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Alumna who made rowing history
Henrietta Butler, daughter of former West Yorkshire MP Sir Giles Shaw, and Harrogate Ladies’ College alumna, was the first female cox for Cambridge University to compete in the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race. She was … Read Full Story
Festive Jumpers Galore
Pupils supported Save the Children by donning a fabulous array of Christmas Jumpers on Friday. They were certainly in festive mood as they headed off to the Harrogate pantomime!
A Place of Sanctuary
Pupils were privileged to welcome two speakers to College, who shared their first-hand experiences of seeking refuge in the UK from Sudan and Afghanistan. Their presentations were moving and thought-provoking.
Lights, Cameras, Action
The Senior House Drama competition provided a fantastic evening of entertainment, with a mixture of classical masterpieces, iconic comedy sketches and much-loved epic stories. Congratulations to all our budding thespians.
Alumna was the first woman to run a sub 5-minute mile
Diane Leather attracted headlines around the world when she made history at the women’s athletics championships in Birmingham on May 29 1954. Now her former school, Harrogate Ladies’ College, plans to establish an award for … Read Full Story
Plumbing the Depths
Upper 4 pupils reached new heights and delved new depths last week. After tackling the high ropes course at Ripley Castle they then explored underground at the Manchester Hole caves.