The Rotary competitions give participants the chance to express themselves through art, photography and writing, the competitions are run over three stages, club level, district and culminating in the national final. The theme for 2024-25 is ‘Wonderful Water’ The competition is open to three age groups:• Junior Up to 10 years• Intermediate 11 – 13 years• Senior 14 – 17
On Thursday 14th November, we will be hosting a Sixth Form Open Evening for current year 11 QEHS students and parents/carers, and those considering joining us from another school. We are proud to be one of the top sixth forms in the North East of England, outperforming most schools and colleges throughout the region. We provide outstanding support, advice, and
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
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
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
Stitched Up — This tale of survival from bestselling author Steve Cole exposes the real-life cost of fast fashion. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
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.
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 Half-Term activities at the Queen’s Hall. Hexham.
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