Ms Marya Akhtar Director of Global Partnerships
akhtarm@downehouse.net +44(0)1635 204696
Mrs Helen Knight Global Partnerships Administration Manager
knighth@downehouse.net +44(0)1635 204726
Mrs Katherine Adams Global School’s Exchange Programme Co-ordinator
adamsk@downehouse.net +44(0)1635 917743
Mrs Mireille Cook Global Internships Co-Ordinator
cookm@downehouse.net
Miss Abigail Burcher Global Partnerships Resident Tutor
burchera@downehouse.net +44(0)1635 204634
Mia & Alisa in Lower Sixth & Upper Fourth had the incredible opportunity to represent Ireland & Israel for Lacrosse in the 2025 Heritage Cup, held in Boston, USA.
In February 2025, Chloe and Louise (Upper Fifth) had the incredible opportunity to visit Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the Global Schools’ Exchange Programme.
In July 2024, Bella and Margaret (Upper Fifth/Year 11) had the incredible opportunity to visit India as part of the Global Schools’ Exchange Programme.
As if House Drama wasn’t already packed with sufficient drama, this year saw our LVIs take on the role of guinea pigs for a bold new experiment: House Drama in TEN DAYS. Written by Director of Drama and Dance, Rob Castell.
In April 2024, Cymbeline and Amelia (Upper Fifth) had the amazing opportunity to visit New Zealand as part of the Global Schools' Exchange Programme.
At the end of the summer between August and start of September, two groups of girls had the amazing opportunity to weave together a dynamic mix of marine conservation, community development and adventure, to inspire and challenge.
In April, Olivia and Sophie (Upper Fifth) had the amazing opportunity to visit South Africa as part of the Global Schools' Exchange Programme.
Over the Easter holidays, Pippa and Phoebe (Lower Fifth) went on the Global Schools' Exchange Programme to the USA.
Over Easter, Astrid and Georgina (Lower Sixth) had the amazing opportunity to visit India. They have creatively captured their trip in this fantastic vlog.
On the last weekend of April, we held our annual festival to celebrate every culture that makes up our community.
In February, Iris and Amelia (Lower Sixth) had the amazing opportunity to visit Stockholm, Sweden as part of the Global Schools' Exchange Programme.
Our Chinese New Year celebrations included a whole School lunch, traditional Chinese performances and special workshops for the Lower School.