The Hale Lecture Series, named after Lady Brenda Hale, former President of the UK’s Supreme Court, is FHS’s new Academic Lecture Series and aims to spark excitement and enjoyment in learning beyond the classroom. The lecture series runs throughout the academic year, with one lecture every half term.

On Tuesday 4th October, Lady Hale herself will visit us for the inaugural lecture. Lady Brenda Hale is a British Judge who served as the President of the UK Supreme Court from 2017 until her retirement in 2020. She is the first and only woman to be appointed to the position. Parents and alumni are invited to join us in person or via Zoom for the occasion. The registration details will be shared with parents in the weekly FHS Post and shared with alumni in due course.

The purpose of the programme is to provide a balance and breadth of learning, and to complement the depth and specialisms in the curriculum. We hope that the lectures stimulate our pupils’ intellectual curiosity and appetite to learn from experts in their field. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to develop their public speaking skills by introducing speakers, leading Q&As, and offer final remarks and thanks. Our pupils have shown great flair and confidence in leading fascinating conversations through the Questions & Answer sessions. More information about the Hale Lectures is available here.