On Friday 12th May, our Class of 2023 leavers gathered for an incredibly poignant final Leavers’ Service, marking the end of their time at FHS and their transition into treasured members of our Alumni Association. The service, held at St Mary’s Church, celebrated the achievements, memories, and aspirations of our Upper Sixth as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives.

With all of the music and readings chosen by our Upper Sixth, the service commenced with two beautiful performances: Grace Wharton and Caley Collins singing Taylor Swift’s moving tune ‘Never Grow Up’ and Teresa De Oliveira De Munoz De La Espada and Eloise Burkey performing Randy Newman’s ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ on the cello and piano, respectively. Following an impassioned rendition of the School Anthem ‘Except the Lord Build the House’, the service featured readings by Joint Heads of Sixth Mrs Wilkes and Mrs Banks, the outgoing Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl Carolina and Bella, and Headmistress Mrs Elphinstone. Girls were then invited to receive a lit candle from their Sixth Form tutors as a sign of love and commitment to them as they embark on their lives beyond FHS, which also symbolised welcoming them into our Alumni Association.

Following the service, the girls and their families joined us in the Senior Hall for one final drinks reception to celebrate this momentous occasion. We would like to wish the Class of 2023 all the very best in their exams this summer and we look forward to welcoming them back to FHS as alumnae in the years to come.