Ski Update
Another brilliant day in the Alps today with blue skies. Lots of groups made it across to France with plans to return tomorrow! Ski Trip – (external YouTube link)
LRC Reads
The LRC this week received a donation of fantasy and sci-fi books. There’s lots of excellent titles there, including this one which is the first part in a trilogy. I read it myself recently and really enjoyed it.
Football News
The Y10’s played St Benet Biscop at home in the cup last night, and after a slow start, we were 2-1 down with 15 minutes left to play, but managed to get across the finish line with a 5-2 win! A battling performance with lots of resilience, patience and determination. The will to win was what got them across the
Sixth Form Admissions Deadline
Bookings for Sixth Form options meetings close at 9am 19 January 2026, this is the only way your child can reserve a space in Sixth Form. Any external applicant should email Joanne Smeatom, sixthform@qehs.net to arrange a meeting, before the 19 January 2026 deadline. Any request to join Sixth Form after bookings close, will be added to a waiting list and will
Merry Christmas
As an other successful term at QEHS draws to a close, we wanted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The new term starts on Monday 5 January. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in 2026. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
QEHS Winter Concert
Tickets are now on sale for the QEHS Winter Concert on February 3rd. Brighten up the winter with a fantastic musical evening, including performances from Jazz Band, Show Choir, Wind Band, String Ensemble, Soul Band, Flute Ensemble, QEHS Choir and more! Tickets are £5/£4. Winter Concert Tickets (Ticket Tailor Website)
Youth Theatre – West Side Story
Tickets available now! Scan the QR code or select the link. West Side Story Tickets (Ticket Tailor Website) Dates: Thursday 29th January, Friday 30th January & Saturday 31st January Location: QEHS Main Hall Doors will open at 7.00pm and refreshments will be served by the QEHS PTFA. Show starts at 7.30pm Prices: £10 for an adult ticket and £6.50 for under 18s. From
Football Rewards Afternoon
The PE department would like to share how impressed they were with the conduct of our year 9, 10 and 11 students during the rewards afternoon. There were just shy of 100 students participating in the rewards afternoon football tournament and the atmosphere was highly positive. Students responded very well to staff and demonstrated very good etiquette and sportsmanship. Well
Student Success – Hockey
Evie J and Evie T, year 9 students represented Northumberland county U14s in the first leg of the inter-county tournament in Leeds on 12 December. Northumberland won all their games, beating Durham, North Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. The next round is in March and both Evie & Evie are training hard with the county team hoping for more success in
Shelter Fundraising
Well done and thank you to Philippa, Una and Evie who led a cake sale today to raise funds for Shelter – the housing and homelessness charity. The cakes looked amazing – well done and thank you to those of you who sent in donations at this busy time of year. Thank you all! Respect. Engage. Aspire.