Old Girl News & Achievements

Paloma Badenhuizen

Lauren Auletta-Croker (OG 1995–2000) From front page to inside feature, PF Old Girls have it covered! Huge congratulations to Lauren, personal stylist, who was featured in Harper's Bazaar in October 2020 alongside PF Old Girl and film star, Lily James (OG 2000).

Emily Armstrong (OG 2010–2015) I am doing my Psychology Master's at the moment alongside working full time in a nursery with the aim of becoming an educational psychologist in the near future. I am currently training in a SENCO role, and look after the social/language development of the children who have English as an additional language.

Sana Hussain (OG 2016–2019)

I am currently studying Dentistry at King's College London, which is the top dentistry school in the world. PF definitely encouraged me to apply.

Kari Webb (OG 2011–2018)

I am very happy to announce that I have achieved a First in my third year of Biological Sciences at the University of Exeter. I am especially proud to share that I accomplished a score of 82% in my dissertation - 'A study into how larval age affects coral (Acropora millepora) settlement location and presettlement behaviour'. I am looking forward to joining ISS Facility Services UK for the fourth year of my degree.

Anna Kingsbury (OG 2011–2018) I completed my placement year at BMW Group in the Brand Communications team. I have had an incredible year despite the challenges of the pandemic. I will proceed with my final year at Oxford Brookes University.

(OG 2007–2014) I am pleased to share that I have started 2022 by passing the CII Level 3 Certificate in London Market Insurance (Chartered Insurance Institute). I am looking forward to the next challenge.

Thanisara Ongvodtithum (OG 2011–2014)

Congratulations to Thanisara (Perth) who has been working on the front line helping people to get vaccinated in Thailand.

Anja Cox Cunningham (OG 2011–2018) I managed to find a short placement as a graphic designer at Akuma sports in Kneilworth through a staff member at university. It was a really interesting experience that gave me an idea of the kind of job and environment I would love to work in when I graduate this summer.

Wunmi Sackey-Acquah née Owoade (OG 1995–1997)

W.NMi is my design company that focuses on events of different scope and interior design. I started W.NMi in 2011 designing invitation and thank you cards which then evolved. I am currently based in Accra, Ghana, but frequently visit the UK.

Florence Lace-Evans (OG 2009–2014) I graduated from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with a First in 2019, so was fortunate to have completed everything just before lockdown. I now have an agent and I am hoping for my big break!

Molly Fraser (OG 2009 –2014) I graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Costume for Theatre and Screen from the University of the Arts London: Wimbledon College of Art.

Samantha Best (OG 2016–2018)

I have learnt so much during my 13 month placement, both professionally and personally. I won the Best Placement Student 2021 Cardiff Business School award. I cannot recommend a placement and the opportunities it will provide, enough!

Emma Stewart (OG 2014–2019)

Congratulations to Emma Stewart who was selected for the U18 England hockey team.

Alice Syson (OG 2013–2020) I have received and accepted an offer to join the John Lewis Partnership in their Own Brand Strategy team for my Industrial Placement, starting July 2022. Second Year BSC Business Economics with Industrial Experience at the University of Exeter.

Emily Workman (OG 2016–2019)

I have come back to Prior's Field as a Gap Assistant. It is great to be back at PF!

Caroline Underwood née Macfarlane (OG 1973–1980) It was great to see that Rebecca Haworth had interviewed Captain Tom in Field Notes 2020 and it inspired me to share my picture with him. I have helped the family to set up the Captain Tom Foundation to continue his legacy of hope and inspiration and had the privilege of meeting him and his family at his home in 2020.

Helen McCabe née Jones (OG 2004–2009)

Congratulations to Helen who has completed her Postgraduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment for Access Arrangements which has enabled her to start her new role within the Learning Support team at Prior's Field. Helen now assesses whether pupils need extra time for exams and also runs one to one and group study skills sessions.

Katie Piper (OG 2009–2014) In September 2021, I started my PhD in experimental Particle Physics. For my PhD I am working on the ATLAS experiment, one of the particle detectors at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. In the summer, before starting my PhD, I graduated with a distinction in my Master's degree in Physics from the University of Leeds.

Michaela Holmes (OG 2012–2016) I will be graduating from Durham University with a First Class Honours degree in Economics. I look forward to starting my career at Macquarie’s Green Investment Group this summer.

Rachael Skingle (OG 2011–2018) I am overjoyed and only slightly giddy to say that I achieved a First Class Honours in Fashion Communication and Promotion from Nottingham Trent University, including 100% in my selfdevised project on fangirls and shame.

Treenie Best (OG 2013–2015)

I applied to medical school and was very fortunate to have been given an offer during my first year of applying. I am currently enjoying my second semester at St George’s University of London. I continue to work as a Physiotherapist, part time, and received a further promotion to a Band 7 Physiotherapist at the beginning of this year.

Melanie Chow (OG 2008–2010) I started a new job at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust as North Central London Sub-regional IAP Coordinator/ Neurology. It is interesting and even better if I can contribute by changing systems to make them better.

Holly James (OG 2014–2019) In December 2021

I completed a course in Copy Writing at City University London, and am now starting out as a freelancer.

Desirée Roderick (OG 1934–1937) Pretty and very much still in the pink at 100 years of age is Prior's Field's Old Girl, Desirée, celebrating with some blooms from PF in 2021. Congratulations!