Year 13 Biologists visited the Centre for Life on Monday/Tuesday this week to carry out an analysis of one of their own genes. The students isolated DNA, and carried out PCR and a restriction digest before carrying out gel electrophoresis in order to work out which alleles they have. This supports them with their work on gene technology and has
Northumberland County Council are hosting Family Drop In sessions at Hexham Children’s Centre for anyone who cares for a child or young person aged 0-19 years – see below for further details. Do you care for a child or young person aged 0-19 years? Have you got a query, worry or not sure where to turn? However small your concern,
The Sixth Form Bulletin contains notices for Sixth Form students and information on university and college events, enrichment opportunities, and apprenticeships and employment vacancies. The latest edition is out now on the Sixth Form Bulletin page.
The West End Refugee Service (WERS) have sent us a message to thank staff, parents and students for their efforts in the recent winter collection: Dear All On behalf of all of us here at WERS I would like to say a huge thank you, once again, to everyone at QEHS for your wonderful donations of toiletries etc for our
Our Year 10 Design & Technology students have recently been involved in theory and practical lessons to design and manufacture a night light, gaining a knowledge and understanding of basic electronic components and their function. During the project, students had the opportunity to undertake practical activities such as drilling PCBs and soldering. They also used CAD and CAM to produce
QEHS entered two teams in the Northumberland Cricket Festival, which took place last week. Both teams were competitive and the team pictured won the event without losing a match! In the final the team from KEVI, Morpeth, posted 42, in reply our team knocked off the runs in 14 deliveries. Well done to all of the schools and players who
We will be serving Christmas lunch for students on Thursday 13 December. Have a look at our tasty menu below for more details (click for larger view), there will be a range of festive treats on offer!
On Friday 30 November 2018, 28 Year 13 BTEC Business students travelled to Leeds with their teachers for an intense and fast-paced revision day in Leeds. The day, led by Tutor2U, supported the Business and Personal Finance unit. This exam is on Wednesday 16 January; good luck to all our Year 13 Business students!
Students of Ms Curry’s tutor group, 9-HAC, were rewarded with a breakfast in the Sixth Form Café on Friday 16 November for their fantastic efforts when collecting donations for West Northumberland Food Bank. For more information about how to donate, volunteer or receive support from the food bank please visit their website www.westnorthumberlandfoodbank.org.uk. Thanks for all your support! Mr Brown
Preparations are underway for our spectacular Youth Theatre production of We Will Rock You! Taking place in the distant future, the story of We Will Rock You exists predominately as a framework allowing the cast to perform covers of Queen’s greatest hits. Earth’s name has been changed to Planet Mall. Everyone wears the same clothes, thinks the same thoughts and goes about in