On Tuesday 21 November the school celebrated the remarkable achievements of this year’s Duke of Edinburgh cohort. The group did presentations of their experience that celebrated the nature and heritage of their expedition. Advice ranged from wearing waterproofs to avoiding cows. The overwhelming emotion from the students was pride and joy at what they have achieved and their experience of
This week saw the annual debate between the debate club and the green club. The motion was: This House would fine people for not recycling. The speeches on both sides were excellent with some insightful comments in the floor debate. The audience felt that the time had come for harsher action to stop climate change and the motion was carried
We are very sad to report that Neil Morrison, former Federation Headteacher across QEHS and HMS, passed away on Wednesday morning. It was unexpected and has come as a real shock. As well as being a thoroughly nice person, Neil was an excellent leader of the schools, having previously been deputy headteacher and headteacher of QE. He was also headteacher
QE High School raised over £150 for Children in Need. The staff netball match drew in the crowds at lunchtime with a victory for Mr Pym’s pink team. It was a joyful lunchtime event and a worthwhile cause. If families would still like to donate, there is a donations page on School Gateway.
Here are some pictures of our intrepid year 9 students trying out caving as part of our outdoor activity enrichment programme!
We would like to give pupils in school the opportunity to swap their normal trainer/boots footwear for PE to rainbow lessons, celebrating 10 years of the Rainbow Lace campaign with Stonewall. Pupils may already have some laces. If not, Stonewall are offering a 15% discount and they can be ordered from their website. This campaign is optional for pupils but it
During the half-term week, Year 13 students went on a GeoScience visit to Iceland to learn about volcanic activity and management. They saw waterfalls, swam in a geothermal pool and trekked across a glacier, plus many more activities. The students had a fantastic time. https://www.qehs.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jake-1.mp4
Some of our Year 9 students took part in our outdoor activity enrichment programme, learning to abseil at Letah Woods yesterday.
To raise funds for Children in Need we are holding a staff netball game this Friday. It will take place in the sports hall there is a suggested donation of £1 for students who would like to spectate. You can also make a donation via School Gateway.
Students in Y9 and 10 are reading our whole school reads each Thursday in form time and many of our staff are also reading the three books: ‘Happiest Man on Earth’, ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ and ‘Show Us Who You Are’.Mr Seaton is reading ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ and shares these wise words from Eddie Jaku.