QEHS is the second top state secondary school in the North East of England, according to the 2019-20 edition of Parent Power, published by The Sunday Times. This is the third year in a row that QE has been second in the region on the basis of high attainment in GCSE and A Level results. Vocational qualifications are not reflected
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.
Thank you to everyone who attended our most recent Sixth Form Open Evening, held on Thursday 14 November 2019. Miss Innes’ presentation from the evening is available below to view and download: Sixth Form Open Evening Presentation (PDF)
Yesterday was our ‘Maximising Year 12’ day for our Year 12 students. We had a series of workshops running throughout the day, designed for students to develop as successful Year 12 students and further preparing them for their A Level studies. The sessions covered topics such as revision (run by Northumbria University), managing stress (run by Educational Psychologists), and how
The exam timetables for the Year 10 Exam Week (w/c 13 January 2020) and the unit exams for vocational BTEC/OCR subjects (held throughout January 2020) have now been released. Please see below for a downloadable copy. Year 10 Exam Week: w/c 13 January 2020 (PDF) Exam Timetable for January 2020: vocational subject unit exams (PDF)
If students sat exams in Summer 2019, their exam certificates will be ready for collection from the Exams Office in the Hydro Building from November 2019 to July 2020. This office is open between 9.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. We would prefer students to collect certificates before the end of April 2020. Any unclaimed certificates will eventually be returned
Many thanks to the parents/carers who attended the recent parent information meeting regarding the Year 9 Ski Venture (January 2020). Mrs Bevan’s presentation from the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. Year 9 Ski Venture Presentation (PDF)
Reminder: our Sixth Form Open Evening will be taking place on Thursday 14 November 2019 (4.45-7.30pm; attendance at the whole event is advised). The evening is for students interested in Sixth Form entry in September 2020: both Year 11 QEHS students and for those thinking of joining us in the Sixth Form from another school. The schedule for the evening,
We have seven members of staff participating in Movember: growing facial hair to raise awareness about men’s health. Mr Manns, Mr Brook, Mr Cornish, Mr Morgan, Mr Noble, Mr Pym, and Mr Shinner have set a fundraising target of £500, after having already surpassed Mr Manns’ initial target of £250! If you feel as though you can support the QEHS
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.