QEHS Winter Concert
The QEHS Winter Concert was a roaring success last half term! The concert, held in the Winter Gardens, was full-to-capacity as audience members watched a jam-packed programme of around 80 performers, featuring the school’s Show Choir, Wind Band, Jazz Ensemble, Session Singers, QEHS Choir, Soul Band, String Ensemble and a whole host of high-standard solos and duets. Musical theatre pieces
Climate Theme: Sustainability
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Year 9 Girls’ Rugby
Well done to the Year 9 girls who took part in a community festival held at Kingston Park, home of the Newcastle Red Bulls. Girls experienced playing on the first team pitch (albeit in very wet & cold conditions!) All the girls were outstanding, and despite the harsh conditions they demonstrated some excellent rugby throughout. This event was always about
Pop Up Prom Event
Pop Up Prom Event held at Tynedale Hospice at Home in association with QEHS Parent, Teacher & Friends Association. 📆Sunday 15th February⏰10am – 4pm📌Tynedale Hospice at Home, Fore Street, Hexham💃🕺 Discounted prom outfits👜👞Accessories at great prices🌍Pre-loved & sustainable fashion options
Philosopher of the week!
Philosopher of the week! Soren Kierkegaard Respect. Engage. Aspire.
PE – Orienteering
The PE department wants to say a big ‘WELL DONE’ to year 9, 10 and 11 students who have been on orienteering in PE lessons. Despite unpleasant weather conditions, we have been so impressed with the attitude, engagement, focus and teamwork from our students. Great to see! No doubt we’ll have rain this week, so keep bringing coats and continue
LRC Recommended Read
LRC Recommended Read The Bookseller’s Tale by Ann Swinfen Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Day 3 Paris – Yr 12
Day 3 of the Y12 Paris Art trip! We started the day at the Louis Vuitton Foundation followed by a tour around the Musee Jacquemart-Andre and ended the day with a bit of shopping around the Sacrè-cœr and Montmartre area. Respect. Engage .Aspire
Social Sciences Book Group
Another really interesting, thought provoking and hopeful discussion on human goodness took place in the Social Sciences department on Thursday lunchtime. Humankind argues that humans are fundamentally kind and cooperative, not selfish or cruel by nature. Bregman challenges popular stories and experiments (like the “Lord of the Flies” idea) that suggest people are naturally bad, showing instead that many of