Alumni
Alumni Celebration – Honouring 121 Years of PGHS
For 121 years, Palmers Green High School has been far more than a place of learning. It has been a community shaped by generations of pupils, staff and families; a place where friendships were formed, aspirations were nurtured, and lives were shaped by a shared commitment to the school’s enduring motto: “By Love Serve One Another.”
As we come to the end of this remarkable chapter in the school’s history, we warmly invite our former pupils to join us on Thursday 30th April for a special alumni celebration, as we reflect on the legacy of the school, its founding values, and the countless lives it has touched over more than a century.
The afternoon will begin with a commemorative service at St John’s Church at 4pm, offering a moment to pause, remember and give thanks for the generations who have walked through the school’s doors and contributed to its story. Following this, former pupils are welcome back to our school for tours, refreshments, and the opportunity to explore displays of photographs, archives and memorabilia that capture the spirit and history of PGHS. There will be time to reconnect, to share memories, and to celebrate the friendships and experiences that have endured long beyond school days.
Above all, this gathering is an opportunity to come together, as a community bound by shared experience and values, to honour the past, celebrate the present, and carry forward the spirit of “By Love Serve One Another” into the future.
We very much hope our alumni will join us for this special and meaningful occasion.
Event Registration:
This is a ticket-only event and advance registration is essential. If you would like to attend this event, please complete the online registration form. You may request up to two additional tickets for family members or on behalf of other former pupils. The registration deadline is midday on Friday 27th March.
The Palmers Green High School Alumni Association
This is the umbrella group for all former pupils of the School. In earlier years, members opted to join after leaving the School. Now, all Year 11 pupils automatically become members when they leave the School after their GCSEs.
Member meetings are usually held once a year on Founder’s Day (normally the second Friday in May). Alumni are also most welcome to attend events at School which are of specific interest to them e.g. the GCSE Art Exhibition and Drama performances and are encouraged to contact the School Office at office@pghs.co.uk for information about tickets and timings.
How To Become A Member Of The Alumni
If you left Palmers Green High School before Year 11 or have never opted to join the association, we welcome your membership. Please email us at alumni@pghs.co.uk, or fill in the online form below to join us. Alternatively, if you wish to ask any questions you may phone the School Office on 020 8886 1135.
Alumni Newsletter
The Windflower Alumni Newsletter
Click on the link to read our 2025 Alumni Newsletter ‘The Windflower’. There are features on our 120th Anniversary Founder’s Day, our recent ISI Inspection and Sunday Times Parent Power Award, our 2025 exam success, and academic and sporting achievements. There are also some contributions from Alumni and we would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who sent in articles. Please keep them coming throughout the year!
If you would like to receive a copy of our Alumni Newsletter (by email) please register or update your details by filling in the form below. We collect articles, memories and photographs throughout the year and would love to hear from our past pupils. If you have any news, memories and photos you would like to see in the next newsletter, please contact alumni@pghs.co.uk.
Alumni Registration Form
Our Inspiring Alumni
Our Alumni visit the School often and help to inspire our pupils to aim high when considering further education and careers. Palmers Green High School Alumni have studied an impressive variety of subjects at a range of leading universities including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions among others. Our Alumni are dynamic members of society, having forged highly successful careers in professions including accountancy, arts, dentistry, engineering, law, journalism, medicine, politics and veterinary science.
Notable former pupils include:
- Stevie Smith, poet and novelist
- Marion Tait CBE, former ballerina and ballet mistress
- Dame Flora Robson, actress
- Kathryn Prescott, actress
- Megan Prescott, actress
- Margaret Seward, First Female Chief Dental Officer
Former pupils might also enjoy joining the ‘members only’ Alumni page on LinkedIn, which provides opportunities to re-connect with School friends and network with other PGHS Alumni! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up with the latest news from the School.
