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Project Ex Humilibus

‘Knowledge is no longer a fountain sealed’

The original motto of the Girls’ Day School Trust succinctly tells the story: girls who had previously been denied an education would, through the setting up of schools like Wimbledon across the country, at last have the chance to study, to revel in the delight of scholarship and intellectual discovery. Almost 140 years since the founding of Wimbledon High, we rightly celebrate that heritage, and in doing so, we reflect on how we can build on the school’s success and embrace the challenges of a very different world for the young women who stride out of our Mansel Road gates to university and beyond. Since that very first lesson in 1880, from small things, greatness has indeed come. As the twelfth Head of this amazing school, the community of wonderful girls, staff, parents and alumnae never fails to inspire me. I hope you enjoy reading more about our project - we can only do this with your support.

JANE LUNNON HEAD

S T E A M TO W E R

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STEAM Tower

Dining Hall

P H A S E 2JA N UA R Y 2 0 2 1 TO S U M M E R 2 0 2 2

Sixth Form Centre

Assembly Hall

Playground in the Sky

Building the Future at Wimbledon High School

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‘‘I’m inspired to think in a new way

- to be more inquisitive.”

SENIOR SCHOOL PUPIL

“It’s fun with the headsets on – we went to Ancient Eygpt!”

JUNIOR SCHOOL PUPIL

“I love how in our school

everyone is so involved and active, doing what they’re

really passionate about.”

SIXTH FORMER

As a leader in girls’ education, we have for the past few years championed an innovative cross-curricular approach that brings learning alive. Our greatest challenge in delivering our vision is the physical setting of the school. Whilst we are very proud of our architectural heritage and our historic position in the heart of the community, we are significantly restricted by the current layout of our estate, the pressure on communal spaces and the condition of some of our key buildings.

Our new learning spaces will match the educational philosophy of the school, and will be of benefit to the wider community, reflecting the growth of our partnerships.

Project Ex Humilibus

Our educational philosophy

Education, from the Latin educare, ‘to lead out’, is about finding the thing inside each and every one of our girls that makes them laugh, dream, wonder, play and work hard - and ultimately excel.

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Project Ex Humilibus

Taking time each day to meet together, eat well and take a break from our busy day is so important for each and every one of our girls - to allow them to emerge refreshed and rejuvenated to take on whatever the day may bring!

CLAIRE BOYD, HEAD OF JUNIORS

• Thetopfloorof ourSTEAMTowerwillprovideadedicatedspaceforourYear12and13studentsfromSeptember2020toSeptember2022withtheirowncommonroom,andstudyareas

• Re-sitingof theDiningHalltoHastingswilldouble thecurrentseatingcapacityandcreateabeautiful newrestaurantandkitchen

Project Ex Humilibus

Digital technology touches every part of our lives and has the power to bring learning to life in new ways. These new collaboration spaces will help our students become confident and creative problem-solvers, which is incredibly exciting.

RACHEL EVANS , DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL LEARNING & INNOVATION

Expanding and redeveloping the Science Block to create a STEAM Tower (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths), providing a unique space for cross curricular study and research for girls of all ages.

• Fournewclassrooms,includinganewlaboratoryandanopenplanartspaceatthetopof thebuilding

• Multi-purposelearningspaceswillbedevelopedtosupportresearchandcollaborativelearning

• TheSTEAMTowerwillbecomethenewhome fordesignandtechnology:graphics,productdesignandtextiles

STEAM Tower, Dining HallP H A S E 1

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• AHallalongsidethenewSixthFormCentreforallourseniorschoolgirlstogatherinoneplaceforassemblytodoubleupasaperformanceandeventspaceforthewholeschooltoenjoy

• Anew,beautifullyenclosed,secureplayground,ontopof ournewAssemblyHall,whichwillbeknownasour“PlaygroundintheSky”forJuniorgirls

The hall is the heart of a school - somewhere where everyone can gather. Our Senior Hall will always hold a special place for me - a place where I was inspired in an assembly, took part in a production, heard amazing speakers or sang in the choir. I have no doubt the new

assembly hall will be just this place for future generations of girls.

BRIDGET ROSEWELL, FORMER CHAIR OF GOVERNORS AND ALUMNA (CLASS OF 1969)

Project Ex Humilibus

A new Sixth Form Centre that offers an inspiring, sophisticated and appropriate space that bridges school and university life.

• Dedicatedareasforstudyandrelaxation

• Libraryandresourcecentretoenableindependentstudytime

• Careerscentreforfocusedadvicearounduniversityoptionsandbeyond

• Caféandgymtosupportstudentwellbeing

The transition between school and university is such an important step - and one where we work individually with each of our girls to enable them to excel in their chosen subjects and make the right choices as they stride out to the next adventure. Our new Sixth Form Centre will support that journey beautifully with bespoke spaces created solely for Year 12 and 13.

JOHN PARSONS, DIRECTOR OF SIXTH FORM

Sixth Form Centre, Assembly Hall, Playground in the SkyP H A S E 2

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How you can help

M A K I N G A R E G U L A R G I F TAs a registered charity, we can claim Gift Aid on your donations and if you pay higher rate tax you can reclaim tax on any donation you make. A regular donation (whether on a monthly or annual basis) can be spread over 3 or 4 years and is a perfect way to make a more significant contribution.

R E C O G N I T I O NAll donations over £1,000 will be listed on our donor board. For donations worth £5,000 or above, you have the opportunity to become an Ex Humilibus Patron. Our Patrons will be invited to attend special events with the Head to receive updates on the project and to see first hand the impact of the donations made. If you are interested in certain elements of the project or would like to discuss specific opportunities for recognition or involvement, please contact us to discuss.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N E M A I L development@wim.gdst.net

V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E www.exhumilibus.co.uk

T E L 020 3123 0860

Wearedelightedtoreportwehaveraised£1.3millionsofar–THANKYOUsomuchtoeveryonewhohassupportedussogenerouslytodate.

Withyourhelp,weareconfidentwecanraisetheremaining£1.7millionweneedtomakethisexcitingdevelopmentareality.

C A S H G I F T M A D E A N N UA L L Y

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Our fundraising campaign to raise £3m

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£50£2,000

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TO YO U R DO N AT I O N

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– We can see that our support is helping to unlock further educational opportunities and improving the physical environment for our daughter but critically it is creating a legacy for future generations of girls.

WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT DONOR

I F E V E R Y F A M I L Y I N T H E S C H O O L W E R E

A B L E T O D O N AT E £ 2 0 0 0 W E W O U L D R E A C H

O U R TA R G E T O F £ 3 M I L L I O N

£7m £11mS T E A M T O W E R June2019- September2020

S I X T H F O R M C E N T R E , A S S E M B L Y H A L L A N D P L AY G R O U N D I N T H E S K Y January2021-September2022

D I N I N G H A L L July- December2020

£3m£18million

investment from the GDST£3million

fundraising target for the school

£21m

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