One of our Sixth Form Classics students, Isabel reflects on a memorable evening of classical discussion, wonderful food and fun at LEH’s annual Classics Evening with Hampton School. Bringing together students and staff, the event combined insightful lectures, student-led presentations, lively debate, and socialising offering a rich exploration of the ancient world and its relevance…
We are proud to share that a number of students from across all year groups took part in the National Clock Competition, where participants were challenged to design a mathematical clock using specific numerical criteria. This competition provided an excellent opportunity for students to apply their mathematical knowledge creatively, combining problem-solving skills with originality and…
Students and staff were delighted to hear from published author and LEH alumna, Sarah Govett for an engaging lunchtime talk today. Sarah shared insights into her career as a writer, offering a fascinating look at her journey from publishing successful young adult novels to releasing her first adult fiction work, Believe. She spoke candidly about…
The Maths Inspiration Lower 6 Mathematics and Further Mathematics trip to Reading was an exciting and enriching experience that offered students a fresh perspective on how Mathematics is applied beyond the classroom. From the moment the event began, it was clear that this was not going to be a typical day of formulas and equations….
Episode 4 of our HALE Hangout podcast series is now live. In this fourth instalment, we hear from HALE coordinator and History teacher Mrs Allison in conversation with A level student Maryam, discussing a variety of topics surrounding bias in the study of History, how it applies to our world today and the importance of…
In February, over 18,800 Biology students from 1,132 schools took part in the prestigious British Biology Olympiad. Students completed two demanding 45-minute papers designed to test not only their A level Biology knowledge but also their ability to apply concepts well beyond the specification. Aimed at the Upper 6, many of our Lower 6 pupils rose impressively…
Pi Day, celebrated annually on 14 March, has once again brought a week of mathematical fun and curiosity to the Maths Department. Across a range of lessons and clubs, students embraced activities inspired by the famous irrational number. Our Year 7 Maths club, nQuire, explored the first 100 digits of Pi through a series of…
On Friday 6th March, LEH Mandarin pupils had the wonderful opportunity of watching a play fully in Mandarin. Year 9 pupil, Khadija gives us an update of the event below: “This was the first time ever an Onatti Production play has been performed fully in Mandarin, and we were the first group to watch it!…
A Light We All Share Turn on the news today and it can feel overwhelming. War dominates headlines. Global tensions and economic uncertainty shape political debate. Scientists warn that climate change is accelerating. It’s easy to believe the world is a scary place. This is where History can help us by reminding us that hope…
Episode 3 of our HALE Hangout podcast series is now live. In this episode, we hear from French A Level students who have a conversation at beginner level, perfect for anyone practicing for their exams! Subjects range from music to cinema and even the ‘verlan’ slang. It is short and snappy, very digestible for beginner or…
