Welcome from
the Co-Chairs

Caroline Sprackman and Sally Hartley are taking over the roles as the next Co-Chairs of the Laurels’ Association. We would like to introduce ourselves, to those of you who do not know us yet, and say how much we are looking forward to hearing from you and meeting many of you at events in the coming years. 

"I am very proud and excited to be joining Sally as Co-Chair of the EHS Laurels’ Association. I have been on the Laurels’ Committee for a couple of years now and I feel this is a good time to take on the role of Co-Chair having learnt so much from Anne and Lizzie.  

After leaving EHS in 2003, I studied medicine at Cardiff University and completed my GP training in South Wales before moving back to Birmingham in 2013. I now work as a GP in Edgbaston. I live with my husband and two children, Charlie and Sophie. Sophie started Kindergarten at EHS in September 2023, she loves school, and always has a fun and busy day.    

Since having Sophie, I have reconnected with EHS and enjoyed introducing her to school. We have attended several Laurels’ events together where she is always warmly welcomed and given plenty of cake!  The EHS Open House Event was particularly special as we had the opportunity to explore school in our own time, wandering around my old classrooms with school friends and reminiscing about school. Another special moment was this years’ Summer Lunch when they served us chocolate concrete with custard, yum!  

I look forward to working with Sally to continue the good work of Anne and Lizzie and help our Association flourish."

Caroline Sprackman
LA Co-Chair

"I echo Caroline’s words of being proud and excited to take on this role although my journey to this point has been a very different one to hers.  I am passionate about girls’ only education and the huge benefits it offers.   

I arrived at EHS to take on the role of Head of the Prep School 15 years ago, having previously taught at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls where I was lucky to work with Dr Ruth Weeks, previous Head of EHS. 

During all of my years at EHS I have served as a committee member of the Laurels, previously OGA, and have enjoyed all of the meetings and events and contact with generations of ‘old girls’.   

Hearing stories and sharing memories is always very special which is why I was delighted to accept this role as I have just retired from my Head of Prep role.  This is a great way to continue to support the school which has offered me so many happy years. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any news or ideas to take this most important aspect of EHS school life forward."

Sally Hartley
LA Co-Chair