Sister Helen Mary Haigh

Contact: chairofgovernors@thorntoncollege.com

Sister Helen Mary was appointed Provincial Superior by the General Council of the Congregation in March 2010 and formally assumed the responsibilities on 23 May 2010. She is now responsible for the communities in England, Lebanon and Syria.

Previously, Sister Helen Mary was Charity Administrator for six years. She had worked for several years as a teacher in the Congregation’s schools in Ipswich and London before going to the community in Damascus, Syria. She worked for twelve years in Damascus and Lebanon, as a teacher and subsequently as a principal in the school near Beirut. Sister Helen also served as a general councillor with responsibility at an international level for overseeing the formation sector of the Congregation.

In addition to the email address shown above, Sister Helen can be contacted at the school’s address below.

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MEET THE HEAD – THURSDAY 23rd JANUARY 2025 (9:30am – 11:00am)

This event is a wonderful opportunity to come along to the school, meet Dr Shaw our Headteacher, and the Admissions team.

Dr Louise Shaw - Headteacher

Meet The Head is a less formal event where families have a tour of the school, learn more about life at Thornton and have the opportunity to chat with Dr Shaw in our Drawing Room over tea and pastries.

To reserve your place for this event, please email admissions@thorntoncollege.com.

You can be sure of a warm welcome.