Events

SHSK Parents’ Association Dog Walking Club

Join our friendly Dog Walking Club once a month (next date: 27 June). Non-dog walkers are very welcome too. Meet at the Abbey Meadows car park in Abingdon for an approximate 45-minute walk. Book via the Parent Portal.

SHSK Parents’ Association Lotto

A simple way to support our HelKats. The SHSK PA Lotto funds requests beyond the classroom. £4 will be added to your school bill per number per term for a chance to win £250 each term. A win-win! For more information, visit the Parent Portal.

Parents’ Association silver workshop jewellery making evening

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Wednesday 18 June at 6.30pm, SHSK - Silver Workshop jewellery making evening with Fiona Dowling from Jewellery Moves. Learn to make beautiful, hammered charm bangles in three hours. Open to all SHSK parents, staff and students from Year 9 and above. £95 per person including materials for two bangles and a charm. Additional charms available to purchase on the day. Places are limited so please email shskpa@gmail.com for more information and to secure your place.

Lower School Production of Matilda the Musical Jr.

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Matilda the Musical Jr. is a thrilling story about a young girl named Matilda Wormwood, who stands out due to her incredible intelligence, wit, and mysterious powers. Thursday 19 June and Friday 20 June 7pm in the YPH Adults £11 and Concessions £8

Lower School Production of Matilda the Musical Jr.

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Matilda the Musical Jr. is a thrilling story about a young girl named Matilda Wormwood, who stands out due to her incredible intelligence, wit, and mysterious powers. Thursday 19 June and Friday 20 June 7pm in the YPH Adults £11 and Concessions £8

Parent and daughter end-of-season tennis tournament

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

We would like to invite you and your daughter to compete in a fun and friendly end-of-season tennis tournament. The tournament is open to doubles, made up of one parent and your daughter. The competition format and timing will depend upon the number of entrants but in previous years, this has been a round robin, one pool for Year 8 and below and the other Year 9 and above, finishing by 7pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Junior Production

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Stay tuned for more information about the annual Junior production.

Junior Production

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Stay tuned for more information about the annual Junior production.

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.

Parents’ Association Dad’s Night

Thursday 26 June at 7.45pm, The Crown, Chilton - next Dads Night. Come and join us and meet some fellow SHSK Dads.

Jazz Afternoon

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

The Jazz Afternoon is an amazing opportunity to explore music of a different genre than normally done, meaning each performance has something exciting and new to offer – from Big Band to staff choir along with many other groups and fabulous soloists.

PA picnic at SHSK Sports Day

Tilsley Park

Come and join the PA picnic at this year’s Sports Day on Monday 30 June from midday @ Tilsley Park. We will be just by the finish lines. Races kick off at 12.30pm, giving you enough time to set down your blanket and dig into your lunch before the excitement starts.

The Parents’ Association Summer Social

The George in Upton

The PA Summer Social will take place on Monday 30 June at 7.45pm, The George in Upton. A great opportunity to meet other parents and a chance for the PA to thank everyone who has supported us this year. Please email shskpa@gmail.com to let us know that you are coming.

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

Prize Giving

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Prize Giving offers us a time to celebrate the achievements students’ and reflect on the packed school year. It is a sad time, as we wish the best to our leaving students and members of staff, however, it also marks the exciting start of a new chapter, beyond St Helen’s.

Outdoor Cinema

St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon

Join us for an outdoor cinema showing of Mamma Mia! Gates open at 7pm and the film starts at 9.30pm. Tickets start at £12. Hot food, snacks, on-site bar, picnics welcome.

Open Day 2025

Our next school Open Day will take place on Saturday 4 October from 9am to 12.30pm. It is an exciting opportunity for prospective families to discover all that is on offer at St Helen and St Katharine. The event will close at 12.30pm. To help you plan your visit, you may like to consider the following timed sessions: Head’s Address 10.30am and 11.30am – Sixth Form Forum (for those considering entry to our Sixth Form) 10.30am to 11.15am To reserve your place, please use the booking form below.