50 Faces of JESS | katie coxon-skyrme

29 January, 2026

Katie reflects on a childhood at JESS filled with laughter and culture. Her sister, Sarah, was among the school’s very first cohort in 1975, and together they experienced an education that thrived on warmth and global friendships. 

From diving for bricks in pyjamas to meeting Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on a school trip to India, Katie’s memories spotlight the teachers and moments that made a lasting mark.