Leicester High School for Girls Parent Portal - LHS Newsletter: 06 July 2023

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Dear Parents,

We have reached the end of an action-packed Summer Term, with a range of events happening across the School alongside students being busy with their public exams.

Highlights include our prestigious Senior Prize Giving ceremony and Sports Day when our students showcased their competitive spirit. Additionally, the Year 11 and 13 Ball, along with the Year 5 Celebration Evening, brought enjoyment and celebration to our School community.

Wishing you and your families a restful summer break, and we look forward to welcoming you back to School in September.

Mr Alan Whelpdale,

Headmaster

03 Jul 2023

Year 11 and 13 Ball

Last Tuesday saw our Year 11 and 13 pupils celebrating the end of their GCSEs and A-Levels at their glamorous end-of-year ball.

21 Jun 2023

'Sherlock and Cinders' Opening Night Triumph!

The opening night of the Junior Department's production, 'Sherlock and Cinders', was a great success.

22 Jun 2023

Award-Winning Author Tamsin Winter Inspires pupils

Pupils at Leicester High School for Girls were delighted to welcome local, award-winning author Tamsin Winter to the school to celebrate the release of her new novel Bad Influence, which is about the dangers of sharing photos online.

23 Jun 2023

Pupils explore Food and Faith in engaging workshop

In an enlightening workshop organised by the Philosophy and Belief department, students explored the connections between food and faith. The session aimed to give pupils a greater appreciation for the cultural significance of food, discovering how it can act as a conduit for faith, traditions, and c...

23 Jun 2023

Years 5 and 6 enjoy Tigers Rugby Camp experience

Years 5 and 6 girls attended a fun and engaging Leicester Tigers Rugby Camp at the renowned stadium today.

26 Jun 2023

Leicester High School Celebrates Success at Prize Giving

Leicester High School for Girls held its Senior Prize Giving event last Friday evening.

26 Jun 2023

Leicester High School participates in exciting MARSBalloon Project

Leicester High School students from class 8C are eagerly anticipating the launch of its three exciting experiments on the MARSBalloon project today.

27 Jun 2023

The Real Game Day

Last week the Year 9 girls had a day off timetable to take part in an amazing game of careers exploration. By completing various classroom activities they learnt about many of the aspects of real life that they will face as adults including budgeting, job satisfaction and planning for the future.

29 Jun 2023

Beaumanor House Triumphs at House Sports Day

Leicester High School for Girls kicked off the week with an exciting House Sports Day, with pupils competing in rounders, tennis, and netball. The day was filled with friendly competition and great sportsmanship, with Beaumanor House emerging as the ultimate victors.

30 Jun 2023

Leicester High School Swimmers runners-up at City Primary School Gala

Well done to our Year 5 and 6 swimmers who secured a runners-up position in the Leicester City Primary School Swimming Gala. The event held at Wigston Swimming Pool brought together talented pupils from 10 schools across the region.

20 Jun 2023

Year 9 Students successfully complete Bronze DofE expedition

Leicester High School for Girls congratulates its Year 9 students for completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) walking expedition.

03 Jul 2023

Students Partner with PepsiCo to Develop Cereal Bar

Leicester High School Year 9 students joined forces with leading global food and beverage company PepsiCo to design a cereal bar.

04 Jul 2023

Year 5 Junior Celebration Evening

The Year 5 Junior Celebration Evening at Leicester High School for Girls was a resounding success as the school community gathered to honour the pupils' achievements before they transition to Year 6 in Senior School.

Pre-loved Uniform

It’s that time of year, when you might be thinking about replacing items of uniform.

We are happy for you to donate any items of pre-loved uniform that might be suitable for us to sell on. Blazers and skirts are always in demand. We just ask that they are good quality: without missing buttons, pilling or tears, and clean: without any marks, particularly deodorant stains on shirts.

If you have any donations they can be handed in at Main Reception.

Key Dates

Term Ends - no late supervision

All Day

July

D of E Gold Qualifying Expedition

All Day

From 07 Jul until 11 Jul

July

Beach-themed Stay and Play

10:00am – 11:30am

August