On Wednesday, in our beautiful atrium, our Year 13 and their parents, the Class of 2026, formally marked their last day of school at a lovely drinks reception.

At this event, Mrs Saunders shared the considerable benefits the girls will enjoy as part of the alumnae network and launched the Class of 2026 Bursary Appeal. This is an annual appeal to our leaving families, designed to create one Sixth Form bursary for a student with the ability but not the means to attend NHEHS for their A level study. Mrs Saunders and Mr Rogers-Endersby talked about the importance of diversity in our school and shared our new bursary video which showcases the considerable impact an NHEHS education has had on former bursary award holders. As a former holder of this Sixth Form award, Noor, said: ‘Being at NHEHS has made me realise that there isn’t a limit on what I can achieve. I changed a lot during my time at school. My confidence and personality have grown and I made lifelong friendships. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.’

The Class of 2026 parents are rallying to the cause to help other students like Noor to get the same opportunity by donating their deposit or making a direct donation. If you are one of them and would like to donate all or a share of your Leavers’ deposit, please click here or here to make a direct donation.

If you have any questions about any aspect of our bursaries, do not hesitate to get in touch with Molly Tollit at m.tollit@nhehs.gdst.net. Thank you for your continued support.