Students Develop Critical Thinking, Public Speaking and Political Awareness in Thought-Provoking House Debate On Wednesday 17 June, students gathered for the annual Junior House Debate, an engaging event designed to encourage critical thinking, public speaking and informed discussion of current affairs. This year’s motion, “This House believes the voting age should be lowered to 16,”…
A packed programme of creative, academic, and sporting activities helping pupils discover the world behind one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. This week, Year 6 and Year 7 pupils took part in a special Shakespeare Celebration Day inspired by one of the playwright’s most popular and enduring comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Designed to bring…
Student Creativity in Action: Highlights from Middle School Art Creativity has been flourishing across Middle School this year, with students producing an impressive range of artwork that showcases not only their developing technical skills but also their imagination, individuality, and confidence as young artists. Throughout the year, students have explored a variety of artistic techniques,…
Gold success for Sofya as Year 8 students impress at St Mary’s University Poetry Live competition It has been a truly memorable day for the Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department at LEH, with students celebrating success both in the classroom and on the competition stage. Three talented Year 8 students travelled to St Mary’s University…
Encouraging a love of reading, curiosity and academic exploration across the curriculum Reading is one of the most powerful ways to explore new ideas, develop knowledge and discover new interests. To celebrate and encourage reading across the curriculum, we are delighted to launch HALE Reading Stars, an exciting new House competition for Key Stage 3…
Four of our impressive language students excel in the prestigious Anthea Bell Translation Competition We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of several students who have been recognised in the prestigious Anthea Bell Translation Competition. With more than 25,000 students taking part across the UK in 2026, earning a commendation or winning an award is…
The Benefits of All-Girls Schools: Confidence, Achievement and Opportunity by Rowena Cole, Head It has long been recognised that an all-girls education offers distinct advantages over a co-educational setting. It is therefore no surprise that the latest report from the Girls’ Schools Association, drawing on data from the Department for Education and UCAS, shows that…
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…
