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

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

Mock Trial Club

Well done to our 12 Mock Trial Club members for participating in the Magistrates Competition on Saturday at the Law Courts in Newcastle. The team were fantastic, acting as barristers, witnesses, clerks, ushers and magistrates in a case of actual bodily harm. #Respect #Engage #Aspire

Comic Relief Nose & Spoon Race

Congratulations to Mr Atkins who regained the title of QEHS Comic Relief Nose & Spoon Race Champion, beating James M from year 9 in an entertaining final. James progressed to the final by beating Philip B from year 10 in the student semi-final that saw the lead change hands several times as the boys went round the course – a

U14 Girls’ Rugby

The U14 girls played in a rugby tournament in very muddy conditions at Dame Allan’s on Monday. Initially a 7s tournament, we ended up playing 9 a side as all teams brought more than enough players, which was great to see.The girls all played very well and won 8-3 against Ponteland and 5-3 against Dame Allan’s. It was lovely to