Events

Join us in Year 7 event

Taking place on Tuesday 6 May this event is for families considering St Helen and St Katharine for their daughters for Year 7 entry in 2026 and beyond. Families can choose to visit either in the morning or in the afternoon. Places for each time slot are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. (Please note that the morning event is now fully booked with a waiting list in place.) Please use the booking form below to book your place.

Rock and Pop Concert

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Years 6 to Upper Sixth students showcase an eclectic mix of rock and pop hits.

13+ Activities Afternoon (2027 entry)

On Friday 6 June from 1.00pm to 4.00pm we are inviting students in current Year 6 who are considering St Helen’s for Year 9 in 2027, to our 13+ Activities Afternoon. To book a place, please complete the form below.

Alumnae Golden Reunion

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Golden Anniversary Reunion for all alumnae who left in 1975 or earlier. Bookings can be made by alumnae through the SHSK Society website.

Alumnae Anniversary Reunion – Class of 1985, 1995, 2005, 2015

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Alumnae who left in 1985, 1995, 2005 and 2015, as well as former staff from that era are invited to enjoy a special afternoon of celebration at St Helen and St Katharine. Bookings can be made by alumnae and former staff through the SHSK Society website.

Upper Sixth Leavers’ Celebration Breakfast

Church Farm

Before heading off on study leave our wonderful students get to enjoy a Celebration Morning with breakfast and games at Church Farm.

Parents’ Association Book Club

Our next Book Club evening on Wednesday 21st May 2025 will be online, starting at 8pm – these are the books which the group identified as they would like to be reading over the next few weeks: ‘The Complete Cosmicomics’ by Italo Calvino – each story takes a scientific theory (though sometimes a falsehood by today's understanding), and builds an imaginative story around it. ‘The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a secret world’ by Peter Wohlleben Book via the Parent Portal.

Junior Department Open Doors Afternoon

On Tuesday 10 June from 1.30pm to 3.45pm we will be holding our Junior Department Open Doors event where visitors can discover the joys of life in Years 5 and 6 at St Helen and St Katharine, see Juniors lessons in action and hear from the Headmistress Mrs Dougall and from the Heads of the Junior Department. To book your place at this event, please complete the form below.

Sixth Form Experience Day (2026 entry)

On Tuesday 17 June from 8.45am – 2.00pm, our Sixth Form Experience Day is open to students currently in Year 10 and considering St Helen’s for Sixth Form in 2026. To book a place at the Sixth Form Experience Day, please complete the form below.

Headmistress’ Breakfast (June 2025)

These are small open mornings, starting at 9.10am, where you will have the opportunity to hear Headmistress Mrs Dougall speak, take part in a question-and-answer session with members of senior staff and finally have a tour with one of our students. Parents are welcome to attend with or without their daughter.

University Advice Morning 2025

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Recent leavers, who are currently at university (or recently left university) are invited to return to SHSK to offer advice to current Lower Sixth students. Alumnae volunteers can register to attend through the SHSK Society website. Volunteer to assist