The Final Art Show for our current sixth form art students is taking place this month. Date 25 June 2026 Time 5-7pm Where: QEHS High School, Hydro Building No ticket required. Please come along to see some of the amazing work being produced by our talented students. Respect. Engage Aspire.
📣Save the date! 📣 “ A Sense of Wonder “EXHIBITION – Queen Elizabeth High School and Queens Hall Arts.📍Queen’s Hall Arts, Beaumont St, Hexham. NE463LS.📆13th June – July 4th⏰Monday-Saturday 10-5pm and at Box Office Hours. A Sense of Wonder This eclectic exhibition of visual arts spanning the two main galleries of the Queen’s Hall is curated by staff and students
We have had another great day in Madrid, filled with different aspects of Spanish culture! We started the day off with a walk around Retiro park, and then did a cookery class where we made some delicious typical food for lunch. In the afternoon we went to El Prado museum and we spent the evening at a fantastic flamenco show!
Paris 2026 Day 2: our second day was spent in Versailles, beginning with a visit to the market and then on to the glorious Château of Versailles. We visited the château and its incredible gardens, walked in the footsteps of the kings and queens of France, and marvelled at its grandeur. We then finished our day in a traditional crêperie,
We’re halfway through our incredible REA Week, and what a fantastic start it has been! Our students have fully embraced the opportunity to explore new subjects, challenge themselves, and try something new across a wide range of exciting activities. From the energy and teamwork of Sports Day, to the life-saving skills learned in First Aid, and the creativity sparked in
Hexham Town Council and Grow Hexham initiative were recently invited to judge a shortlist of poetry submissions from some of our QEHS students.Students had been given a brief to write about local landscapes/ places of interest in the North East and to celebrate regional identity, with the idea of spring and growth in mind. Hexham Council are partnered with Hexham
Our French students started their trip to Paris in the Montmartre district, visiting the Sacré-Cœur, enjoying the cafés and shopping for souvenirs. In the afternoon, we sat in the sun in the Jardin du Luxembourg, and our ‘Emily in Paris’ fans visited the filming locations. We then wandered through the Latin Quarter to enjoy the atmosphere of one of Paris’
We have had a great first full day in Madrid! We started off with a guided tour of the city, taking in lots of famous landmarks. We then stopped for chocolate con churros, where George M broke the QE record of having 27 churros in one sitting! We went up Palacio de Cibeles for a beautiful view of the skyline,
Last night the Y10’s played their first game in the new state school national cricket competition – the Knight Stokes cup v Ponteland. We won the coin toss and put Ponteland into bat. They made 93 for 3 wickets off 20 overs with Sonny S (Y9) being the pick of the bowlers with 1 wicket for 10 runs off 4
Cory in Y9 took part in the Tier 2 Five Nations Junior Roller Derby National Championship in Edinburgh this weekend, where his team, Newcastle Junior Roller Derby, competed against Orkney Juniors and Southern Allstars Juniors (London). They won both their games, winning gold, and Cory was awarded MVP and Captains Choice. Cory is also training with Team GB Junior Roller
Good luck to all QEHS students starting their work experience placements this week. Stepping into new environments isn’t always easy, but you’re doing it with confidence and curiosity — and that deserves real celebration. A heartfelt thank you to the fantastic employers across our community who make these experiences possible. Your time, guidance, and generosity give our students opportunities they’ll
