A Level Psychology

Psychology teacher Rachael Smith brought her five month old twins, Alex and Joseph, in to school on Wednesday morning so that the A level Psychology students could link their learning on the topic of attachment with real life babies.  The students observed how the babies behaved and were able to guess their age from what they have learned about the

Spring Concert

Please celebrate the end of the winter months with us by coming to the traditional Spring Concert on the first Wednesday after the Easter break. It will showcase the traditional ensembles which rehearse every week as part of the musical tapestry of school life, and close with some students performing in their own self-organised rock groups. Free attendance, just turn

Evolve Football Tournament

A group of Y9 and Y10 students were victorious at the Evolve Football Tournament in Blakelaw on Friday. Both trophies were won by QEHS. Matty T won the top goal scorer award, and Molly B took the Ballon d’Or—well done! #Respect #Engage #Aspire

Team Sport Success!

Three separate teams across rugby and football have reported some exciting wins recently. Under 16 Northumberland County Representation – Girls rugby Well done to all the Under 16 girls who represented Northumberland County at Northern Rugby Club on Sunday. The girls from left to right are: Molly B, May M, Daisy C, Ruby W, Phoebe P, Martha C  Under 19

Student Sporting Success!

Congratulations to Alex D who has been selected to play for the u16’s Newcastle Falcons Junior Academy. This is a huge achievement!Alex played for the team against Sale and Yorkshire Academies at the weekend.#Respect #Engage #Aspire

Sleep Talk

Yesterday, Dr David Lee from Sleep Talk Unlimited gave a presentation to our year 13 and some of our year 12 psychology students. Year 13 is currently studying Biopsychology, so it was fascinating for them to hear from a specialist in the field about circadian and ultradian rhythms. It was also informative for them to hear this put into context

Germany Work Experience Trip Update

Merry and Annia have been working at a local primary school and Joe has spent the week with the mayor at the town hall. Today he was visited by the Mario Brothers! For Joe’s partner and friends, it’s the final week of school before they leave to do their A level exams after Easter. They dress up as different characters

Mock Trial Club

Well done to our 12 Mock Trial Club members for participating in the Magistrates Competition on Saturday at the Law Courts in Newcastle. The team were fantastic, acting as barristers, witnesses, clerks, ushers and magistrates in a case of actual bodily harm. #Respect #Engage #Aspire

Comic Relief Nose & Spoon Race

Congratulations to Mr Atkins who regained the title of QEHS Comic Relief Nose & Spoon Race Champion, beating James M from year 9 in an entertaining final. James progressed to the final by beating Philip B from year 10 in the student semi-final that saw the lead change hands several times as the boys went round the course – a