Are you able to chip in, to help secure better facilities, richer experiences and stronger skills for the future - for ALL our students? 

We are embarking on a bid to upgrade our wonderful historic Main Hall and its audiovisual equipment, which over the years have seen us through so many memorable performances and beloved traditions, such as the Christmas Carol Service and the annual Gym & Dance display.

Our Main Hall is much more than a performance space as well. It’s at the heart of so much we do on a daily basis. From keynote assemblies and house events to guest speaker talks and student-led presentations, this is where our students expand their learning, come together as a community and find their voices.

However, the hall’s audiovisual infrastructure - sound, lighting, visual and filming equipment - is ageing, and in desperate need of an upgrade. It doesn't provide the quality of experience that our students and audiences deserve. It's also struggling to adequately prepare our young women with the digital, creative and communication skills they need to participate and thrive in the modern professional world.

The benefits of this upgrade will reach far beyond the Performing Arts such as music, dance and drama. We will be able to provide all students with opportunities to develop public-speaking skills and technical literacy as well as creative expression – preparing them for any field they choose in the future.

The equipment is expensive and, as we are sure you will be aware, rising costs and diminishing state school funding make the upgrade even more challenging. We need to raise £70,000 - so your help will make all the difference in whether we can make this happen.

If you have ever enjoyed an event or an experience in our Main Hall, as a performer or an audience member, as a student or a family member - this is a chance to give something back. Your donations will translate directly to equipment that students can start using straight away.

Any contribution you can make, no matter how big or small, will help towards our collective effort and will be greatly appreciated.