Duke of Edinburgh – Bronze Award
Some of our year 9 students set off on their Duke of Edinburgh Awards Expedition this morning. We wish them the best of luck and hope the weather is kind to them! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Sports Leaders
A group of our year 12 sports leaders attended the Sele First School this week to help deliver a football festival to the entire school. They coached skills, refereed games, supported the pupils, and led inflatable darts and shooting games. As always, the sports leaders were a huge credit to QEHS, conducting themselves to the highest of standards; their attitude
Super Curricular in the Social sciences Department
We have had a busy time in the social sciences department this week. Students have had the opportunity to attend a number of super curricular webinars in fields related to psychology, sociology, criminology, nursing and law. Tuesday’s lecture covered Minority Influence – one of our year 12 topics in psychology. Dr Ian Norman from The University of East Anglia argued
QEHS Complete Historic Treble with Cup Final Victory
Queen Elizabeth High School capped off a remarkable season in style, securing a historic treble with an impressive victory over Framwellgate Moor in the Tyneside Senior Schools Cup Final. Already crowned champions of both the Chronicle Cup and the Northumberland Football League, QEHS entered the final full of confidence—and they wasted no time in asserting their dominance. The lads started
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Workshops
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Workshops taking place at Hexham Family Hub. These workshops are designed for parents and carers of children and young people under 18 who are autistic, have a learning disability, or are waiting for a diagnosis. The sessions aim to help families better understand behaviour, explore supportive strategies, and develop practical approaches that focus on improving everyday
British Adventurer Talk
Hexham Rotary is hosting an inspiring talk by Jasmine Harrison who aged 21 rowed solo across the Atlantic, has swum from Lands End to John O’Groats and last month completed a solo sail around the world. Tickets available from Andy Pryor at hexhamrotary@wea1898.co.uk QEHS students can have a discounted ticket for £10. They just need to use their
Medical Mavericks- Human Guinea Pig Show
We were delighted to have Tom from Medical Mavericks present the “Human Guinea Pig” show to year 9, 10, and 12. Tom introduced us to loads of Healthcare science careers, from vascular science to ophthalmology to medical engineering. We saw how heart rate dopplers, ultrasounds, ECGs, and ophthalmoscopes can me used to monitor the human body, with plenty of volunteers taking part. Students
Scotty’s Day: Fundraising Update
Earlier this year, the PE Department hosted ‘Scotty’s Day’ in memory of our former Head of PE at QEHS, Chris Scott. Scotty’s Day is a celebration of Chris’ passion for encouraging young people to access, enjoy and excel in sport. As well as providing an afternoon of joyful sport for our Sixth Form students and an opportunity to share memories
Yr 12 Guidance Talks
Year 12 had a number of new and exciting sessions to choose from again yesterday. Shay Lowery, a former student, entertained and inspired in equal measure –a large contingent may decide they are off to summer camp in America or Canada after Year 13! Amy brought to life, using examples from her work and PhD, what social psychology is and