The Perse Coding Team Challenge (PCTC) returned this year with its signature mix of tension, teamwork and fast paced problem solving. Round 1 saw pairs of students tackle a series of programming puzzles designed to test logic, creativity and technical skills, all within a demanding 40-minute window. Students from Year 7 to Year 11 embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, collaborating…
Our Upper Sixth biologists had the privilege of taking part in Brain Day this week with the engaging Dr Guy Sutton, Director of Medical Biology Interactive. Complementing their current study of the nervous system, Dr Sutton delivered a fascinating and enriching programme that allowed the students to explore neurobiology far beyond the A Level curriculum….
On Tuesday, four intrepid French debaters (two teams, one U6 and one L6) journeyed to St Paul’s Girls’ School to compete in the Joutes Oratoires against 60 other teams. Lower 6 linguists, Maryam and Amelie tell us how they got on: “We had worked for weeks preparing debates on three topics: surrogacy, influencer culture and mass tourism….
We’re incredibly proud of our Lower 6 STEM Scholar, Saskia H, who has been named a finalist One to Watch category of the prestigious Everywoman in STEM Awards 2026. She was noted for her “public engagement in STEM while raising charitable funds, making her the youngest presenter at the Royal Institution. Through leading her junior…
On Wednesday 28th January, LEH students rose to the challenge in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematics Challenge, tackling demanding problems that reward creativity as much as precision. We are incredibly proud that 23 pupils across the school achieved Gold certificates – a remarkable achievement! Well done to all the following pupils: Year 11: Camilla, Charlotte, Kundhavi, Jemima, Hasitha, Kiran, Anoushka, Leah and Annie. Year 10: Gece, Sayana, Yolanda, Annabella, Anika,…
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,…
Episode two of our HALE Hangout Podcast has landed and this time they’ve gone back in time – way back! Our Sixth Form classicists explore what draws them to the ancient world and how the distant past can teach us lessons that still shape our future.
Last week, Junior pupils from every year group took part in a series of interactive workshops focused on Internet Safety, ahead of Safer Internet Day this week. The sessions covered a wide range of age-appropriate topics, including the importance of showing respect online, thinking critically about what — and who — we can trust, and…
What a week of sport! We ended last week with our Senior 1st lacrosse team made school history by securing their first ever South East Schools title followed by a week of successful fixtures across lacrosse, netball and indoor cricket, demonstrating skill, resilience and teamwork throughout. On the netball courts, convincing wins for our U14…
On Wednesday our Lower 6 students were treated to a fascinating and thought‑provoking session during our annual Sir Gordon Sutherland STEM Lecture. The lecture was delivered by two experienced Food Scientists from the University of Surrey, Dr Veronica Giacintucci and Dr Bolanle Oloyede, who shared insights into their current research and the growing opportunities within the Food…