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…
Upper 1 launched the Summer term with an exciting and immersive trip to Kingston upon Thames, stepping back in time to explore life in Anglo-Saxon England. A highlight of the visit was a dynamic, hands-on workshop where pupils took part in a reenactment of the coronation of King Athelstan. Through this experience, they gained a…
A group of passionate Lower and Upper Sixth historians set off on a trip to Paris to explore the opulence of Versailles to the sombre remnants of the French Revolution. One of our students, Amelia tells us more about the trip: “After waking up bright and early, the Lower 6 and Upper 6 historians embarked…
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…
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…
LEH GCSE and A-level History students took part in a fascinating workshop led by the Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism, learning about the Holodomor. Upper 6 student, Tillie gave us this account of the trip: “As A level History students we have recently been learning about Stalin’s use of terror to control the people of the USSR…
