Last week, music students from QEHS and HMS came together with those from other schools in the north east to create a massed orchestra of 260 performers! The event held at the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle is called ‘The Big Play Day’ and students rehearse all day in sections and as a full orchestra, this year performing pieces such
It was a joyful night on Friday as the community gathered to switch on this year’s Christmas lights! Thank you very much to Hexham Town Council and Mayor Kennedy for putting on such a lovely event to kickstart the festive season – it was great to be a part of it once again! The QEHS Singers and Show Choir members
Rowing Club Christmas raffle to raise money for a new boat/ equipment. Without your donations, we cannot refurbish or buy new equipment. We’re asking parents to donate raffle prizes – things like hampers, vouchers, wine, and tickets for sporting/music events. If you can help, please email pwalton@qehs.net for the prizes and leave physical prizes in Reception marked “Rowing Raffle” Every
QEHS had strong teams at the Tynedale XC Championship held at Ovingham this week. QEHS athletes put in strong performances at every age group on the day.Lloyd V ran strongly to win the Junior boys race. He was backed up well by Ossie D, George L and Charlie M. George H put in another impressive run the Inter Boys race.
Adapt NE are opening a new Warm Hub at their site on Burn Lane in Hexham in December to offer a warm welcome to anyone who would like a hot drink or a snack, in a friendly and supportive environment. Information and signposting to support services will be on offer, and they hope to offer activities too. They would be
The PE department are short of size 9+ boots and trainers to hold as part of the boot bank and to provide to students during lessons. If you have any at home that you no longer use, we’d be hugely grateful for any donations. Students can drop spare boots or trainers into the PE office during the school day. Thank
The next Electric Dreams event is taking place on the 29th of November, 10am – 3pm
NCC Online Safety Session for Parents:Northumberland County Council will host a free online safety session for parents on Wednesday, 26th November. Parents will be sent a link via email. Location: Online via Microsoft TeamsDate: Wednesday, 26th NovemberTime: 3:45 pm Further opportunities to attend the session will be held on Tuesday, 10th February at 7:30 pm, and Tuesday, 16th June 7:30 pm.
Empowering Parent Carers is a six week programme to support parents and carers of children with SEND. The group will cover a variety of topics and is available for anyone as a parent or carer of a child or young person of SEND. There are no criteria needed and no diagnosis needed this is a group to facilitate parents to
The Inter boys travelled to the National Secondary School Swimming Championships 2025 to compete in both the 4 x 50m free and medley events. The boys were performance phenomenally well in a field of elite athletes, including European championship winners. In the boy’s main event – 4 x 50m Free – they performed amazingly well and came 4th in their heat,