On the first day of #Advent we’re sharing “Tree of Light” by Jessica (9J): I was inspired to design the “Tree of Light” because, for me, light means hope and all the fairy lights and candles at Christmas make it such a special occasion #SHSKChristmas #AdventCalendar

Tinned goods, mince pies and many more treats - this morning students proudly sent off their festive #SHSKChristmas donation to @TrussellTrust Abingdon Foodbank. Thank you to everyone in our community who donated 🎄

“Hopefully Waiting” – when asked about her #Christmas card design, Ceci (11K) said: I was inspired by my dog hopefully waiting for someone to come home at the end of a snowy Christmas day #SHSKChristmas #AdventCalendar

This metaphor is longer than I usually favor, but it captures an important dynamic between parents and their teens. Our teenagers don't become a little bit more independent each day. Instead, they move back and forth - clinging to us and then pushing away like swimmers in a pool.

We’re incredibly proud to have been ranked top independent girls school in Oxfordshire and 5th in the Southeast for the second year in a row by @TheTimes Parent Power 2024, reflecting the brilliance of our students and staff! thetimes.co.uk/schools-league… Independent Schools Council Oxford Mail

For her #SHSKChristmas card, Samantha (9M) was inspired by Desmond Tutu’s quote “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” – she said her piece symbolises that there is always good, even if you are surrounded by hopelessness #AdventCalendar

Bea’s (9L) “The Star of Bethlehem” card design was inspired by the journey of the three kings as they followed the star to Bethlehem, hoping it would lead them to Jesus #SHSKChristmas #AdventCalendar

Fabulous Middle School production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ - definitely feeling Christmassy!!

That was such fun! The first performance of the Staff Choir🎄

One of my favourite evenings of the year 🎶

I really enjoyed our first actual in-person Parents’ Meeting since 2020. It felt purposeful, busy and sociable.

I think I just avoided audible sobbing. Congratulations to everyone involved in ‘A Monster Calls’.

So excited to see this later - I am expecting to run through the whole range of emotions!

They were all AMAZING!

It was lovely 🎶

Earlier this week, Year 10 spent the day taking part in School of Comedy - comedians flexed their creativity coming up with ideas, workshopping material and drafting scripts, all of which were performed in our Science Atrium later in the afternoon #SHSKActivitiesWeek

Massive congratulations - very proud 😊

Josie achieved an impressive ten grade 9s and one grade 8. She plans to pursue A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Spanish. Her father, Adam, said: “St Helen’s has prepared Jo brilliantly. We’re glad that her hard work has finally come to fruition.” #GCSEResultsDay2024

There was a brilliant atmosphere at our #GCSEResultsDay2024 this morning with friends and family coming together to celebrate a stellar set of results - congratulations, HelKats!

Well done to the brilliant St Helen and St Katharine Year 11 who can celebrate amazing GCSE results. We are all so proud of you 👏