Congratulations to Graeme Armstrong (PE Department) who was instrumental in delivering victory to his team (Hebburn Town) yesterday at Wembley in their 3-2 win over Consett. Well done to Graeme and the rest of the team. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/hebburn-town-3-2-consett-20517262
In case you missed out; we have extended the deadline to order Year 11 hoodies to 11.00pm Monday 10th May 2021. To order just follow this link: https://www.leavershoodies.com/shop/queen-elizabeth-high-school-year-11-2021
Over the next three weeks QEHS students are taking part in the 10for10 Challenge. The aim is to get fit and help raise money for our great British charities that have missed out during each lockdown. Each tutor group will select a charity of their choice to fundraise for and they will set their own 10for10 Challenge – do 10
InvestIN is hosting FREE live online seminars designed to help parents/ carers guide their child to a successful career. Seminars include improving public speaking and landing a top job in the city. More details can be found at Success Beyond School: Parents Events (PDF)
QEHS students talk about lockdown, learning and art. Olivia Britton (y12) and Lauren Wood (y12) were invited to speak to Culture Bridge North East about their experience of learning during lockdown and their passion for art and design. Follow the link to see their art work and listen to them talk candidly about life in lockdown. https://culturebridgenortheast.org.uk/news/a-students-perspective-the-highs-and-lows-of-learning-in-lockdown
Following the success of the Christmas card project for residents of Lowgate and Haydon View Care Homes at Christmas, QEHS students got involved with the Covid-19 Community Care Group to spread some cheer to the residents at Easter. Students made cards, decorations and presents which were put with donations of Easter eggs from TESCO and CO-OP to create Easter hampers.
Asymptomatic testing is a key part of keeping the school and wider community safe and stopping the transmission of covid. Please continue to test twice weekly through the Easter holidays and make sure your child takes a test before returning to school on April 12th. If your child tests positive on a lateral flow test taken at home or a
QEHS will be supporting Comic Relief Red Nose Day by hosting a Non-Uniform day on Friday 26th March. We will be collecting donations during form time and ask for a suggested £1 minimum donation. Please note we won’t be able to supply change so please ensure you bring the correct coins. Thank you for your support of this worthy cause.
On Tuesday 2 March, we lost our much loved colleague, teacher and friend, Chris Scott. Chris, a modest, unassuming, gentle man, was a big presence in our community and touched a lot of lives. He was tireless in his efforts to support and enable our students, and always had time for others. He was an outstanding leader of our PE
Don’t forget, Y11 Leavers Hoodies are available to order via our online shop. Just follow the link below. Hoodies start at £18.99 and cost varies depending on additional extras. Deadline: 11pm Monday 19th April 2021 https://www.leavershoodies.com/shop/queen-elizabeth-high-school-year-11-2021