Dennett House

Welcome to Dennett House!

Dennett House is the Sixth Form Girls house and is a vibrant, friendly and multicultural community, where dedication and passion for academic success is uniquely combined with a fun, creative and stimulating environment. We aim to create a ‘home from home’ for all who live here, which centres on the Catholic family values upon which New Hall was founded. We promote social, academic and personal development and encourage students to approach life in a sensitive and mature manner to best prepare for further studies, employment and the ever-changing world. Here in Dennett, we pride ourselves in providing a nurturing and stable environment, where the health, safety and happiness of each student are always our priorities. In house we enjoy a wide range of activities, excursions, social events, and voluntary services where life-long friendships and experiences are founded. We have a dedicated and caring team who support the girls in all aspects of their development here at New Hall.

Housemistress - Mrs Beth Bennett

Mrs Bennett is the Housemistress of Dennett; she lives in Dennett House with her husband, who is the Head of Tennis at New Hall. Mrs Bennett works in the Careers Department, and in particular with Sixth Form students, to help direct and to give advice on personal and professional development, careers and further education choices. Her interests include netball, trampolining, the arts and theatre.

Assistant Housemistress - Miss Amy Croasdale

Miss Croasdale lives in Dennett House and is a teacher of Geography & Head of Owen Vertical House. After her studies at university, she lived and worked in New Zealand. Her passions include outdoor adventure and travelling and she enjoys embarking on exciting Geography school trips in the UK and Europe.

Assistant Housemistress - Mrs Kim La Roche

Mrs La Roche has a wealth of knowledge and experience of life at New Hall, having worked with the whole age range of boarders at the school. She lives at the Gate Lodge, with her husband who is the Deputy Estate Manager, and her hobbies include watersports, cookery and Arts & Crafts.

Assistant Housemistress - Mrs Lesley Bowles

Mrs Bowles is a trained nurse (retired) and works in the boarding house two evenings a week. Her work and life experience provides a valuable pool of support to the girls; she is a true people-person who enjoys interacting and bringing out the best in everyone! Her interests include watching sports such as rugby and tennis.

Assistant Housemistress - Mrs Mary Waszczak

Mrs Waszczak lives in Dennett House with her husband. As well as working alongside the Sixth Form students, she also works in the Preparatory School. After completing her MA studies in Poland, she continued her academic career in the UK and is currently studying English Language in Cambridge. She has a vast array of interests, which include interior & residential design, sociolinguistics and the psychology of language and Christianity. She also takes a keen interest in ski jumping, swimming and volleyball.