Year 10 Geography
This morning, year 10 geography are out investigating Hexham’s level of flood risk using their geographical fieldwork skills. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Rowing – Wansbeck
A small group of Y9 and 10 QEHS Rowers travelled to Wansbeck to compete on Saturday. This is an ideal event for rowers new to side by side Regatta racing. The calm and sunny weather was ideal for racing. QEHS overall winners on the day were: Astrid CM and Imogen B, W2; Morty C and Robin BM J14 4x+; Rosie
Yr 12 Geography trip to Ouseburn
Our year 12 geography students have just completed their first familiarisation trip to the Ouseburn in Newcastle. They have started the process of designing an investigation to research for their A-level coursework. Students also had the opportunity to see the regeneration projects which they have learned about in class this term. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Student Basketball Success!
Congratulations to QEHS student Joey L., who has played for Newcastle Eagles Academy this year. He has had a superb year of basketball and has been awarded MVP (Most Valuable Player) of 2023/2024 across all academy teams. He is off to a black-tie dinner on Thursday night with all the pros to receive his award. Exciting times ahead for Joey and his
LRC Recommended Read
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is Tyger by SF Said. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Knife Crime
Today the Violence Reduction Unit of Northumbria Police were in school to speak to Y9 students on the risks associated with carrying knives and the dangers of being involved in ‘Joint Enterprise’. Thank you to Karen and Darren for their excellent presentation and the sensitive and thoughtful way that they dealt with a very important topic. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
QEHS Rowing Club News
Last weekend, QEHS took over 60 rowers to Durham to race the first regatta of the season. We came away with 7 wins overall with incredibly competitive racing from all crews. This included many of our junior crews beating adult crews, showcasing the great standard of rowing we have at QEHS.Special mention to all of the year 9 crews in
DofE – Setting Up Camp
On Wednesday afternoon the Duke of Edinburgh award club were out in the grounds, practising setting up camp. They are eager for their Bronze expedition, which takes place in 2 weeks’ time. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Yr13 Art
A fond farewell to our amazing, super talented Yr13 fine artists. We had a well-deserved tea party to celebrate the end of the course . We are incredibly proud of ALL the A-level Fine Art, Graphics & Photography students this year. They have been working tirelessly on their amazing exhibitions. The department looks fantastic Well done, everyone We will miss you! Good
LRC Recommended Read
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is Hideki Smith: Demon Queller by A. J. Hartley. #Respect #Engage #Aspire