An unforgettable week of language, culture, friendship and adventure 2026 marked the 40th anniversary of our German exchange programme, celebrating four decades of a highly successful and much-loved partnership between LEH, Hampton School and the Ellenrieder Gymnasium in Konstanz. At the end of the Summer Term, 26 lucky Year 10 pupils set off for Konstanz,…
Outstanding Language skills on display We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Vaanika S, who has been commended as a national runner-up for French-English Level 2 in the prestigious Anthea Bell Translation Competition. The competition, named in honour of the acclaimed translator Anthea Bell, celebrates the art and skill of translation and encourages…
German Language Assistant Franzi Bachmann wins at Henley Women’s Regatta just five years after learning to row at LEH. There are few stages in rowing more prestigious than Henley Women’s Regatta, making Franzi Bachmann’s recent victory even more remarkable. Our German Language Assistant was crowned champion in the Aspirational Lightweight Single Sculls after an outstanding…
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…
A celebration of language and performance Our talented Year 8 linguists have been showcasing their language and performance skills in our Modern Foreign Languages Poetry Live competition and we are delighted to reveal our finalists. Representing French is Sofya, who will perform La Tour Eiffel by Maurice Carême. The poem is celebrated for its vivid…
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…
On Friday 6th March, LEH Mandarin pupils had the wonderful opportunity of watching a play fully in Mandarin. Year 9 pupil, Khadija gives us an update of the event below: “This was the first time ever an Onatti Production play has been performed fully in Mandarin, and we were the first group to watch it!…
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…
