Twelve fantastic Year 8 students took to the stage this week, performing their lively Theatre in Education piece, Shake It Up, Shakespeare! to four different primary schools. After weeks of devising and rehearsals, the group delivered a comic and thought-provoking performance imagining what might happen if the three witches from Macbeth decided to rewrite the play,…
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…
Our Art students enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Open Studio event at The Kings Foundation Year, Trinity Buoy Wharf to see what alumnae Safia Panasar and Holly Huber have been creating on their Art Foundation year. We are looking forward to seeing their final show in May. We were delighted to see so many…
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…
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…
Episode 3 of our HALE Hangout podcast series is now live. In this episode, we hear from French A Level students who have a conversation at beginner level, perfect for anyone practicing for their exams! Subjects range from music to cinema and even the ‘verlan’ slang. It is short and snappy, very digestible for beginner or…
This August, we’re launching an exciting new The Girl Writes… writing initiative for all LEH girls aged 14–18, culminating in a bold, hour-long show bound for the Camden Fringe 2026 at the Etcetera Theatre in August. Working with a group of young performers, we’ll create a high-energy, comedic ensemble piece inspired by the theme of Lost & Found. The final show will be a devised,…
