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A Term of Celebration in the Junior School

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:24:07 GMT

Our pupils in the Junior School have been busy taking part in a range of celebrations reflecting different faiths and cultures from around the world.

Exploring Chaucer with a Leading Academic

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:18:07 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls was delighted to welcome Professor Dr Thomas Honegger of Friedrich Schiller University Jena, one of the most renowned academic experts in Medieval English, for a special A-level lecture exploring the topics of Chaucer and Medieval English society.

Public Speaking Event Inspires Thoughtful Debate Across the School

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:33:25 GMT

Our recent Public Speaking Event brought together pupils from across the School for an engaging and thought-provoking afternoon of debate, with parents also invited to join us.

World Book Day Brings Stories to Life

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:02:45 GMT

There was a lovely atmosphere across the school as pupils and staff came together to celebrate World Book Day, with a day centred around reading and the enjoyment of books.

Rhema Delivers Our First Student TED-Style Talk

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:55:37 GMT

Hosted by our Curie Academic Society and chaired by our new Academic Prefect, Saisha, we were delighted to hold our very first student TED-style talk at lunchtime this week, delivered by Rhema (Year 11).

Hands on Visit to Gaulby Lodge Farm

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:43:16 GMT

Year 5 recently enjoyed a memorable visit to Gaulby Lodge Farm as part of their Cornerstones Sow, Grow and Farm Geography topic.

A Golden Performance: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Delights Audiences

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:33:35 GMT

It was wonderful to see so many families, staff and friends in school as Leicester High School for Girls was transformed into a world of pure imagination for our production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Leicester High School for Girls Named Finalist for Service Excellence

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:42:08 GMT

We are delighted to have been named a finalist in the SME Leicestershire & Rutland Business Awards, recognising the School’s commitment to service excellence and the strong relationships it builds with pupils and families.

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Leicester High School for Girls

Sat, 7 Mar 2026 11:25:49 GMT

There was a real sense of energy and inspiration around the school as we celebrated International Women’s Day with a full day of talks, workshops and conversations designed to encourage our pupils to think about the many possibilities open to them in the future.

Live Music at Leicester High: The Mercians Bring Energy and Wellbeing to Years 6–10

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:22:34 GMT

We were delighted to welcome The Mercians to Leicester High School for Girls for a live, interactive session with students in Years 6–10.

An Inspiring Afternoon with the CATIL Quintet

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:11:29 GMT

Year 8, 9 and 10 students recently attended a special Enrichment Music trip to hear the CATIL Quintet perform live as part of the Leicester International Music Festival.

Year 8 pupils celebrate success in the performing arts

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:46 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls is pleased to share the achievements of two Year 8 pupils who have recently enjoyed success on stage.

Inspiring Leadership in Year 9

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:23:15 GMT

Our Year 9 pupils recently took part in an engaging Leadership Session led by Naila Mehrabova, kindly supported by one of our parents.

Sixth Form Celebrates 100% Interview Rate

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:30:25 GMT

Our students are celebrating an exceptional start to this year’s university application cycle, with every applicant securing multiple interviews for highly competitive courses.

Leicester High Launches Two New Sixth Form Pathways

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:18 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls was pleased to welcome students and parents to its Sixth Form Options Evening this week, where two new academic pathways were introduced: the Multimedia Arts & Culture Pathway and the Law & Politics Pathway.

EYFS Explore Space with the Head of Science

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:22:52 GMT

Our EYFS and Reception girls recently enjoyed an exciting space-themed science session led by Andrew McMurray, Head of Science, who brought learning to life in a fun and hands-on way

From Leicester High to Oxford — and Beyond: An Alumna’s Journey

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:44:37 GMT

We recently caught up with one of our former Head Girls and Headmaster’s Scholars to hear about her journey from Leicester High School for Girls to the University of Oxford — and her exciting next steps working internationally.

Simran Secures Place in Ladies U18 Hockey Squad

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:03:25 GMT

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Year 8 pupil Simran, who represents Leicester City Hockey Club and has recently secured a place in the Ladies U18 squad — an impressive accomplishment at such a young age.

Rotary Technology Challenge – A Fantastic Achievement

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:28 GMT

Our students recently took part in the Rotary Youth Technology Tournament, working as a team to solve a series of practical engineering challenges.

Students Experience Elite Sport Science at Loughborough University

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:11:30 GMT

Our Senior students recently enjoyed an inspiring and hands-on visit to the world-renowned Performance Laboratory at Loughborough University, where they explored how sport science supports elite athletes to train smarter and perform at their best.

House Netball: A Positive Start to the Day

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:44:00 GMT

Girls enjoyed a fantastic early-morning House Netball session during form time, setting a positive tone for the day ahead. Despite the early start, energy levels were high and house spirit was clear to see, with plenty of encouragement and friendly competition on court.

National Team Trials Journey

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:14:22 GMT

We are delighted to share that Monica Gomez, who is completing a one-year marketing/design placement at the school, has recently taken part in the Spanish Lacrosse National Team trials in Valencia.

Pupils support local schools through dance outreach programme

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:53:12 GMT

Year 7–9 pupils from Leicester High School for Girls have taken part in a six-week dance outreach programme, delivering weekly sessions at a local primary school to support younger pupils’ confidence, coordination and enjoyment of movement.

Year 4 Explore Ancient Egypt at New Walk Museum

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:25:41 GMT

Year 4 recently enjoyed a visit to the New Walk Museum as part of their learning about ancient civilisations.

Young Voices Concert for Our Junior Choir

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:42:41 GMT

Our Junior pupils recently enjoyed an unforgettable opportunity to perform at the BP Pulse Arena, joining thousands of young singers for a spectacular celebration of music as part of Young Voices and its 30th anniversary year.

Year 8 pupil awarded Student of the Year at Footloose Stage School

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:43:28 GMT

We are delighted to share some wonderful news about Year 8 pupil Tiya, who has been awarded Student of the Year by Footloose Stage School.

Junior Nativity Brings the Christmas Story to Life

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:50:35 GMT

Our Junior School pupils recently delighted audiences with their Nativity performances, sharing the Christmas story with confidence and enthusiasm.

Student Publication Success

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:41:45 GMT

We are delighted to share that Zahra has had an article published in The Penrose Magazine, an academic magazine that showcases high-quality student writing and research.

Christmas Fair 2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:40:39 GMT

The School was delighted to open its doors to the wider community for the Christmas Fair, welcoming pupils, families, staff, alumnae and friends of the School for a joyful afternoon.

Parliament Week at Leicester High School for Girls

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:43:19 GMT

Pupils across the School took part in a range of activities to mark Parliament Week, giving them the opportunity to learn more about democracy, decision-making and how Parliament works in practice.

A Season of Festive Joy at Leicester High School for Girls

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:16:42 GMT

Christmas at Leicester High School for Girls has been a busy and festive time, full of celebration and community spirit.

Panto on Tour

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:29:00 GMT

Our students took their creativity on the road this week as they visited local schools to perform their very own Christmas pantomime.

Medical Society Leads Escape Room Challenge

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:56:44 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls’ Medical Society ran a science-themed escape room this week, giving pupils the chance to work through a series of medical challenges under time pressure.

Year 10 Inspired by Women Engineers

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:33:23 GMT

Our Year 10 pupils took part in an engaging non-destructive testing (NDT) demonstration delivered by two female engineers from Rolls-Royce.

Year 10 Step Up as Leaders in Sport Education

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 16:13:22 GMT

Our Year 10s have impressed us this term with their enthusiasm and maturity as they took on a Sport Education–based project all about leadership.

Candlelight Carol Service at Leicester High School for Girls

Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:05:06 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls hosted its much-loved Candlelight Carol Service at St James the Greater Church, bringing together the school community for one of the most anticipated events in the School calendar.

Alumna Spotlight: Roopal, Class of 1993

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:33:49 GMT

We were delighted to welcome Roopal, an alumna of Leicester High School for Girls, and her friend Reena back to school recently for a tour. Roopal kindly took part in an interview about her time at LHS and the path she has taken since leaving, sharing wonderful memories and insights from school life to her career today.

Leicester High School for Girls is delighted to announce the appointment of John Partridge as Head of School

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:16:20 GMT

Mr Partridge has been part of our community for the past 4 years. He has served as Deputy Head and, more recently, as Acting Head.

Year 8 Wellbeing Trip to Bradgate Park

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:36:39 GMT

Year 8 enjoyed a refreshing trip to Bradgate Park to support our work on Health and Wellbeing in PSHCE, giving pupils the opportunity to enjoy physical activity, spend time together outdoors, and reflect on the importance of wellbeing in a natural environment.

Fairy Tales and Twinkle Lights

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:35:54 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls was transformed into a twinkling world of fairy tales, as we welcomed families to our annual EYFS event.

Leadership in Action

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:25:23 GMT

While many enjoyed a well-earned half-term break, a group of dedicated Year 8 students from Leicester High School for Girls were busy leading and inspiring others.

Leicester High School for Girls Marks Remembrance Day

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:11:27 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls marked Remembrance Day with a moving and thought-provoking assembly, exploring how we can keep the act of remembrance meaningful for future generations.

Leicester High School for Girls to Host Festive Christmas Fair

Fri, 7 Nov 2025 08:49:59 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls is inviting the local community to join in the festive celebrations at its Christmas Fair on Friday 12 December, from 3.00pm to 6.00pm.

Student Stars as Shrek in Musical Performance

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 16:34:22 GMT

Year 8 pupil Phoebe Gibbs took centre stage on Saturday 1 November, starring as the lead character Shrek in Shrek the Musical Jr., performed by the Westley Drama Academy at the Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester.

A Brilliant Day for Leicester High’s Sixth Form

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:51:07 GMT

Our recent Sixth Form Taster Day and Information Evening were a brilliant celebration of all that Leicester High’s Sixth Form has to offer.

Junior School Adventures: Learning Beyond the Classroom

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:19:11 GMT

Our Junior pupils have been on some exciting adventures this term, taking their learning beyond the classroom and into the great outdoors!

Portland Café Launches at Leicester High School for Girls

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:22:43 GMT

A wonderful new tradition began at Leicester High School for Girls this week as we opened the doors of our Portland Café for the very first time — a community project designed to bring people together over conversation, culture and good food.

Fairytales by Twinkle Light

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:25:22 GMT

Leicester High School for Girls is inviting 2-5 year olds and their families to an enchanting evening of storytelling at its Fairytales by Twinkle Light event on Monday 3 November, from 5:15–6:15pm.

A Harvest of Giving

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:07:40 GMT

After several weeks of crafting, collecting, and designing, pupils at Leicester High School for Girls have completed their stunning Harvest Boxes, ready to be delivered to Leicestershire Women’s Aid.

A Spectacular Evening of Dance

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:54:29 GMT

What an evening! Our recent Dance Show was a wonderful celebration of movement, music and creativity, with pupils from across the School taking to the stage to share their love of dance.