Quondam Committee

Quondam, which is the Old Girls’ Association, was originally called “The Quondam Club” and started over 100 years ago.

As a Polished Corner one thing you will realise is that your time at Francis Holland is irreplaceable, and the combined force of all us Old Girls is a glorious resource to be used, enjoyed and celebrated! The Quondam community thrives on the news of its members, so feel free to submit news and photographs at any time of the year by emailing us.

Every year, Quondam organise a number of events, including a celebration to mark the School’s birthday, and a yearly AGM. You can find more information, including forthcoming events and photos from previous events, on the FHS Regent’s Park Alumni Network.

The current committee

Mrs Katharine WoodcockPresident

Mrs Susanne Nedas (née Quastel) Chairman

Left in 1971

Mrs Benita Mathews (née Thomas)Acting Treasurer

Left in 1970

Mrs Alison Edelshain (née Day)Joint Secretary

Left 1972

Mrs Felicity FordeJoint Secretary

Former Pastoral Deputy Head

Ms Amelia SlocombeTeacher Liaison Representative

Current Senior Deputy Head

Miss Jeannine AddinallMember

Former Deputy Head

Mrs Nadia Demetriou LadasMember

Left in 1988

Mrs Georgina Guy (née Nedas)Member

Left in 1995

Mrs Maria HadjipaterasMember

Left in 1979

Mrs Jennifer Purchase (née Shier)Member

Left in 1973

Mrs Manuela RobsonMember

Left in 1989

Mrs Lucinda Sanford (née Nedas)Member

Left in 2000

Mrs Julia StraussMember

Left in 1987

Isobel Apter Member

Left in 2011

Emma Kattan (Ross-field) Member

Left in 2002

Sundas Ahmed Kazmi (Ahmed) Member

Left in 2001

Polished Corners (Annual Magazine)

Quondam also produce an annual Magazine, “Polished Corners”, to keep all alumni up to date with school news. The magazine also gives former pupils the opportunity to update the community on their news and memories of school life. The magazine is usually published in the autumn, with requests for submissions in May/June. Our previous editions are published on the network or if you would like a copy sent to you, please email us.