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| 27 Apr 2026 | |
| Written by Isabella Panattoni-Wallace | |
| Alumnae News |
We are delighted to share the latest edition of Holles Connect, now live with a fresh new look and a bumper issue, jam-packed with news, achievements and inspiring stories from across The Lady Eleanor Holles School community.
This edition brings together alumnae stories, school highlights and community news. Test your knowledge with Gail Trimble’s, Class of 2000, Classics Quiz and see if you can rise to the challenge.
Merryl Ansah, Class of 2011, shares her journey to becoming a West End performer, while Trish White and Hilary Symm, Class of 1955, reflect on nearly eighty years of friendship that began at LEH.
Dr Deborah Horner, Class of 1995, introduces METERNAL: The Maternal Critical Care Alliance, a charity ensuring every woman receives the care they need during pregnancy and childbirth.
We celebrate Jessica Davidson, Class of 1986, and Louise Kingsley, Class of 1984, on receiving their well-deserved MBEs, and feature Celia Birchall, Class of 2018, whose clothing line designed the outfit worn by this year’s Great British Bake Off winner.
Our Be Bold grant recipients include Megan Rossiter née Crawford, Class of 2009, Dr Deborah Horner, Class of 1995, Veronica Bolton-Smith, Class of 2000, Shivani Lodhia, Class of 2016, and Stephanie Martin, Class of 2004.
There is also school news, from student artwork to LEH being crowned National Lacrosse Champions, alongside creative writing from current students.
Read the full edition of Holles Connect here!
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