Welcome from the Head
Dear Parents
Welcome to this week’s newsletter, following our return from the Easter break and Bank Holiday weekend. It is full steam ahead now until half term!
Study leave has now started for Year 11 and Year 13, and we bid them a temporary farewell with mornings of fun and memories for both year groups. Year 13’s themed dressing-up days have certainly sparked the imagination: I hope today’s blue face-paint for the Smurfs is easy to wash away! As both year groups now enter their season of public exams, we wish them all the best of luck and remind them that we are here to support them in their final preparation in the coming weeks.
It has been a busy few weeks, with Year 9 entertaining audiences with their engaging and entertaining performances of Cortex and The Mystery at Marlow Grange, while the choir sang a beautiful Evensong in the chapel last Friday. The Alleynian Blues sang in delightful close harmony in Tuesday’s assembly, and Year 13’s flash mob saw them out of their final whole school assembly in exuberant style. Our Cheerleaders danced, tumbled and spun in front of a large audience in their sparkly spectacular on Tuesday, and our Key Stage 3 musicians entertained us on Thursday in their Strings Spectacular. The week rounds off with the Year 7 Movie Night with the boys from Dulwich College: thank you to our fabulous JPA for their hard work in organising this ever-popular event.
Congratulations to our Year 10 and Year 12 students for their measured and mature approach to their internal exam periods at the start of this term. The next fortnight sees final preparation for Key Stage 3 exams: thank-you to all our parents for helping our youngest students keep these in perspective as they work towards assessment week.
With very best wishes
Mrs Alex Hutchinson
Head
Dates for your Diary
- Thursday 14 May to Saturday 16 May – Year 12 Physics Trip to Geneva
- Monday 18 May – 6pm – Year 12 Parents’ Evening (VWA)
- Tuesday 19 May to Friday 22 May – Year 12 Geography Trip to the Lake District
- Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May – Years 8-10 Italian Trip to Bergamo, Milan and Lake Como
Just announced:
- Friday 11 September – JAGS Sports Awards Dinner (VWA)
Reporting Absences
A reminder to all parents to use this form to report absence in the Senior School due to illness or to request absence for appointments. This form can also be found on our Contact page.
Additionally, when informing a teacher of any health issues your daughter may be facing, please remember to cc our School Nurse team on Nurse@jags.org.uk.
Travelling to JAGS
We kindly ask that visitors and parents do not wait on either side of East Dulwich Grove or its side roads, including Great Spilmans.
Second-hand Uniform Sales
Second-hand Uniform Sales will take place between 7:45am and 8:30am in the VWA on the following dates:
- Wednesday 3 June 2026
Please note these are student-only events. Both cash and card payments will be accepted.
Key Stage 4 Update
Year 10 were fantastic during their end‑of‑year examinations. They showed real maturity and it was clear how hard they had worked to prepare. This was the first time they have sat exams in all of their subjects, and despite having a very busy schedule, they managed it superbly.
We hope the exams were beneficial in helping the girls become familiar with the style of GCSE questions and expectations. Over the next few weeks, they will be receiving detailed feedback from their teachers, which will continue through Parents’ Evening next half term. This will help them use this experience as the first major stepping stone in their GCSE journey. Well done Year 10, we are extremely proud of you.
Year 11 returned after the Easter break with a fantastic attitude, keen to show the hard work they had put into preparing for their GCSE exams. We are immensely proud of each and every one of them and are confident that their dedication will be rewarded.
We took time to reflect on their KS4 journey in a variety of ways, including a special afternoon remembering Helena, during which a tree was planted in her honour. Memories were shared, rocks were painted, and bubbles were released in a moment of reflection and celebration of her life.
As the girls headed off on study leave, we wished them the very best of luck on their final day celebrations. The costumes were brilliant, ranging from Shrek and Donkey to TikTok stars and characters from Ancient Greece. Their final assembly was filled with fun memories, singing and dancing from the girls, and even a special performance from the tutors and the KS4 team, before closing with one last Just Dance together.
Year 11 had their first public exam this week, it was touching many were wearing their good luck bracelets as a reminder that we are here for one another throughout the exam season.
Hannah Dodson, Head of KS4
Sixth Form Update
Following a productive Easter holiday, Year 12 students returned ready to take on their end-of-year exams. While the results are, as yet, unknown, it was very clear that students had prepared thoroughly and approached the art and technique of exam-taking with impressive maturity. They were punctual, well-resourced and resilient throughout – qualities that bode extremely well for the future.
The diagnostic value of these exams will become clearer over the coming weeks, as students receive their papers back and reflect on both their strengths and areas for development. Once again, their conscientious and responsible approach will serve them well as they work to implement the lessons learnt.
Year 13 are currently enjoying their last week of lessons, having already unveiled their special time capsule last week (more on that below).
To commemorate their final week, they have spent each day dressed up in line with a particular theme. Kicking the week off was dressing as what they wanted to be when they were younger. On Wednesday it was to represent 2007/2008 – the year of their birth – making a Head of Sixth Form feel very old indeed! This was followed by the annual school uniform day and finished today with the Smurfs!
As ever, these celebrations were full of the kind and fun spirit which has defined this year group. We now wish them every success as they prepare for and sit their upcoming exams!
Mat Weeks, Head of Sixth Form
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Time Capsule
Thea, Amirah, Imogen & Heidi (Head Girl team):
“To commemorate our seven years at JAGS, the Head Girl team held a ceremony to install a new time capsule in the Sixth Form block for the Class of 2026. We were grateful to work closely with Ms Addison and Ms Powers in the Operations team to create a beautiful wooden time capsule, which now sits proudly at the entrance to the Sixth Form.
“We put in a memory drive of music collected from our year group, preserving the memories of form songs, TikTok trends, and music that we love. Alongside this, we added a 2026 Science Magazine to represent the STEM that we champion at JAGS, and to remember where science is taking us today, and how we can compare it to the innovations of 2036. Where will AI be? Where is climate change technology?
“We also included three drama programmes from productions across the years; these physical copies allow us to honour the amazing actors at JAGS.
“The capsule will store our items for the next 10 years, in anticipation of an alumnae reunion in 2036! Who knows – we might even have a few famous faces among us in 10 years’ time!
“The 2025-26 Head Girl team is extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to develop the time capsule for our year group, and we hope that this tradition continues for years down the line.”
Thea, Amirah, Imogen & Heidi (Head Girl team):
“To commemorate our seven years at JAGS, the Head Girl team held a ceremony to install a new time capsule in the Sixth Form block for the Class of 2026. We were grateful to work closely with Ms Addison and Ms Powers in the Operations team to create a beautiful wooden time capsule, which now sits proudly at the entrance to the Sixth Form.
“We put in a memory drive of music collected from our year group, preserving the memories of form songs, TikTok trends, and music that we love. Alongside this, we added a 2026 Science Magazine to represent the STEM that we champion at JAGS, and to remember where science is taking us today, and how we can compare it to the innovations of 2036. Where will AI be? Where is climate change technology?
“We also included three drama programmes from productions across the years; these physical copies allow us to honour the amazing actors at JAGS.
“The capsule will store our items for the next 10 years, in anticipation of an alumnae reunion in 2036! Who knows – we might even have a few famous faces among us in 10 years’ time!
“The 2025-26 Head Girl team is extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to develop the time capsule for our year group, and we hope that this tradition continues for years down the line.”
Drama
Year 9 double bill
Huge congratulations to our Year 9 Drama students. Last week, 105 students took to the stage to perform two original plays written especially for them: Cortex by Holly McKinlay and The Mystery at Marlow Grange by Joanna Billington and Will Feasey.
From dystopian futures to chaotic time travel, the productions combined large‑scale ensemble work with detailed characterisation. The performances were assured and engaging, with moments of humour, tension and genuine connection between performers.
Art
Young Art 2026
Congratulations to Year 12 students Phoebe and Imi, who took home the top prizes at Young Art 2026.
The pair were among a number of JAGS students whose artwork was displayed at the Here and Now exhibition, hosted by the Royal College of Art last month. Students produced artworks across three categories for this year’s awards: Art, Drawing and Printmaking.
Phoebe won first prize in the Art category, while Imi took first place in the Drawing category.
To learn more about the inspiration behind their work, read the winners’ interviews with the judges below.
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Phoebe
Interview with Judge Chris Orr
Chris Orr: I like your assemblage of incidents. I presume this is autobiographical?
Phoebe: Yes, it is autobiographical, it is a collection of moments captured from me and my sisters’ childhood, many of which I remember. I wanted to tell the story of childhood by encapsulating the wonder and simplicity of the moments between children. I decided to link the photos by connecting the sky and the grass to unite all of the paintings and illustrate a single storyline of moments spanning from being toddlers to the early teenage years.
Chris Orr: Could you make a similar story/assemblage of a character who was a friend or who you discovered in a book or film?
Phoebe: I would love to create an assemblage for the character Anne from Anne of Green Gables. It has always been one of my favourite books since I was a child and my love for the character only grew after watching the tv show. I think Anne’s personality would reflect the same joy and innocence that I wanted to demonstrate in my piece and it would be really fun to capture some of her many “adventures” in the book to create each painting.
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Imi
Interview with Judge Eileen Cooper
Eileen Cooper: What medium did you use and why?
Imi: Translating the relatively muted palette of the original painting into a drawing, I chose to use graphite on biscuit-coloured paper, hoping to reflect the softer yet subdued atmosphere of the piece. I chose graphite because it allowed me to focus almost entirely on tone, shape, and atmosphere rather than line or colour, whilst the warmth of the paper helped establish a quieter mid-tone across the surface, which I then worked into by gradually compressing the tonal range, allowing the shadows to feel more weighted and contained rather than overly dramatic. Thus, I only concentrated sharp contrasts and more resolved detail in the seated woman and the convex mirror, leaving surrounding areas softer and less defined. This imbalance in finish aimed at directing attention to the key elements of the composition while maintaining a subdued, introspective overall mood.
Eileen Cooper: Did you have a reference for this piece (perhaps a historic painting or photograph)? It feels very much about a different time to our own.
Imi: My drawing was informed by Sir William Orpen’s Edwardian painting ‘The Mirror.’ I was particularly drawn to how the woman’s posture and expression suggest a moment of introspection or contemplation. Her seated position, clasped hands, and quiet gaze imply inward thought rather than engagement with the viewer, and this feeling is reinforced by the sparsely decorated room, which removes distraction and builds a subdued, almost private atmosphere. I found that working from a historical painting also helped situate the work as temporally distinct from the present, heightening its reflective tone.
Eileen Cooper: Is that a mirror or a painting in the circular frame? I’m intrigued to know more about it.
Imi: The circular object is a convex mirror, and it was central to my understanding of the original painting. Although it is smaller and less visually dominant than the seated woman, the painting’s title ‘The Mirror’ suggests it should be read as the conceptual focus. Additionally, unlike a flat mirror, a convex mirror distorts what it reflects, compressing space and curving the image. I was drawn to this distortion as a metaphor for personal reflection, memory, and identity, where perception is shaped by internal experience rather than objective reality. The mirror reveals details of the room otherwise hidden from view, suggesting that there is more to the scene, and by extension, more to the woman, than initially meets the eye.
Interview with Judge Chris Orr
Chris Orr: I like your assemblage of incidents. I presume this is autobiographical?
Phoebe: Yes, it is autobiographical, it is a collection of moments captured from me and my sisters’ childhood, many of which I remember. I wanted to tell the story of childhood by encapsulating the wonder and simplicity of the moments between children. I decided to link the photos by connecting the sky and the grass to unite all of the paintings and illustrate a single storyline of moments spanning from being toddlers to the early teenage years.
Chris Orr: Could you make a similar story/assemblage of a character who was a friend or who you discovered in a book or film?
Phoebe: I would love to create an assemblage for the character Anne from Anne of Green Gables. It has always been one of my favourite books since I was a child and my love for the character only grew after watching the tv show. I think Anne’s personality would reflect the same joy and innocence that I wanted to demonstrate in my piece and it would be really fun to capture some of her many “adventures” in the book to create each painting.
Interview with Judge Eileen Cooper
Eileen Cooper: What medium did you use and why?
Imi: Translating the relatively muted palette of the original painting into a drawing, I chose to use graphite on biscuit-coloured paper, hoping to reflect the softer yet subdued atmosphere of the piece. I chose graphite because it allowed me to focus almost entirely on tone, shape, and atmosphere rather than line or colour, whilst the warmth of the paper helped establish a quieter mid-tone across the surface, which I then worked into by gradually compressing the tonal range, allowing the shadows to feel more weighted and contained rather than overly dramatic. Thus, I only concentrated sharp contrasts and more resolved detail in the seated woman and the convex mirror, leaving surrounding areas softer and less defined. This imbalance in finish aimed at directing attention to the key elements of the composition while maintaining a subdued, introspective overall mood.
Eileen Cooper: Did you have a reference for this piece (perhaps a historic painting or photograph)? It feels very much about a different time to our own.
Imi: My drawing was informed by Sir William Orpen’s Edwardian painting ‘The Mirror.’ I was particularly drawn to how the woman’s posture and expression suggest a moment of introspection or contemplation. Her seated position, clasped hands, and quiet gaze imply inward thought rather than engagement with the viewer, and this feeling is reinforced by the sparsely decorated room, which removes distraction and builds a subdued, almost private atmosphere. I found that working from a historical painting also helped situate the work as temporally distinct from the present, heightening its reflective tone.
Eileen Cooper: Is that a mirror or a painting in the circular frame? I’m intrigued to know more about it.
Imi: The circular object is a convex mirror, and it was central to my understanding of the original painting. Although it is smaller and less visually dominant than the seated woman, the painting’s title ‘The Mirror’ suggests it should be read as the conceptual focus. Additionally, unlike a flat mirror, a convex mirror distorts what it reflects, compressing space and curving the image. I was drawn to this distortion as a metaphor for personal reflection, memory, and identity, where perception is shaped by internal experience rather than objective reality. The mirror reveals details of the room otherwise hidden from view, suggesting that there is more to the scene, and by extension, more to the woman, than initially meets the eye.
Co-curricular
Ski Trip to France
Pra-Loup 2026
Our recent ski trip to Pra-Loup was a huge success, with perfect conditions, beautiful sunshine and excellent snow, even if it did result in a few rosy cheeks along the way. Many groups embraced the challenge of off-piste skiing, which led to plenty of falls and laughter, but also a shared determination to give it another go.
“Après‑ski activities were just as busy, we enjoyed a thrilling Alpine coaster ride (not myself included) and a shopping trip that may have slightly ruined a few appetites. Throughout the trip, the girls were fantastic and, even on the final day, showed real enthusiasm as they bravely pulled on their uncomfortable boots and headed back down the mountains one last time.
Faye Freeman, Teacher of Mathematics
Botany Gardens
The sun shone for our inaugural volunteering day in the Botany Gardens at JAGS this Easter. The wonderful group who joined the Botany Team was made up of alumnae and parents of JAGS students, past and present. They rolled up their sleeves and worked their horticultural magic in the gardens.
The morning was spent in the vegetable beds, where pak choi, kale and purple sprouting seedlings were planted out in neat rows. The afternoon saw a wide range of activities, from woodchip and mulch spreading to willow weaving. It took 12 wheelbarrow loads to return the volume of potted-on and pricked-out plants to the greenhouse. Close encounters with newt families, butterflies and other pollinators added an extra dimension of amusement and joy. Thanks to everyone involved – it was an absolute pleasure.
Sally Rendel, Botany Garden Manager
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Summer visits
We are already looking forward to the next volunteering day in the summer holidays, so please keep your eyes peeled for a JAGSPost towards the end of term.
In the meantime, if you are interested in learning more about this unique teaching resource, I am delighted to share that we will be opening for the London Open Gardens weekend on Sunday 7 June. There will be two guided ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours at 10am and 11.30am. The link to book is HERE.
Alternatively, do pop by the gardens on Founder’s Day to explore the work students, staff and volunteers have been doing. It is blooming!
We are already looking forward to the next volunteering day in the summer holidays, so please keep your eyes peeled for a JAGSPost towards the end of term.
In the meantime, if you are interested in learning more about this unique teaching resource, I am delighted to share that we will be opening for the London Open Gardens weekend on Sunday 7 June. There will be two guided ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours at 10am and 11.30am. The link to book is HERE.
Alternatively, do pop by the gardens on Founder’s Day to explore the work students, staff and volunteers have been doing. It is blooming!
Italian
Two JAGS Italian students have been praised for their “ambitious” and “thoughtful” entries to La Civetta magazine’s 2026 competition, with each triumphing in their respective fields.
Alexa (Y11) won the Writing and Poetry category with her poem Oro Verde. Meanwhile, Lyla (Y8) was awarded the top prize in the art category for her piece San Michele Arcangelo in Chiaroscuro.
Read the judges’ praise for their work below, as well as the winning poem in full.
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‘A creative and imaginative piece’
Judges for the Writing and Poetry category commented:
“Oro Verde impressed us with its rich imagery and ambitious scope. The poem moves fluidly between the sensory and the mythical, weaving together references to place, history, and legend with confidence. Its language is vivid and expressive, particularly in its evocation of landscape and atmosphere. A creative and imaginative piece that captures both the physical and symbolic richness of its subject.”
ORO VERDE
On the buckle of the boot,
Flavour is savoured slowly,
As it bubbles and sighs on tongues
Awaiting a taste of divinity.
Mortal crowds lurch in addiction
For they are found in every bite,
Those revered pistachios,
Competing for glory with each strand of sunlight.
They were streamed into culture by Eastern sails,
And used for tortured troubles and ails.
But these studded emeralds seem not unlike the others,
And they wouldn’t be, if not for languid lava nurturing like a mother.
A halo floats, leisured,
Above the diving slopes of Etna.
Under those watchful eyes divine.
A weighted injustice took place here,
I believe there was a time.
And still Typhon lies dormant through breaths of unrest
And Thunder wields his hammer forging lightning for Zeus’s quest.
Now Etna bleeds once again, crying in flaw
While the houses huddle and flatten in awe.
And the people clink their glasses, none the wiser,
While the wails of English sisters seep into the town,
Fuel to the fire.
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‘Compelling and carefully executed’
Judges for the Art category commented:
“This striking piece demonstrates a confident and thoughtful engagement with light and shadow. The artist’s use of chiaroscuro creates a powerful sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer’s attention to the figure’s expression and posture. Inspired by classical imagery, the work feels both studied and original, showing a strong understanding of tone and atmosphere. A compelling and carefully executed composition.”
Judges for the Writing and Poetry category commented:
“Oro Verde impressed us with its rich imagery and ambitious scope. The poem moves fluidly between the sensory and the mythical, weaving together references to place, history, and legend with confidence. Its language is vivid and expressive, particularly in its evocation of landscape and atmosphere. A creative and imaginative piece that captures both the physical and symbolic richness of its subject.”
ORO VERDE
On the buckle of the boot,
Flavour is savoured slowly,
As it bubbles and sighs on tongues
Awaiting a taste of divinity.
Mortal crowds lurch in addiction
For they are found in every bite,
Those revered pistachios,
Competing for glory with each strand of sunlight.
They were streamed into culture by Eastern sails,
And used for tortured troubles and ails.
But these studded emeralds seem not unlike the others,
And they wouldn’t be, if not for languid lava nurturing like a mother.
A halo floats, leisured,
Above the diving slopes of Etna.
Under those watchful eyes divine.
A weighted injustice took place here,
I believe there was a time.
And still Typhon lies dormant through breaths of unrest
And Thunder wields his hammer forging lightning for Zeus’s quest.
Now Etna bleeds once again, crying in flaw
While the houses huddle and flatten in awe.
And the people clink their glasses, none the wiser,
While the wails of English sisters seep into the town,
Fuel to the fire.
Judges for the Art category commented:
“This striking piece demonstrates a confident and thoughtful engagement with light and shadow. The artist’s use of chiaroscuro creates a powerful sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer’s attention to the figure’s expression and posture. Inspired by classical imagery, the work feels both studied and original, showing a strong understanding of tone and atmosphere. A compelling and carefully executed composition.”
Sport
The first couple of weeks of the Summer Term have seen the pupils thrown immediately into an array of athletics meets, cricket fixtures and tennis matches. As always, the pupils have fully engaged with the programme, and it has been great to see so many pupils actively involved in the variety of sports on offer.
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we will be holding a Sports Award Dinner in September 2026 to reflect on the previous year’s achievements. The event will take place on Friday 11 September in the VWA. Please keep an eye out for information on tickets, as well as clues regarding our double Olympic gold medallist guest speaker.
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Athletics
A busy start to the season, with fixtures against Croydon High proving to be the perfect early-season competition. The Year 7 and 8 teams then performed fantastically well at the Southwark Schools competition earlier this week, with Year 7 finishing just a couple of points off first place and Year 8 bringing home the Southwark Schools Year 8 Winners’ Trophy.
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Cricket
An even busier start to the cricket season for our JAGS cricketers. Cup season is in full flow and all age groups have performed exceptionally well, with just one defeat in all competitions so far. A special mention to both Aria (Y9) and Sophie (Y8), who have each picked up five-wicket hauls in separate matches this season.
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Football
Well done to Pyale (Y11), who, after a successful season, has been offered a contract with London City Lionesses Under 21s for next season. A fantastic achievement, and we wish Pyale all the best in the next steps of her football career.
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Hockey
Our Under 15 hockey team returned from Lilleshall as National Plate Winners in the Sisters in Sport competition. The team won 9–0 in their semi-final before winning the final 4–0. Well done to Chloe (Y9), who was awarded Player of the Day.
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Tennis
The tennis teams have proved as popular as ever, with a large number of fixtures already played and good progress made in the various leagues and cup competitions for the vast majority of teams. The Parent and Pupil Tennis Competition, due to take place on Friday 12 June, has just a couple of places remaining, so please do email if you are interested.
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International Honours – Jennifer
Jennifer (Y13) has been selected for the England Under 20 volleyball team ahead of the summer tournaments. She shared: “The selection process involved an invite-only, day-long trial in Cardiff.
“We were assessed both in gameplay and drills by the England coaching staff, and then underwent physical testing to measure vertical jump and agility.
“Having played on the U18 pathway last year, I felt confident going into the trial; however, there is a big step up between U18 and U20.
“In the U20 age group, you start to compete against athletes from other countries who are playing professionally full time, so the level increases significantly, and I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”
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International Honours – India
India (Y9) also received her first international cap following selection for the ISFA Under 14 squad, who recently played against a Welsh Schools side. India commented:
“I had the honour of representing the ISFA U14 Girls’ team in a competitive fixture against the Welsh Schools side – I even took over as captain in the second half. It was a fantastic occasion; everything felt very professional, and we lined up for the National Anthems. It was a great match, with the ISFA team putting in a solid performance and securing a 7–1 victory. The ISFA staff on site said it was one of the best performances they had ever seen from an ISFA team at this level – especially given that we had only played together on one previous occasion.”
A busy start to the season, with fixtures against Croydon High proving to be the perfect early-season competition. The Year 7 and 8 teams then performed fantastically well at the Southwark Schools competition earlier this week, with Year 7 finishing just a couple of points off first place and Year 8 bringing home the Southwark Schools Year 8 Winners’ Trophy.
An even busier start to the cricket season for our JAGS cricketers. Cup season is in full flow and all age groups have performed exceptionally well, with just one defeat in all competitions so far. A special mention to both Aria (Y9) and Sophie (Y8), who have each picked up five-wicket hauls in separate matches this season.
Well done to Pyale (Y11), who, after a successful season, has been offered a contract with London City Lionesses Under 21s for next season. A fantastic achievement, and we wish Pyale all the best in the next steps of her football career.
Our Under 15 hockey team returned from Lilleshall as National Plate Winners in the Sisters in Sport competition. The team won 9–0 in their semi-final before winning the final 4–0. Well done to Chloe (Y9), who was awarded Player of the Day.
The tennis teams have proved as popular as ever, with a large number of fixtures already played and good progress made in the various leagues and cup competitions for the vast majority of teams. The Parent and Pupil Tennis Competition, due to take place on Friday 12 June, has just a couple of places remaining, so please do email if you are interested.
Jennifer (Y13) has been selected for the England Under 20 volleyball team ahead of the summer tournaments. She shared: “The selection process involved an invite-only, day-long trial in Cardiff.
“We were assessed both in gameplay and drills by the England coaching staff, and then underwent physical testing to measure vertical jump and agility.
“Having played on the U18 pathway last year, I felt confident going into the trial; however, there is a big step up between U18 and U20.
“In the U20 age group, you start to compete against athletes from other countries who are playing professionally full time, so the level increases significantly, and I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”
India (Y9) also received her first international cap following selection for the ISFA Under 14 squad, who recently played against a Welsh Schools side. India commented:
“I had the honour of representing the ISFA U14 Girls’ team in a competitive fixture against the Welsh Schools side – I even took over as captain in the second half. It was a fantastic occasion; everything felt very professional, and we lined up for the National Anthems. It was a great match, with the ISFA team putting in a solid performance and securing a 7–1 victory. The ISFA staff on site said it was one of the best performances they had ever seen from an ISFA team at this level – especially given that we had only played together on one previous occasion.”
JAGS Alumnae
Class of 2026
Donut Day
We hosted our annual Donut Day this week to celebrate our Year 13 students and their registration with the JAGS Alumnae Association as the Class of 2026. Following a recent presentation, Year 13 students were encouraged to register on the free alumnae website to take advantage of the many benefits of being a JAGS alumna in the years to come. These include receiving invitations to reunion and networking events, a copy of the annual alumnae magazine To Read & So, and much more.
Students who registered were entered into a prize draw and, to mark the occasion, all Year 13 students and JAGS staff enjoyed Krispy Kreme donuts. It was a fun and festive way to welcome the newest members of the JAGS alumnae community to the JAGS Alumnae Association and to celebrate this important milestone.
Upcoming Alumnae Reunion Events
We are delighted to be hosting two special alumnae reunions in the coming weeks. The Alumnae Reunion, open to alumnae of all years, will take place on Saturday 16 May. The event will feature tours of the school and a luxurious afternoon tea as part of the occasion. It will be a wonderful chance to reconnect with alumnae ranging from the Class of 1947 to the Class of 2025.
We are also looking forward to celebrating milestone years for the Classes of 1995, 1996, 2005 and 2006 at the 20- and 30-Year Class Reunion on Friday 5 June. This evening event will bring together members of these year groups to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate shared memories.