As Term 1 of the 2025-26 academic year at LEH Foshan draws to a close, we look back on a period brimming with fresh starts, outstanding accomplishments, and dynamic activities that have deepened connections and enriched our school community. From festive celebrations to remarkable academic milestones, this term has laid a solid foundation for the exciting journey ahead.
Launching the New School Year
Forging Bonds
At the start of Term 1, LEH Foshan students embarked on transformative residential trips, designed to forge strong bonds and set a dynamic tone for the academic year. These carefully curated experiences provided a vital platform for students across year groups to collaborate, challenge themselves, and build a cohesive community spirit. Through a series of team-building activities, problem-solving exercises, and adventurous pursuits, pupils developed resilience, leadership, and interpersonal skills, returning to campus with strengthened friendships and a shared sense of purpose ready for the challenges ahead.
Day Trip to Hong Kong
Celebrating Academic Successes
Our school community proudly celebrated our Year 11 students for their exceptional IGCSE results, which far exceeded expectations: an impressive 58% of grades achieved A*-A and 91% A*-C, placing them well above UK averages.
Among these standout scholars, five excelled particularly, with Angela securing a remarkable clean sweep of 9 A* grades (9-9). This outstanding achievement is a testament to the students’ dedication and hard work, as well as the high-quality education and support at LEHF, serving as a powerful inspiration for our entire community and setting a shining benchmark for academic excellence for younger learners.
Enhanced facilities
in the Sixth Form Centre
Term 1 started with new developments in our Sixth Form Centre. Designed to support students’ academic success and future readiness, as well as foster their agency and leadership, the centre boasts now the following key facilities:
- 8 dedicated classrooms tailored for student-centred A Level teaching, providing personalised one-to-one feedback and support from teachers;
- A meeting room serving as a hub for students to plan leadership activities, engage with the Sixth Form leadership team, and build a strong sense of involvement;
- Offices for the Sixth Form Team, offering comprehensive support including university guidance and wellbeing services;
- A state-of-the-art lecture theatre, a space for hosting external speakers, enhancing students’ public speaking skills, and delivering A Level core curriculum in a university-style setting.
The Sixth Form is led by Mrs MacDonald, the Head of the Sixth Form, University Counsellor and Teacher of Chemistry, who has over 20 years of teaching experience. She oversees all aspects of Sixth Form life, ensuring that students receive the highest level of academic and personal support.
Ms Stevens, Deputy Head of the Sixth Form, and Mrs Van-Heerden, our Sixth Form Support, work closely with students to prepare them for the university application process, providing tailored guidance every step of the way. The team is further strengthened by Ms He, Ms Shiel, Mr MacDonald, Mrs Okosi, Mr Porter and Ms Qiu, our Sixth Form tutors who support students in balancing their studies with personal development. Together, this experienced team offers unparalleled support for students applying to top universities around the world.
A Vibrant School Life
In Term 1, LEH Foshan school life was enriched by a series of flagship events that bring vibrancy and profound purpose to school life. The Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations rooted the community in cultural heritage, while the solemn IGCSE Ceremony honoured academic diligence and milestone achievements.
Founder's Day connected students to the school's core values, fostering pride and belonging.
The festive Winter Market buzzes with entrepreneurial spirit and charitable giving, and the exhilarating Sports Day galvanises collective house spirit, resilience, and teamwork.
Together, these cornerstone events create a dynamic tapestry of cultural appreciation, academic recognition, community service, and spirited competition, ensuring school life is both richly rewarding and holistically formative.
This term, the Holles Gallery continued to serve as a showcase platform for the outstanding works of talented artists, infusing the campus with greater artistic inspiration and enriching students’ art learning experiences.
Our ECA programme goes from strength to strength, providing abundant opportunities for students to pursue a wide range of interests. The launch of new clubs at our ECA Fair adds even more variety and depth to the programme, catering to diverse passions.
Enhance of Parent-School Communication
To enhance home-school partnerships in Term 1 of the 2025-26 academic year, LEH Foshan launched a series of targeted initiatives: subject-specific Curriculum Sessions, parent-focused Thematic Workshops and PTCs, weekly "Informal Parent Lunch" for Year 7-11 parents to engage casually with the Senior Leadership Team.
For Prep School, we also have a streamlined communication, including the upcoming Showbie platform alongside events like Settling Meetings and Phonics Workshop.
Settling Meetings
Phonics Workshop
Additionally, the Parent Committee 2025, expanded to 15 members with representation from each year group, and balanced diverse cultural backgrounds, ensures parental voices shape the school community, fostering a robust, inclusive, and effective home-school connection.
Looking Ahead
Building on the successes in Term 1, we look ahead to the remainder of the academic year with optimism. We will continue to build on the solid foundation laid this term, staying committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and fostering a supportive school community. As we move forward, we look forward to witnessing our students thrive further, while welcoming continued collaboration with families and staff to make the future rewarding in the LEH Foshan community.
