Category: Academics

An inspiring reminder that there is no single path to success! 

Be Bold! Lecture: Gabriel Weston   This week, we were delighted to welcome surgeon, award-winning author and TV presenter Gabriel Weston to LEH as part of our Be Bold! lecture series for brave thinking. Gabriel shared her fascinating and unconventional career path. Having studied English at university, with little background in science, she might not…

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Diplomacy in Action: LEH Takes on Reigate MUN

Students take to the international stage to debate global issues, negotiate resolutions and put their diplomatic skills to the test Twenty-eight enthusiastic LEH pupils from Thirds to Sixth Form attended the annual Reigate Grammar Model United Nations (MUN) Conference on Saturday 3 October representing the delegations of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Germany, South Africa, Thailand, and the…

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Blog: Leading with Humanity

The Letters of Last Resort By Rowena Cole, Head  We will all face moments of uncertainty in our lives.  There will be times when the right course of action is not immediately clear; when competing responsibilities pull us in different directions; when there is no obvious answer and when, ultimately, a difficult decision simply must…

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BrainWaves Thought Leadership Event

Bridging the Gap: From School to University and Work Venue:  Lady Eleanor Holles School Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 Timings: Reception from 6.30pm; Forum 7–8pm How can we help young people navigate uncertainty, make confident choices and thrive beyond school to university and the workplace? On Tuesday 3 November 2026, we will be bringing together…

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Celebrating Languages Day at LEH

From languages to life on two wheels Where might a love of languages take you? For LEH alumna Maddy Nutt (Class of 2016), the answer has included a career racing bikes around the world. Maddy, now a professional gravel cyclist, returned to LEH as part of our Languages Day celebrations, sharing her experiences with students…

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Biology in the Field: Exploring Ecology in Bushy Park

Upper 6 Biology students put classroom theory into practice, developing their ecological sampling and data analysis skills during a hands-on fieldwork day in Bushy Park Our Upper 6 Biology students set off on a trip to the Field Studies Council (FSC) at the Stockyard in Bushy Park. It was a blustery September morning when they…

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The Art of Effective Revision

Freya Loren shares practical strategies to help Lower 6 students revise effectively, manage their workload and approach their A-level studies with confidence. As part of our Life Advice Talk series, our Lower 6 students were delighted to welcome Freya Loren, a lifestyle content creator, model and chemistry graduate, as well as the founder of That Girl, a girls-only…

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A Strong Start to the 26/27 Sporting Season

Lacrosse and netball teams return to competition, while our Year 11 pupils are inspired at the Girls Go Gold Conference It has been a fantastic start to the sporting season at LEH, with students embracing competitive fixtures, developing their skills and building strong team connections. From exciting opening matches in lacrosse and netball to an…

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A Great Start for our 26/27 Joint Enrichment Programme

Last week we started our 26/27 Joint Sixth Form Enrichment Programme with our Lower Sixth students attending a joint talk and workshop focused on driving awareness and road safety education at Hampton School. Hosted in Hampton’s Hammond Theatre, the session was led by Walé Yusuff, founder of SAME Academy, who delivered an engaging and informative…

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40th Anniversary German Exchange Trip

An unforgettable week of language, culture, friendship and adventure 2026 marked the 40th anniversary of our German exchange programme, celebrating four decades of a highly successful and much-loved partnership between LEH, Hampton School and the Ellenrieder Gymnasium in Konstanz. At the end of the Summer Term, 26 lucky Year 10 pupils set off for Konstanz,…

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