At the Association's AGM on 18 June 2009, Mrs Anne Howarth (Stirling 1954 - 61), stepped down as Chairman after three very successful years managing the Committee and Association. In this period the Association has developed both its membership and the means by which it communicates with it and made steps forward in including Old Girls of all eras at events in and out of Birmingham. Effusive thanks were given to Mrs Howarth at the AGM for all her efforts though she continues as a Committee member.

Mrs Helen Holmes (Maros 1980 - 85), a Committee member for a number of years and the Editor of 'Laurel Leaves', was appointed the new Chair of the Association at the meeting:

It was with great pleasure that I accepted the position of Chairman of the Old Girls' Association, at the AGM in June. It was a lovely warm evening, and great to see so many faces of Old Girls and teachers alike.

I remember my time at EHS in the 1980s fondly; in fact in some respects it seems like yesterday and I feel privileged to have had such a strong education that helped me on my way into the ‘real' world. I am excited to be in a position to give something back to the school, and have lots of ideas for events aimed at younger old girls, to facilitate opportunities to meet up with their friends, not forgetting our older old girls of course. If anyone has any ideas, or is planning a reunion, or has any news for our magazine, 'Laurel Leaves', then please do contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

At the end of term, in July, I attended the Final Assembly at School, and was pleased to present EHS brooches to all the leavers. I was happy to see that most of the girls put them on straight away and I hope will wear them with pride! I really enjoyed assembly - it had been 24 years since I had last attended one, but still remembered the words of the School Song and sang my heart out!

I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible in the forthcoming year.

Helen Holmes (Maros 1980-85)