Wimbledon High School
Wimbledon High School
Class of 2020 Alumnae Reunion
Thursday 13 March 2025
An evening of cocktails and canapés for the Class of 2020 to celebrate five years after leaving school. A great chance to catch up with friends and former teachers and have a tour of the school to see what's changed and what's still the same..
Senior Hall, Wimbledon High School
Christmas Community Carol Concert
Thursday 12 December 2024
Featuring the WHS Choral Society, who will sing alongside A Cappella, Chamber Choir, Mansel Voices and all of our Year 7 students. Music will include pieces by the likes of Rutter, Darke, Stopford and congregational carols. This will be a jubilant and festive way to send us into the Christmas holidays.
The Auditorium
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2024
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Join us for a wonderful evening of Christmas carols and readings at Sacred Heart Church, led by our Choirs and Brass Ensemble.
Sacred Heart Church
The Faery Tree Fables, performed by Year 7
Between Wednesday 4 December 2024 and Thursday 5 December 2024
'You are warmly invited to the Faery Tree Tavern, as Year 7 present an evening of short plays inspired by the rich traditions of Celtic mythology. We look forward to welcoming you to this enchanting evening of storytelling and song!'
The Rutherford Centre
Music Scholars' Lunchtime Recital
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Do come and join our talented music scholars at Trinity Church, Mansel Road for a lunchtime recital. Our series of Scholars' Recitals provides a great performance opportunity for our scholars to expand their repertoire and try out new programmes. We invite students, parents and the wider community to come along and enjoy 45 minutes of wonderful music!
Trinity Church
Autumn Orchestral & Vocal Concert
Thursday 28 November 2024
Join us for an evening of musical entertainment featuring Concert Orchestra and Sinfonia alongside our vocal groups; Canto, A Cappella, Chamber Choir and Mansel Voices.
Auditorium
Autumn Ensembles Concert
Thursday 21 November 2024
Join us for an wonderful evening of musical entertainment, with our instrumental ensembles taking to the stage. Groups performing include: Flute Group, Clarinet Choir, Djembe Group, String Ensemble, a Piano Trio, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Swing Band.
Auditorium
The Birthday Reunion 2024
Saturday 16 November 2024
All alumnae and former staff are warmly invited to join us for the Wimbledon High annual Birthday Reunion to celebrate the school’s birthday together. It's a chance to catch up with old friends over a lovely lunch, browse through old photos and have a tour of the school. We particularly welcome alumnae back from 'anniversary' years - 1954/64/74/84/94 and 2004!
Auditorium
Big Band Night
Friday 15 November 2024
For the first time ever, the WHS Big Band is presenting an entire evening of the best Jazz, Swing, Funk and Soul this side of New York, featuring a fantastic line-up of singers from across the Senior School. Jazz-club vibes, drinks and nibbles served throughout the evening, and amazing music, this is an evening you do not want to miss!
Auditorium
Folio 2024
Tuesday 12 November 2024
An evening for parents, staff and pupils to hear from our talented young writers published in this year's edition of Folio.
The Rutherford Centre
WHS Young Musician of the Year 2024-25 - Woodwind and Brass
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Our woodwind and brass players take to the stage to compete for a place in the final of the WHS Young Musician of the Year. A huge variety of musical genres, instruments and pieces will be on display. The Adjudicator is Holly Spalton, a flautist in the Royal Air Force Central Band who has performed all over the world. We do hope you can join us.
The Auditorium
Rosewell Talk with Dr Valentina Ippolito (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Rosewell Talk with Dr Valentina Ippolito "Women in Contemporary Cinema of Migration"
Dr Valentina Ippolito is a scholar in cinema of migration (DPhil, University of Oxford) and award-winning filmmaker and photographer.
She is a Senior Lecturer in Filmmaking and Deputy Director for the Centre for Practice Research in the Arts at Kingston University London.
The Rutherford Centre
Music Scholars' Lunchtime Recital
Thursday 10 October 2024
Do come and join our talented music scholars as they give their first recital of the Autumn term at Trinity Church, Mansel Road. Our series of Scholars' Recitals provides a great performance opportunity for our scholars to expand their repertoire and try out new programmes. We invite students, parents and the wider community to come along and enjoy 45 minutes of wonderful music!
Trinity Church
Blues and Roots Concert
Tuesday 25 June 2024
The incredible Blues and Roots Ensemble (https://www.bluesandrootsensemble.com/) join us for a night of jazz. A Cappella will be singing alongside vocalist Tara Minton, and our jazz instrumentalists will also play alongside students from Rutlish. Not a night to be missed!
Auditorium
FOOTLOOSE
Between Wednesday 26 June 2024 and Thursday 27 June 2024
Footloose by Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow
Y8/9
Including fantastic hits like ‘Holding Out For Hero’ and of course ‘Footloose’ itself, this show celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while empathising with the challenges parents face when learning to trust their children to navigate the joys and challenges of life. Come and rock out with us in the Rutherford Theatre and enjoy a high-energy, upbeat end to the school year.
The Rutherford Centre
Orchestral and Ensembles Concert
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Join us as our orchestra immerse us into the fantastical world of Lord of the Rings, and our smaller ensembles deliver fun and lively performances.
Auditorium
Art Show and Science Fair 2024
Thursday 13 June 2024
Join us to celebrate the incredible achievements of our talented students in our GCSE and A Level Art Show and Year 8 Science Fair which will be held in the Auditorium this year. Light refreshments will be available. Please book a ticket for yourself and your daughter.
PLEASE NOTE- strictly no photography at this event.
The Auditorium, Wimbledon High School.
Scholars' Concert
Thursday 13 June 2024
Join our music scholars as they give their first public recital in Trinity Church, Mansel Road. They will explore a wide variety of repertoire and we have no doubt you'll be in for some fantastic playing.
Trinity Church
Musical Theatre Concert
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Join us for an evening of Musical Theatre songs exploring different seasons of love.
The Rutherford Centre
Rosewell Talk with Dr Vakil
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Israel and Palestine : Prospects for Peace
Dr Sanam Vakil is the director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme where they conduct policy relevant research and analysis covering all aspects of Middle East politics. She is also the James Anderson professorial lecturer in the Middle East Studies department at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS Europe) in Bologna, Italy.
Auditorium
WHS: Comedy Night
Friday 3 May 2024
Please join us for the return of the sensational WHS Comedy Night.
Open to students in Year 9 and above.
The event's ticket sales will go towards our 1880 Society, in support of our bursary programme.
The Rutherford Centre
The Gym and Dance Display - An Explosion of Colour
Monday 25 March 2024
The annual Gym and Dance Display is back again! Get ready for an evening of Dance and Gymnastic performances from both Junior and Senior students in our brand new Auditorium.
Auditorium
Class of 1974 Alumnae Reunion
Saturday 16 March 2024
Join us to celebrate 50 years since leaving school! The Class of 1974 are warmly invited back to school for drinks and nibbles on Saturday 16th March. It is a great chance to catch up with former classmates, friends and former teachers, browse through our archives and have a tour of the school to re -visit your favourite haunts - and to see what's changed. There's no charge but please do book so that we can confirm numbers. You are also invited to continue the celebrations afterwards at a nearby venue - please RSVP via the booking form. We really look forward to seeing you then!
Wimbledon High School
Spring Ensembles Concert
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Join us for an evening of musical entertainment, with our chamber groups taking to the stage. Groups include Jazz Ensemble, Flute Quartet, an array of String Quartets and Clarinet Choir. Tuesday 12th March, 7pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
Battle of the Bands 2024
Friday 8 March 2024
Battle of the Bands returns! Come and watch live performances from our WHS bands and partner schools on Friday 8th March at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Tickets are £5 with all proceeds going to charity.
Auditorium
Antigone
Between Wednesday 28 February 2024 and Thursday 29 February 2024
In a city rebuilding from war’s embers, Antigone is a story of defiance, familial loyalty, and the unyielding power of the human spirit. Join us as we bring Sophocles’ timeless tragedy to life in this year’s Senior Play.
Auditorium
Class of 2019 Alumnae Reunion
Wednesday 21 February 2024
An evening of cocktails and canapés for the Class of 2019 to celebrate five years after leaving school. A great chance to catch up with friends and former teachers and have a tour of the school to see what's changed and what's still the same..
Senior Hall, Wimbledon High School
'The Trouble with Girls'
Wednesday 21 February 2024
A talk by the GDST’s Director of Education, Dr Kevin Stannard, with input from sixth formers and a Wimbledon High alumna, as well as our Head, Ms Fionnuala Kennedy.
The title of the talk is deliberately provocative and cites the research done by the Girls’ Day School Trust into the impact of girls’ schools vs co-ed, including findings around self-confidence, having a voice and countering unconscious bias.
Do come and join us in the Auditorium for an interesting discussion! A parent only event.
Refreshments from 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
Auditorium
Scholars' Ensemble Concert
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Our Scholars present a range of ensemble pieces in a short recital - and enjoy the opportunity to create music together in a small chamber setting.
Auditorium
Amélie
Between Wednesday 7 February 2024 and Thursday 8 February 2024
Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner.
Rutherford Theatre
The Charter 'Voices' First Edition launch evening
Wednesday 31 January 2024
An evening to mark the launch of the First Edition of The Charter Journal, Voices, and celebrate the partnerships forged between schools and their students following this year’s Charter Student Leadership Conference.
Dr Ama Collinson will be joined by Sixth Form contributors, representing Charter partner schools in both the Maintained and Independent Sectors, in talking about teenage mental health.
Copies of the First Edition of The Charter will be available to purchase with a contribution of sales going to our Charter charity - Joe's Buddy Line.
Wimbledon High School - Auditorium
Young Musician Competition 2023-2024 (Piano & Percussion)
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Our Pianists and Percussionists take to the stage to compete for a place in the final. The adjudicator for this event is Daisy Ou (www.daisy-ou.com/about)
The Intermediate & Senior Pianists' competition will start at 5pm (refreshments from 4.40pm) and finish at approximately 6.30pm.
The Percussionists & Advanced Pianists' competition will start at 7pm (refreshments from 6.40pm) and finish at approximately 8.30pm.
We do hope you can join us.
The Auditorium
Emil & the detectives
Between Wednesday 17 January 2024 and Thursday 18 January 2024
Growing up is the most exciting adventure of all. Let Year 9 take you back in time to 1929 to join young Emil as leaves his small town to visit his Grandmother in Berlin; setting off on a journey that will change his life. When his money is stolen on the train by a mysterious stranger, Emil thinks he's lost everything. But as he starts tracking down the thief, he soon discovers that he's not alone in the big city after all.
This play is an adaptation of the classic children's story: sharing life-affirming themes despite being set within an ever-darkening historical context which must never be forgotten.
The Rutherford Theatre
Rosewell Talk with Sanam Vakil (POSTPONED)
Tuesday 16 January 2024
We will advise the new date shortly.
Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Divided History of Israel and Palestine
Dr Sanam Vakil is the director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme where they conduct policy relevant research and analysis covering all aspects of Middle East politics. She is also the James Anderson professorial lecturer in the Middle East Studies department at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS Europe) in Bologna, Italy.
Wimbledon High School
Christmas Community Carol Concert
Thursday 14 December 2023
Featuring the first ever performance by WHS Choral Society, who will sing alongside A Cappella and Canto, this should be a jubilant and festive way to send us into the Christmas holidays. Extracts from Handel's Messiah will be sung alongside well known carols.
The Auditorium
Wimter Warmers
Between Tuesday 12 December 2023 and Wednesday 13 December 2023
Come and spend an evening with Year 7 as we share winter tales from around the world.
The Rutherford Theatre
Bible & Biscuits Christmas Party
Thursday 7 December 2023
Join us for Party Games, Christmas Food and a Short talk from the bible.
Cafe Sixth
MUSIC: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2023
Wednesday 6 December 2023
The annual WHS Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols returns to Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon, for the annual celebration of Advent and Christmas. Featuring performances by A Cappella and Canto, accompanied by the WHS Symphony Orchestra, the evening is one of the highlights of the Autumn Term Music Calendar. Tickets are free but there is a retiring collection to support local charities. The service starts at 8pm and should end by 9:30pm. We advise arriving from 7:45pm to take your seats.
If you are not able to book a ticket as we have reached capacity, please email development@wim.gdst.net
Sacred Heart RC Church
Rosewell Talk with Isabel Straw; Bias in Medical AI
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Bias in Medical AI: AI is increasingly used in medicine to predict disease and support medical decision-making, yet these systems can be biased and widen health inequalities.
The Rutherford Centre
Class of 2019 Alumnae Reunion (CANCELLED)
Friday 1 December 2023
An evening of cocktails and canapés for the Class of 2019 and the chance to catch up with friends and former teachers.
Auditorium
In conversation with Natalie Haynes
Thursday 30 November 2023
Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster and – according to the Washington Post – a rock star mythologist. Her first novel, The Amber Fury, was published to great acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, as was The Ancient Guide to Modern Life, her previous book. Her second novel, The Children of Jocasta, was published in 2017. Her retelling of the Trojan War, A Thousand Ships, was published in 2019. It was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020. It has been translated into multiple languages. Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myth was published in Oct 2020, and reached number 2 in the New York Times Bestseller chart and her novel about Medusa, Stone Blind, was published in Sep 2022 and Margaret Atwood liked it. So did Neil Gaiman. Her latest book, Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth, was published in September 2023.
The Rutherford Centre
4+ 2024 Waiting List Families Stay & Play Event
Thursday 30 November, 9.00-10.00am
We are delighted to invite you to a special event for families in the top section of our Reception 2024 waiting list, offering you and your daughter the chance to visit the school again.
Whilst your daughter enjoys some playtime in our Junior Hall, you will have the chance to meet some other prospective parents and also chat with members of our Junior Leadership Team to ask any important questions that you may have about the school. We hope this will ensure that you are in a position to make an informed decision on accepting a place, should we be able to make your daughter an offer from our waiting list.
Please book only 1 ticket per family. To enable us to accommodate everyone, we kindly request that only one parent accompanies their daughter.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Wimbledon High Junior School
Autumn Ensembles and Orchestral Concert
Tuesday 28 November 2023
A first half that will comprise of our chamber groups and ensembles, playing varied and engaging repertoire. The second half will feature our bigger groups, including a performance of 'Danse Macabre' by the Concert Orchestra and our brand new Big Band!
The Auditorium
Young Musician Competition 2023-2024 (Woodwind and Brass)
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Our woodwind and brass players take to the stage, to compete for a place in the final. The brilliant Tommy Andrews (https://www.tommy-andrews.co.uk/) will be adjudicating. A huge variety of musical genres, instruments and pieces will be on display. We do hope you can join us.
The Auditorium
Sixth Form Quiz
Tuesday 14 November 2023
You are warmly invited to participate in the first WHS/KCS Wimbledon Charter Sixth Form Quiz!
Tickets are limited so book your place now to avoid disappointment.
Teams of 8 (4 WHS/4 KCS): we will be in touch after you have booked your place to confirm your team details.
Auditorium
Year 7 and Year 8 Ceilidh Parent Social
Thursday 9 November 2023
A chance to socialise with parents from Year 7 and Year 8 over drinks and have some fun at a Ceilidh.
Tickets include a drink on arrival and nibbles during the evening. There will be a bar run by Friends of WHS.
The evening will kick off at 7pm with time to chat over drinks and get to know new parents and then join in the Ceilidh if you want to. Dress for a party with a hint of tartan!
The evening is being hosted by License to Ceilidh https://www.licencetoceilidh.co.uk/ who are very experienced at organising events for all abilities!
Senior Hall
Young Musician Competition 2023-2024 (Strings)
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Join us as our finest string players compete for the top prize and a place in the final. Featuring last year's overall winner, we have no doubt that there will be some phenomenal playing.
The Auditorium
The Birthday Reunion
Saturday 4 November 2023
All alumnae are warmly invited to join us for the Wimbledon High annual Birthday Reunion to celebrate the school’s birthday together. It's a chance to catch up with old friends over a lovely lunch, browse through old photos and have a tour of the school.
Auditorium
House Charity Evening
Thursday 2 November 2023
Why not join us for a quiz night with all proceeds going to our four house charities - Faith in Action, Homestart Merton, Wimbledon Guild and Morden and Merton Guild. More details at https://whs.fireflycloud.net/partnerships/philanthropy/house-charities
Join us from 6.30pm for refreshments with the quiz starting at 7pm until 8.30pm.
Auditorium
Folio 2023
Tuesday 31 October 2023
An evening for parents, staff and pupils to hear from our talented young writers published in this year's edition of Folio.
Senior Hall
Sixth Form Dance Off
Wednesday 11 October 2023
We shall be hosting a Sixth Form Dance off in the Auditorium on Wednesday Lunchtime to raise money for our chosen charity "Papyrus"
Auditorium
Sixth Form Scholars' Recital
Thursday 12 October 2023
Our sixth form scholars' perform a wide array of solo pieces. This is our first ever lunch time recital, and we hope will encourage students, staff and parents to attend and support some of our top musicians in the school.
The Auditorium
WHS Young Musician Vocal Competition
Thursday 5 October 2023
Join us for an evening of vocal music, covering a wide array of genres, composers and styles. The competition is being adjudicated by Helen Meyerhoff, a hugely experienced singer and vocal coach. Her website can be found here: https://londonconcertchoir.org/people/helen-meyerhoff.
Drinks and snacks will be served from 5.40pm and the event will commence at 6pm.
The Auditorium
Rosewell Talk with Mark Melford: Climate Crisis
Tuesday 3 October 2023
How we solve the Climate Crisis – a STEM lecture
Mark is an owner of a technology strategy consultancy CSL, a tech start-up founder and an engineer by training.
If you have found yourself concerned about the climate crisis... alarmed by what you may have seen in the news, and especially by what you may have seen on Tik Tok, then this talk is for you.
The Rutherford Centre
Neurodiversity at WHS
Tuesday 26 September 2023
We would like to invite you to join us for a session on Neurodiversity at WHS, where we will provide further information on our provision and the support that is on offer for your daughter. The session will be led by Isabelle Alexander, our Head of Neurodiversity and Hidden Differences. Helena Rees (Head of Mathematics), Lucinda Gilchrist (Head of English) and Ferdinand Doepel (Assistant Head Academic) will also be joining the panel discussion. The evening aims to offer valuable insights into how we support students with additional needs or learning difficulties.
Senior Hall
Senior Classics Dinner
Tuesday 26 September 2023
You are cordially invited to the inaugural Senior Classics Dinner, featuring a pre-dinner talk on Catullus from award winning author and classicist Daisy Dunn.
Please arrive promptly for drinks at 5pm in the Rutherford Foyer: Dress code: smart.
Any questions, contact Ms Jamison (a.jamison@wim.gdst.net).
Rutherford Centre
Class of 2013 Reunion
Saturday 23 September 2023
Class of 2013, can you believe it's already ten years since you left Wimbledon High!
We are delighted to be able to invite you to Wimbledon High for a Reunion on 23rd September 2023 from 2 - 4.30 pm at school. We will meet up over a glass of something with former classmates in the new Sixth Form Cafe and have a tour of our wonderful new facilities as well as a chance to see those favourite 'old' bits of the school, look at photos and magazines from your 'era' and meet former staff.
It's never too soon to get nostalgic, so please join us!
There is no charge but please do make sure you book online here.
Cafe Sixth
Speech Day 2023 - Ceremony 2
Friday 7 July 2023
Ceremony 2 – Sixth Form – 7 July
Speech Day (Ceremony 2) is a chance to celebrate the achievements of students in Years 12 and 13 and to formally acknowledge the contribution of the wonderful Class of 2023 and to bid them a fond farewell as part of a leavers’ segment.
Auditorium
Speech Day 2023 - Ceremony 1
Friday 7 July 2023
Ceremony 1 – Upper School – 7 July
Speech Day (Ceremony 1) is a chance to celebrate the achievements of students in Years 9-11 and to formally acknowledge their contribution to the school this year.
Auditorium
Singin' in the Rain
Between Wednesday 28 June 2023 and Thursday 29 June 2023
Year 8 and 9 Musical
The Rutherford Centre
Blues & Roots Ensembles Concert
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Come along and hear the brilliant Blues and Roots Ensemble perform a night of Charles Mingus classics. They will be working with our A Cappella choir and top jazz instrumentalists from WHS and Rutlish, working together in workshops and leading to a brilliant and upbeat concert on the night. Tickets will be £5 and doors will open from 6.40pm.
Auditorium
Scholars Ensemble Concert
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Our Scholars present their final concert of the year, with a whole host of ensembles and soloists. It will be a chance for us to say a sad farewell to our Y13 scholars, and a platform for our brilliant young musicians to present some of their latest repertoire. Tickets can be purchased here.
Auditorium
Create Innovate Investigate
Friday 16 June 2023
Join us to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students in the following areas:
• GCSE and A Level Technology (Product Design and Fashion)
• GCSE and A Level Art and Design
• KS3 Science
There are two sessions - the first from 5-6.30pm and the second from 6.30-8pm to allow all our parents to attend and see their daughters' work. Please book a ticket for you and your daughter for one session.
There will be live music, drinks and light refreshments during the evening with a fashion show at 6pm and again at 7pm.
Auditorium
Orchestrals & Ensembles Concert
Thursday 15 June 2023
On Thursday 15th June, our concert orchestra, Baroque Ensemble and Wind Band take to the stage alongside our smaller ensembles for a night of entertainment. The summer term brings uplifting, fun filled and epic repertoire, including ‘The Remote Control PIece’ (Baroque Ensemble) and ‘How to Train your Dragon’ (Concert Orchestra). Tickets are limited, due to the DT and Art Exhibition, so make sure to book your tickets here.
Auditorium
Test (CANCELLED)
Thursday 15 June 2023
Test
The Rutherford Centre
Class of 1963 Reunion Lunch
Saturday 10 June 2023
Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and nostalgia!
We are delighted to be able to invite you to Wimbledon High for a Reunion Lunch on 10th June 2023. The reunion will take place from 12-3 pm at school and will include a chance to look at photos, magazines and other treasures from our archive ahead of a lunch in Senior Hall and a tour of our wonderful new facilities.
There is no charge but please do book online here.
Senior Hall
Duo Recital
Thursday 25 May 2023
On the evening of Thursday 25th May we have a wonderful opportunity (in the auditorium) for a Senior School Duo Recital. Parents, friends and family and Staff will all be invited to attend this very special evening. For this concert we shall be hosting an evening of duos of singers and instrumentalists working together, exploring the challenges and opportunities that are presented as a performer and accompanist. Do join us for this special evening, tickets can be acquired here.
Auditorium
Musical Theatre Concert ‘If You Dare…’
Wednesday 24 May 2023
A Concert of Musical Theatre Songs designed to inspire and entertain, involving students from across all years.
Refreshments will be available before the show and during the interval.
The Rutherford Centre
WHSU Annual Reunion Lunch
Saturday 20 May 2023
Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and nostalgia!
We are delighted to be able to invite you to Wimbledon High for the annual WHSU Reunion Lunch on Saturday 20 May 2023. The lunch will take place from 12-3 pm in Senior Hall and will also include a chance to look at photos, magazines and other treasures from our archive ahead of a lunch in Senior Hall and a tour of our wonderful new facilities.
There is no charge but please do book online here. We look forward to seeing you there!
Senior Hall
Reception 2023 Stay and Play Mornings
Between Thursday 11 May 2023 and Thursday 18 May 2023
We are delighted to invite you and your daughter to join us for a Stay and Play morning at the Junior School!
This will be a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to see her new classroom and to start meeting her Reception teachers and some of her classmates. The girls will take part in a fun activity; parents can get stuck in too, or enjoy meeting fellow new parents over some refreshments.
There are 4 session times to choose from - see below to select the date you would like to attend.
Wimbledon High Junior School
Class of 2017 and 2018 Alumnae Reunion
Thursday 27 April 2023
An evening of cocktails and canapés for the Class of 2017 and 2018 and the chance to catch up with friends and former teachers.
Auditorium
Wimbledon High Junior School Open Morning for Nurseries
Thursday 27 April 2023
We are delighted to invite Nursery Heads and Staff to join us for an Open Morning at Wimbledon High Junior School!
You will have the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the school led by some of our pupils and to see our recently revamped facilities, as well as the chance to meet some of our staff, followed by some refreshments and a talk from our Junior School Head, Claire Boyd.
We hope this will be a welcome opportunity for Nursery Heads and staff to visit us and refresh your knowledge of the school and our ethos, allowing you best advise your families on school choices for their daughters.
Any Nursery Head or staff member is welcome to attend - please book your place to join us!
Wimbledon High Junior School
Junior School Open Morning for Nurseries (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 12 April 2023
Join us at Wimbledon High School for an open morning, specifically designed for Nursery Heads and staff.
Your visit will give you the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the school with some of our pupils and see our recently refreshed facilities, to meet some of our staff and to hear a talk from Junior School Head, Claire Boyd.
This will be a wonderful chance to find out a little more about the school, our ethos, and experience what we believe makes our school so special, as well as to hear more about the changes to our admissions process for Reception 2024 entry onwards.
Junior School Hall
Sports Awards
Wednesday 29 March 2023
This is our Annual Sports Awards ceremony taking place in the Auditorium, to celebrate the students' achievements.
Auditorium
The Gym and Dance Display: A Step In Time
Monday 27 March 2023
The annual Gym and Dance Display is back again! Get ready to travel back through the decades with the biggest hits from each era. Get ready for an evening of Dance and Gymnastic performances from both Junior and Senior students in our brand new Auditorium.
Auditorium
Battle of the Bands 2023
Friday 24 March 2023
Battle of the Bands returns! Come and watch live performances from our WHS bands and partner schools on Friday 24th March at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Tickets are £5 with all proceeds going to Papyrus.
Auditorium
Rosewell Talk with Dr Suze Kundu: Living In A Material World
Tuesday 21 March 2023
The world around us is made of “stuff” but we rarely take the time to consider the science, engineering and design knowhow that has gone into creating things that are so well suited to their applications.
In this interactive talk, Dr Suze Kundu will take you on a journey of discovery to understand the past, present and future of materials science and engineering, and showcase how we need to break down the silos between chemistry, physics, biology, maths, engineering and art to overcome the global challenges we face now and in the future.
Dr Suze Kundu (pronouns she/her) is a nanochemist and a science communicator. Suze is Director of Researcher and Community Engagement at Digital Science at the research technology company Digital Science and a Trustee of the Royal Institution. Prior to this, Suze was an academic for six years, teaching at Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, having completed her undergraduate degree and PhD in Chemistry at University College London.
The Rutherford Centre
WHS: Comedy Night
Friday 17 March 2023
Please join us for the return of the sensational WHS Comedy Night. Open to students in Year 9 and above. The event's ticket sales will go towards this year's Comic Relief Charity.
The Rutherford Centre
Arnold House Charity Evening
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Are you an Arnold student or parent?
Why not join us for a fun evening with all proceeds going to Faith in Action, our house charity.
Join us from 6.30pm for refreshments with the event starting at 7pm until 8.30pm.
If you are not able to attend the event, you can make a donation at www.jumblebee.co.uk/arnold
Auditorium
Senior School Spring Ensembles Concert
Tuesday 14 March 2023
Join us for an evening of musical entertainment, with our chamber groups taking to the stage. Groups include Jazz Ensemble, Flute Quartet, an array of String quartets and Clarinet choir. Tuesday 14 March, 7pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
Anna Maria Stanczyk Piano Concert
Monday 13 March 2023
Come and listen to a wonderful evening of piano music with Anna Maria Stanczyk.
Anna played her debut in Wigmore Hall and across her 40 year career, has since performed at South Bank in London, Carnegie Hall in New York, and many concerts across Europe.
It takes place on 13th March, at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Please do join us from 6.30pm for a drinks reception.
Auditorium
WHS Young Musician - Finals
Thursday 9 March 2023
We've reached the finals of the WHSYM Competition! It takes place on 9 March, at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
THE WARDROBE by Sam Holcroft
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Y8 Drama Club.
12 scenes, set in different times from 1485 up to the present day, with different characters in each. The only thing they have in common is the wardrobe, in which the young people meet to have their private conversations.
Rutherford Centre
Civil Discourse Panel
Monday 6 March 2023
Civil Discourse ultimately recognises that it is only with an actively empathetic mindset and sharp critical thinking skills that one may truly succeed in communicating with others.
Joined by a special guest speaker, we will be exploring this subject through a panel discussion and Q & A.
There are limited tickets for this event so please book your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.
Auditorium
Y10/11 Play – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Between Thursday 2 March 2023 and Friday 3 March 2023
You are cordially invited to the wedding of Duke Theseus and Hippolyta. Come and join us for an evening of magic, mischief and midsummer madness!
Auditorium
In conversation with Elizabeth Day
Thursday 2 March 2023
We are delighted to welcome award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Elizabeth Day to WHS for a very special ‘In Conversation’ event. Her chart-topping podcast, How to Fail, is a celebration of all the things that haven’t gone right and each week, Elizabeth interviews celebrity guests to discuss what they have learnt from failure. She will be talking about how learning from failure actually helps us to succeed better and her latest book release, ‘Failosophy for Teens; a handbook for when things go wrong’.
Open to Years 10-13, staff, parents and friends. Book now to avoid disappointment.
The Rutherford Theatre
Folio Launch
Tuesday 28 February 2023
An evening to celebrate the launch of our new annual publication, Folio, with guest speaker Sally Emerson, novelist and WHS alumna, and featuring readings from Folio 2022 contributors and some readings from works to be published in Folio 2023. Folio is a collection of excellent short stories, poetry and essays written by pupils during the academic year 2021-2022.
Rutherford Centre
STEAM+ Expo
Wednesday 22 February 2023
WHS students and parents are invited to join us for our first ever STEAM+ Expo on Wednesday 22 February from 5-7pm at the Auditorium and STEAM Tower.
Auditorium
Music Scholars' Concert (Years 7-9)
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Join us for an evening of superb music performances by our students in Years 7-9.
Auditorium
Senior Musical: Evita
Between Wednesday 8 February 2023 and Thursday 9 February 2023
Senior Musical 2023
Rutherford Centre
Meredith House Charity Evening
Tuesday 31 January 2023
Are you a Meredith student or parent?
Why not join us for a fun evening with all proceeds going to Home Start Merton, our house charity.
Join us from 6.30pm for refreshments with the event starting at 7pm until 8.30pm.
To confirm, the event is taking place on Tuesday 31st January - apologies for the error in Schoolpost.
If you are not able to attend the event, you can make a donation at www.jumblebee.co.uk/meredith
Auditorium
WHS Young Musician - Piano & Percussion Competition
Tuesday 24 January 2023
We're continuing the next heat of the WHSYM Competition with the Piano & Percussion Competition! It takes place on 24 January, at 7pm in the Auditorium, with a drinks reception from 6.40pm)
Auditorium
Greek (WI)Myths
Between Wednesday 11 January 2023 and Thursday 12 January 2023
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Rutherford Centre
Sixth Form Play: Second Person Narrative
Between Wednesday 7 December 2022 and Thursday 8 December 2022
You’re born. You grow up. You grow old. You die. But along the way can you really forge your own identity? Can you actually choose your own destiny? And who is genuinely in control of your story?
Rutherford Centre
WHS Juniors Christmas Ensembles Concert
Friday 2 December 2022
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Auditorium
Partnerships Evening
Thursday 1 December 2022
An opportunity to hear directly from the local organisations and students about the reach and impact of the partnerships programme.
Auditorium
Dr Charlie Easmon: Parenting teenagers in the online world (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Dr Charlie Easmon returns to WHS to talk candidly about the world in which our young people inhabit and how we can help them navigate some of the dramatic changes that have occurred in the relationship dynamics between young people. Like WHS, Charlie is an advocate of information and conversation earlier with young people and gives candid advice to parents about when, how, and what to talk to young people about when it comes to sex and relationships. Charlie will be speaking to WHS Middle School students on the same day and will be able to comment on the content of his session with them at the parents’ talk.
Auditorium
Senior School Autumn Orchestral Concert
Thursday 24 November 2022
This jubilant concert will feature our larger ensembles in the school. Symphony Orchestra will take us on a Mexican journey. There’ll be some lively Vivaldi from A Cappella, West end hits from Coro and Swing Band will bring their usual energy and skill with some upbeat entertainment. It's not to be missed!
Thursday 24 November, 7-8.30pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
Hastings House Charity Evening
Wednesday 23 November 2022
Are you a Hastings student or parent?
Why not join us for the Hastings Olympics with all proceeds going to Wimbledon Guild, our house charity.
Join us from 6.30pm for refreshments with the event starting at 7pm until 8.30pm.
The event is in aid of Wimbledon Guild, who provide activities for older people in the community.
If you are not able to attend the event, you can make a donation at www.jumblebee.co.uk/hastings
Auditorium
Options at 18
Tuesday 22 November 2022
WHS students and parents are invited to our 'Options at 18' event - come and listen to our guest speakers.
Auditorium
WHS Young Musician - Wind & Brass Competition
Monday 21 November 2022
We're continuing the next heat of the WHSYM Competition with the Wind & Brass Competition! It takes place on 21 November, at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
Senior School Autumn Ensemble Concert
Tuesday 15 November 2022
Join us for an evening of musical entertainment, with our chamber groups taking to the stage. Groups include Jazz Ensemble, Flute Quartet, an array of String quartets and Clarinet choir.’ Tuesday 15 November, 6-8pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
Y2 Musical: The Piper
Friday 11 November 2022
Join us for our riotous Year 2 musical The Piper - who is this man in his very tall hat and how can he help with all the rats
Rutherford Centre
Auditorium Opening Reception
Wednesday 9 November 2022
We would like to invite you to join us for an evening of celebration as we mark the official opening of the new buildings and unveil our donor tree to thank our school community for their support.
It will be an opportunity to enjoy musical and dramatic performances in the new auditorium whilst sampling canapes and fizz.
Auditorium
Rosewell Talk with Sir Brian Vickers
Tuesday 8 November 2022
Sir Brian was a Fellow and Director of Studies at Downing College and a University Lecturer in English, later becoming Professor (Ordinarius) at the University of Zürich and director of the Centre for Renaissance Studies. Since retiring, he has become a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. In 2008 he was knighted for services to literary scholarship. He has published numerous books, articles and reviews, many of which explore the work of William Shakespeare, Francis Bacon and Jonathan Swift. He continues as Editor-in-Chief of The Collected Works of John Ford (Oxford University Press), of which three volumes have appeared.
Rutherford Centre
WHS Young Musician - Strings Competition
Monday 7 November 2022
We're continuing the next heat of the WHSYM Competition with the Strings Competition! It takes place on 7 November, at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
Scott House Charity Evening
Tuesday 1 November 2022
All Senior students and parents in Scott House are invited to the Scott House Charity Evening on Tuesday 1 November, 6.30-8.30pm in the Auditorium for a 'Pub Quiz Night'.
Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm with the quiz beginning at 7pm.
The event is in aid of Merton and Morden Guild, who provide activities for older people in the community.
If you are not able to attend the event, you can make a donation at www.jumblebee.co.uk/scott.
Auditorium
Senior School Scholars' Concert
Tuesday 11 October 2022
Join us for an evening of superb solo music making with our Y10-Y13 music scholars’ playing a varied programme under the banner of ‘New Beginnings and Directions’.
Auditorium
WHS Young Musician - Vocal Competition
Thursday 6 October 2022
The WHS Young Musician series returns and we're kicking it off with the Vocal Competition! The fantastic Claire Ward (https://clairewardsoprano.com/) will be adjudicating. It takes place on 6 October, at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Auditorium
Rosewell Talk with Rob Eastaway - Much Ado About Numbers
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Shakespeare and Maths are two unavoidable subjects at school. But what happens when the two are combined? What is the maths in Shakespeare, and what was Shakespearean maths? Find out how Tudors multiplied, why Shakespeare never ended a line with the word orange, why King Lear was every inch a king, and why early drafts of the plays could possibly have been written with a pencil. With historical asides about calendars, optics and music thrown in, you might never think about maths or Shakespeare the same way again.
Rob Eastaway is a mathematician, speaker and author, whose books include the bestselling Why Do Buses Come In Threes? and Maths On The Back of An Envelope. He is the Director of Maths Inspiration, a national programme of theatre based lecture shows for teenagers, and is the mathematical puzzle editor for New Scientist magazine.
Rutherford Centre
Speech Day 2022 - Year 11
Friday 8 July 2022
You are warmly invited to join us for the spectacular end of year extravaganza. There are a range of Music and Drama performances, speeches from our Chair of governors, Becky McKinlay and the Head, Fionnuala Kennedy, plus the chance to celebrate student success with a range of awards. In ceremony 2, we shall also be bidding a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.
WHS Sports Hall
Speech Day 2022 - Year 12
Friday 8 July 2022
You are warmly invited to join us for the spectacular end of year extravaganza. There are a range of Music and Drama performances, speeches from our Chair of governors, Becky McKinlay and the Head, Fionnuala Kennedy, plus the chance to celebrate student success with a range of awards. In ceremony 2, we shall also be bidding a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.
WHS Sports Hall
Speech Day 2022 - Year 13
Friday 8 July 2022
You are warmly invited to join us for the spectacular end of year extravaganza. There are a range of Music and Drama performances, speeches from our Chair of governors, Becky McKinlay and the Head, Fionnuala Kennedy, plus the chance to celebrate student success with a range of awards. In ceremony 2, we shall also be bidding a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.
WHS Sports Hall
Speech Day 2022 - Year 10
Friday 8 July 2022
You are warmly invited to join us for the spectacular end of year extravaganza. There are a range of Music and Drama performances, speeches from our Chair of governors, Becky McKinlay and the Head, Fionnuala Kennedy, plus the chance to celebrate student success with a range of awards. In ceremony 2, we shall also be bidding a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.
WHS Sports Hall
Speech Day 2022 - Year 7
Friday 8 July 2022
You are warmly invited to join us for the spectacular end of year extravaganza. There are a range of Music and Drama performances, speeches from our Chair of governors, Becky McKinlay and the Head, Fionnuala Kennedy, plus the chance to celebrate student success with a range of awards. In ceremony 2, we shall also be bidding a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.
WHS Sports Hall
Speech Day 2022 - Year 8
Friday 8 July 2022
You are warmly invited to join us for the spectacular end of year extravaganza. There are a range of Music and Drama performances, speeches from our Chair of governors, Becky McKinlay and the Head, Fionnuala Kennedy, plus the chance to celebrate student success with a range of awards. In ceremony 2, we shall also be bidding a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.
WHS Sports Hall
Speech Day 2022 - Year 9
Friday 8 July 2022
You are warmly invited to join us for the spectacular end of year extravaganza. There are a range of Music and Drama performances, speeches from our Chair of governors, Becky McKinlay and the Head, Fionnuala Kennedy, plus the chance to celebrate student success with a range of awards. In ceremony 2, we shall also be bidding a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.
WHS Sports Hall
Guys and Dolls
Between Wednesday 29 June 2022 and Friday 1 July 2022
Frank Loesser's celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway.
The Rutherford Centre
Wimbledon Charter Parents' Event: Making Informed Choices
Thursday 16 June 2022
Come and hear from the experts and pose your questions on the role of parents and families in creating an inclusive culture for and with our young people.
Rutherford 2021
Celebration of Stephen Sondheim
Thursday 9 June 2022
An evening of Stephen Sondheim music performed by WHS students in support of our fundraising campaign for our new Auditorium. All ticket income and donations raised on the night will go towards the auditorium.
The Rutherford Centre
WHS Scholars' Concert
Tuesday 7 June 2022
WHS Scholars' Concert
Senior Hall
Women of Troy
Tuesday 24 May 2022
A superb ensemble from Year 10, present Euripedes' powerful and moving Drama about the Women of Troy, made refugees through war. Sadly, still all too relevant a piece, despite having being written over 2000 years ago.
The Rutherford Centre
Reception 2022 Stay and Play mornings
Between Thursday 12 May 2022 and Thursday 19 May 2022
We are delighted to invite you and your daughter to join us for a Stay and Play morning at the Junior School!
This will be a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to see her new classroom and to start meeting her Reception teachers and some of her classmates.
The girls will take part in a fun activity; parents can get stuck in too, or enjoy meeting fellow new parents over some refreshments.
Wimbledon High Junior School
The Little Mermaid
Between Tuesday 17 May 2022 and Wednesday 18 May 2022
For two nights only, the Rutherford Centre will be transformed into a magical kingdom set under the sea as we invite parents for Wimbledon High School's take on Disney's classic musical, The Little Mermaid.
The Rutherford Centre
WHS: Comedy Night
Friday 6 May 2022
Please join us for the return of the sensational WHS Comedy Night.
The Rutherford Centre
Melissa Wilson - Climate Action Through Law and Sport
Tuesday 3 May 2022
Melissa Wilson is an ex-GB rower and co-founder of Athletes of the World. Her organisation works to increase athlete engagement around sustainability. She also graduated with a First in Law from Cambridge and previously worked as an environmental legal researcher for two organisations bringing strategic litigation. Her talk will outline her experiences in law and sport, discussing the opportunities both sectors offer to tackle environmental issues and encourage climate advocacy.
Rutherford Centre
Early Years Nursery Event - Wimbledon High School
Thursday 28 April 2022
Join us at Wimbledon High School for a CPD event designed for Nursery Heads and staff.
Guest speaker, Phil Armstrong, from Early Excellence will focus on Early Years Headlines and Curriculum Design. You will also hear from WHS Junior School Head, Claire Boyd and Assistant Head Lower Junior School, Alexandria Rowland, with an update on our own EYFS focus at WHS.
Following the talk, you will have the chance to look round our Reception classrooms and see some of our refreshed facilities.
The Rutherford Centre
Gym & Dance 2022 - Mother Nature
Tuesday 29 March 2022
As our school focus has this year has been on Sustainability and the Environment, The Gym & Dance show 2022 will take you through a dynamic journey of the impact of Climate Change on our world. We will be looking at ways in which we can help create solutions, encouraging change to happen and of course, celebrate the Earth!
Sports Hall
Battle of the Bands
Friday 25 March 2022
Welcome back to our annual Battle of the Bands event! Featuring bands from WHS and some of our local partner schools, we would like to warmly invite you to an evening of band performances, with each performance taking inspiration from the birth year of said band.
Sports Hall
ROSEWELL - The Fragile Arctic
Wednesday 23 March 2022
The Fragile Arctic (Including footage from my Amazon TV show, Earth Cycle, and my BBC reporting for Radio 4 and the World Service in Svalbard, Finland, Sweden, Greenland and Norway. A good one for Geography departments) - I discuss climate change, invasive species and indigenous human populations.
Senior Hall
WHS: Romeo & Juliet
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Come to Verona, to watch our year 8 girls tell a beautiful (and short!) version of the world's most famous love story.
The Rutherford Centre
Alice
Between Monday 7 March 2022 and Tuesday 8 March 2022
Senior Play
The Rutherford Centre
11+ 2022 Decider Events
Between Tuesday 22 February 2022 and Monday 28 February 2022
Decider event for families with 11+ 2022 offers.
Please book one ticket per family, which allows entry for up to 3 attendees.
Senior School Tour
WHS Cinematic Music Concert
Wednesday 23 February 2022
Wimbledon High School presents an evening of Cinematic Music performed by the KS3 Music Scholars.
Senior Hall
Anastasia
Between Tuesday 8 February 2022 and Friday 11 February 2022
Senior Musical
The Rutherford Centre
WHS Young Musician of the Year: Piano & Percussion Heat
Wednesday 26 January 2022
The pianists and percussionists of WHS compete for three places in the final of this year’s Young Musician series, where they will come up against the winners of the Vocal, Strings, Wind, and Brass heats.
Senior Hall
Bright Young Things
Friday 21 January 2022
Y9 PLAY
The Rutherford Centre
WimGrimm Tales
Between Thursday 9 December 2021 and Friday 10 December 2021
Come and watch all our Year 7 students working collaboratively and creatively to revisit some fairy tale favourites – but be warned – these versions have not had the Disney treatment!
The Rutherford Centre
WimGrimm Tales
Between Thursday 9 December 2021 and Friday 10 December 2021
Come and watch all our Year 7 students working collaboratively and creatively to revisit some fairy tale favourites – but be warned – these versions have not had the Disney treatment!
The Rutherford Centre
Wimbledon Charter Launch
Wednesday 1 December 2021
The launch of the partnership between Wimbledon High School & King's College School, Wimbledon. Drinks and canapes will be served at 6pm in the Rutherford Centre foyer at WHS, followed by an introduction from Fionnuala Kennedy and Jude Lowson, the respective Heads of WHS and KCS. This will be followed by students from both schools and Deana Puccio Ferraro from the RAP Project with Q&A from audience members at the end.
The Rutherford Centre
Introduction to studying in the United States
Tuesday 2 November 2021
With growing numbers of UK students looking to study for undergraduate degrees in the USA, we are delighted to welcome Steve Fenoglio from Mayflower Education to come and speak at school on Tuesday 2nd November 6 - 7.30pm in the Rutherford Centre. Steve has over 30 years experience in the field, having worked on both the university and school side.
The Rutherford Centre
Good Money - Demystifying Finance Networking Evening
Wednesday 13 October 2021
A networking evening in association with the Really Helpful Club.
Join a variety of women who have made their mark in a range of roles in the financial sector. Learn about their career path and the advice they would give to students exploring their options.
This will be followed by a virtual keynote speech from Heather McGregor on building networks, the value of human and social capital & the importance of financial literacy.
Senior Hall
Welcome Evening Tours
Between Tuesday 7 September 2021 and Tuesday 14 September 2021
Opportunity to tour the STEAM Tower
STEAM Tower
Reception 2021 Stay and Play mornings
Between Thursday 13 May 2021 and Thursday 27 May 2021
We are delighted to invite you and your daughter to join us for a Stay and Play morning at the Junior School!
This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to visit the Junior School, allowing you and your daughter to see her new classroom and to start meeting her Reception teachers and some of her classmates.
The girls will take part in a fun activity; parents can get stuck in too, or enjoy meeting some fellow new parents over a refreshment.
Wimbledon High Junior School
Friends of WHS Fun Run
Saturday 11 May 2019
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER - JUST TRUN UP TOMORROW AT 8.30AM AND REGISTER IN PERSON.
The annual WHS Fun Run is open to all girls and WHS families to help raise money for sports equipment for the school. You can choose to run or walk 2km or 5km.
Competitive runners and fun-lovers are all equally welcome. Go for your best time or take part with friends and focus on the fun by running, walking or getting round the course however you like together. Dressing up is optional but very much encouraged!
Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields