LRC Recommended Read
Blood Flowers is the explosive, breath-taking fantasy by singer song writer Jay McGuiness – A story of love, witchcraft, betrayal and murder! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Author Visit – Year 9
Moira Buffini author visit for Y9 Playwright, film and TV screenwriter and now author of her first novel, we were delighted to welcome Moira Buffini to QEHS on Tuesday. Moira’s depth and breadth of experience informed her highly engaging and inspiring talk, weaving in ‘The Hunger Games’, Shakespeare and Orwell. She highlighted that writing is a viable career in this
Personal Statement Support
We were very grateful to Dom Birch, from St Anne’s College, Oxford, who came to QE last week to talk to the Year 12s about the new personal statement format and explain the purpose and content remains the same as previous years. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Post 16 AAQ Human Biology Course
QHES are going to be an ambassador for the new post 16 AAQ Human Biology Course, starting in September 2025. We are hosting a teacher meet on Thursday 8th May, 4 pm – 5:30 pm, reserve your spot to find out more visit Eventbrite. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Regional Indoor Rowing Competition
15 QEHS and Hexham RC rowers attended a regional indoor rowing competition last week, representing QEHS against multiple schools from all around the north-east. We had a very successful day with five 1st place finishes. Races were completed over a range of distances depending on the year group. A summary of the results is as follows: Year 9 girls: 1st
Football Update
Y10 were excellent on Thursday vs Ponteland. They were 4-0 up after the first half with goals from Jack T (2), Ollie G and Jimmy C. Ponteland came back in the second half but another goal by Ben P cemented a comfortable 5-3 win against a team that made it to the quarter finals in the National Cup. #Respect #Engage
Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day – Friday 21st March Donations can be made via MCAS, under charity donations. #Respect #Engage Aspire
Cross Country
Seven QEHS students made the journey to Ardingly in Sussex at the weekend having qualified for the English Schools’ Cross County Final. This was an amazing achievement to reach the final, and the students ran in fields of up to 340 runners. Well done to Billy B, Adam B, Arthur Di, Arthur D, Magnus R, Joe E and Tabitha R.