QEHS Pastoral Team are looking for local charities and organisations to host stalls at our Extracurricular Activities Fair (Friday 10th September) and our Sixth Form Freshers’ Fair (Wednesday 29th September). Students can explore a range of different clubs and volunteering opportunities in the area. This will also give them the opportunity to give something back to the community. If you
We will be updating a list of Summer Activities on our webpage here (also found under School Life above).
Arts Award Film At The Forum: Jessie Elliott, one of our Sixth Form students from the Arts Award Gold programme, has produced and directed a short samurai film, ‘To Lose Is To Gain’ (description below!), as part of her leadership project. This film is created entirely by QEHS students. The screening of this will be shown at the Forum on
This week, Year 11 geographers are investigating where, how and why the Cockshaw Burn floods in Hexham. As part of their enquiry, they are walking part of its length, drawing field sketches of drainage basin features and measuring channel characteristics. It has been a great opportunity for students to apply their theoretical understanding after a long period of classroom based
Congratulations to Kell in our Sixth Form, who has won the very prestigious UK Scientist of the Year Competition. He won with his experiment looking into whether water from willow trees could be used to help grow plants! Tweet announcing the winner from the host organisation (external URL) Hexham Courant Article (External URL) Tweet and video from The Big Bang, who
If you are purchasing school uniform (from our provider Michael Sehgal & Sons) for September, there is still free delivery on all orders. This offer lasts until the 30 June. Just enter FREEDELIVERY21 at the checkout. Full uniform details on our School Uniform page. Purchases from Michael Sehgal & Sons can be made online (external URL) or by telephone (0191 230 2320).
Congratulations to Kell in our Sixth Form, who has been selected as 1 of just 5 finalists for the GSK Young Scientist of the Year competition! He has investigated whether water from willow trees could be used to help grow plants and be an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic products. The winner is announced tomorrow. Good luck! Hexham Courant Article
Please remember to test twice a week. When you have completed your lateral flow test, please report the result at https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result (External URL) and to the school at this link (Microsoft form).
This week, our Year 13 Geography A Level students undertook a fieldwork trip to Cresswell Dunes. Students were collecting data such as plant biodiversity, soil properties and dune topography to use in their independent NEA projects. Note: All students tested negative before the trip.
In the last half term, Year 11 and Year 13 students took part in the Royal Meteorological Society’s “Conference of the Parties” simulation activity. This involved students debating and negotiating towards an international climate change agreement. Students were assigned a specific country and were required to act as delegates, representing their country’s interests and needs. Relevant information such as GDP