Good luck to all QEHS students starting their work experience placements this week. Stepping into new environments isn’t always easy, but you’re doing it with confidence and curiosity — and that deserves real celebration. A heartfelt thank you to the fantastic employers across our community who make these experiences possible. Your time, guidance, and generosity give our students opportunities they’ll
Kenya Update – Days 4 to 7 Day 4 – It was Day 2 at Eileen Ngochoch Primary School, and everyone got stuck back into school life. We helped in English, maths, science and social studies lessons, and also played rugby and netball. The rules were a little relaxed — and we politely lost both games! Meanwhile, Isla, Ariel, Martha,
Well done to our Silver DofE group who completed their practice expedition last night. The groups warmed up around the campfire after a rainy day 1 walking and enjoyed better conditions on their second day of walking. Team spirits were kept high throughout by groups singing whilst walking across the Yorkshire Moors!We are so proud of our students and how
This week we are in the Yorkshire Dales. Students spent the first night in Kettlewell where they enjoyed a sunny evening with a game of rounders. They then tackled their first day of walking in some really challenging conditions. Students showed great resilience and camped for our second night in a beautiful woodland. Students have set off for their second day
Hexham Football Club have upcoming open trials for potential new players which may be of interest to our current year 9. please see the poster below for more details and contact Hexham FC directly with any questions. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
On Monday, we had our first day at Eileen Ngchoch Primary School. It was Independence Day, so there were only around 100 students in. This gave us the chance to have a tour of the school, meet some of the learners, and deliver art and photography lessons, as well as play a quick game of football (they’re absolutely ruthless and
Our Year 9 students have enjoyed a fantastic final morning on their residential, rounding off a brilliant few days. The students have been wonderful and praised by their PGL leaders as a credit to the school. Well done to all of you! We’re heading home now so everyone can recharge before returning to school tomorrow. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
The first weekend of half term saw QEHS Rowers competing at the National Schools Regatta. This competition is held at the iconic venue of Dorney Lake in the shadow of Windsor Castle. Dorney Lake was created for the London 2012 Olympics and it is still amazing to see our rowers head under the bridge with the Olympic rings on it
We arrived in Kenya on Saturday evening after a very long day of travelling, but everyone stayed in great spirits. Highlights included in-flight antics, making a new toddler friend (and surviving a pillow attack!), and keeping ourselves entertained at the airport while waiting for our donations bag. On Sunday we travelled from Nairobi to Nakuru, where we’ll be based for
Philosopher of the week! Martha Nussbaum Respect. Engage. Aspire.