 | Project update | | When the going gets tough.... |
The doors are closed, the floor has been stripped back to the original sportshall markings, construction of our Steinway store and the Production and Radio suites is underway. For regular updates on the progress follow the news on the Waterlow Hall website.
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 | | Fundraising update | | Give a little bit |
Over the summer 100 people chose to 'Shine a Light', 20 people 'Took a Seat' and new parents joined our '10 from 10 in 10' group. We now have £390,000 remaining to raise. The project is underway and the costs are coming in so please help us to reach our target to secure everything we need in the hall.
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 | | Quiz | | You win again |
Maple is already there and, in the spirit of inclusivity, you can win your own place on our map of stars by identifying the singers of the song titles in this newsletter. The winner will be drawn at the end of October so scroll on down and get singing and winning!
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 | | The Philanthropy Review 2019 | | Return to sender... |
...but not before you have read our Philanthropy Review 2019. This will be coming through your mailbox next week. It is a celebration of everything we have achieved so far and an outline of our plans for the future. Please take the time to read it and share in the joy of what we have achieved in the past year.
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 | | Join the campaign | | Poker face |
You will need one of these when it comes to bidding in our Silent Auction. The website goes live in November and we already have some fabulous lots to tempt you - 6 Nations rugby tickets, beautiful artworks, tea with the stars, a holiday villa in Portugal, a week in Dubai......
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 | | Project | | Girl on fire | If you are still not sure what a huge difference our hall is going to make to the girls, watch our film or take a ride through our Virtual Reality model.
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 | | Events | | Together |
Our campaign board receptions have helped us to reach out to everyone in our community about this project. We welcomed our new parents at two events in September and shared our plans for the hall and the future at South Hampstead. Special thanks must go to our hosts and to Camille (Y7) and Michaela (Y13) who joined us to speak to the parents.
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 | | Join the campaign | | Sit and wonder |
For the first time you will be able to see pupils perform from our tiered retractable seating in the new hall. Make a donation to our 'Take a Seat' campaign and you can have a name recorded on a seat. Look out for our auction when one lucky bidder will be able to secure not just names but also two front row seats for every performance they wish to attend next year.
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 | | Ground Breaking Week | | Graffiti on the train.... |
...well actually on the Waterlow Hall walls. as part of our Waterlow Hall Ground-breaking week. Find out what the girls wrote, which seat fabric was chosen and who won lucky stars as part of our frantic Waterlow Hall
Ground-Breaking week.
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 | | Waterlow Hall Gala Dinner | | Turn on the lights |
We are looking forward to welcoming 300 people to our Waterlow Hall Gala Dinner in November. This is a fabulous opportunity for you to advertise to the whole South Hampstead community. To find out about our advertising and sponsorship opportunities visit the website.
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 | | Waterlow Hall Gala Dinner | | Escape |
A huge thanks to our Gala Dinner reception partner Charles Stanley Wealth Management. Their bespoke cocktail has been mixed and sampled ready for the big night on the 16th November. Guests will be welcomed at the reception with a choice of Prosecco or an iconic (and very delicious) Charles Stanley cocktail.
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 | | Join the campaign | | Feeling good |
Did you know that all revenue generated by our new Waterlow Hall will be invested directly back into our bursary fund. So any donation you make now, doesn't just help us finish the hall but will also be supporting future pupils who could not otherwise afford to come to South Hampstead.
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The Shine a light Club wrote personal letters to some of our alumnae this term asking them to remember their favorite teachers and sponsor a place for them on our 'Map of Stars'. If you would like to 'Shine a Light' on your favorite teacher then please join our appeal.
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 | | Join the campaign | | A perfect match |
Did you know that the GDST is a registered Charity (no.306983). That means that if you are a UK Taxpayer your donation is eligible for gift aid and, if you work for a company with a MATCHED GIVING scheme you could double your donation at no extra cost. Find out if your company offers this here.
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 | | Thank you | | It's a man's world |
Parents donate more to their son's schools than to their daughter's. Girls schools have lagged behind for many years when it comes to building a culture of philanthropy and endowment funds. But, thanks to you, we are bucking the trend here at South Hampstead and with over £2.6 million raised we are proving that it is no longer 'a man's world'.
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 | | Alumnae Events | | Your song |
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, please let us know.
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 | | Campaign Ambassadors | | In this corner |
Our alumnae have certainly been in our corner as ambassadors for the Waterlow Hall project. Kate Young is a Production Associate for Playful Productions where she looks after the musical Kinky Boots. Find out why she supports our campaign below.
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 | | Join the campaign | | Ten steps to heaven |
Time is running out and we are seeking 10 families who can commit £10,000 by the end of October to secure a third of our remaining target. To find out more or to join our '10 from 10 in 10' group please contact development@shhs.gdst.net
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| Communications | | Stop |
We know that you get a lot of emails and mailings. If you would prefer not to hear from us or would like to receive communications in a particular way then please just let us know at development@shhs.gdst.net
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