An MBE for Sarah
Congratulations to Sarah Robarts (pictured) who was awarded an MBE in the recent New Year’s Honours.Sarah, who became a pupil at West Heath in the 80s, is the founder of the award winning, woman-owned business, Ballantines Public Relations (BPR), which…
Last head of West Heath passes away
Ann Williamson, who was headmistress at West Heath from the mid-90s until it’s closure in 1997, passed away on 13 August (2024) aged 86, in New Zealand. Mrs Williamson, who was appointed after the departure of Rosemary Ditchburn, was previously…
Farewell to Dr Anne Rodway
For those not yet aware, Anne Rodway, who was the West Heath School doctor for many years during the 80s and 90s, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 17 July 2020. Many of the details included below…
A trip down Memory Lane at annual croquet event
A few years ago, towards the end of the summer, several former pupils, staff members, and their families gathered at West Heath for an annual croquet match and picnic on the rose garden lawn outside the senior common room. The…
Mystery man helps thwart Annabel’s mugger
Annabel Croft was in the headlines again in June (2024) but this time for more alarming reasons when a mugger attempted to steal her mobile phone on a London street. During an interview on ITV’s This Morning programme, the former…
Who was that man? Could he have been a ghost?
Alicia began working as a flute teacher at West Heath in November 1993. She had only been working at the school for a few weeks when she had a spooky encounter. Here is her story: “I was on my third…