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Gwen Clayton (AG68) publishes English translation from Japanese of "Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles"

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:23:59 GMT

Gwen Clayton was at Perse Girls from 1983-1990 and is currently working as a translator from German and Japanese into English. Gwen published her first book-length translation from Japanese in 2025 and is publishing two books translated from German in 2026. She read Japanese at the University of Oxford and spent 8 years working as a solicitor before becoming a freelance translator.

Guild Reunion 2026 Tickets On Sale!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:23:43 GMT

We are delighted to invite members of the Stephen Perse Guild to our 145th Birthday Celebration and Annual Reunion on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Welcome to our Alumni News section!

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:20:28 GMT

Guild members - we warmly invite you to share your stories!

Noah (Year 12) covers Paris and Copenhagen Fashion Weeks for JKKSPACE magazine

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:01:05 GMT

Noah (Year 12) recently visited Paris and Copenhagen Fashion Weeks as part of his work experience, gaining first-hand insight into the fashion industry from the inside.

World Silver Medallist: George D (AG103) Triumphs at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, August 2025

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:50:44 GMT

George writes: "I have recently returned from the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), having had a fantastic time and achieved a silver medal as part of the UK team, which was placed joint second in the world with this year’s hosts, India."

Joanna Miller (AG65) publishes first novel, The Eights, April 2025

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:42:57 GMT

Stephen Perse Alumna Publishes Debut Novel with Penguin!

Penelope Dix (AG91) on the 80th anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:06:33 GMT

On 8th June 2024, the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, and always, we're thankful for all the Guild members, their families and friends, who took part in and supported D-Day, and proud of all Guild members who currently serve in the Armed Forces, the Intelligence Services, and supporting operations.

Former Head Girl, Anne Keast-Butler, AG66, appointed Director of GCHQ, May 2023

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:53:25 GMT

The School was delighted to see former Head Girl, Anne Keast-Butler, appointed as Director of GCHQ in May 2023, succeeding Sir Jeremy Fleming as the seventeenth holder of this role.