We are greatly saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Please find below the statement from the GDST, of which Oxford High School is a member:
Everyone here at the Girls’ Day School Trust is greatly saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Her tireless service to our country – from her early days as a dutiful young monarch to her later years as the world’s longest and most eminent serving head of state – makes her a source of admiration in all our schools.
We would like to express our sincere condolences; our thoughts are with her close family at this difficult time.
There will be a ten-day period of national mourning, and as you would expect, our school will participate appropriately in aspects of these. We may also decide to postpone some events or activities during this time, and we will keep you informed of any changes as soon as we can. It is possible there may also be a bank holiday announced for the day of her funeral, we will notify you if this is confirmed.
There will be a book of condolence in the reception areas of the Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools, which students, staff and parents will be invited to sign, if they would like to.