Information 2018-2019

INFORMATION 2018-2019

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, the Headmistress, (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.

For our current Open Day dates, please visit our website: www.sthelens.london/Admissions-Introduction

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Contents Welcome

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Prep School (Nursery – Year 2)

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Prep School (Years 3 – 6)

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Senior School

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Sixth Form

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Co-curricular Programme

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School Day

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Admissions

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Registration

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Fees

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Scholarships and Bursaries

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London 11+ Consortium

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Results

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Destination of Leavers

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Coaches

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Before and After School Care

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Information

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Governors

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Staff List

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How to find us

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Welcome from the Head Welcome to St Helen’s.

Every day reminds me of how fortunate I am to be leading St Helen’s. I am extremely proud of our distinctive heritage of educating girls and young women, and preparing them to be strong, independent, confident leaders of their professions and communities. I am equally proud of our ability to look ahead and to anticipate the future, seeking innovative ways in which enthusiastic, intellectually curious girls can further embrace academic challenge and ambition, flourish in their School lives beyond the curriculum and become the best versions of themselves that they can be.

My belief in the importance of what we offer girls and young women is both considered and ardent. In a friendly, happy, welcoming, diverse School, set in over 21 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of Northwood in North London, we provide an exceptional all-round education and develop our pupils and students through excellent academic teaching and by providing vibrant and exciting opportunities to extend their horizons and fulfil their potential.

Strong academic standards prevail from Prep, through the Senior School to the Sixth Form, but St Helen’s is about so much more than outstanding examination results. We believe in celebrating the School as a community of wonderfully bright, energetic, creative and inspiring young people who contribute much and achieve so well. Our vibrant and varied co-curricular programme provides each girl with the opportunity to discover her talents and her passions. Our pupils, whether they start in Nursery, join us in Year 7, or choose our ambitious Sixth Form curriculum to prepare them for Higher Education, are the future of the School and they, as individuals and as a group, shape it, enrich it and give it its character.

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With the support and guidance of exceptional pastoral care, girls at all ages and stages become well-rounded and wellgrounded. Every girl is valued for her unique qualities, with her own interests, strengths, gifts and talents, and we ensure that she is nurtured and supported and that success is as each girl defines it for herself.

By the time they leave us, our young women are confident and independent thinkers. In developing intellectual virtues such as an enquiring mind, openness to risk taking and respect for knowledge, and having developed core skills such as leadership, teamwork, time management, self-discovery, relationship management and building self-esteem alongside social and moral virtues, St Helen’s students will not only be ready for university or for a career, they’ll be ready to relish the challenges and rewards of a fulfilling life.

This booklet provides a snapshot of St Helen’s but to appreciate what makes this School such a warm and exciting place to study, learn and grow, and to really experience its character, it is important to visit and meet the people who make up this exceptional community.

Warmest wishes

Dr Mary Short Headmistress 5

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Prep School (Nursery - Year 2) Early years education at St Helen’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.

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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.

Design and Technology, Art, Geography and History are generally topic based. Computing and the use of IT are embedded in all the pupils’ 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 class activities, 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 Plays, Open Ballet, the Dance Show, Lunch With Your Daughter and Sports Day.

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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 Year 4 girls stay for a night on the Golden Hinde re-enacting life as a crew member on a tudor ship. In Years 5 and 6 the girls participate in a week’s residential trip to an activity centre in the UK or France.

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

Assemblies Assemblies are 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 learning attitudes 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. 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.

All girls in Year 6 are asked to take on positions of responsibility and these teams help to lead the Prep School community.

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.

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Senior School The Senior School at St Helen’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 pupils 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.

All pupils 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 pupils also study Art, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Music and Religion, Philosophy & Ethics. In addition to timetabled PE lessons, pupils participate in team sports including lacrosse, netball, tennis and rounders, as well as in gymnastics, athletics, swimming and dance.

In Year 7 and Year 8 all pupils take part in an annual Gym and Dance Show.

In Year 7, as pupils 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. Pupils 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 pupils 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. Most classrooms are equipped with interactive smart screens and we have a number of specialist IT suites, including a digital language laboratory, 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.

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Pupils 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 pupil fulfil her potential is reinforced by the care taken by subject staff in monitoring individual progress and providing both challenge and support within the programme of study. For this reason pupils are broadly 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 academic progress and all round development of each pupil 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-to-one tuition or in small study groups.

Upper School As pupils enter Upper School in Year 10, they embark upon their GCSE or IGCSE courses. All pupils 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 pupils 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. Pupils 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, pupils are able to choose two further subjects. Our current options list comprises Art, Classical Civilisation, Classical Greek, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, 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 pupils 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 self-esteem, 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, pupils 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, climbing, dance, first aid, golf, rounders, squash, swimming and trampolining.

Upper School has its own Social Society which is run by a committee of students and aims to broaden the cultural experience of the pupils by organising after school events and visits.

On entering Senior School pupils join one of our four vertically organised Houses. Involvement in House activities promotes creativity, teamwork and personal initiative. During the year, pupils take part in a number of House events and competition, including House Arts, a popular Drama and Music competition. As the pupils progress through the School there are opportunities to develop leadership skills in sports and the co-curricular programme.

Additionally, pupils take on community responsibilities in leadership roles in each section of the School. These include Middle School Leaders, Upper School Reps, Sixth Form Prefects and House Captains.

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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 We offer a very broad range of subjects at A Level. All A Level qualifications are now linear, which means that the final grade awarded will be based on performance in the examinations and other forms of assessment taken at the end of the two-year course.

Some subjects (not all) will be offered at AS Level and we will be in a position to release a list of confirmed AS subjects in due course and before students make their choices. Please note that we no longer offer any AS courses studied over one year.

Pathways From September 2018 we updated our Sixth Form Curriculum offer to reflect the changes to the A Level landscape and to ensure that our pupils receive the best possible preparation for Higher Education.

Our dual aims were to make more teaching time available to enable students to study their subjects in the depth and detail required by the new linear A Levels, and to safeguard the flexibility of approach and scope of the offering at St Helen’s, which make for a unique and bespoke Sixth Form experience.

We have created three Pathways within the Sixth Form curriculum from which our students choose: Pathway A: 3 A levels + EPQ + Academic Enhancement + ‘St Helen’s Programme’ Pathway B: 3 A levels + 2 year AS level + EPQ + ‘St Helen’s Programme’ Pathway C: 4 A levels (which may include Further Maths) + ‘St Helen’s Programme’. The EPQ is optional within this Pathway All pupils who start three A Level courses will have the opportunity, through the EPQ, to complete a piece of extended research which will enable them to broaden their studies beyond the A Level syllabi, or to engage much more deeply with a specific area within an A Level subject. The EPQ will be optional for pupils who study four A Levels. The EPQ qualification is an excellent way to develop independence of thought and scholarship, as well as to demonstrate perseverance and passion.

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Universities are increasingly giving their backing to the EPQ, and many are now making it a part of a more favourable offer. We have devised a year-long programme, led by a dedicated group of teachers, which will build the skills required for university study in general and will support pupils in choosing, researching and developing their EPQ project.

Pathway A: We regard Pathway A as our ‘core offer’, as in almost all cases universities make offers based solely on the outcome of three A Levels, and students who start three A Levels experience no disadvantage in their applications for Higher Education – indeed, for many students it is highly advantageous to focus on maximising their achievement in three academic subjects. For those pupils starting three A Levels within Pathway A, a wide choice of Academic Enhancement options, taken in the Autumn and Spring Terms of Year 12, provides breadth, as well as encourage the development of interest in subject areas beyond their core A Levels. The list of courses for 2019 is not yet finalised, but options available to our current Year 12 include Critical Thinking, the Arts Award, Science: From the Past into the Future and Russian.

Pathway B: Pathway B allows pupils to study for an AS Level qualification over 2 years. This is becoming an increasingly popular way for Sixth Form students nationally to achieve breadth in their qualifications. It also allows for subject choices, such as Modern Foreign Languages or Maths, which may complement other A Level choices or support her future application to university. The list of 2 year AS levels to be offered at St Helen’s from September 2019 has not yet been finalised, but we expect to offer a more limited range of AS Levels than the extensive list of A levels on offer. It is, however, expected to include subjects that will allow pupils to continue their study of much-loved subjects which might otherwise not have been pursued due to the A Level subject requirements of many university courses.

Pathway C: Any student who wishes to study Further Maths must follow Pathway C and select Maths, Further Maths and two other A Level subjects. Pupils who follow Pathway C (whether they are studying Further Maths or not) will study all four A Levels to completion at the end of Year 13. This is a very demanding Pathway which should only be chosen after serious thought. Any student who is considering Pathway C should discuss the possibility with her Tutor, Mrs Reidel-

Fry, Mr Bulman or Dr Arnold. Pupils’ acceptance onto this Pathway can only be confirmed after her GCSE results are known, as the rigours of undertaking four full A Levels will require an outstanding GCSE profile.

Examinations To ensure that students are fully prepared for public examinations, there will be formal examinations in all subjects at appropriate times throughout Years 12 and 13. Results of these examinations are sent home to parents and discussed in detail with the students in order to ensure that they build on their successes and address any areas for improvement. Public examinations take place in the Summer Term only; results are published in August.

Pastoral Care 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.

The Futures 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 enable pupils to flourish in their lives beyond school: to develop the resilience, self-confidence, professional and networking skills to become the leaders of tomorrow

in their chosen fields. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and personalised programme at St Helen’s and in partnership with the Development Office provide a range of networking and mentoring opportunities for students in the transition to Higher Education and beyond. As part of the Futures Programme, all pupils in the Sixth Form complete the Personal Impact Programme, which aims to help students present themselves professionally and showcase their skills and abilities effectively in a range of contexts. Pupils will also follow subject-specific university preparation courses which focus on researching and preparing students’ Higher Education applications and developing the study skills required to succeed at university.

Pupils will also be able to benefit from our Futures Mentoring Programme which complements our extensive programme of networking opportunities and is a bespoke service offered to Sixth Formers to facilitate contacts with professionals from our vibrant alumnae and parental network.

Underpinning our programme and approach is a commitment to ensuring that all students receive outstanding personalised guidance and are empowered to realise their aspirations. This is through regular mentoring and planning meetings with their tutors, the Director and Deputy Director of Futures and trained careers advisers from the Inspiring Futures Foundation. Our offering includes tailored preparation for Oxbridge applicants and for those making Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine applications.

The Physical Education programme is designed to give pupils 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.

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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 and London Docklands, 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 Montpellier, Iceland, Poland and Berlin 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 The Bay of Naples. We also have annual ski trips to Europe or the US and visits to places as diverse as China, Morocco and Japan.

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 recently formed Phab Club for girls in Upper School has also been a great success.

China Trip - Tiananmen Square

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Combined Cadet Force Summer Camp

House Arts Competition

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Timing of the School Day Prep School Nursery

9.10am–3.00pm

Reception

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) Senior School

Years 7–13

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

Forthcoming Term Dates 2018 – 2019 Autumn Term 2018 Term starts: Wednesday 5 September (including Induction for Year 7) Term ends: Friday 14 December

11.00am: Nursery 11.30am: Year 2 - 6

11.15am: Reception and Year 1 12.00pm: Senior School Half Term: Monday 22 October - Friday 2 November Spring Term 2019 Term starts: Monday 7 January - Senior School and Prep School (Year 3 - 6)

Wednesday 9 January - Prep School (Nursery - Year 2) Term ends: Friday 5 April

11.00am: Nursery 11.30am: Year 2 - 6

11.15am: Reception and Year 1 12.00pm: Senior School Half Term: 16

Monday 18 February - Friday 22 February

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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.

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ost girls enter the School at one of our main entry points: Nursery (3+), Reception (4+), 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 individual learning 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 2019. There is also an individual interview for 4+ candidates. Assessments for entry in September 2019 will take place on 7th and 8th January 2019. The closing date for registrations for 3+ and 4+ entry is Friday 9th November 2018.

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.

Senior School Main entry is at the age of 11+ (i.e. girls should be 11 by 1st September 2019). St Helen’s is a member of the London 11+ Consortium. The twelve heads of the London 11+ Consortium recently announced a change to the 11+ application process.

For those applying to enter schools in September 2019 there will now be a single bespoke cognitive ability test taken at a Consortium School on Friday 11th January 2019. There will be no further written assessments. Further details of the test are available on the Consortium website: www.london11plus.co.uk.

St Helen’s continues to value the opportunity to meet with both pupils and parents in the course of the admissions procedure and we are currently looking at ways to develop and enhance the interview process. The closing date for registrations for 11+ entry is Monday 26th November 2018.

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 and IGCSE including English and Mathematics (defining a good pass as grades 9-6 on new GCSE and IGCSE subjects (or A*-B in overseas IGCSE). All candidates must meet these minimum requirements, but please note that individual subjects have additional specific entry requirements.

External applicants take papers in four subjects which they may wish to study in the Sixth Form. The Sixth Form Autumn Term entrance examination will take place on Monday 5th November 2018.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and a current Head’s reference will be requested. The closing date for registrations for this examination is Friday 26th October 2018.

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.

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Prep School Admissions Process

Senior School Admissions Process

Enquiry for Nursery (3+) entry into The Prep School

Enquiry for Reception (4+) entry into The Prep School

Enquiry for Year 7 (11+) Senior School

Open Event Visit

Open Event Visit

Open Event Visit

Registration Form completed and returned to the Registrar, with cheque made payable to ‘St Helen’s School’. Other payment methods available via Accounts Department

Registration Form completed and returned to the Registrar, with cheque made payable to ‘St Helen’s School’. Other payment methods available via Accounts Department

Registration Form completed and returned to the Registrar, with cheque made payable to ‘St Helen’s School’. Other payment methods available via Accounts Department

All applicants are invited for a group assessment in early January

All applicants are invited for a group assessment in early January

Girls who are successful following the assessment receive an offer of a place at the Headmistress’s discretion

Girls who are successful following the assessment for Reception are invited in for an interview

Accept the place at St Helen’s School by the acceptance deadline

Girls who are successful following the interview receive an offer of a place at the Headmistress’s discretion Accept the place at St Helen’s School by the acceptance deadline

All applicants are invited to sit the Consortium entrance exam in January. School reports and references are requested from current school Girls who are successful following the examinations are invited in for an interview Girls who are successful following the interview receive an offer of a place at the Headmistress’s discretion Accept the place at St Helen’s School by the acceptance deadline

Sixth Form Admissions Process Enquiry for Year 12 (16+) entry Sixth Form

Open Event Visit Registration Form completed and returned to the Registrar, with cheque made payable to ‘St Helen’s School’. Other payment methods available via Accounts Department All applicants are invited to sit entrance exams in the subjects they wish to study. School reports and references are requested from the current school Girls who are successful following the examinations are invited in for an interview Girls who are successful following the interview receive an offer of a place at the Headmistress’s discretion Accept the place at St Helen’s School by the acceptance deadline

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Registration and Entry Procedures

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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.

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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 2018-2019 Registration Fee UK Pupils £100

Overseas Pupils £100

Deposit Senior School £2,908

Senior School £2,307

Tuition Fees Per Term

Per Annum

Senior School

£5,816

£17,448

Prep School (including Speech & Drama)

£4,613

£13,841

Breakfast Club (7.30am to 8.15am – £6.50)

£6.50 per pupil per day

After School Club (4.00pm to 6.00pm – £6.50)

£6.50 an hour (or part)

Daisy Club (Non Sibling)

£6.50

Lunch (Year 3 onwards)

£270

Lunch (Daily)

£810 £6.00

Extra Subjects Per Term Instrumental Music

£270

Music Carousel (Years 1 & 2)

£140

Solo Singing

£270

Ballet (Year 3 onwards)

£115

Payment of Fees 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.

Text Books

Speech & Drama (Senior School)

The fees for all girls below Sixth Form are inclusive of text books, but they will be charged for any books which they lose. Girls in the Sixth Form will be charged the cost of text books issued to them.

Monologue

£270

Duologue

£190

Group

£125

Examination Fees

6th Form Certificate

£230

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

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Scholarships and Bursaries

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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. A scholarship award lasts for the whole period of a pupil’s education provided they maintain appropriate academic standards and behaviour. Further details are available from the Admissions Department.

St Helen’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 Helen’s at 11+ and 16+ or to a current pupil whose parents are experiencing financial difficulties. Bursaries are awarded annually and are reviewed 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 7th December 2018. Applications for Bursaries cannot be accepted after this date.

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The North London Independent Girls’ Schools’ Consortium Agreed Code of Practice for Entry at Year 7 for September 2019 Information for Parents

For the purposes of Year 7 Entry procedures the following London Independent Girls’ Schools form the London 11+ Consortium. All Schools use a common entrance examination with the same mark scheme.

Channing School, Francis Holland (Regent’s Park), Francis Holland (Sloane Square), More House, Northwood College for Girls, Notting Hill and Ealing High School, Queen’s College, Queen’s Gate School, St Helen’s School, St James Senior Girls’ School, South Hampstead High School, The Godolphin and Latymer School.

The date of the entrance examination is Friday 11th January 2019.

1. Applications Please contact each school for which you wish your daughter to be considered requesting an Application Form and any other relevant information. N.B. You must complete a separate application form for each school to which you apply.

The individual schools to which you have applied will then process your application and send you any necessary information. You are strongly advised to attend Open Days at all the schools for which you have applied and you should ring each school early in the Autumn Term for the dates and times of Open Days.

If a pupil is applying to more than one school in the London11+ Consortium, please indicate your preferred examination centre, giving a second and third choice where appropriate. Please note that candidates may sit the examination at any school for which they are registered; sitting the examination at a school which is not your daughter’s first preference will have no influence on how her application is considered and her chances of success. Any school to which an application is made will receive the results of the individual candidate, irrespective of where the examination is taken. Please be aware that all schools have limited capacity and candidates may be re-directed to an alternative centre.

2. School Reference Each Consortium school to which a candidate applies will seek a reference separately, prior to the entrance examination.

3. Specific Learning Difficulties The consortium will be guided by JCQ guidelines with respect to access arrangements. Candidates who have been assessed by a professional and identified with a learning difficulty or particularly uneven learning profile may have 25% extra time, as long as: • they have at least one standardised score under 85 which relates to speed of reading, speed of reading comprehension, speed of writing, or cognitive processing measures which have a substantial or long term adverse effect on speed of working or • at least two standardised scores under 90 relating to speed of processing or working as above

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In either case, the current school should be aware of the need and allow extra time in tests wherever feasible.

Submission of appropriate written evidence, from both specialist and school, will be required in support of all access arrangements by 30th November. In exceptional cases, it may be possible to consider allowing extra time where standardised scores are not below 90.

These will be considered on a case-by-case basis when supported by substantial evidence but it will be extremely rare that extra time is allowed. Where scores do not fall into the required range, and access arrangements are not given, the educational professional’s report will be taken into consideration in appraising the suitability of the candidate. Please note that girls will require reassessment of their needs in Year 9 before embarking on their GCSE courses.

The nature of the assessments is multiple-choice, completed on paper; thus arrangements for laptops do not apply.

4. Equipment on examination day Candidates should bring their equipment to the examination in a transparent pencil case. They are also reminded that it is prohibited to bring in any electronic device that enables external communication or the storage and retrieval of data, including smart watches

5. Past papers Familiarisation material is available on the Consortium website (www.london11plus.co.uk) which is also accessible via the websites of each school. The familiarisation material provides examples to indicate the range of skills required to complete the assessment, but the sample questions are not intended to provide a guide of the level of difficulty of the questions.

6. Interviews The Consortium schools make their own arrangements for interviews.

7. Examination Results These will be made available to all the other schools in the Consortium to which your daughter has applied. The other schools to which your daughter has applied will then consider whether or not to offer a place on the basis of the examination, interview and school reference.

8. Offers Offers will be posted out to parents by all schools in the Consortium on Thursday 14th February 2019 (schools using email will email offers on Friday 15th February 2019). Some of these may be for a place on a waiting list. Information about a position on the waiting list is not given. All girls on the waiting list are considered to have qualified for entry should a vacancy arise.

9. Acceptances Acceptances must be received by the school at which you wish to confirm a place by noon on Tuesday 5th March 2019 If no reply has been received to an offer of a place by that date it will be assumed that you do not wish to accept and the place will be re-offered. You may not give written acceptance of a place to more than one school. Once you have accepted an offer, please do immediately inform other schools where you hold offers, so that these schools can then offer places to candidates on waiting lists.

If you have any problems or queries at any stage in the procedure, the Registrars of the schools in the London 11+ Consortium will be pleased to help you.

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GCE Advanced Level Results – Summer 2018 Subjects

Total Entry

A*

A

B

C

D

E

Art & Design

1

1

-

-

-

-

-

Biology

31

6

7

10

6

1

-

Business

8

1

1

3

3

-

-

Chemistry

31

4

11

7

4

2

3

Classics

1

1

-

-

-

-

-

Computer Science

2

-

-

2

-

-

-

D&T Product Design

1

-

1

-

-

-

-

Drama

3

-

-

1

1

1

-

Economics

10

4

3

2

1

-

-

English Literature A

11

2

6

3

-

-

-

English Literature B

12

4

3

3

2

-

-

French

4

1

2

1

-

-

-

Geography

9

3

6

-

-

-

-

German

1

-

1

-

-

-

-

History

13

2

5

4

2

-

-

History of Art

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

Italian

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

Japanese

2

-

1

1

-

-

-

Latin

1

-

1

-

-

-

-

Mathematics

39

7

10

16

4

2

-

Mathematics-Further

3

3

-

-

-

-

-

Music

1

-

1

-

-

-

-

Physical Education

2

-

1

1

-

-

-

Physics

6

1

2

2

-

1

-

Politics

1

-

1

-

-

-

-

Psychology

17

1

4

3

8

1

-

Religious Studies

17

1

9

4

2

1

-

Spanish

4

3

1

-

-

-

-

233

45

77

65

33

9

3

Total

Percentage Grade A*-C: 94.4% Percentage Grade A*-B: 80.3% Percentage Grade A*-A: 52.4% Percentage Grade A*: 19.3% All results accurate as of 5th September 2018

Year 12 Extended Project Qualification

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Total Entry

A*

A

B

C

D

E

29

6

14

6

3

-

-

GCSE and IGCSE Results – Summer 2018 Legacy GCSE & iGCSE (A*-G) Subjects Biology Chemistry Classical Civilisation D&T Graphics D&T Resistant Materials French German History Italian Japanese Mandarin Physics Science (Dual Award) Spanish

Total Entry 85 85 10 3 24 iGCSE 33 iGCSE 17 iGCSE 62 16 5 iGCSE 3 iGCSE 85 iGCSE 28 iGCSE 51 Total 507

iGCSE iGCSE

Percentage Grade A*-C: 99.2%

A* 65 61 2 6 24 6 37 4 1 63 5 34 308

A 13 13 3 3 9 6 7 22 6 3 2 13 10 12 122

B 4 7 4 7 3 4 3 6 1 4 9 4 56

Percentage Grade A*-A: 84.8%

C 3 4 1 1 1 4 2 1 17

D 1 1 2

E 1 1

F 1 1

Percentage Grade A*: 60.8%

Reformed GCSE & iGCSE (9-1) Subjects Art Computer Science Classical Greek Drama English Language English Literature Geography Latin Mathematics Music Physical Education Religious Studies

Total Entry 13 10 8 18 99 99 35 14 iGCSE 99 13 7 61 Total 476

Percentage Grade 9-4: 99.6%

9 1 2 3 2 12 12 9 5 50 2 1 12 111

8 4 3 1 1 19 21 8 6 25 5 5 23 121

Percentage Grade 9-7: 73.1%

7 3 3 4 6 26 29 6 3 16 2 1 17 116

6 5 1 7 29 29 6 4 1 6 88

5 1 12 7 2 4 3 3 32

4 1 1 1 3 6

3 1 1 2

Percentage Grade 9: 23.3%

In the transition from legacy GCSEs (graded A*-G) to reformed GCSEs (graded 9-1) there are only two points on the different grading systems which are comparable: Grade 4 in reformed GCSEs represents the same level of achievement as Grade C under legacy specifications, and Grade 7 equates to Grade A. The School’s overall GCSE results in 2018 are as follows:

Percentage A*-C & 9-4: 99.4% Percentage A*-A & 9-7: 79.1% In addition, a number of students took the free-standing Additional Mathematics qualification, graded A-E..

Additional Mathematics (Grade A-E only) Additional Mathematics

FSMQ

Total Entry 21

A* n/a

A 18

B 2

C 1

D -

E -

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Destinations of Sixth Form Leavers 2018 All of our 2018 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.

Anglia Ruskin University` Law University of Birmingham Geography, Biochemistry, Sports and Exercise Science University of Bristol English, Dentistry, Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science University of Cambridge Medicine, English, Natural Sciences University of Cardiff Medicine City, University of London Optometry Coventry University Psychology University of Exeter Liberal Arts, Conservation Biology and Ecology, Accounting and Finance, Philosophy and Theology, English Imperial College London Physics University of Kent Law King’s College London Dentistry, Economics University of Leeds Medicine, Geography, Management, History , Philosophy, Ethics and Religion, Philosophy University of Leicester Psychology LSE Accounting and Finance, International Relations, Government and Economics, Economics University of Manchester Geography Middlesex University London Veterinary Nursing University of Nottingham Psychology, English, Law with Spanish Nottingham Trent University English, Coaching and Sports Science University of Oxford Mathematics, English Queen Mary University of London Business Management, Hispanic Studies with Business Management University of Reading Zoology Royal Holloway, University of London Music University of Sheffield Computer Science with a year in Industry University of Southampton Accounting and Finance, Economics and Management Sciences University of St Andrew’s Geography St George’s, University of London Biomedical Science University of Sussex Law, Business Management and Economics UCL Pharmacy, Medicine University of Warwick Psychology, History of Art, Philosophy and Literature, Management

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Coaches 2018-2019 Our coach service provides pupils and parents with a convenient, safe, reliable and environmental means of transport to and from school.

We currently operate eight routes, using well established coach operators, covering Amersham, Barnet, Beaconsfield, Borehamwood, Bushey, Chorleywood, Ealing, Edgware, Elstree, Finchley, Gerrards Cross, Harrow, Hemel Hempstead, Kenton, Kingsbury, Little Chalfont, Mill Hill, Radlett, Stanmore and Wembley.

Why use the St Helen’s Coach Service?

All coaches are timed to reach St Helen’s by 8.20am. Coaches leave the school at approximately 4.10pm Monday to Thursday and 3.50pm on Fridays. We also operate a late coach service Mondays to Thursdays. Late coaches leave the school at 5.45pm.

• All drivers have enhanced DBS (CRB) checks renewed every 3 years

Our Facilities and Lettings Manager has day to day responsibility for the coach service and is happy to investigate new routes as well as changes to existing routes and schedules to accommodate new passengers.

Safe • Coaches are professionally and regularly serviced and maintained

• Seat belts are fitted on all coaches • A dedicated coach park area in the school car park is provided for coaches only Green • Removing unnecessary cars from the road, reducing congestion and parking problems in and around the school, supporting the school’s Green Flag award status • All of our coaches are fitted with specialist exhausts which reduce their emissions to less than that of an average car Flexible • Opportunity to trial the coach service without obligation • Girls can use the coach on an “ad hoc” basis • Girls can use any coach, pick up/drop off point at any time, subject to availability Fun • Interaction with other girls from across the school • Opportunity to make friends Reliable • The coach operates as long as the school is open and the roads are safe to travel.

• The school will text parents if there are any problems e.g. school closure due to snow and severe weather conditions Convenient • Drop off and pick up from the school gates means no long walks, changes or waiting for connections.

• No need to do the daily school run - saving hassle, time and money

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Frequently Asked Questions How do I reserve a place on the coach?

Places can be reserved at any time throughout the academic year by completion of a booking form which is available from the Facilities and Lettings Manager or online at www.sthelens.london/ school-coaches We will endeavour to accommodate all requests for places; however, where space is limited those requiring full time tickets and travelling the furthest will be given priority. The cost of the service will be split evenly into three termly instalments and charged to your daughter’s account.

Who can use the coach service?

The service is open to pupils from Year 3 upwards.

Can my daughter buy a ticket for one off journeys?

Subject to space on the coach, we offer the facility to buy ad hoc coach passes should your daughter need to use this facility for whatever reason. Coach passes can be ‘purchased’ from the Facilities and Lettings Manager either before or on the day of travel.

Passes will be allocated on a first come first served basis and no guarantee of travel can be made if the coach is fully booked. The cost of the coach pass must be paid at the time the pass is issued and cannot be put on the student’s account.

What are the commitment and notice periods?

The contractual agreement covers one academic year. Exceptions are only made if a child leaves school or moves to an area not covered by the coach services and will require a full term’s written notice or a term’s fees will become payable in lieu.

Are there any special arrangements for Prep School or younger Senior School girls using the coach service for the first time?

If a parent makes a specific request, we will try our best to ‘buddy up’ girls who are already established on the coach with new girls to help them settle in. This is dependent on which coach the girl takes and the pick up/drop off point. In the afternoon, Prep School girls are escorted down to the coach park by a member of staff.

How flexible are the routes?

Parents can request changes to routes which will be investigated to establish if it is reasonable and viable to do so without having an impact on journey times. Parents can contact the Facilities and Lettings Manager on 01923 843222 to discuss this further. Girls have the flexibility to use any pick up/drop off points and also use other St Helen’s coaches. The school is also happy if parents want their daughter to trial the coach service at any time during the course of the academic year without obligation.

What safety guidelines do coach drivers have?

Drivers check girls’ names against a register on a daily basis on every journey and these registers are sent to the Facilities and Lettings Manager on a weekly basis. Coach companies carry out strict recruitment procedures and every driver is DBS (previously CRB) checked every three years. Drivers follow stringent coach procedures and girls are issued with a code of conduct which they are expected to adhere to.

My daughter participates in some after school activities; is there a late coach service?

The school operates a limited late coach service Monday to Thursday departing at 5.45pm – details are on the attached coach route timetable.

What happens if my daughter misses the coach?

It is important that girls arrive at their pick up point at least 5 minutes before departure (the time stated on the schedule is the actual departure time). Drivers are instructed to wait at the pick up point until the scheduled departure time. If your daughter misses the coach it will be the parents’ responsibility to get her to school.

What about going home?

However, should your daughter miss the coach from school in the afternoon, she will be directed to the School Office where we will contact parents to arrange transport home.

Are there any discounts?

Sibling Discount We offer a reduction of 25% for the second child and 40% for the third child using the coach service.

Study Leave Discount We offer a reduction of 50% applied to the Summer Term fees for Year 11 and 13 students.

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How much does it cost?

Cost

Full time pass

One way pass AM/PM

Ad hoc pass

Return journeys five days a week

Up to five journeys per week AM/PM or a mixture of both

One off journeys which require a pass from the Domestic Bursar

Annual Fee 2018/19

£1,400

£975

–

Equivalent price per day

£8.43

£5.87

£6.50

Timetable Our routes are under constant review in order to ensure the highest possible quality of service in response to 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. The latest timetables are available on the school website, www.sthelens.london/ school-coaches.

Published running times for any individual service act as a guide and can be affected by events outside of our control such as roadworks, traffic incidents and congestion. We will use reasonable endeavours to minimise any disruption to the journey and notify parents of delays or service updates as soon as we become aware of them.

Barnet Beaconsfield

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Stop

Bus Stop Location

AM

PM

Friday

1A

Barnet High Street, bus stop outside the Red Lion

7.12

–

–

1B

Barnet High Street, bus stop by Arkley Pub

–

–

–

2

Quinta Drive bus stop on Barnet Road

7.15

–

–

3

The Gate Pub, Barnet Road

7.20

4

Raw Lassan Indian Restaurant, Stanmore Hill

7.40

4.38

4.18

5

RAF Bentley Priory, Bushey Heath

7.42

4.36

4.16

6

Bushey - Sparrows Herne outside Synagogue

7.45

4.32

4.12

7

Bushey - Koh-I-Noor Avenue/Bushey Country Club

7.49

4.29

4.09

8

London Road/Corner of Merry Hill Road

7.52

4.26

4.06

9

Eastbury Road bus stop, opposite park

8.00

–

–

10

St Helen’s School

8.15

4.10

3.50

Stop

Bus Stop Location

AM

PM

Friday

1

Beaconsfield New Town - bus stop opposite Waitrose, in front of Barclays Bank/Flower Shop

7.20

4.55

4.35

2

Bus turning circle outside Packhorse Road

7.30

4.47

4.27

3

Junction of Kingsway and Lower Road, Gerrards Cross

7.32

4.43

4.23

4

100 yards north of Swakeleys roundabout opposite lay-by

7.45

4.30

4.10

5

St Helen’s School

8.15

4.10

3.50

Stop

Bus Stop Location

Elstree

Ealing

AM

PM

Friday

1A

Barnet High Street, bus stop outside the Red Lion

–

5.15

4.55

1B

Barnet High Street, bus stop by Arkley Pub

–

5.15

4.52

2

Quinta Drive bus stop on Barnet Road

–

5.09

4.49

3

The Gate Pub, Barnet Road

–

5.02

4.42

4

Deacons Hill Road Opp The Rise

–

4.56

4.31

5

Deacons Hill Road by Petrol Garage

–

4.54

4.29

6

Allum Lane Community Centre

7.25

–

–

7

Theobold Street - opposite Wetherby Road

7.29

4.50

4.25

8

Theobald Street - opposite Radlett Post Office

–

4.45

4.23

9

Radlett Station - bus stop Watling Street/Radlett station

7.35

4.41

4.21

10

Watford Road - corner of Gills Hill Lane

7.38

4.39

4.19

11

Battlers Green opposite shop

7.41

4.37

4.17

12

Aldenham Road/Vale Road bus stop

8.00

4.25

4.05

13

St Helen’s School

8.15

4.10

3.50

Stop

Bus Stop Location

AM

PM

Friday

1A

Ealing, the bottom of Woodville Road

7.25

–

–

1B

Ealing, bottom of Mount Park Road

–

5.10

4.40

2

Cleveland Road - West End Kent Gardens near Scotch Common Roundabout

7.27

5.08

4.38

3

East end of Ruislip Road East, close to the junction with Avalon Road, opposite the pool car park

7.30

5.05

4.35

4

Bus stop Ruislip Road, having just crossed Greenford Road

7.35

5.00

4.30

5

Ruislip Road near Adrienne Avenue, lay-by near Taylor Woodrow

7.38

4.48

4.28

6A

Bus stop lay-by to the west of the roundabout where the Hayes bypass meets the Ruislip Road

7.40

–

–

6B

Bus stop lay-by to the east of the roundabout

–

4.45

4.25

7

Second bus stop after The Bell, Westend Road opposite Northdown Close

7.45

4.40

4.20

8

Bus stop at south end of Ruislip High Street

7.50

4.35

4.15

9

Bus stop at north end of Bury Street just south of junction with Breakspear Road

7.55

4.30

4.10

10

St Helen’s School

8.15

4.10

3.50

Stop

Bus Stop Location

AM

PM

Friday

1A

Bus stop near traffic lights and shops coming into East Lane from Sudbury

7.20

–

–

Harrow

1B

Bus stop between drop off points 1/3, East Lane

–

5.10

4.50

2

Forty Avenue - bus stop corner of Gabrielle Close

7.25

5.05

4.45

3

The Paddocks

7.30

4.59

4.39

4

Kingsbury - Kenton Road, corner of Preston Hill

7.35

4.50

4.30

5

Kenton - Kenton Methodist Church in Kenton Road

7.40

4.45

4.25

6

Kenton Station - Kenton Road, to west of Churchill Avenue

7.45

4.40

4.20

7

Harrow-on-the-Hill - opposite station approach/Lowlands Road

7.50

4.35

4.15

8

North Harrow - bus stop Pinner Road

7.55

4.30

4.10

9

Pinner - bus stop Bridge Street

8.00

4.25

4.05

10

St Helen’s School

8.15

4.10

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Finchley & Mill Hill

Stop

Bus Stop Location

AM

PM

Friday

1

Finchley - American Car Wash Nether Street

7.10

5.14

4.54

2

Opposite Post Office in Mill Hill Broadway

7.30

4.54

4.34

3

Bus stop near Harvester - Hale Lane/Salvage Lane

7.33

4.50

4.30

4

Junction of Broadfields Avenue/Hale Lane

7.35

4.48

4.28

5

Premier House, 150 yards south of Edgware Station

7.38

4.46

4.26

6

Stone grove, Park Grove Bus Stop

7.41

4.42

4.22

7

Morecambe Gardens/off London Road Stanmore

7.45

4.35

4.15

8

Bus stop Old Church Lane, Stanmore

7.48

4.33

4.13

9

Uxbridge Road, 20 yards to the west of junction with The Chase

7.50

4.28

4.08

10

Bus stop Uxbridge Road, bottom of Clamp Hill

7.52

4.25

4.05

11

St Helen’s School

8.15

4.10

3.50

St Helen’s Late Coach Service Monday to Thursday only Stanmore/Elstree Stop

Pick up time

St Helen’s Coach Park

Drop off time

5.45pm

–

Stanmore Station

–

6.05pm

Community Centre, Allum Lane, Elstree

–

6.20pm

Pick up time

Drop off time

Gerrards Cross/Beaconsfield Stop St Helen’s Coach Park

5.45pm

–

Junction of Kingsway and Lower Road, Gerrards Cross

–

6.00pm

Beaconsfield New Town - lay-by outside Waitrose

–

6.10pm

Pick up time

Drop off time

5.45pm

–

Aldenham Road, Bushey Arches

–

5.55pm

Radlett Station

–

6.10pm

Bushey/Radlett Stop St Helen’s Coach Park

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7

B474

M40

B416

A412

Fulmer

M25

B3026

6

A412

1

A4251

A41

Kings Langley

B466

B467

B465

A437

Yeading

A4180

Eastcote

Hayes

A4020

Hillingdon

Yiewsley

Cowley A408

A40

HILLINGDON

Uxbridge

B483

B466

Ruislip

B466

B472

A404

A409

Perivale

B452

A427

A4020

A4127

Southall

B455

A3002

A4001

B452

B452

A4088

Green Street

Ridge

A5

A406

A404

A479

B454

B490

Acton

B453

A5

1

A40

A219

Harlesden

Willesden

A4020

A502

B552

B552

A5

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Before and After School Care

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t Helen’s offers a Breakfast Club in the comfortable surroundings of Longworthe House and two After School Clubs. The After School Club in Longworthe House is for Nursery and Reception girls and the one held in Gables, our Key Stage One building, is for those in Years 1-6. All these clubs are run by St Helen’s staff who have other roles during the school day, so they are very much part of the St Helen’s team.

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 and then they are accompanied to their classrooms for the start of the School day. The After School Clubs are available for all pupils in Nursery-Year 6 until 6.00pm.

They offer girls the opportunity to take part in play and, for older girls, to complete their homework in a safe, stimulating environment

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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.

Once homework is completed, older girls have a range of activities and games to choose from. Parents have the flexibility to opt for these services on a day-to-day basis or to make a termly commitment. The cost for Breakfast Club is £6.50 per pupil per day.

The cost for After School Club is £6.50 per hour. These can all be booked through the Prep School Office. Please be aware that our After School Care is extremely popular and there is usually a waiting list for a regular place. The After School Club flexible spaces are made available from 3pm on the day before. Details are available through the Prep School Office.

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

Complaints Procedure

Curriculum Policy

ducation and Welfare provision for pupils with statements E and 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 implies 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.

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Governors

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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, LPC, LLB, LLM

Mr Nadeem S Boghani, BSc (Hons) C.A.

Mrs Alison Phillipson, MA (Cantab), MBA, PGCE

Dr Sara R Gordon, DPhil, MSt, MA (Oxon)

Ms Puneeta Mongia MA, MEng, CEng, MRAeS, MBA

Mrs Elizabeth Radice MA (Oxon) Cert Ed

Mr Vivek Sapra BEng, CEng, MICE, MBA

Dr Susan Pitts PhD, MSc MA

Mrs Michelle Weerasekera, Mont Dip. LLB

Clerk to the Govenors

Mr Mark Mackenzie Crooks, BSc MSc MBA

Ms Suzi Woolfson BSc FCA - Chairman of Council

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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 equity backed 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.

Staff List September 2018

Headmistress: Dr M Short, BA (London) PhD (Cantab)

Senior School Staff * denotes Head of Department

Deputy Head Pastoral & Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs D Sinclair, MA (London) Deputy Head Academic & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Dr P Arnold, MA DPhil (Oxon) Head of the Prep School & Prep School Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs A Lee, MA (Oxon)

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

Director of Studies: Mr K Bulman, BSc (City) MSc (London)

* 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) Mrs S Zheng, BA (Warwick)

Director of Communications: Mrs A Saunders, MA (Cantab)

Computer Science

Pastoral Head of Sixth Form: Mr H Dymock, BA (Durham) MA (London)

* Mr M Hoffman, BA (S Africa) Mrs C Gaikwad, BSc (Bharati Vidyapeeth, India) MSc (Pune, India) Mr P Martin, MA (Cantab) LRSM Mr R Shaikh, BA (Brighton)

Business Director and Clerk to the Council: Mr M Mackenzie Crooks, BSc (Oxford Brookes) MSc MBA (Cranfield)

Head of Upper School: Mrs R Reidel-Fry MPhil MA (Columbia, USA) MA (London) Head of Middle School: Mrs C Hill, BA (Newcastle) Director of Drama: Mrs M Connell, BA (Manchester Metropolitan)

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)

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)

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) Mrs Y Afnan, BA (Southampton) MA (Edinburgh) Ms S Ahmed, BA (Essex) MA (London) Mrs K Douglas, MA (St Andrews) Mr T Gerig, BA (Illinois) Miss J Tidd, BA (Brighton) Mr A Williams, MA (Cantab) 39

Geography * Mrs K Whittingham, BSc (Keele) Ms J Brew, MA (Cantab) Mr D Froggatt, BSc (Cardiff) Mr R Pimlott, BA (Middlesex)

Ms V Dopler (German Assistant) Mrs C Gauci, (Spanish Assistant) Mrs B Lee (Mandarin Assistant) Miss R Jin (Mandarin Assistant) Miss P Nisavanh (French Assistant) Dr Y O’Connor, (Japanese Assistant)

History, Government & Politics and History of Art

Music

* Mrs J Begum, BA (Bedfordshire) 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) Mr P Whalley, BA (Portsmouth)

Individual Needs * Ms J Halmagyi, MA (Debrecen, Hungary), MA (Middlesex), NASCO (Middlesex) Mrs R Bird, BA (London) Miss F Khundmir, BSc (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 T Onac, BSc (London)

Modern Foreign Languages * Mrs E Serrano, Filologia Inglesa Degree (Madrid) (Head of Modern Foreign Languages and Spanish) * Mrs E Davis, BA (Birmingham) MA (Westminster) (Head of German, Deputy Head of Middle School: Years 8-9) * Mr P Vines, BA (UEA) (Head of French, Deputy Head of Upper School) * Ms J Lee, MSc (London) (Subject Leader: Mandarin) Mrs G Chuykov, BA (Yaroslavl, Russia) MA (London) Mrs M Ishikawa, MA (London) Miss L Louiset, BA MA (Antilles) Miss E McKinley, BA (Heriot-Watt) Mrs N O’Hagan, CertEd (Westminster) BA (Calabria, Italy), BA (Open) Mrs J Orme, BA (Durham) Ms K Psihoda, BA (London South Bank) MA (London Metropolitan) Miss V Radom, Licentiate (Paris) MA (Jacksonville, USA) Mrs A Savell, BA, (Cantab) (Deputy Director of Futures Programme) Mrs Y Tang Mrs N Wright, BA (Manchester) Ms M Deng (Italian Assistant) 40

* Mr P Martin, MA (Cantab) LRSM (Director of Music) Ms A Stobart, BA (Nottingham), MEd (Cantab) LRSM (Assistant Director of Music) Dr N Patel, BSc MSc PhD (Brunel) Music Administrator)

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) Miss N Hawkins, GLCM FLCM 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, BMus (Manchester) MMus (Trinity Laban) 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) * Mrs D Macey, BSc (Brunel) (Head of Co-Curricular PE, Senior School) * Miss K Pickering, BA (Chichester) (Head of Prep School PE) Mrs 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 Metropolitan) (Deputy Head of Middle School: Year 7) Miss B Roberts, BA (Brighton)

Psychology

St Helen’s Prep School:

* Mrs A Hussain, MSc (Brunel) (Subject Leader)

Religious Studies, Philosophy & Ethics *M r G Bezalel, MSc (LSE) MA (London) (Head of Academic Enrichment) Mr H Dymock, BA (Durham) MA (London) Miss S Hussey, BA (Cantab) Mrs N Jehan, BA (Middlesex) Mr E McCartney, BSc (London) Mrs A Saunders, MA (Cantab) (Director of Communications) Miss H Williams, MA (Edinburgh)

Science *M rs A Adlam, BSc (Southampton) MSc (Imperial) MInstP (Head of Science & Physics) * Mr M Reynish, BSc (York) (Head of Chemistry) *D r C Ryan, MChem (Southampton) PhD (London) (Head of Biology) Miss H Brand, BSc (Bristol) (Deputy Head of Sixth Form) Mr N Dave, BSc (London) Miss N Haridas, BSc (London) Ms A James, BSc (Durham) Dr C Jones, BSc (Nottingham Trent) PhD (London) Mr C Le Bas, BSc (Edinburgh) Mrs H Lupton, BSc (Open) Mrs A Scott, BSc (East Anglia) Mrs S Thomas, MSci (London) Mrs S Wardley, BSc (Southampton) Mrs S Williams, BSc (Exeter) Mrs M Wyburn, BSc (Bath) Mrs Z Alidina, City & Guilds Pharmacy (Technician) Mrs A Ghosh, BSc (Calcutta) (Technician) Mrs B Lee, BEng (China) (Technician) Mrs H Nguyen, BSc MPhil (Leicester) (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)

Head of Prep School: Mrs A Lee, MA (Oxon) Deputy Head, Prep School: Miss E Sami, MEd (Herts) Deputy Head, Prep School: Mrs D Smith, BEd (Warwick) Phase Leader EYFS: Miss R Cox, BA (Ryerson) BEd (Queen’s University, Ontario) Phase Leader KS1: Mrs D Roberts, BA (Surrey) Phase Leader Years 3 & 4: Miss S Gupta, BA (Roehampton) Phase Leader Years 5 & 6: Miss Z Farrell, MA (St Andrews) Mrs L Baldwin, BEd (Cantab) Mr M Barazi, BA (Leeds) Mrs G Bass, MA (Cantab) Mrs S Begley, BSc (Bangor) MPhil (Pontypridd) Miss M Bunce, BSc (London) 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 J Collins, BA (Herts) Miss S English, BA (Portsmouth) Mr E Eshref, BA (Middlesex) Mrs R Garton, BA (Surrey) Miss N Gavigan, BSc (Birmingham) Mrs A Groves, BA (Brunel) Mr V Hazeldine, Diploma AD (UAL) Mrs N Johar, BA (Brunel) Ms D Kelly, BA BEd (Sydney) Mrs A Lam, BA (Essex) Mrs N Lawson, BA (Bath) Mrs R Marshall, BA (UEA) Mrs D Moody, BEd (Oxon) Mrs H Morris, BA (Winchester) Mrs G Parmar, BA (Herts) Mrs M Parry, BA (Warwick), MTeach (London) Miss K Pickering, BA (Chichester) (Head of Prep School PE) Mrs P Prosser, BEd (Durham) Mrs H Sansom, BEd (Herts) Ms D Sarnat, BA (Tel Aviv) (Head of Prep School Music) Mrs J Seddon, BA (Middlesex) Mrs R Sirera, BA MA (Manchester) Miss J Van Krinks, BA (Middlesex) Mrs M Watson, BMus (LRAM) PGDip Mus (London) Mrs R Wilson, BA (Leeds) Mrs T Wood, BA (Surrey) Mrs K Cook BA (Exeter)

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Teaching Assistants Mrs D Brooks Mrs G Cox Mrs M Crowie Mrs M Da Rocha Mrs G Davis Mrs J Edward Mrs F Gallagher Mrs T Hopkins Miss A Ionescu Mrs S Moledina Mrs M O’Connor Mrs M Pearkes Mrs A Player Miss C Randall Ms T Reeves Mrs S Sharman Mrs T Shearwood Mrs E Speed Ms S Stanborough Mrs J Suterwalla Mrs M Tanna Mrs D Thakrar Mrs L Watson Mrs J Webb (Science Technician) Lunchtime Supervisors Mrs K Andrews Mrs J Derizzio-Smith Mrs C Leigh Miss J Pope Mrs S Johnson Ballet Teachers Lead Ballet Teacher: Miss J Hale, BA (Durham) LRAD AISTD RAD RTS Mrs C Gillespie, BA (Surrey) LRAD ARAD RAD RTS Miss R Henry, BA (Bath) LRAD ARAD RAD RTS Miss L Matthews, BA (Surrey) LRAD ARAD DDE RAD RTS Mrs M O’Brien, BA (RAD) LRAD Mrs A Philpott, BA (Surrey) LRAD ARAD AISTD RAD RTS Miss S Price, CSB Dip RAD Dip ARAD AISTD RAD RTS Miss S Ross, BA (Surrey) RAD RTS Miss G Yiannakas, BA (Surrey) LRAD ARAD RAD RTS Miss S Aoki, BSc MSc (London) ARAD RAD RTS (Piano Accompanist) Miss A Tetsuya, BMus (London) MMus (RCM) DipABRSM (Piano Accompanist)

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Medical and Welfare Staff Medical Team Head School Nurse: Miss H Snelling, BSc (South Bank) Ms A Miah, NNEB (Chiltern) (Welfare Assistant) Extended Day Care Mrs J Derizzio-Smith, CACHE 3 Diploma (After School Club Manager) Mrs W Carr, NVQ3 Early Years & Childcare (After School Club Supervisor) Mrs M Crowie, CACHE 3 Teaching Assistant BA (OU) Miss A Ionescu, MSc (Iasi, Romania) Miss J Pope Miss C Randall, NVQ3 Mrs S Hamirani Mrs L Watson, NVQ3

Administrative Staff PA to the Headmistress: Miss D Quane PA to the Business Director: Mrs K Campbell PA to the Deputy Heads: Miss K Riggs PA to the Head of the Prep School: Mrs P Robbins Examinations Manager: Mrs D Dobson Catering Manager: Mr I Folwell Senior School Office Manager: Mrs S Page Senior School Secretary: Mrs J Steadman Secretary to the Prep School: Mrs F Kahan Communications & Compliance Secretary: Mrs K Eldridge Futures Programme Administrator: Mrs L Sheerin Ms P Alvarez Ms S Deas Mrs C Leigh Mrs S McCarthy Ms L Quilley Mrs D Roberts Miss D Semon Mrs P Tailor Development Office Development Director: Ms Z Baines BA (Birmingham) MSc (LSE) Mrs T Stephens, BA (Glasgow)

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, ACCA Mrs R Pattni, BA Hons (Thames Valley) Mrs N Sonigra, AAT (Westminster)   IT Systems Head of IT Systems: Mr S Nesbitt BSc (Lincoln) MSc (Newcastle) Network Administrator: Mr P Gould, Dip (Harare) RCNA Mr P Goodden, BA (Hull) MSc (Glamorgan) (Theatre Technician) 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 (ISAMS Manager) Premises, Maintenance & Grounds Facilities & Lettings Manager: Mrs L Toms Estates Manager: Ms A Steele, BA (Manchester) Head of Maintenance: Mr D Shaw Head of Grounds: Mr M Brandom Mr N Braxton 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 Miss E Doyle Mr C Gibson Miss A Keen Mr P Kessel Mr K Vahey Cleaning Staff Ms A Awale Mr V Bratu Mr M Cybulski Mr A Dhoore Ms M Flis Ms A Ganesh Miss A Gheonea Mrs V Hajdaraj Mrs S Hamirani Mr S Hayes Mr Z Jaguscik Ms S Jongthep Mrs S Jose Mrs G Laca Mrs P Madeira Ms P Meek Miss B Mensah Ms A Olayemi Mrs S Rahman Mr T Rahman Mr K Rajaratnam Mrs A Sherwin Miss M Spooner Mr K Treiber Mrs Y Uthayakumar Mr B Warren

Caretakers Mr J Carr Mr M Crolla

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Map data Š2018 Google

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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.

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St Helen’s School Eastbury Road Northwood Middlesex HA6 3AS enquiries@sthelens.london Telephone +44 (0)1923 843210 Fax +44 (0)1923 843211 Admissions Telephone +44 (0)1923 843230 Fax +44 (0)1923 843231 admissions@sthelens.london www.sthelens.london