Announcement: Helen Lawrence, Head of Lower School

Helen grew up in Hong Kong and Singapore before her family settled in Gloucestershire.  She was educated at Badminton School, Bristol and read English and Drama at Kent University.  She completed her PGCE at the Institute of Education in London and spent four years working as an English teacher in the state sector.  Following a year in Sydney, teaching English at a girls’ private school, Helen joined Alleyn’s in September 2002.  She has been an integral part of the Alleyn’s English department ever since.  Helen has had extensive academic experience, working as Deputy in the English Department for many years and Acting Head of English for one.  As Assistant Head of Middle School and more recently as Head of Tulley’s House, she has built up broad pastoral experience and truly believes in supporting the wellbeing of the pupils in her care.  Helen lives locally with her husband and two children.

‘I am honoured and delighted to be the new Head of Lower School. It is a great privilege to lead the younger members of the Senior School as they embark on their exciting Alleyn’s journey.’ Helen Lawerence