

CV writing workshop

Governor and Old Girl, Hazel Morris (OG 1968–1972), came to the school in June 2021 to deliver an interesting workshop for the Lower Sixth on CV writing and the importance of making it stand out.

Life After PF: What are your choices?

We were delighted to welcome back Old Girls representing the three different categories from when they left PF; World of Work, Gap Year, Straight to Uni. Current pupils were put into breakout rooms on Zoom and could ask questions to inform their choices. Contact details were swapped and current girls have followed them up with the OGs.

Remembrance Day: Helen Milliken

It was an honour to interview Old Girl Helen Milliken (OG 1942–1947) in October 2020 in preparation for the school's virtual Remembrance service, focusing on VE Day. Mrs Milliken remembers the day clearly. You can watch the full video interview on our news pages.

Nostalgic November

In November 2020, Alumnae Manager Polly Murray put together an interview a day for the whole month with either a current or former member of staff. We were thrilled with the response to the interviews and you can see them on our news pages of the community website: www.community. priorsfieldschool.com/news

Celebration of Life for Madame Rapine

Make a Felt Robin

During lockdown we hosted a live felting class with Georgia Thorpe (OG 2009–2016) in December 2020 and were pleased that members of the whole community attended.

Declutter your Home

Thank you to everyone who joined us during lockdown for the Declutter Your Home webinar with Tash Fanshawe in October 2020. It was great fun and very insightful!

Following the sad news of the passing of French teacher Madame Rapine, we held a Celebration of Life at the school in September 2021 for members of the PF Community to attend. It was a wonderful occasion, full of anecdotes and we were delighted to hear some special readings from Béatrice's close colleagues. Thanks goes to Jill Buckley, friend and former Head of Careers, for helping us organise this special event.

Jenna Farrell née Shurmahi

It was lovely to see Jenna (OG 2004–2011) during her trip to the UK from Australia in November 2021. Jenna was able to catch up with Mrs Wilcock, Ms Treanor, Ms Troup and Dr Smith who were all really pleased to see her.

We welcomed Cynthia Fok (OG 1994–1997) with her husband and children for a tour of the school in August 2021.

Heritage Open Day

Archivist, Jo Halford, designed a self-guided tour of the oldest parts of the school and we were delighted to welcome over 60 visitors in September 2021. Sisters Caroline and Sarah Priday (pictured) and Nicky Bateman also came to see the school.

Lucy Napier

We were really pleased to have Lucy (OG 2013–2020) on hand backstage during the school's sellout production in November 2021. Lucy is currently studying Theatre Production at Guildford School of Acting.

Lottie Bradbury

Lottie Bradbury (OG 2015–2020) certainly covered a lot of ground on her tour in December 2021. Here she is with a selection of her favourite teachers.

Valentine's Competition

Old Girls were asked what they loved about Prior's Field in our second Valentine's competition, to be in with a chance to win a set of geo heart cakes made by Old Girl Shree Desai (OG 2007–2014) and a beautiful Valentine's card designed by artist, Liz Shewan (OG 1980–1983).

Lower School Walk

In September 2021, the inaugral Lower School Walk for new families of PF took them on a circular route through the famous Valley of the Leaves. Shree Desai (OG 2007–2014), Nicola Wingfield (OG 1989–1994), Molly Fraser (OG 2009–2014) and Georgia Thorpe (OG 2009–2016) set up stalls selling their artisan products in the Rose Garden.

Industry Advice: Law

Eight Old Girls working in the Law industry were invited to join a Zoom call in April 2021 with current pupils interested in Law. It was a great opportunity for the girls to ask questions in the presence of an Old Girl barrister, senior lawyer, solictors and others helping with the application process.

Tor Hunter

Tor came back to the school as part of an Archive Club in November 2021 and spotted a picture of herself in the corridor!

Make a Felt Snowman

Old Girl Georgia Thorpe returned once again to lead a virtual felting class for the community in December 2021. This time we made snowmen and enjoyed a relaxing activity in the run up to Christmas.

Christmas Card Exchange

For the first time, we trialled a community initiative to connect our Global alumnae. Old Girls from around the world sent up to five Christmas Cards to other Old Girls from different year groups and received up to five back to read about their memories of PF. It was a huge success and we'll definitely revisit it next year.

Christmas Fair

We were thrilled to raise over £600 at the ever-popular Christmas Fair in November 2021. Proceeds went to the PF Foundation, with new products attracting our visitors. Thanks to former parent, Roger Murray and some current boarders who helped run the stall.