QEHS Final Art Show

The Final Art Show for our current sixth form art students is taking place this month.  Date 25 June 2026 Time 5-7pm Where: QEHS High School, Hydro Building No ticket required. Please come along to see some of the amazing work being produced by our talented students. Respect. Engage Aspire.

A Level Art Exhibition

📣Save the date! 📣 “ A Sense of Wonder “EXHIBITION – Queen Elizabeth High School and Queens Hall Arts.📍Queen’s Hall Arts, Beaumont St, Hexham. NE463LS.📆13th June – July 4th⏰Monday-Saturday 10-5pm and at Box Office Hours. A Sense of Wonder This eclectic exhibition of visual arts spanning the two main galleries of the Queen’s Hall is curated by staff and students

Athletics News

Before half term, our Inter boys’ and girls’ teams took on the English Schools Track & Field Cup at Gateshead Stadium. The boys performed brilliantly to qualify for the Regional B Final (which we were unfortunately unavailable to attend due to so many students on school trips).The girls were excellent and qualified for the Regional A Final. We travelled down

Cricket News – Year 10

The Y10s have progressed to the final of the Knight Stokes Cup after beating Kings at Tynemouth CC on Tuesday. Kings batted first and were all out for 83 from 15 overs. It was a great performance with the ball and in the field, starting the game with a diamond duck, a wicket from the first ball. Callum took 3

Durham Regatta

QEHS competed at the famous Durham Regatta this weekend. The Durham Regatta dates back to 1834 and is the second-oldest regatta in England after Chester, predating the Henley Royal Regatta by five years. We had a large number of athletes competing across a range of categories, making for a long day full of complex organisation. The coaches deserve great credit

Walltown

During REA week, year 10 students visited Walltown Country Park to complete fieldwork for their Biology/Combined Science GCSE studies. They used random sampling to estimate the number of willow plants in an area, followed by systematic sampling looking at the change in biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors as you move out of a wooded area. Students worked with staff

Student Success

A squad of 12 from Tynedale won the SG Petch U14s 7s Championship on Sunday.  The squad of 12 included QEHS Y9 pupils Cameron S, Henry H, Isaac M, Callum W, Devin R, George W, Joseph A and Lewis B.  The team went undefeated, winning all games, and won a very competitive final 20-15.  It marks another great success for

Madrid Final Update

Our final morning in Madrid was spent at Bernabéu Stadium, where we were wowed by the trophies in the museum and then had a spectacular view of the stadium from the seats. We ended our tour walking through the locker rooms and dugout. Sadly we didn’t meet any players! Respect. Engage. Aspire.

REA Week Roundup

What a fantastic REA Week it has been! Our staff have thoroughly enjoyed delivering a rich and varied programme of sessions, sharing their passion and expertise across a wide range of subjects. It has been a pleasure to see such creativity, energy and collaboration throughout the week. Our students have embraced every opportunity and truly thrived. Highlights have included STEM

Paris Day 3

Paris 2026 – Day 3: To round off our trip, we began the day by visiting the sublime Opéra Garnier, one of Paris’ most beautiful buildings and home to the Phantom of the Opera. We then made our way to the Louvre to see the Pyramide and meet up with former QE student and Paris resident Eddie, who told us

REA Week Art

The past few days have been incredible working with our Year 9s in Art! Here’s a snapshot of their stunning final paper dresses and the initial designs. What amazing creations they are! The students were justifiably proud, and so they should be.Each design showcases real innovation, imagination, and attention to detail, with creativity flowing from every angle. Year 9, you