Y11 Mock Exam Timetables

Exam timetables are now available for the second Year 11 Mock Exam Week, which takes place 8 – 14 February 2019. Please see the Exam Arrangements page for more details. There are revision preparation information sheets from each subject on the Year 11 Assessment/Mock Exam Resources Page, also accessible via the Year 11 Curriculum Page.

Year 11 – Apprenticeship Presentation

We are holding a talk about apprenticeships. The talk is for parents/carers of all Year 11 students who might like to apply for an apprenticeship to start from this summer. Alongside school guidance, we have ‘Ask Apprenticeships’ presenting on local and regional opportunities. The presentation will take place on Wednesday 13 February 2019, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, in the school Theatre.

Sixth Form Taster Day

Our next Sixth Form Taster Day is taking place on Thursday 24 January 2019. Be a Sixth Former for a day Sample five lessons Choose from over 30 A level and vocational courses Meet our dedicated and talented teaching staff For students in Year 11 at schools other than QEHS and considering joining QEHS in September 2019 please contact Joanne Smeatom

Y13 Mock Exam Timetables

Exam timetables are now available for the Year 13 Mock Exam Week, which takes place 1 – 7 February 2019. Please see the Exam Arrangements page for more details. There are revision preparation information sheets from each subject on the Year 13 Assessment/Mock Exam Resources Page, also accessible via the Year 13 Curriculum Page.

Year 9 Ski Trip Information

Thank you to all parents/carers and students who attended the Y9 Ski Information Evening on Thursday 8 November 2018. Mrs Bevan’s PowerPoint from the evening is available to download below: Year 9 Ski Trip January 2019

Year 12 Fine Art

Our Year 12 Fine Art students have been working on some fantastic drawing studies this term, the Department is extremely impressed with the high quality of work that they have produced. Season’s Greetings from the QEHS Art Department!

Salters Chemistry Award

We are delighted that Caitlin McCleary, one of our former Year 13 students, won an award for her performance in the 2018 Salters Advanced Chemistry exam. She recently attended the Salters’ Institute Awards Ceremony on Friday 7 December 2018, an evening celebrating high levels of excellence within the science education sector. Congratulations Caitlin – a fantastic achievement!

Y13 Mock Exams

Year 13 students have mock exams for all A Level courses from 1 – 7 February 2019.  There are revision preparation information sheets from each subject on the Year 13 Assessment/Mock Exam Resources Page, also accessible via the Year 13 Curriculum Page. More information regarding the Mock Exams will be sent out in the new year.

Y10 Design & Technology

The Year 10 Design and Technology students have been busy little elves this half term, making nightlights and 3D Christmas cards in the workshop. Click the images below to see the pieces they’ve been producing.

Centre for Life Visit

Year 13 Biologists visited the Centre for Life on Monday/Tuesday this week to carry out an analysis of one of their own genes. The students isolated DNA, and carried out PCR and a restriction digest before carrying out gel electrophoresis in order to work out which alleles they have. This supports them with their work on gene technology and has