QEHS Pop Up Uniform Shop – 14th May

Saturday 14th May, Winter Gardens, Queen Elizabeth High School 10.00am – 4.30pm   We are excited to announce that this year we are able to offer an onsite uniform pop up shop. Please click here to book your appointment.    Your child will have plenty of time to try on their new uniform, with advisors from Michael Sehgal on hand

Re-turn Exhibition

Re-turn is an exhibition at the Queen’s Hall in Hexham, created by staff and students from QEHS. The exhibition will run from June 24th to July 17th. If you left school in summer 2019, 2020 or 2021, please can we borrow A-level art, graphics and photography work to create the exhibition? Please contact Mr Pym at wpym@qehs.net to arrange the loan of

Year 11 Leavers’ Ball

We are delighted to let you know that the Year 11 Leavers’ Ball is planned to take place on Wednesday 6 July 2022 at the Lancastrian Suite, Gateshead.  Buses will leave school at approximately 6.30pm and will depart the Lancastrian Suite at approximately 11 pm.  Tickets are on sale now, priced £35, which includes a £5 donation for photographs. All

QEHS Rowing Success

The last two premier junior events of the Head Season allowed QEHS Rowers to demonstrate success across all age groups and in both sculling and sweep oar disciplines. The northern region junior trials provided an opportunity for all clubs to put forward rowers J14 to J16 hoping to gain selection to the northern team. This team will compete against the

Creative Writing Competition Results!

Hexham High Street Heritage Action Zone recently launched a creative writing competition inviting students from all over Hexham to ‘Write a 500-word fictional story, in the first person, of a teenager living in Hexham during World War II’. The competition was fierce and Northumberland County councillors, Miss Prescott and Miss Murphy were overwhelmed with the calibre of talent that was

‘Scotty Day’ 2nd March 2022

Wednesday 2nd March marked one year since beloved PE Teacher, Chris Scott, died.  In memory of Chris, the PE Department held a fundraising afternoon with a bake sale, sporting activities, pizza from Fire & Dough and a minute’s silence to remember the inspirational man Chris was.   The total raised was an phenomenal £3,576.24 which will be split between two charities,

Our School Choir Needs You!

Do you like to sing? If so, our school choir needs you! We are gradually reforming the choir and are looking for new singers. No audition or previous experience necessary. We are currently working on short extracts from a wide variety of pieces, such as musicals. Please go to LA2 on Wednesday lunchtimes to get involved. Bring your lunch with you and

Coping with Exam Pressure

There are many emotions linked to exams. These can be negative, positive, physical, cognitive and affective. All of these are normal. How we manage these and the frequency of these emotions and feelings is important. Below is a a helpful guide on looking out for the signs of anxiety and guidance on how to cope with it.     Coping with

International Women’s Day 2022

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.  The theme of IWD 2022 is Break the Bias – ‘A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive.’ We have put together a presentation below.   International Womens Day Presentation (PowerPoint)