Whale breaching from blue water beneath a starry night sky, with the word HOPE in the corner and a purple title panel reading 'SUMMER TERM HALE JOURNAL' at the bottom.

Category: English Literature

HALE Journal: Celebrating ‘Hope’ through Discussion and Creativity

HALE Journal Summer 2026 We are delighted to launch the latest edition of our HALE Journal which highlights the exceptional talent, intellectual curiosity and creativity of our Humanities, Arts, Languages, and English students. This edition of the journal brings together an impressive range of essays, reflections and original work around the theme of ‘hope’. It…

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Author and Alumna Sarah Govett Shares Her Writing Journey

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…

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LEH Spotlight: What is Hope?

What does hope mean? Hope is an emotion and a state of mind characterised by the desire for a specific outcome combined with the expectation or belief that it is attainable. It acts as a powerful motivational force, driving individuals to navigate adversity, set goals, and look toward a better future. Turn on the news today…

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New Podcast Launch: The HALE Hangout

We are delighted to introduce The HALE Hangout, a brand-new podcast created by a group of LEH Sixth Form HALE enthusiasts. Designed to celebrate and share the many facets of HALE – Humanities, Arts, Languages and English – the podcast offers thoughtful conversations, student perspectives, and a genuine love of learning. Through interviews and discussions, The…

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