Student Success!Rowan (QEHS) and her brother Cory (HMS), skated with their team Newcastle Junior Roller Derby at the Northern Juniors Five Nations Roller Derby event in Edinburgh on Saturday. Their team won one game and lost one but have made it through to the final play offs which will be in Stoke on Trent in September against the winners of
Charlie G began as a volunteer coach as part of his bronze Duke of Edinburgh award last spring. He has continued coaching at the club, showing dedication and commitment to the team, taking them to compete in tournaments, training and supporting them when he can on Saturdays. This commitment was recognised by the team of coaches and he was awarded
Students from Year 10 and Year 12 had a great first day in Paris and Versailles, as part of their French languages trip. We visited the town and market of Versailles and the majestic Palace of Versailles. Crêpes for dinner and then an evening cruise on the famous Bateaux Mouches along the Seine, taking in the sites of Paris in
This week our Year 10, 11 and 12 students are attending assemblies led by Northumberland Carers who support all carers under the age of 18, to ensure that all children and young people have the support they need. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Today we said goodbye to year 13 with breakfast before a leavers’ assembly from Mr Brown. Various ‘Sixth Form Star Awards’ were presented to students and good luck messages shared from teachers, along with photographs of their first day at school. We wish all our year 13 students every success and happiness for the future, hoping they will keep in
3 billion lives at stake. 2 people who can save them. 1 secret hidden in their DNA The LRC recommended read is This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada. A must read for fans of The Hungers Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Well done to our Silver D of E students for completing a very warm two day trek across North Northumberland. The Yellow, Blue and Red teams tackled the hills, woods and sandy terrain. Fellow campers and walkers commented on the student’s excellent manners and behaviour. This expedition prepares students for their qualifying expedition in two weeks time in the Lake
Last night, we held our A-Level Art Exhibition. Many parents, current and former students, and staff attended the event. The work displayed is exceptional—a reflection of our talented students and committed staff.The event was streamed live on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/qehsart/ An exhibition of former students’ work will be on display in the Queen’s Hall from 28 June. See below for details. #Respect #Engage
Congratulations to Magnus R who came first place in the 800m Intermediate Boys category at the Inter-Counties Schools Track & Field Championship at Gateshead (after competing the weekend before in the regional round). Magnus has been selected to represent Northumberland at the English Schools T&F championships in Birmingham next month, 800m intermediate boys. Northumberland can only take 24 athletes and
Good luck to our 15 Silver Duke of Edinburgh students who are completing their practice expedition from Wooler to Low Newton over two days.