Yr 9 Djembes

Students in year 9 Music lessons have been learning how to perform a piece on the djembe, including features such as call and response, polyrhythms and cyclic rhythms. https://youtu.be/CEkI-wHUcwA

Mind Matters Parent Survey

Mind Matters Parent Survey Mind Matters is a project led by a group of QEHS sixth form students in conjunction with Healthwatch Northumberland. Healthwatch Northumberland is based in Hexham and is your health and social care champion, ensuring your experiences of using local NHS services are heard and help to improve health and social care for everyone. The QEHS project

QEHS Youth Theatre Presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver!

QEHS Youth Theatre proudly presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! **Tickets available on the door for Thursdays Show!** Dates: Thursday 30th January, Friday 31st January & Saturday 1st February Time: Doors will open at 7.00 pm and refreshments will be served by the QEHS PTFA. The show starts at 7.30pm Prices: £10 for an adult ticket and £6.50 for under 18s. Please

West End Refugee Service Collection

The QEHS Human Rights Club has organised a collection for the West End Refugee Service. West End Refugee Service CollectionThank you to everyone who has already sent donations to school. The last collection morning for donations will be Thursday, 6th Feb. Please see below for the list of items requested. Respect. Engage. Aspire.

Year 9 Music Update

Year 9 are playing djembes this term as part of their Saharan Sounds topic in Music.  They are rehearsing pieces which explore cyclic rhythms and polyrhythms as well as learning different playing techniques. https://youtu.be/NmePywswMLw

Autism Family Drop-Ins

Please see the attached information regarding the Autism Family Drop-In sessions being held at Hexham and Haltwhistle Family Hubs.Sessions are being held onTues 14 January 2025, 10 am – 12 noon at Hexham Family Hub and Wed 29 January 2025, 1 pm – 3 pm at Haltwhistle Family Hub.

Music Activities

Take a look at our fantastic extracurricular Music offering for this term, including some brand-new activities! All activities start back next week unless stated otherwise. There are spaces in all groups, so new members are welcome! #Respect #Engage #Aspire

Sixth Form Options Meetings

The sixth form options meetings for our current year 11 students begin tomorrow and run until 21 February. Any student considering our sixth form will require a meeting. Parents can make the appointment via the MCAS app or by telephoning 01434 610312. Select the following link to view the sixth form options booklet.

Christmas Message

As this term comes to a close, we have had a joyful celebration of the festive season with the Winter Concert, sixth form singing, Christmas lunch, rewards afternoon, and carols at the Abbey. We would like to thank our staff and students for their hard work and enthusiasm, as always, and wish everyone a very lovely Christmas break and a