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Remembering Helen at UCS Hampstead Graduation Ceremony

Source: UCS Hampstead | Twitter | June 30, 2021
Source: Sir HvH Arts | Instagram | June 30, 2021

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, the University College School Hampstead’s graduation began proceedings by remembering Helen McCrory and her powerful message to pupils in 2018 with a narration of her speech by Damian today, speaking to the graduates remotely. UCS Hampstead supports Sir HvH Arts Foundation with their outreach, a foundation near and dear to Helen and now Damian is the Patron for Sir HvH Arts. For more information about Helen’s UCS speech back in 2018, click here. In 2016, Damian and Helen attended an art exhibition showcasing UCS student’s artwork, chatting with them as well. Read more about that here.

Continue reading Damian Lewis Narrates Helen McCrory’s Speech for UCS Hampstead Graduates

by E. Roberts | June 6, 2018 | ucs.org.uk

On 24th May, staff, pupils and parents gathered to congratulate prize winners and bid farewell to the outgoing Sixth Form at this year’s Speech and Prize Giving Ceremony.

Helen McCrory OBE was this year’s guest of honour and after giving out prizes to pupils who have excelled throughout the academic year, and to pupils who are joining UCS having received scholarship prizes following impressive performances in the school’s entrance assessments, Helen delivered a truly memorable speech to a packed Great Hall. The 800 strong audience hung on every word as she encouraged everyone to “break the fear barriers in your life, vote, be passionate, and respect and empathise with others”.

Continue reading Helen McCrory Takes to Stage for UCS Hampstead Speech Day