Half Term Raffle Winners
All students who achieved 100% attendance last half term were entered into our attendance raffle. Congratulations to our lucky winners, and a big thank you to Vercelli for generously supporting the raffle prizes! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
History & Politics – Washington DC
Our Year 13 History and Politics students enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Washington DC. We visited the National Memorials, the US Chamber of Commerce, where we had a Q and A with two influential members, the Air and Space Museum, as well as the Supreme Court, Capitol Building and saw the original Declaration of Independence and Constitution! Students learned so
Thank You PTFA
A huge thank you to our PTFA for generously funding exam resources for our Drama department. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Year 10 Football
Before half term, QE’s Year 10 boys football team continued their unbeaten start to the season with a hard-fought 2-2 draw away to a strong KEVI (Morpeth) side. In a competitive and closely contested match, both teams created chances, and the draw was probably a fair reflection of the game. The QE players worked incredibly hard throughout, showing great determination,
Sixth Form Open Evening
Save the Date! The QEHS Sixth Form Open Evening will be taking place on Thursday 12th November 2026, 4.45pm-7.30pm No need to book, please just turn up. For more information please visit our website Sixth Form Open Evening If you have any questions about the evening please contact sixthform@qehs.net or call 01434 610 312. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Netball Update
The year 10 netball girls were involved in a fixture away at Seaton Valley on Tuesday. The girls played really well and even though they lost the game they never let their head go down. It was lovely to have some new faces involved and the behaviour of pupils as always was outstanding. Well done, Team! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Community Notices
Building Worlds, Telling Stories Tuesday 27 October 2026, 1.30–3pm • Ages 8–14 • Queen’s Hall, Hexham Young writers can create imaginary worlds, invent characters and begin their own story in this playful 90-minute workshop with writer and creative writing tutor Dr Louise Logan-Smith. No experience is needed. This is a drop-off session, so parents and carers do not need to
Subject Spotlight: Design and Technology
We’re incredibly proud of the amazing final products created by last year’s sixth form Design & Technology: Product Design students. Here are just a few examples of their fantastic work. Product Design combines creative thinking with practical making, problem-solving and technical skills, opening up future opportunities in areas such as engineering, architecture, product design, CAD and 3D modelling, as well as many
Year 3 & 4 Hockey Festival
Tynedale School Games/ Tynedale Hockey Club Develop Year 3 & 4 Hockey Festival 🏑 On Tuesday morning, Tynedale School Games and Tynedale Hockey Club hosted a Year 3 & 4 hockey festival at QEHS/Tynedale Hockey Club. On quite a grey and damp day, over 60 year three and four pupils from four different schools, Acomb First, Sele First, St Mary’s