Parent Workshops
Two Parent/Carer workshops with the local ‘Be You’ team. The first session will focus on anxiety and worry. The second will focus on coping with exam stress. Please sign up using the online form. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
LAMDA Success
Our first cohort of LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) students received their gold medals and certificates for their highly successful results for public speaking and acting. (Grade 8 Gold Awards). The students worked very hard and should be very proud of their achievements. For public speaking, Ben developed and delivered 2 speeches as well as an impromptu
LRC Recommended Read
Stitched Up — This tale of survival from bestselling author Steve Cole exposes the real-life cost of fast fashion. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Schools Team Swimming Championships
Last Thursday, the students took part in the Schools Team Swimming Championships for the North East Region. The standard of swimming by the students was outstanding and a number of teams finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. Well done to all students involved for their outstanding efforts. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
The QEHS Outdoor Gym
We were delighted this week to welcome Councillor Fairless-Aitken and Mayor Kennedy to the high school to see the outdoor gymequipment that was installed. They both worked alongside our PTFA to secure the funds to buy the equipment. It has been well used by the students at break and lunchtime. Our PTFA also held its Annual General Meeting. The parents
Find Festival
Find Festival Half-Term activities at the Queen’s Hall. Hexham.
Cross Country News
Last week our cross country teams travelled to Temple Park for the first round of the English Schools Cup cross country team event. In appalling conditions, the runners were fantastic. Some excellent individual performances and some impressive pack running!Our Inter (Y9/10) girls and boys teams both came 3rd and our Senior (Y10 & 6th form) girls and boys teams both
Dance Opportunity
A free opportunity for people aged 12+ to be involved in the creation and performance of a dance film, The Lighthouse, over the October half-term in Hexham. This is absolutely perfect for complete beginners as much as those who may have danced before. The film will combine a new composition from an emerging local folk musician, a duet between two
DofE Awards
Congratulations to our Bronze and Silver students who received their certificates and badges last night for completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. The Silver teams (Red, Blue & Yellow) gave excellent presentations to an audience telling of their expeditions – highs, lows and advice for next year’s cohort. Well done to all involved! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Iceland – Day 4
Students had an action packed last day in Iceland on Sunday. The first stop was a visit to the Lava museum to learn about Icelands unique geology. They then visited the three natural wonders on the Golden Circle. The Geysir hot springs include one named Strokkur which shoots water 30m up into the air. Gullfoss waterfall was next on the