Intermediate Maths Challenge – Kangaroo Challenges Some of our students in Years 9 and 10 took part in the higher level Kangaroo maths challenges recently. Students are awarded Bronze Silver and Gold based on their scores. Out of all of the entrants in the competition Bronze is top 50% of entrants, Silver top 30% and Gold top 10%. Results for
Congratulations to Year 9 student (now year 10), Sarah N, who entered herself into a maths competition run by Newcastle university a few months ago. She answered some maths problems and did a presentation with her solutions. She was awarded a Special Award by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics for her independent contribution. Newcastle University Maths Challenge 2026 (Newcastle
A huge thank‑you to everyone who attended our Business Breakfast and showed such enthusiasm for QEHS’s new Year 10 Workplace Experiences Programme (2026/27).Your support helps create meaningful encounters, workplace visits, and experiences for our students – boosting confidence, ambition, and social mobility across our area. We’re especially grateful to the businesses already stepping forward with volunteering, workshops, and placements. If
Before half term, our Inter boys’ and girls’ teams took on the English Schools Track & Field Cup at Gateshead Stadium. The boys performed brilliantly to qualify for the Regional B Final (which we were unfortunately unavailable to attend due to so many students on school trips).The girls were excellent and qualified for the Regional A Final. We travelled down
The Y10s have progressed to the final of the Knight Stokes Cup after beating Kings at Tynemouth CC on Tuesday. Kings batted first and were all out for 83 from 15 overs. It was a great performance with the ball and in the field, starting the game with a diamond duck, a wicket from the first ball. Callum took 3
QEHS competed at the famous Durham Regatta this weekend. The Durham Regatta dates back to 1834 and is the second-oldest regatta in England after Chester, predating the Henley Royal Regatta by five years. We had a large number of athletes competing across a range of categories, making for a long day full of complex organisation. The coaches deserve great credit
During REA week, year 10 students visited Walltown Country Park to complete fieldwork for their Biology/Combined Science GCSE studies. They used random sampling to estimate the number of willow plants in an area, followed by systematic sampling looking at the change in biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors as you move out of a wooded area. Students worked with staff
Philosopher of the week! Bertrand Russell Respect. Engage. Aspire.
A squad of 12 from Tynedale won the SG Petch U14s 7s Championship on Sunday. The squad of 12 included QEHS Y9 pupils Cameron S, Henry H, Isaac M, Callum W, Devin R, George W, Joseph A and Lewis B. The team went undefeated, winning all games, and won a very competitive final 20-15. It marks another great success for
