Dear Sydenham Alumna,

Whether you left Sydenham last year or many decades ago, you remain an important part of our school community. Since 1917, Sydenham School has been educating and empowering young women, and you are part of that proud legacy.

Our motto "Aim High" continues to guide everything we do. Today's students, like you once did, embody the Sydenham Characteristics of ambition, determination and respect as they pursue their goals and passions. We remain committed to providing a nurturing environment where every student feels safe, confident and happy to achieve academic excellence.

Our curriculum still goes beyond the national curriculum requirements, instilling a genuine passion for learning in every subject. We celebrate creativity, active learning, problem solving and collaboration in the classroom so that our students know more, remember more and become more confident and engaged. As an inclusive school, we are proud that every student can achieve highly regardless of their starting point – a principle that has defined Sydenham throughout our history.

The extensive extracurricular opportunities you may remember – clubs, trips, sports programmes and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award – continue to enrich students' experiences and unlock their potential. We nurture leadership skills through platforms like the School Council, Sports Leaders, Debate Mate and Student Leadership roles, preparing active community and global citizens.

Our thriving SFH6 sixth form, now co-educational, offers an extensive range of A Levels and vocational Level 3 courses. We take immense pride in our sixth form results and the breadth of destinations to which our students progress, from the most competitive universities to apprenticeships and direct workplace entry.

Just as Sydenham prepared you to make positive contributions to society, we continue to develop well-rounded, articulate individuals ready to make their mark on their communities and the wider world.

We would love to hear about your journey since leaving Sydenham and welcome you to reconnect with your school.

With warm regards,

Emma Wijnberg
Headteacher