Philosopher of the Week!
Philosopher of the week… Mary Astell
Big Play Day RGS 2025
Last week, music students from QEHS and HMS came together with those from other schools in the north east to create a massed orchestra of 260 performers! The event held at the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle is called ‘The Big Play Day’ and students rehearse all day in sections and as a full orchestra, this year performing pieces such
Hexham Christmas Lights
It was a joyful night on Friday as the community gathered to switch on this year’s Christmas lights! Thank you very much to Hexham Town Council and Mayor Kennedy for putting on such a lovely event to kickstart the festive season – it was great to be a part of it once again! The QEHS Singers and Show Choir members
Rowing Club Christmas Raffle
Rowing Club Christmas raffle to raise money for a new boat/ equipment. Without your donations, we cannot refurbish or buy new equipment. We’re asking parents to donate raffle prizes – things like hampers, vouchers, wine, and tickets for sporting/music events. If you can help, please email pwalton@qehs.net for the prizes and leave physical prizes in Reception marked “Rowing Raffle” Every
National Secondary School Swimming Championships 2025
The Inter boys travelled to the National Secondary School Swimming Championships 2025 to compete in both the 4 x 50m free and medley events. The boys were performance phenomenally well in a field of elite athletes, including European championship winners. In the boy’s main event – 4 x 50m Free – they performed amazingly well and came 4th in their heat,
International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day encourages men to teach the boys in their lives the values, character and responsibilities of being a man. Mahatma Gandhi said, “We must become the change we seek.” It is only when we all, both men and women, lead by example that we will create a fair and safe society that allows everyone the opportunity to prosper.
Philosopher of the week!
Philosopher of the week! Lallashwari
NE Indoor Rowing Championship
QEHS rowing took part in the North East Indoor Rowing Championship. Captain Mille reports: On Saturday, the QE rowers took on North East indoor champs! This event was very different to the usual competitions since the rowers competed on rowing machines rather than in boats on the water. Despite the unique circumstances, QE gave a very impressive performance with 4
Student Success
On Saturday Owen B from year 9 fought for the FCC Box Cup, North East v South Yorkshire at North Shields Quayside. Owen fought the contest weighing in at 45kg against his opponent, a unanimous decisions made by the judges awarded Owen with the win. His dedication and commitment to train hard for this fight showed in the ring. Well
Theatre Trip
We took 50 students completing GCSE and A level Drama, Dance and LAMDA, to the amazing production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the fabulous theatre, Sunderland Empire last week. Our students were blown away by the production, which featured a very talented ensemble cast of actor-musicians, impressive stage trickery and magic, superb lighting and costumes and