Raven | Epsom College

Raven House, founded in 1999, is named after Dame Kathleen Raven, an influential figure in the world of medicine and nursing and chairman of the College’s Council for many years. As a close friend of Dame Raven, who died in April 1999, Michael Portillo officially opened the House in October 1999.

The girls’ day house is located at the very heart of the teaching area of the College campus and occupies the building that formerly belonged to Crawfurd House. This makes it a great location for getting to and from lessons quickly.

Rhiannon Johnson, Housemistress

I have been Housemistress of Raven since September 2023, having joined Epsom in September 2017 as Director of Drama. Prior to that, I was Acting Director of Drama and a Boarding House Tutor at Haileybury Imperial College. I have a strong affinity with Raven having been a tutor and Deputy Housemistress for five years and I am excited to continue to support and encourage the pupils in all their endeavours. Raven House is a welcoming hub of eclectic tastes, talents, and most importantly, humour.

I gained a BA Hons in Drama from Aberystwyth University, and obtained a Master of Arts in Writing, Directing and Performance from the University of York. I also achieved Qualified Teacher Status from Canterbury University.

Outside (and sometimes inside!) of the College I enjoy being the front woman for various function bands; I can always be heard singing a tune! I live with my boyfriend, Alex, and our two qualified therapy dogs, Rigsby and Gus, who love visiting the girls in the House! In the holidays we enjoy hiking all over the UK with them.

Gina Frost, Matron

I have worked at Epsom since 2009 having previously spent the first twenty years of my career in banking. I am married to Ray and we have a daughter Macey, she completed her undergrad and master’s in psychology and is just beginning her career within the NHS.

I have been the Matron in Raven since 2013 and love being part of the Raven family. I especially enjoy our house events from the soirée and pumpkin carving, to making gingerbread houses and decorations at Christmas. The annual choral competition and inter-house sporting events bring a real sense of camaraderie to the House.

Raven has a genuinely warm, cosy, and friendly atmosphere, made even more special by the girls who make the House a home and a real haven where they can retreat too. I love seeing them transition from Year 9s into mature and confident young ladies in the Upper Sixth.

I enjoy the outdoors and take daily lunchtime walks around the College grounds. I have a passion for travel and love experiencing new cities, countries, and cultures as well as reading and spending time with family and friends.

Lucinda, Head of House 2025-26

My name is Lucinda, and I joined the College in Third Form (Year 7) and Raven in 2021. I am so honoured and proud to have been appointed Head of Raven House for the upcoming year.

I consider Raven to really be my home away from home. I feel so lucky to be part of such a welcoming, close-knit and vibrant house, with community and supporting one another at the heart. My door is always open in house, and I love a chat!

I am currently studying Geography, Business Studies, and Religious Studies for A-Level, alongside Young Enterprise. I am hoping to study Philosophy at University.

Outside of the classroom, I am a Peer Mentor and a member of Philosophy Society. When I’m not chatting or studying, I love representing the College in hockey and tennis and enjoy the competitive atmosphere at matches on Saturdays. During Lower Sixth, I participated in the School Musical, Les Misérables, which was a brilliant opportunity that allowed me to form meaningful friendships across year groups and make fond memories.

I am really looking forward to being Head of House next year and I’m very excited for all the many house events to come – in particular the Choral Competition which cements the Raven House spirit so perfectly.