Goodbye, Libby!

After over 20 years of service to Queen Elizabeth High School Libby Herbertson retired. Libby has been a stalwart of the school community working as a mentor in recent years but also contributing to the school as an LSA, and as Conference Coordinator in the Hotel Services Department. Libby’s care, kindness and compassion have had a transformational impact on the

QEHS Careers Summit

‘I was delighted to welcome everyone to QEHS on Friday 15th March. It was great to see so many business leaders, employers and employees willing to give up their time to help us to shape our future employer engagement strategy. At QEHS we are determined that every student should have a carefully considered career pathway to follow when they leave

QEHS Rowing News

JIRR (Junior Inter-Regional Regatta) – 16th March On March 16th, around 70 QE students from QEHSRC (65 competing, 5 sixth formers helping out) as well as a group of around 25-ish students from rival Hexham RC – as well as 2 rowers from Tyne United RC and one from Tyne Amateur RC –  travelled to Ashington to compete at the

Tynedale Lions Awards

Four Sixth-Form Students from Queen Elizabeth High School were recognised by the Tynedale Lions yesterday for their contribution to the school and wider community. They were selected from all the applicants for their exceptional talents and willingness to give their time to others. The prize money they receive will help the students with their plans for after Sixth Form. #Respect #Engage

A Level Psychology

Psychology teacher Rachael Smith brought her five month old twins, Alex and Joseph, in to school on Wednesday morning so that the A level Psychology students could link their learning on the topic of attachment with real life babies.  The students observed how the babies behaved and were able to guess their age from what they have learned about the

Spring Concert

Please celebrate the end of the winter months with us by coming to the traditional Spring Concert on the first Wednesday after the Easter break. It will showcase the traditional ensembles which rehearse every week as part of the musical tapestry of school life, and close with some students performing in their own self-organised rock groups. Free attendance, just turn

Evolve Football Tournament

A group of Y9 and Y10 students were victorious at the Evolve Football Tournament in Blakelaw on Friday. Both trophies were won by QEHS. Matty T won the top goal scorer award, and Molly B took the Ballon d’Or—well done! #Respect #Engage #Aspire

Team Sport Success!

Three separate teams across rugby and football have reported some exciting wins recently. Under 16 Northumberland County Representation – Girls rugby Well done to all the Under 16 girls who represented Northumberland County at Northern Rugby Club on Sunday. The girls from left to right are: Molly B, May M, Daisy C, Ruby W, Phoebe P, Martha C  Under 19

Student Sporting Success!

Congratulations to Alex D who has been selected to play for the u16’s Newcastle Falcons Junior Academy. This is a huge achievement!Alex played for the team against Sale and Yorkshire Academies at the weekend.#Respect #Engage #Aspire

Sleep Talk

Yesterday, Dr David Lee from Sleep Talk Unlimited gave a presentation to our year 13 and some of our year 12 psychology students. Year 13 is currently studying Biopsychology, so it was fascinating for them to hear from a specialist in the field about circadian and ultradian rhythms. It was also informative for them to hear this put into context