Alumnae

Read all about our Alumnae and their involvement and contributions towards Norwich High School for Girls.

Norwich High School for Girls was created by the radical and enterprising people of Norwich.

We remain committed to our founding values, and to our unique community by continuing to celebrate all of our outstanding students after they have left school. 

Our alumnae contribute significantly to school life in many ways from careers support for current students, supporting a student with a bursary fund, helping fundraise for capital projects, coming back for one of our annual events or a reunion, or representing our school as a community ambassador.

“The thing I loved and miss most about Norwich High was the wonderful and supportive community atmosphere I felt during my time there.”

Norwich High School for Girls Alumna

Norwich High School for Girls alumnae reunite for an afternoon of laughter and memories

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Our Alumnae

Just a few of our celebrated alumnae include:

  • Olivia Colman (actress)
  • Pat Barr, Anne Weale and Stella Tillyard (authors)
  • Raffaella Barker (author and journalist)
  • Jane Hissey (children’s artist and author)
  • Jane Manning and Elizabeth Watts (Sopranos)
  • Jenny Lane (BBC presenter)
  • Ann Tyrell (dress designer)
  • Dr Jennifer Moyle (scientist)
  • Diana Burrell (composer)
  • Becky Mantin (weather forecaster)
  • Thordis Fridrikkson (radio presenter)
  • Hannah Waterman (actress)
  • Emma Pooley (olympic cyclist)
  • Victoria Williamson (GB cyclist)
  • Sophie Hemming (England rugby union player)
  • The Hon Alice Walpole OBE (former United Nations Assistant Secretary General)
  • Jane Shaw (Principal of Harris Manchester College, Oxford, Professor of the History of Religion, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University of Oxford)
  • Hannah Springham (former TV Director and Business Owner)

“I am proud to have been a member of Norwich High School, to attend events, and hear about the successes, interests and achievements of past and present pupils.”

— Norwich High School for Girls Alumna

“Thank you for organising the events – it was a pleasure to talk to other old girls from so many years as everyone naturally has so much in common!”

— Norwich High School for Girls Alumna

“I have not kept in touch with Norwich High for years but having been to the event I now feel more connected and interested in what is happening at the school.”

— Norwich High School for Girls Alumna

“It was lovely to have a tour of the school and to see how much it has changed since I was there. What amazing facilities you have now for the girls, but the same warm atmosphere is there, which is great.”

— Norwich High School for Girls Alumna

An interview with Norwich High School for Girls alumna Val Sarah, AM, CJSJ

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