The Royal School, Hampstead’s (formerly The Royal Soldier’s Daughters’ School)

Old Girls’ Association was formed in 1979 and was thriving with over 400 members, annual reunions at the school and a twice-yearly magazine. Sadly, it is being wound up as the four committee members who have run it from the beginning are now unable to do so.  It is hoped that the association will continue if only two or more volunteers would come forward to take it on.  Please telephone Gwynneth Shuttleworth (01342 823 401) or Florence Gould (01582 484 267) if you are interested. 

Numbers attending reunions have varied from 25 to over 100, with many new friendships being formed and old pals being found.  Small groups are in touch by email and occasional meetings.  We have had members in Canada, South Africa as well as Europe. 

We would be pleased to hear from any old pupils who wish to make a general enquiry or wanting to contact old friends whom we may know about.  Also, if you could write your story of your time at the school, we would love to have it as a history of the school is being planned.

Many thanks.
Florence Gould
Treasurer of the Old Girls’ Association (pupil from 1930 to 1938)

Tina Leake ( Sonya Leake and Tanya Leake, The Twins) 1981-1986

We would love to hear from any girls from our years together. To reminisce over the good times like the time we got stuck in the lift at the army museum! the after lunch experiments on the windowsills, the outings, the meals and supper, sunnyside and greenhill, sugar and sugarless tea from the urns, silence after lights out and having to go out in 3's. ( What ever happened to the 5 boys that used to hang around the gates?) The matrons... Miss Harrison , Miss Leach, Miss Rowlege and The Heads, Mrs Sibley and Mrs Griffiths.

Sonya is married with 3 boys and living in Gloucester. Tanya has a daughter and a son and living in Bristol and I, Tina, a career woman living in London.

We would love to hear from you. tinaleake@hotmail.com

Stephanie Bailey

My name was Stephanie Bailey, I was at the School from 69 to 75. I was at the School with my younger sisters Penny and Jackie Bailey, we were one of the first years to go into the new building. Not very good with names but do remember Mrs Briggs, Mrs Sibley and Ms Anderson. I have fond memories of the School and believe that it has helped me become the person that I am. I went to Parliament Hill School, and vividly remember the purple uniform! Had many great adventures, and still remember sneaking out at night!! My best friends were Julie Holloway and Sandra Cooper. Hope to visit the School soon and see if it still looks the same. Does anyone remember when the IRA was still active in London and the School receiving a bomb scare and being trooped down Hampstead High Street to the Police Station in our pyjamas!! My email is steviebeale@btinternet.com

April Clark

To all those who were boarded out from Hampstead during the war at Moor Park Sandy Lodge in the middle 1940's. I was there with my two sisters, Yvonne and Georgina Morris. I was the 'naughty' one. We have many memories of life in Tile House and our friend 'Spider'. Her name was Edith Caville? Her home was in Chichester and her mother was a nurse. Hope you see this Edith or anyone else who knows her. My email is aprilfrank@springtime.plus.com

Sharon Purdie

Hello my name is Sharon Purdie (well it was). I would love to hear from some old friends from school and would be keen to meet up with some if the old girls day still takes place. I was at the school in 1974 - 1983. I have some fond memories of the place. My email is sharong@trurocollege.ac.uk

Kim Winchcombe

My name is Kim Winchcombe - I was a boarder at the RSDS from 1968 til around 1972. So I first boarded in the old Vane House. Best friend at the time was Dorothy Mallet - still have photos in front of what was then the new building. Loved every minute of my time there. I moved to Canada right after finishing college in 1977. Currently working in municipal government as paralegal. Love to hear from anyone. Kim Winchcombe kywinchcombe@rogers.com

Sandra & Denise Kennedy

Hello out there ,my name is Sandra Kennedy and my sister is Denise we were at the royal soldiers daughters school from 72 till 76 it would be great to talk to any one from that time, remember Mrs sibley or Miss Anderson. My best friend at the time was Debbie Tiltman ,she had a sister called Andrea. hope to hear from you soon. kennedy.johnson@ntlworld.com

Nicola MacLeod

hello, my name is nicola macleod and i joined Rsds in 1988 and was a boarder until 1991. I would love it if you could put my email address onto the school website as i would love to hear from the other girls. Rsds had a big effect on my life and it is great to be able to get back in touch. My email address is nicky_macleod@hotmail.com.

Angela & Andrea Daley

hi there,its angela and andrea daley (THE TWINS) 1981-1987. The school was then known as the royal soilders daughters school.Andrea is now married with 4 kids,living in west london.Angela is now working as a free lance make up artist. married to a musician,living in notting hill.hope to hear from some old teachers and girls.bye

Pauline Pope

Hiya everyone. It is so good to hear from you all. It's about time we all got together. It would be great to see you all. If there's anybody from my year write to tell me how you're doing. I am now married with a 4 year old little boy (he's cute) and have a cake decorating business set up from home in Winchester. If you want to get in touch e-mail me at pl_overton@hotmail.com

Nicki Main (89-92)

I'm back in Newcastle, working for the National Blood Service and studying for my BSc in Biomedical Science. (Still studying.... I'm a glutton for punishment!) I have my own place and I'm single with no kids. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me... 10 years is long enough to keep quiet! My e-mail address is nicki@mainn.freeserve.co.uk so drop me a line.

Michelle Mundy

Hi, it's Michelle Mundy, yes one of the Mundy's longest standing residents of the school between the 3 of us. I am currently working for Surrey Police, just started and I love it. I have two lovely girls aged 5 and 3 1/2. If anyone wants to contact me they can do on myffmfh@hotmail.com.

Jolene Grainger

I'm Jolene Grainger and was at the school from 1987 to 1992. I graduated from Aston University in Birmingham in 2000 with a BSc Combined Honours Degree in German and Business Administration, and went to live in Germany for a year. I have since returned and I am now doing my teacher training, teaching German and French in Bryn Mawr, South Wales. I am getting married next year. I would love to hear from anyone, and my e-mail address is: jolenegrainger@hotmail.com

Karen Pope

Hi all. It is nice to hear that everyone is well and life has been good! Boarding school seems a million years away now.... the memories are distant but fond! After what seems like years of education and leaving university with a degree in Business Information Technology, I am currently working as a Web Developer for Reed Online in London but living in Reading! Life is good! If anyone wants to contact me my email is: karen_pope@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from anyone and everyone! Speak to u soon!!