DH LINKS - Downe House School

DH LINKS is a global network of alumnae and parents

DH LINKS offers networking connections for the whole School community. It acts as a focal point for current pupils and alumnae across the globe who want to share or receive invaluable careers-based knowledge, guidance and information. Many Downe House parents commit their personal and professional expertise which makes the programme an enviable resource.

Innovation Programme

Working closely with our alumnae and parent networks, DH LINKS’s Innovation Programme supports girls and alumnae to make the most of work shadowing placements and internships both in the UK and globally.

Professional networking

Our alumnae community and close links with our parents also enable DH LINKS to run professional networking groups for girls, alumnae and parents across a range of professional sectors and interests.

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Become a mentor

Alumnae and parents can offer a wide range of support, from advising others on a one-to-one mentoring basis, by offering work shadowing or internships, or by coming to talk at Downe House about their career path since leaving school.

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Request mentor guidance

Whether you are a recent graduate or an established alumna, you can benefit from a wide range of career support and guidance that the DH LINKS programme can offer.

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Support for current students

DH LINKS offers current students bespoke career guidance and support as well as opportunities for work shadowing, internships and networking. Please don’t hesitate to contact DH LINKS for more information.

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Get involved with DH LINKS

DH LINKS can help current girls and alumnae build their networks and expand their opportunities. There are many different ways in which our alumnae support each other professionally; through attending networking events, one -to-one mentoring or internships.

Through the Foundation Office, DH LINKS is in contact with over 3,000 former Downe House girls who are located all over the world. DH LINKS is actively seeking alumnae and parents who would be willing to assist current girls of any age or alumnae with careers advice and guidance.

“I was really pleased to be able to offer Emily some work experience in Nursing. I love my career and felt proud to be able to share my knowledge with someone from a new generation of Downe House.”

Vanessa Andreae (DH 1989)

“Networking and helping others achieve their career goals will often stand you in good stead for your own career.”

Katie Carey (Harland DH 2007)

Our thriving and active alumnae community

Once a Downe House girl, always a Downe House girl

The support and involvement from our alumnae community is a source of great pride for the School. Whether it’s visiting to give talks and workshops that give our girls an insight into career pathways, jobs and business ventures, joining or hosting one of our professional networking groups, or facilitating work shadowing or internships, you can find out more in our online community.

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Lara Arnott (DH 2010)

A Royal Commission to photograph the Queen unveiling the Commonwealth walkway in London for the Outdoor Trust

Dr Rosemary Groom (DH 1998)

Rosemary lives and works in Zimbabwe running the African Wildlife Conservation Fund.

Rose Lloyd Owen (DH 2001)

Rose has fulfilled her ambition to run her own business, Peardrop, and utilise her creative skills.