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,…
This week in PRE, our Upper 2 pupils, who have been studying Buddhism, enjoyed a special visit from one of our Sixth Form students, who spoke to them about her Buddhist faith. The visit offered a valuable opportunity for pupils to see their classroom learning brought to life, as they heard first-hand what it means…
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…
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…
