LRC Recommended Read
This week’s LRC recommended read is Private Peaceful the award-winning WW1 novel by Michael Morpurgo. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Hexham Regatta
QEHS Rowing Club rowers are in the middle of a busy period of competitions. Saturday gone, saw 59 club members competing at the Hexham Regatta. QEHS Rowing Club were well represented across a range of age group races at our home regatta. Hexham regatta is a long day’s racing. QEHS first race was at 8am and the last race QEHS
Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh Award
Congratulations to the Year 9 students who all passed their expedition section of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Rowing – National School Championships
QEHS rowers competed at the National School Championships at the beginning of the half term holiday. Nat Schools is held at Eton Dorney Lake, the venue for the 2012 London Olympics. This event has the strongest crews from across the country competing. For Junior rowers, Nat schools is considered as the premier event to compete in. After a long journey
LRC Recommended Read
This week’s LRC recommendation is Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, a true story of the African-American women who helped win the space race. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Support Workshop
Support workshops for parents and carers of children who display traits associated with, or have a diagnosis of, a neurodevelopmental condition including autism, sensory processing, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). A diagnosis is not needed. HINT ASD drop in sessions throughout June.
Year 10 Geography
This morning, year 10 geography are out investigating Hexham’s level of flood risk using their geographical fieldwork skills. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
LRC Recommended Read
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is Tyger by SF Said. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Knife Crime
Today the Violence Reduction Unit of Northumbria Police were in school to speak to Y9 students on the risks associated with carrying knives and the dangers of being involved in ‘Joint Enterprise’. Thank you to Karen and Darren for their excellent presentation and the sensitive and thoughtful way that they dealt with a very important topic. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
LRC Recommended Read
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is Hideki Smith: Demon Queller by A. J. Hartley. #Respect #Engage #Aspire