Waterlow Hall

Thank you for helping us to reach the important milestone of £2.5 million. The challenge now is to secure the final £500,000 to fully deliver on all the elements we have planned for our new hall. Read on to find how you can get involved and help us.

More than 200 people have chosen to make a donation towards our Shine a Light appeal. Answer the questions in our campaign newsletter quiz correctly and you could win a light and a place on our 'map of stars'. Click on the quiz link below to find the first question. The answers can be found on the Waterlow Hall website and should be sent here.

This week we will be saying goodbye to our old hall. We hope you will join us for one of the many concerts, events and activities that are taking place over the next few days. Don't forget to complete our survey below and help us choose the colour for our new seats.

You are invited to the Waterlow Hall Exhibition on Wednesday 26th June - the hall will be open to parents at lunchtime and after school.

As part of our ground-breaking week, we are giving the girls the chance to say goodbye by leaving their mark on the walls of the hall.

It seems to be voting season and we want you to help us. Our retractable, tiered seating will transform the audience experience in our new Waterlow Hall. This is your chance to help us decide what fabric and colour they should be. 

Don't forget, not only can you choose the fabric but you can add your name to our retractable seats. Half the seats have been secured and we only have a few £1,000 seats left. Seat names will have to be confirmed soon so don't miss out on your chance to 'take your seat'.

Six professional musicians, four outstanding music scholars, an appreciative audience of parents, governors, alumnae and friends and one wonderful afternoon of sunshine, magical music and enjoyment to raise funds for our Waterlow Hall project. Thank you to everyone involved.

Each year, we invite those who are leaving South Hampstead to consider donating their original registration deposit to our development funds. This year, the 2019 leavers from across the school have made generous contributions to our Waterlow Hall Campaign and bursary funds. The names of all those who donate in this way will be added to our Map of Stars with our thanks.

We are delighted that so many alumnae and former staff have got involved with our campaign. One group of alumnae are raising money to purchase a seat for a favourite member of staff from the 1960s. If you would like to join together and help to secure a seat in memory of a wonderful teacher or just a dear friend, then please get in touch: development@shhs.gdst.net

Did you know that all revenue generated by the Waterlow Hall will be invested directly back into our bursary funds? 

It is so exciting to see the design for our Map of Stars wall of recognition. All those who donate to our Shine a Light or Leavers' Appeals will be recorded in the hall with their initials appearing in one of the stars which will cover the walls in the foyer. You can find out if your name is on the map here. 

The ‘Shine A Light’ appeal belongs to every girl in the school and pupils from all the years have been getting involved, from Olivia in Reception through to Rosie in the Upper Sixth. One of our generous supporters has offered to match whatever the girls raise this term, so please don't delay and secure your light today.

The score for the school song will run around the entrance foyer to the new hall and more than 60 donors have already secured a note on this frieze. This is your chance to make a donation, 'take a note' and have your name entwined with the Hymn of Light.

Saturday 16th November

We have just five Patrons' tables and a few individual tickets left so don't miss out. Book your place now at the fabulous Banking Hall for an evening of fundraising and celebration. Tickets will include a drinks reception, three course dinner with entertainment and the after dinner party with the fabulous Judge Jules providing the music.

We are looking forward to welcoming new parents in September and are keen to share our plans for the Waterlow Hall and give them an opportunity to get involved. We have two reception events planned for the new Junior School and Year 7 entrants. If you would like to be included on the guest lists, please contact us: development@shhs.gdst.net

Did you know that more than a quarter of South Hampstead families have already given to the campaign? Alumnae and staff across the generations have got involved. The most engaged Senior School House is Bodington with over 33% of families making a donation!

The accomplished actress speaks about the escapism of theatre and her support for the project.

We are already planning many events to celebrate the opening of our new hall and we want to invite everyone to join us for these. On Sunday 8th March 2020, we will be holding an Alumnae Reunion and a 'Come and Sing' for all our former pupils, staff and friends of the school. So, if you would like to join the choir and 'raise the roof' on our new hall, then please do register your interest below.

Step inside our virtual reality film of the new hall and get an idea of what it will look and feel like.

Thank you to everyone who bid on our Music in the Garden auction and helped to raise over £8,000 for the campaign. We already have some great lots for the Gala Dinner auction but if you have something to offer, please contact us.

There are lots of news stories to keep you up to date with the campaign. Visit the website and don't forget to send us your answers to our 'Shine a light' quiz - all those can be found on the website too!