The past few days have been incredible working with our Year 9s in Art! Here’s a snapshot of their stunning final paper dresses and the initial designs. What amazing creations they are! The students were justifiably proud, and so they should be.Each design showcases real innovation, imagination, and attention to detail, with creativity flowing from every angle. Year 9, you
Another sunny day in Spain for us! We visited Segovia to see the aqueduct, before visiting the Alcázar and climbing the tower to see breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. We finished the day with Spanish tapas. ¡Que rico! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Last weekend saw QEHS rowers competing on their home river at the Hexham Regatta. QEHS had over 90 rowers competing across the day, in a wide variety of crews. This is a great testament to the commitment to rowing shown by the athletes in our club.Hexham Regatta always draws a good crowd of local people, who come down to watch
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,
