On Friday 15 November, we hosted our annual Presentation Evening. This is always a special occasion which fills us with pride as we reflect on the remarkable achievements of our Year 11 and 12 students in the last academic year. This summer brought us one of our best sets of exam results, and staff, students, alumnae and parents came together to celebrate the hard work and dedication as well as to recognise individual accomplishments in both academics and personal growth.

We were also thrilled to welcome back last year’s Year 13 leavers who are now pursuing their studies at top universities, or on exciting gap years. It is always a highlight to hear their stories of adventure and success since leaving us, which showcase the confident and accomplished young individuals they have become.

This year’s inspiring address was given by former student Rumneeq Dhaliwal, (2009-2016), who is currently working as a Private Secretary for the Ministry of Defence. After graduating from King’s College London, where she read History, Rumneeq worked with the British army before soon moving onto Whitehall to pursue a career in cyber security. Rumneeq joined the Cabinet Office, focusing on counterterrorism and crisis response and worked closely with senior government officials, Cabinet Ministers and No. 10.