A group of entrepreneurial LEH Sixth Formers have been showcasing their creativity and business acumen in this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme. This programme gives students the opportunity to step into the world of business, developing real products, managing finances, and gaining valuable experience beyond the classroom. Their venture focused on creativity and personal expression, as…
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…
Twelve of our current Fencing Squad took part in this year’s highly prestigious two-day Public Schools’ Fencing Championships alongside over 100 other schools from the length and breadth of the UK. In the competition’s Trophy Race, we came sixth for the Lady Eleanor Holles Cup, for girls’ schools fielding fencing squads with less than 15 weapon…
On Tuesday, the Junior School came together for its inaugural House Choral Competition, with each house competing for the prestigious Choral Cup in a joyful celebration of music and performance. The day began with a special assembly led by guest soprano Corinne Hart, who spoke to pupils about her life as a professional singer and…
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…
It has been another action-packed and successful week of sport at LEH, with pupils demonstrating resilience, teamwork and determination across netball, gymnastics, swimming and cross-country. Despite challenging weather conditions and tough competition, our teams and individuals rose to the occasion, delivering impressive performances, notable victories and several qualification achievements. From strong netball fixtures and high-scoring…
The Perse Coding Team Challenge (PCTC) returned this year with its signature mix of tension, teamwork and fast paced problem solving. Round 1 saw pairs of students tackle a series of programming puzzles designed to test logic, creativity and technical skills, all within a demanding 40-minute window. Students from Year 7 to Year 11 embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, collaborating…
On Tuesday, four intrepid French debaters (two teams, one U6 and one L6) journeyed to St Paul’s Girls’ School to compete in the Joutes Oratoires against 60 other teams. Lower 6 linguists, Maryam and Amelie tell us how they got on: “We had worked for weeks preparing debates on three topics: surrogacy, influencer culture and mass tourism….
On Wednesday 28th January, LEH students rose to the challenge in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematics Challenge, tackling demanding problems that reward creativity as much as precision. We are incredibly proud that 23 pupils across the school achieved Gold certificates – a remarkable achievement! Well done to all the following pupils: Year 11: Camilla, Charlotte, Kundhavi, Jemima, Hasitha, Kiran, Anoushka, Leah and Annie. Year 10: Gece, Sayana, Yolanda, Annabella, Anika,…
We are incredibly proud of our Lower 6 STEM Scholar, Saskia who recently participated in the AFS Global STEM Academies. Starting with a virtual programme focused on sustainability, social impact, and global competence, over the summer, she travelled to China (Shanghai, Ningbo, Beijing) for four weeks, focussing on critical STEM skills and intercultural understanding for…