Alice joined Downe House in Sixth Form with a determination to make the most of every opportunity on offer. Her enthusiasm for science means that she was a regular attendee of our programme of academic lectures, including one from a Nobel Prize nominee. Alice was also a member of multiple orchestras, whilst fulfilling her duties as Editor of our scholars’ magazine, President of the Caledonian Society, and Vice-President of the Medical Society. She is now reading Medicine at the University of Oxford. 

“I have loved my time at Downe enormously, especially the endless hours spent in the music department and the constant laughter within Willis.”

Hannah joined Downe House as a full boarder at the age of 11. She is at home on the stage, enjoying lead parts in our productions of Chicago and Marvin’s Room, and being appointed Head of Academic Drama. She has also been a committed member of the 1st Lacrosse team and Vice-Captain of the Athletics team. Hannah was also this year’s shared recipient of the Parsons Chapel Cup and Head of Drama Award. She has gone on to study Liberal Arts at the University of Manchester.

“Downe House has been the foundation for my growth and where I hold my fondest memories.”

On A Level results day Angela was busy scoring goals on a lacrosse pitch in Hong Kong, representing China in the World U20 Lacrosse Championships. As well as Head of the STEM Society, Angela captained both the Lacrosse and Swimming teams. She is now studying Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Manchester.

“Downe has felt like home for me for the past seven years. There are so many people who have supported us and provided us with endless opportunities throughout this journey. I simply wouldn’t be who I am today without their support.”

Louise joined Downe House for her A Level years and made the most of every opportunity in and out of the classroom. As joint Head of STEM, Louise excelled at giving talks at the STEM Society, as well as writing articles and conducting interviews for our Origins Magazine. On the sporting front, she represented Berkshire at the SE Schools Cross-Country Race. Louise is studying for an MSc in Chemistry with Industrial Experience at the University of Bristol.

“I feel privileged to be a member of the Downe House community and feel that I have made friends for life.”

Read more about our other inspiring alumnae in our latest Cloisters magazine