A week of sporting success
From the pool to the pitch, LEH pupils have risen to every sporting challenge this week, securing impressive victories, national qualifications and standout individual performances. Across swimming, cross-country, netball and lacrosse, our teams have demonstrated resilience, ambition and outstanding teamwork. Congratulations to all our pupils on a week of sporting achievements!
Swimming
ESSA Super League
On Thursday, LEH swim squad competed in the ESSA Super League for the first time. This first round of heats saw our swimmers competing in individual 50m and 100m events, plus 4 x 50m medley relays and the top 20 best times nationally in each age group after the second round will be invited to compete in National Finals in February. LEH swimmers competed at their best, matching or surpassing previous personal bests in many events.
ESSA Relay heats
Separately, the results from the ESSA Relay heats were published this week – the LEH Junior (U13) and Inter (U15) teams have qualified for both the Medley and Front Crawl events and will be competing at the National Finals in Birmingham in November. Our Senior Team also performed well and have realistic hopes of qualifying for Nationals next year. Well done and congratulations to our teams!
London Swim League
On Tuesday, LEH hosted the first round of London Swim League heats for our brilliant Thirds and Lower 4 swimmers. It was fantastic to see so many pupils competing, many for the first time ever for LEH. The swimmers performed brilliantly and we hope to have qualified for the second round. Well done to all who competed.
Cross- Country
The English Schools Cross Country Cup got underway at James Allen Girls’ School (JAGS), with LEH represented across the Junior, Intermediate and Senior girls’ races. All athletes showed great determination and team spirit throughout the afternoon.
The Junior girls were first to race. For several members of the team, this was their first time representing LEH, making the occasion even more special. In a fast and competitive race, the girls rose to the challenge and ran brilliantly. A special congratulations goes to Gracie, who finished 10th overall.
Next up were the Intermediate Girls, with a strong team made up of Upper 4 and Lower 5 athletes. The team raced confidently and worked hard throughout the course, earning some excellent individual results. Congratulations to Esme, who finished in an impressive 3rd place.
The final race of the day saw the Senior Girls take on particularly challenging conditions, with rain and strong winds making for a tough test. Despite the weather, the team ran fantastically and demonstrated great resilience. Congratulations to Iris, who finished 7th, and Holly, who secured a top-ten finish in 9th place. All three teams have successfully qualified for the ESAA Regional Cup round to be held in November, well done to our teams!
Netball
County Qualifiers Success!
Our Senior First Team competed in the County Qualifying Tournament on Wednesday. With this being the first major tournament of the season, the team were keen to start well. With all players taking to court and contributing to the success they managed to secure convincing wins in all their games scoring a total of 56 goals and keeping their opponents to a total of 7 across all the games! An impressive result, which sees us qualify for the County Finals in March. Well done to coach’s player of day Charlie.
The U16 team also competed in their County Qualifying Tournament and made an outstanding start to their campaign. A dominant 16-0 victory in the opening match set the tone for a fantastic afternoon of netball. With every player contributing on court, the team finished first! Across six games, they scored an impressive 52 goals while conceding just 11. A brilliant team performance that sees the teams qualify for the County Finals in March. Congratulations to the whole team. Well done to coach’s player of the day Cecilia.
U15 School Sports Magazine Cup Match
On Monday afternoon, our U15A team played St Helen’s School in the School Sports Magazine Cup competition. The match started strongly, with good attack and defence across the court leading to a first quarter score 8-1. The team continued to perform well, being assertive on court and strengthening aspects of their play in each quarter. The team secured a fantastic win overall, winning 43-7 and qualify for the next round. Well done to the team and to Maya who secured player of the match.
U13 LEH v City of London School
On Tuesday afternoon during Games, we hosted City of London School for a series of U13 A–F friendly fixtures. It was a fantastic afternoon of netball, with all teams showcasing the skills and teamwork they have been developing in lessons and training sessions. The matches resulted in a clean sweep, with our teams convincingly winning their matches. Congratulations to all the players for their excellent performances and positive attitude throughout the afternoon.
A special well done to our Most Valued Playerss: Emily, Raffy, Arabella, Emily, Jiya, Nika, Prabhleen, Anastasia and Yuna. Their outstanding efforts and contributions were recognised by their teams and coaches. Well done to everyone involved on a superb afternoon of netball.
U12 School Sports Magazine Cup Match
Our U12 team began their School Sports Magazine Cup campaign against Putney High. A strong start saw the teams’ trading goals in a competitive opening, before Putney began to pull ahead as we struggled to maintain our connections and accuracy. Although the result didn’t go our way, it was a valuable experience for the team, with plenty of positives and learning to take forward. We are excited to watch this group continue to develop throughout the season. A huge well done to our Most Valued Players, Victoria and Olivia!
Lacrosse
Tri Counties Champions!
The County Lacrosse Tournament proved a hugely successful day for LEH, with both the 1st and 2nd teams going undefeated throughout the competition to be crowned county champions in their respective categories. Across the tournament, the teams showcased the exciting brand of lacrosse they have been developing in training. Players were flying around the pitch, putting their tactical work into practice with confidence and intensity. A number of fluid transitional goals highlighted the teams’ attacking prowess, while determined re-defending and relentless work rate ensured opponents were given very little time and space.
Out 3rd team also delivered an impressive performance, battling hard against a field made up largely of other schools’ 2nd teams. They finished the day in 7th place overall, achieving the second-highest finishing position of any 3rd team at the tournament and demonstrating the depth of talent within the LEH programme. Congratulations to all players on an outstanding set of results and a fantastic representation of the school.
ISLC Quarter Final: LEH v Marlborough College
The LEH 1st Team travelled to Marlborough College for their ISLC Quarter Final fixture on Thursday and delivered an outstanding performance to secure their place in the next round with a 9-7 victory. The team flew out of the blocks, playing with pace and purpose. Excellent transition play allowed LEH to build an early lead, moving the ball quickly and creating scoring opportunities with confidence. Despite a strong response from the opposition, the team remained composed and worked tirelessly across the field.
A determined defensive display proved crucial, with players working hard to withstand sustained pressure and disrupt Marlborough’s attacking momentum. Their resilience and commitment ensured LEH maintained their advantage until the final whistle. Congratulations to all the students who represented the school so brilliantly and demonstrated the teamwork, skill and determination that have characterised their season so far.
Well done everyone!
