Year 9 Ski Trip Information
Thank you to all parents/carers and students who attended the Y9 Ski Information Evening on Thursday 8 November 2018. Mrs Bevan’s PowerPoint from the evening is available to download below: Year 9 Ski Trip January 2019
Year 12 Fine Art
Our Year 12 Fine Art students have been working on some fantastic drawing studies this term, the Department is extremely impressed with the high quality of work that they have produced. Season’s Greetings from the QEHS Art Department!
Y12 Design & Technology
Our Year 12 Design and Technology students have been exploring the process of laminating with timber to produce curved forms. Here they are watching a student-led demonstration.
Salters Chemistry Award
We are delighted that Caitlin McCleary, one of our former Year 13 students, won an award for her performance in the 2018 Salters Advanced Chemistry exam. She recently attended the Salters’ Institute Awards Ceremony on Friday 7 December 2018, an evening celebrating high levels of excellence within the science education sector. Congratulations Caitlin – a fantastic achievement!
Sixth Form Bulletin 20/12/18
The Sixth Form Bulletin contains notices for Sixth Form students and information on university and college events, enrichment opportunities, and apprenticeships and employment vacancies. The latest edition is out now on the Sixth Form Bulletin page.
Y13 Mock Exams
Year 13 students have mock exams for all A Level courses from 1 – 7 February 2019. There are revision preparation information sheets from each subject on the Year 13 Assessment/Mock Exam Resources Page, also accessible via the Year 13 Curriculum Page. More information regarding the Mock Exams will be sent out in the new year.
Y10 Design & Technology
The Year 10 Design and Technology students have been busy little elves this half term, making nightlights and 3D Christmas cards in the workshop. Click the images below to see the pieces they’ve been producing.
Centre for Life Visit
Year 13 Biologists visited the Centre for Life on Monday/Tuesday this week to carry out an analysis of one of their own genes. The students isolated DNA, and carried out PCR and a restriction digest before carrying out gel electrophoresis in order to work out which alleles they have. This supports them with their work on gene technology and has
Family Drop In
Northumberland County Council are hosting Family Drop In sessions at Hexham Children’s Centre for anyone who cares for a child or young person aged 0-19 years – see below for further details. Do you care for a child or young person aged 0-19 years? Have you got a query, worry or not sure where to turn? However small your concern,
Sixth Form Bulletin 13/12/18
The Sixth Form Bulletin contains notices for Sixth Form students and information on university and college events, enrichment opportunities, and apprenticeships and employment vacancies. The latest edition is out now on the Sixth Form Bulletin page.