Song from the Shows
Miss Tindall and the whole team were very proud to present two outstanding ‘Songs from the Shows’ performances last week. Featuring a wide range of pieces from our favourite musicals, the shows were a spectacular display of musical theatre talent. In a first of its kind showcase of students from both HMS and QEHS, the level of talent, confidence and
QEHS House Cup
Birch House were the first winners of our brand new QEHS House Cup following a year of successful events! We look forward to seeing how the house system develops over the next year. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Update from Kenya
Exciting Update from Kenya! Today, Miss Savage received photos from Madam Carol at Eileen Ngochoch Primary School—our partner school in Nakuru, Kenya. The images show the newly tiled preschool classroom, a result of the hard work and dedication of our recent Kenya group. It’s now being used daily, providing a much-improved learning environment for the students. Reminder: Applications for the
Trips and Visits Day – Go Ape
On Trips and Visits day students had the opportunity to visit Go Ape in Whinlatter to do the Treetop Adventure+ course. Students were incredibly brave taking on some activities very high up in the trees, but still had lots of fun and supported each other very well. Staff at the course commented on how polite and well behaved the group
Intermediate Biology Olympiad
Year 13 Biologists recently took part in the prestigious “Intermediate Biology Olympiad”. This really stretches and challenges their understanding of Biology and their ability to apply their knowledge to real life situations. Over 17000 students took part, so getting an award is a fantastic achievement. We are delighted to announce the following awards:Silver (top 15% of entrants)- Adam R, Anna
DiSH August Dates
A free series of events for families to attend. DiSH stands for Dinner in School Holidays. A fresh meal is provided in each session, made with fresh ingredients that are often locally sourced. There will also be craft activities and space to play. Details on how to register are included in the flyer below.
DofE Silver Update
Our Silver Duke of Edinburgh groups continue to impress us battling blisters and bites on their final day in North Northumberland. We had another peaceful night at the campsite, and students have explored ancient stone circles and a waterfall. Staff are repeatedly told by locals and walkers how polite and respectful the students are on their journeys. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Freshers’ Fair
We would like to invite you to host a stall at the Queen Elizabeth High School Sixth Form Freshers’ Fair on Friday 12 September. The fair is designed to introduce sixth from students (aged 16-18) to a range of volunteering opportunities in the local community. Each organisation will have a stall to promote what you do and the students will
Teamwork for LAMDA prep!
Isabella needed a visual aid for her up and coming LAMDA public speaking exam. Mrs Pollock and Isabella came up with the idea, at lunchtime, we went to Mr Pym in art who supplied the material, then to Mr Brown in DT to help with construction, and hey presto, by the end of lunch break Isabella now has a wonderful