Clapham South is a lively boarding house consisting of 23 boarders and 28 day girls; they are an eclectic, boisterous and diverse group of girls.  We are well known in the school for having excellent House spirit; we are probably the loudest House at Q!

We pride ourselves on participating to the best of our ability. We are lucky in South to embrace many cultures and religions. We are made up of English, Nigerian, Saudi Arabian and Hong Kong Chinese girls; we are headed by an Australian and our current Boarding Assistant, Franziska Seidel, is German.   There is always something happening in our House.  We strive to make our House a home and we are welcoming and inclusive.

Elsje Maassen was appointed Housemistress of Clapham South in January 2005.  Elsje hails from both New Zealand and Australia. Before Queenswood, Elsje taught for five years in Florida and one year in London schools. 

She loves Literature and particularly creative writing which led her to study English and History at university; Elsje teaches English to Years 8 and 9. In time away from school, she loves to travel, keep fit at the gym, socialise and take advantage of the cultural pursuits London has to offer.