Our Year 10 Design & Technology students have recently been involved in theory and practical lessons to design and manufacture a night light, gaining a knowledge and understanding of basic electronic components and their function. During the project, students had the opportunity to undertake practical activities such as drilling PCBs and soldering. They also used CAD and CAM to produce
QEHS entered two teams in the Northumberland Cricket Festival, which took place last week. Both teams were competitive and the team pictured won the event without losing a match! In the final the team from KEVI, Morpeth, posted 42, in reply our team knocked off the runs in 14 deliveries. Well done to all of the schools and players who
We will be serving Christmas lunch for students on Thursday 13 December. Have a look at our tasty menu below for more details (click for larger view), there will be a range of festive treats on offer!
On Friday 30 November 2018, 28 Year 13 BTEC Business students travelled to Leeds with their teachers for an intense and fast-paced revision day in Leeds. The day, led by Tutor2U, supported the Business and Personal Finance unit. This exam is on Wednesday 16 January; good luck to all our Year 13 Business students!
Students of Ms Curry’s tutor group, 9-HAC, were rewarded with a breakfast in the Sixth Form Café on Friday 16 November for their fantastic efforts when collecting donations for West Northumberland Food Bank. For more information about how to donate, volunteer or receive support from the food bank please visit their website www.westnorthumberlandfoodbank.org.uk. Thanks for all your support! Mr Brown
Preparations are underway for our spectacular Youth Theatre production of We Will Rock You! Taking place in the distant future, the story of We Will Rock You exists predominately as a framework allowing the cast to perform covers of Queen’s greatest hits. Earth’s name has been changed to Planet Mall. Everyone wears the same clothes, thinks the same thoughts and goes about in
We’re very proud of the fundraising certificate sent through from Macmillan Cancer Support after our Coffee Morning – big thanks once again to all involved in raising a fantastic total!
Mrs James recently took a team of four Sixth Form students to the Senior Maths Team Challenge at Northumbria University. The students decided that they would just turn up and enjoy the maths rather than do weeks of preparation, and were very pleased to come 5th out of 20 teams. They were great and the teacher who worked with them
Year 12 and 13 students took part in First Aid courses run by St. John’s Ambulance at QEHS during November 2018. Students found the day very informative and interactive and have received a certificate for completing the combined Basic First Aid and Essential First Aid course. Students who completed the course can collect their Personal Protection Kit from the Pastoral Office.
Our Hockey Leaders from Years 9-11 did a brilliant job running the recent Quicksticks Festival held at QEHS. Well done to all students involved!