Discovering a medieval masterpiece To celebrate the Bayeux Tapestry’s historic visit to the UK, our Thirds took part in a special half-day event exploring one of the world’s most remarkable historical artefacts. Through expert insights, practical activities and cross-curricular collaboration, pupils discovered how this extraordinary embroidered narrative can help us understand the past, while developing…
An opportunity to recognise the contribution of Black individuals and communities Black History Month at LEH has been an opportunity for students to celebrate Black history, recognise the contributions of Black individuals and communities, and deepen their understanding of the people and stories that have shaped London, the UK and the wider world. The week…
Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2026 We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Year 9 pupil Amna, who has been recognised in the prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2026, one of the world’s leading poetry competitions for young writers. Organised by The Poetry Society, the annual competition celebrates…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
