Support workshops for parents and carers of children who display traits associated with, or have a diagnosis of, a neurodevelopmental condition including autism, sensory processing, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). A diagnosis is not needed. HINT ASD drop in sessions throughout June.
This morning, year 10 geography are out investigating Hexham’s level of flood risk using their geographical fieldwork skills. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is Tyger by SF Said. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Today the Violence Reduction Unit of Northumbria Police were in school to speak to Y9 students on the risks associated with carrying knives and the dangers of being involved in ‘Joint Enterprise’. Thank you to Karen and Darren for their excellent presentation and the sensitive and thoughtful way that they dealt with a very important topic. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is Hideki Smith: Demon Queller by A. J. Hartley. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Arlo has been out and about at lunchtime with some of our students today – we love it when Arlo has his days at QE! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is The Asparagus Bunch by Jessica Scott-Whyte. #Repsect #Engage #Aspire
Year 12 drama students performed their fantastic devised plays on Thursday evening before we broke up for Easter. Their hard work and commitment really paid off and they should be very proud of the pieces they made. Students were given a stimulus of an extract from a play, The Visit, and using a Brecht style, they came up with their
Our sixth form BTEC and A-level Biologists are having a fantastic time this morning taking part in a “Mini Medics” workshop. Activities include using an ECG machine, using an ultra sound machine to find out if their bones are still growing, and taking fake blood from a phlebotomy arm. They are expanding their horizons in terms of the available careers
This week’s recommended read from the LRC is Scythe, by Neal Shusterman. #Respect #Engage #Aspire