Parent Workshop – Zones of Regulation

You are invited to join us to find out more about ‘The Zones of Regulation’ – a strategy to support your child’s emotional wellbeing. The session will be held at HMS on Thursday 7th November, at 5.30pm. We use this strategy in school already and we’ll be building this into our curriculum with the whole school this year. We’ll also

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

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

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