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Eucharistic Ministers!

 On Wednesday 13th February, Ursuline High School and Wimbledon College celebrated the commissioning of Year 12 students (and several UHS staff) as Eucharistic Ministers. The service was held by Bishop Paul Hendricks at Sacred Heart Church (Edge Hill). Read More

St Angela Feast Day Celebrations

 We had a fantastic 2019 St Angela celebration on the theme of building community. Within our Masses we reflected on how we serve others in our community to live out Serviam and learnt about the global Ursuline community we are part of. This will link to our Lent them where we will be supporting the Ursuline school in the Congo. At each of the Masses, the students were presented with a wristband that said be ‘strong and courageous’ as a special gift for the Feast Day. We would like to say a special thank you to Father Michael, Father Hycathn, Cannon John and Father Joe for celebration these Masses for Us. Read More

Head Girl Team 2019

 Congratulations to our new Head Girl Team; Lillie, Alice & Renoshni! We are sure you will all do a fantastic job in your new leadership roles! Read More

A Good Time To Be A Girl?

 "Take it one step at a time, build confidence, find a work culture that suits you, get some allies, ASK for an opportunity- don't expect people will just see that you want that pay rise, promotion or new opportunity- it's not pushy- don't be afraid!" Dame Helena Morrisey Read More

Stepping into STEM!

 According to World Economic Forum (as of Feb 2018) In countries with higher gender equality, women are (still) less likely to get STEM degrees. It says.. Read More

Christmas Carol Service

 It was lovely to come together with *Wimbledon College* for our annual *Christmas Carol Service* last night at* Sacred Heart Church*. Choirs from both schools gave amazing performances and the classics such as ‘Silent Night’ and ‘O’ Little Town of Bethlehem’ were sung with much enthusiasm and greatly enjoyed by all those in attendance. Thank you to all staff, students and parents for taking the time to celebrate the season of Advent together and anticipate the joy of Christmas. Read More

Sweet Treats ForJimmy

 Sixth formers putting those Serviam values into practice with a cake and sweet stall to raise funds for the charity ForJimmy. Fantastic work! Read More

Careers in Law!

 Insightful *Career Talk* this week on the 'Legal Sector' by Hannah Blake (Solicitor from Fishfield LLP)! Hannah focused on the different career paths in Law alongside her personal journey and hints and tips of how to progress and be successful in a Legal career! Read More

Computer Science in Action

 Year 12 Computer Science students attended an inspirational day of KS5 computer science at the TTP's (The Training Partnership) *Computer Science in Action* event this month. Read More

WoF Ambassadors Reception

 We were very pleased to have been invited to take 5 of our Year 12 students to the *Women of the Future Ambassadors Reception* at the *Lloyds Banking Group*. Read More

Adoremus Youth Congress

 Niamh and I went to the Adoremus youth congress where we gained a deeper insight on religion and how religion is important for the younger generation. Read More

Symposium in Rome

 Young Catholic women from the *Ursuline High School*, Wimbledon asked for a full and active role within their Church at a* Symposium in Rome* on 1st October 2018. Read More

All Souls Day

 Staff and students visited the Chapel to light a candle and say a prayer for loved ones who are no longer with us on All Souls Day. Read More

A-Level Success

 Congratulations to Ursuline students who sustained their outstanding progress from GCSE to A Level achieving the highest standards at ‘A’ level and all post 16 qualifications. 64% achieved A*-B, 90% A*-C, 100% A*-E. Read More

Social Mobility Conference

 Led by experts in the field, Year 12 students from the Ursuline and Wimbledon College explored the extent, and causes of inequality and lack of social mobility in the UK today and the part that our Education System has to play in promoting social mobility. Read More

Year 13 Prom

 Year 13 certainly dressed for the occasion at their joint Prom with Wimbledon College on Friday 29th June. Read More

Year 13 Celebrate!

 Year 13 students, their families, friends and staff attended a *Celebration Mass* and *Prize Giving *held at *Sacred Heart Church* and reception which was held at *Ursuline Sixth Form Centre* on Friday 18th May. Read More