Queen Elizabeth Hall (Queen's) - Shrewsbury's New Girls' House

Queen Elizabeth Hall (Queen’s)
Shrewsbury School’s fifth girls’ house
Opening September 2023

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER
We are delighted to announce that our fifth girls’
house, which will open in September 2023, will
be called Queen Elizabeth Hall (Queen’s).
In Her Majesty’s Jubilee year, with construction
well underway, we honour the Queen’s
extraordinary personal qualities and contribution
over her seventy years on the throne. One of the
earliest official visits made by Her Majesty was
to Shrewsbury in 1952, as the School marked
its 400th birthday. The Queen toured the School
and opened the Queen’s Terrace, in front of
the Main School Building. Seventy years on, we
mark our deepest respect and gratitude for Her
Majesty’s dignified leadership and loyal service.
Scan the QR code with a mobile device
to hear from Headmaster Leo Winkley on
what this means for Shrewsbury School

MEET THE HOUSEMISTRESS - SALLY PEARSON
Sally joined Shrewsbury School in September 2021 as Housemistress Elect
and English teacher. Prior to this, she was Assistant Head of English at
Winchester College where she also coached rowing and ran the Debating
Society. She has been a Housemistress before, having run a girls’ boarding
house at The Purcell School for Young Musicians where she spent four
years hiding the fact that she is a pianist. At Purcell, she completed the
BSA qualification in Pastoral Care and Boarding Management and was an
IGCSE and A-level examiner. She began her career at Bradfield College
where she was Assistant Housemistress of a boys’ boarding house and ran
the Polo Club.
She has a first-class degree in English Literature from York and an MA in
twentieth-century literature from UCL. Interested in music and literature,
in her spare time she has completed research on Benjamin Britten’s literary
operas. A former county athlete, Sally is also a keen sportswoman and has
been getting to know Shrewsbury and the surrounding area by taking part
in local 10K races.
Her partner, David, was Director of Music at Winchester College and is a
former HMC Headmaster. Sally and David made their move to Shropshire
with their two dogs: Rupert, a black labrador, and Ivy, a golden retriever.
Scan the QR code with a mobile
device to hear from Sally on the
exciting new development

QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL (QUEEN’S)
Queen’s will be home for up to 70 boarding and day girls.
The House will feature a double-height house hall overlooking the
picturesque town of Shrewsbury and the meandering River Severn.
Queen Elizabeth Hall has been designed by Old Salopian architect Adrian
James, with the secure garden featuring an ancient cedar tree as a focal
point.
Queen’s is Green – it will be the first ‘no gas’ boarding house at
Shrewsbury, and features heat pump heating.
Our pupil-led Eco Committee was extensively involved in this
development, ensuring that we maintain the green heart of our school site.
HOUSE COLOURS
The official colours of Queen Elizabeth Hall (Queen’s) will be royal purple
and dark green.
Sally Pearson, Housemistress Elect, will continue to
welcome prospective members and parents of Queen
Elizabeth Hall for visits and tours of the School.
Scan this QR code to book onto a forthcoming Open
Day.
Alternatively contact admissions@shrewsbury.org.uk to
organise a family visit.