Term 4 Newsletter 24/25

Message from the Headteacher

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

The annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Fair took place this term and was our biggest yet, what with the greatest number of youngsters visiting from over 30 Primary Schools and more presentation stands than ever before. Planned to perfection by Miss Spencer and Mr Hearnshaw, this flagship event for the school was once again a triumph as students of a range of ages were treated to a broad range of hands-on learning experiences over the course of this two-day STEM extravaganza. In amongst the presentations from big hitters like the RAF, Red Bull Racing, Eminox and JCB were a range of learning sessions fronted, as always, by QEHS students. Significantly, for the first time, in addition to our amazing Sixth Formers presenting to guests, we had a raft of super keen and enthusiastic Year 7 students who were the faces of fascinating STEM sessions experienced by, literally, hundreds of youngsters. In a further first for this academic year, Year 9 students acted as chaperones in addition to Sixth Formers, helping groups of youngsters to effectively and efficiently rotate between the various stands, activities and presentations. Please do hit on the embedded link in this newsletter to listen to Miss Spencer’s interview on BBC Sounds as she outlines the positive impact such a key learning experience as STEM Fair 2025 can have on so very many students from across our local community.

Another example of the empowerment associated with independently driven learning this term has been the Extended Projects that students have engaged with so purposefully. Both Year 12 EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) and Year 9 HPQ (Higher Project Qualification) presentations have afforded stretch and challenge opportunities for a range of top-notch students. Mrs Griffin, as our GMAT (Gifted More Able & Talented) Co-ordinator, has spent the last 18 months crafting a golden thread of aspiration and inquisitivity which binds students from Years 8, 9 and 12 into a formally recognised programme of study which centres on independent research, presentation and delivery skills, followed by academic reflection. Thank you to the many parents who have and/or will go on to support students with these projects and have already been into school this term to see what has been produced.

Congratulations also to Alfie for his ‘Learning to Learn’ Headteacher’s Commendation and also to Nate for his ‘Environment for Learning’ commendation. Well done too to Josh for his work as STEM Fair ‘fixer’ which resulted in him receiving a commendation for ‘Leadership for Learning’. Term 4 Superstars are also listed in this edition, proving that hard work and good choices do pay off, so please look out for your names!

Once again, you will notice the extent to which the QEHS extra-curricular offer has a significant and powerful impactful in both reinforcing and embedding new knowledge and learning by grounding understanding through real life experiences. The trip to the Civil War Museum, for example, and the recent trip to Geneva (with EnGeneva the Beaver, the STEM mascot, in tow!) are expertly reviewed in this newsletter. Elsewhere, you will read of the amazing sporting achievements of Connie, Niamh, Cheryl, Phoebe and Stansie, as well as the successes of the Year 9 Netball and Year 11 Football teams. Congratulations also to Ava upon reaching the final in her Talent Contest. Good luck in the final!

Our school library is certainly always something to be extremely proud of and student literacy continues to be taken very seriously at QEHS. 24 students have been named ‘Word Millionaires’ by the Library Team after having read at least 17 books each! Meanwhile, Years 7 and 8 in particular have been enjoying a strong literacy focus during form time and students have responded extremely positively to this.

This final week of term saw the culmination of the Sixth Form Senior Student Team selection process. Having written letters of application and upon the completion of a round of hustings in front of all year groups in assemblies, the Year 12 hopefuls sat a series of formal interviews in order to secure Senior Team positions for the academic year 2025-26. From amongst the incredibly impressive array of talent embodied by the students involved throughout this process, the details of the positions awarded are as follows: Isobelle Benfell (Head Girl), Nathan Vaux (Head Boy), Isabelle Cooke and Lucy Huddart (Deputy Head Girls) and Reuben Scott (Deputy Head Boy). Very many congratulations to you all.

Following a characteristically busy, successful and varied term I would like to thank everyone who represents and engages with the school as part of the expansive Queenies community for their enthusiasm, energy and encouragement. I warmly wish you and your families an enjoyable and relaxing Easter break.

Kind regards,

Mr R Eastham

Headteacher

Good Luck in your exams!

QEHS would like to wish the best of luck to Year 11 and Year 13 students who will be starting their GCSE and A Level exams next term. 

To check the exam timetable, please visit our website below: 

https://www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk/exam-information 

Headteacher's Commendation Awards

Following recommendations from staff, congratulations are in order for Alfie H (11B), Josh R (13S) and Nate M (7A) for being awarded this term's Headteacher's Commendation Awards as detailed below:

Learning to Learn - Alfie H (11B) nominated by Mr Betts

For consistently being the highest performing AS Sociologist for some time now. Alfie is attaining exceptional mock exam scores and CP grades along his learning journey with us. Most importantly in recent times he has become like an extra teacher in my classroom. Since starting the revision phase of our work I have heard students discussing issues, tricky questions, writing skills and knowledge questions with him. It has become commonplace for students to “default” to Alfie if I am with another student and when I catch up with them it is evident that his answers and advice  have been absolutely first class. Alfie has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Sociology but the way he conducts himself is worthy of note too. He never gets “short” with any of his peers if they ask him for help and he always explains things so nicely and carefully too them, with no semblance of “superiority”. He is a “leader” in my subject and given his age and the level he is studying with us, this is nothing short of outstanding.

Leadership for Learning - Josh R (13S) nominated by Miss Clark, Miss Spencer and Mr O'Neill

For outstanding contribution to the STEM organisation and the general running of the day. Josh has shown outstanding leadership qualities and maturity throughout the two days. The STEM Fair would not have gone on without him! 

Josh was also nominated for being an integral part of reforming School Council this year. Attention to detail and professionalism is second to none and he deserves recognition for his hard work. Josh is also known to have a proficient, welcoming face for school tours.

Environment for Learning - Nate M (7A) nominated by Miss Allen

for his act of kindness. A Year 7 student lost his PE kit and without asking, the following day Nate brought a spare PE kit into school and gave it to the student. The student used this PE kit for a while until he was able to get a new one.

This act of kindness was done in a subtle way and was much appreciated by the other student. I feel kind gestures like this are all part of making the school environment a better place to be.

Term 4 Superstars

Congratulations to all the students who have been selected this as term's Subject and Year Group Superstars! 

Rotary Club Awards

On 02 April 2025, two QEHS students were invited along with Mr Allan to an evening of recognition, celebration and inspiration at the 2025 Gainsborough Rotary Young Citizen of the Year Award Ceremony.

The event is a way of recognising outstanding individuals who have made a remarkable impact on our community through their dedication, kindness and service.

Our Junior nominee was Thomas B (7D) nominated by Mrs Lia for his outstanding commitment to service in the community and in the Senior category our nominee was Milly W (13B) nominated by Mr Betts and Mrs Redgate-Large for her work donating to local food banks and taking part in a scheme run by Dunelm collecting items for less fortunate families.

Thomas enjoyed a wonderful night at Hemswell Court and took part in the celebrations. Millie was unfortunately unable to attend on the night but was subsequently honoured in school the following day.

Mr N Allan

Deputy Headteacher

Below are the statements from both Thomas and Millie:

Statement from Thomas B (7D)

Hello, my name is Thomas, however, those who know me call me Dr T.

My lifelong ambition is to be a Paediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgeon. I want to be known as the funny, kind surgeon. Every child will be given a whoopie cushion or something to make them giggle. Along with this I want to plant a memory wood with a tree for every child that I treat. So let’s make it a forest!!! Some will sadly die, others will survive, but it will be a wood full of reflection full of each one’s journey. Every year I grow trees from seed Oak, Sweet Chestnut and Beech to name a few. We’ve hundreds in pots waiting for my journey to begin. I am fascinated by science and the environment. Since I was a little boy, I have been cared for by amazing medical teams. Every visit I have is all part of my journey, learning skills for my future in medicine.

Until recently I was my Great Uncle and Grandparents registered Young Carer. So I have dealt with personal care, paramedics and medical consultants. I may be young, but I have a voice and I listen. Young carers are all amazing and devoted people. I was fortunate to be with my relatives when they died and afterwards. This was an honour to know that they knew that they were not alone, they were and are still very loved.

In my spare time I am an associate member of Willingham by Stow Surgery Patient Participation group, bringing a young voice to the group. No child should ever be frightened to visit a surgery or hospital, so I have made bags of my old toys and comics for younger patients, to distract them and make it a positive place to visit.

Since I was eight, I have been a member of St Johns Ambulance and I am now a Cadet, supporting them at events, fund raising and recently passing a two-day intensive first aid course. Whenever I can, I raise money for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, who were there when we needed them. Having done the 6k a day challenge, Mutt Strutt, organised a sponsored litter pick to raise vital funds. Litter in the environment really annoys me it is disgusting. So every Monday as I walk to school I pick up the litter along Morton Terrace usually a bag a week, Its ‘Mucky Monday’!

At home, I enjoy gardening and researching the medicinal uses of plants. We have a farm and I love spending time with my sheep, showing their fleeces, promoting British wool, because I am a registered producer also winning awards too! I just love exploring the outdoors. We joke because our home always has experiments taking place from terrariums to making things on purpose with Dad, to bushcraft. It’s just fun.

I also attend Upton Church, really enjoying the peace it gives from daily life. Every six weeks I help Mum clean it too.

I have loved QEHS from my first day, beginning with a smile at the gate, to the outstanding teachers and staff who make learning an adventure and addictive. I have an amazing Physics teacher who told me when I joined. “Be yourself, never change, because you’re in control of your own future and I know you will achieve your aspirations”

During the week I run at Lincoln Wellington Athletics Club. They understand my philosophy of life that we are all equal and I will only compete in events to improve myself and not to be seen as better than others.

So this evening thank you for inviting me, but please promise me that you will be true to yourselves, take every opportunity and remember to smile and say hello. You just might make someone’s day a lot brighter by being recognised as a person. We are all on a journey so let’s make it full of kindness and friendship.

Take care.

Thomas B (7D)

Statement from Milly W (13B)

My name is Milly and I feel passionately about helping child poverty. As I have gotten older, I have seen child poverty increase and the effects of it. I would say I come from a life of privilege and have not been impacted by poverty in my childhood, however, that does not make me blind to the real world around me. My dream for the future is to become a primary teacher as school for some children is their safe space and the only place they get a warm meal. For myself, child poverty really upsets me as children are typically born into poverty and most times they struggle to get out of it in later life, creating a continuous and vicious cycle. My mum works in a primary school in Scunthorpe and sometimes the stories she brings home are gut wrenching and the satisfaction she gets by helping that child in school and seeing them smile, is soon drained, when it gets to home time and the children must go home, knowing the child may not have a chance to have a warm meal that night.

I try my best to donate to foodbanks, charity shops, local primary schools and homeless shelters around me. I am always cautious to donate old clothes to charity if they are in good condition rather than selling them for money, as I would rather see people who need them use them. I always increase my donations at Christmas time as this is when child poverty really hits me, as some children may not get a single present. Over this last Christmas I not only donated a mixture of non-perishable items to the in-school salvation army hamper, but I also donated more outside of school including toiletries and sanitary products, which are the types of things people forget about donating.

Wren kitchens each year buy a selection box for each staff member across the country, but there is typically a lot spare or left. I pick up the spare selection boxes and distribute them across the Salvation Army and primary schools in Scunthorpe as child poverty is high, and a selection box is all that that child might receive at Christmas. They also give a lot of easter eggs out at Easter to employees, and again I collect the spare ones and distribute them out. This is also reducing unnecessary waste by turning it into presents that could really cheer children up.

I do take into consideration time and my own money into how charitable I can be, I only earn minimum wage and do about 10 hours a week, but this is used to pay towards things like car insurance and then maintaining my social life. If I were to have more spare money, I would increase my donating and if I were to have more spare time like in the summer, I could volunteer in food banks, helping distribute packages to families. I know that charities receive many donations around Christmas, but by February charities are struggling again, so I tend to do a big donation, with the help of my family during this time, to help families who are probably still low on money after Christmas and struggling to buy food.

In the future I would love to see myself taking a more active role in charity work like volunteering weekly in a food bank rather than just over the summer. I would also like to see more people donating who must have finances to do this, but I appreciate this could be very tricky to get a scheme like this rolled out, but I do believe if everyone donated a little bit then we would see a decrease in food bank shortages nationally.

Millie W (13B)

Spring has arrived at QEHS

The daffodils in front of the school are in full bloom, creating a cheerful atmosphere for students, staff and visitors. 

These daffodils were originally planted in October 2020 to celebrate 100 years of Girls' Education. 

“On 5^th October 1920 North Sandsfield House (College House), Morton Terrace opened as a school for girls, formally establishing secondary education for girls in the town. Every year on the school’s birthday the girls left lessons 15 minutes early for a drink, and some rare relaxed conversation with the staff, (everyone brought their mug to the (Lower School) hall and the teachers walked along the line pouring tea). As a mark of the annual celebration there was no prep on that evening, and the girls went home early in high spirits!"  

Reference: A History of the Gainsborough Girls High School, (1920-1983) 

Traditionally, the girls brought in a flower bulb from home annually on this date to plant on the school grounds, which are still seen along the drive to College House.

Demolition of Room 53

During February half term, Room 53, which was the cabin inside the green gate between Main School and Upper School, was demolished. This area of the school now has an improved appearance and has created extra space for parking. 

Library Offering

Since the Christmas newsletter a further 24 students across Years 7 and 8 have been awarded their ‘Word Millionaire’ certificates. This means they have read and quizzed on around 17 books each. Congratulations to:  Ara A (7S), Ariya  K (7S), Breah M (8C), Doyin A (7E), Erin Y G (8S), Ethan R (7E), Eve W (7B), Eva B (8C), George R (7B), Hafsa A (7A), Hannah S (7B), Harry B (8D), Heidi R (8E), Iris B G (8E), Isla S (8S), Jacob B (8A), Leighton C (7C), Lucius de C (8A), Lucy B (7B), Mark V (8E),  Molly S (8B), Oscar A (7A), Thomas C (7D), and Zach E (7E).

Angelina G (8S), Ellie P (8S), Eva T (8A), Josh A (8D), Nithara P (7S), Rahma K (8S), Rajin J (7B), Theodore S (8S) and Travis R (7D) have gone on to achieve Triple Millionaire status! 

Over 60 students have completed the Library ‘Read a Rainbow’ challenge which encourages students to read from six different genres (there are 12 to choose from). This exposes them to a wider range of vocabulary, authors, writing styles, concepts and experiences building their overall reading skills and empathy.

Congratulations to all our amazing readers!

Check out the podiums below for our most borrowed titles this term for Years 7, 8 and 9:

Mrs J Stevenson and Mrs Timms 

Library Team

Student Showcase their EPQ and HPQ Work

Year 12 students showcased their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) work on Wednesday 26 March. They have all worked very hard on their projects.

Year 9 students presented their Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) work on Thursday 27 March. To complete this two years early is an amazing achievement.

It is fantastic to see so many students come to celebrate their peers work. Well done everyone!

Career and Work Experience

Year 10 Visit to Eminox

A group of Year 10 STEM students were invited to Eminox Ltd in Gainsborough, in March, for a site tour, presentation and chance to talk to current apprentices about careers and career pathways. Eminox produce and develop advanced exhaust aftertreatment technologies for many leading global companies.

Once the students had put on their PPE, they were given a complete site tour of the production process by Eminox’s Operations Manager. Students saw many of the machines they have used in their technology lessons in action, from lathes to welding to CAD design. They saw how exhaust systems were manufactured and designed from beginning to end.

Afterwards, some of the current apprentices at Eminox chatted to our students about their job roles and different pathways in to a whole host of careers. The students found the experience an informative and engaging insight in to various careers available in engineering and beyond.

Work Experience

The deadline for work experience placements has now passed. If anyone requires further help then please see Mrs Howe or Mrs Sacker as soon as possible. We will be in touch with further information next term.

Careers Clinic

Careers clinic runs every Monday at 13.00 in the Library. Please come along if you have any questions about careers or work experience.

Mrs A Sacker

Work Experience, Career and Work-Related Learning Coordinator 

Shakespeare in Action

As part of their Shakespeare unit of work focusing on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, 7E used their acting skills to portray a small scene between the characters Helena and Demetrius. Not only did this present the challenge of pronouncing some of the Shakespearean language but also in the performing of this, with intent, in front of the rest of the group. It is safe to say that there were some very enthusiastic performances, with a variety of interpretations! Notable performances from Israel S and Ruby H during rehearsals, and from those who were brave enough to perform to the rest of the group: Eva P, Garunya M, Anaya H, Auguste B, Shiyam T, Alfie N, Doyin A, Emily D Zach E, and Kieran W

Well done to all of 7E for your fantastic enthusiasm and commitment!

Mrs L Wood

Teacher of English

Literacy Continues to be a Focus

We have come to the end of our literacy focus trial during morning registration with the Year 7 and 8 students, and I have been delighted with the efforts and commitment of the students. I am currently gathering feedback, and some of the suggestions to develop this have been really positive and well considered.

In February, the students were challenged to write a 6-word story based on a photo of the earth taken from space.

These stories needed to include a subject and a verb, and use punctuation for effect. Please see below some of the highlights of work by 8S from this half term:

• Close to home, yet so far - Olivia F
• The brightness took over the darkness - Safiya H
• Civilisation or the abyss? You choose! - Amelia W
• So many lights, yet no life - Max G
• Bright lights amidst the dark abyss - Amelia N
• Light vs dark, the ultimate battle! - Elijah C
• Illumination: saving us humans from darkness - Ellie P
• A blue horizon; dark yet bright - Isla S
• Earth and sky - both have stars - Rahma K

In March, the students focused on the root word ‘mega’, and both 7D and 7S have enjoyed discussions exploring all things ‘mega’, by trying to visualise how big both a sequoia tree and a whale shark are, and how tall the world’s tallest man was. There was also the opportunity for the students to work as a group to list as many words beginning with ‘mega’ as they could. A huge well done to 8S for their contributions - a great team effort.

Mrs L Wood

Teacher of English

STEM Fair 2025

We hope all the primary schools and Year 7 students that attended our annual STEM Fair on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 March had a fantastic time. Thank you to the companies that delivered a variety of fantastic displays and activities. Well done to all our students involved - you have been incredible role models to the primary school children.

To listen to Miss Spencer on BBC Radio Lincolnshire Wednesday morning talking about QEHS STEM Fair, click the link below and forward to 1 hour 56 minutes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ks8qnt 

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Highlights of the Geneva Trip

On the first day, we had to be at school very early in the morning to get a coach to the airport. The flight was very short and when we got there we took a train and then a tram to our hostel, where we left our luggage before heading off on a walk alongside beautiful Lake Geneva to the Du Rhone Chocolate Factory. We got to see in the back and a worker explained to us how their chocolate is made while we got to sample lots of different types of chocolate, including the viral Dubai chocolate! We then got back to the hostel, and after a evening meal of spaghetti bolognese, we were issued with our key cards for our rooms and got settled in. Lights went out at 21.00. 

When we got up on the second day, we had breakfast at the buffet and got ready to leave. We bought our lunch at Lidl and took a tram to CERN Science Centre and got to independently look around the exhibits before we had a talk about the states of matter. We ate our lunch then took another tram to a posh garden where we were allowed to look around. After, we went to a Shopping Centre and had about an hour of shopping with our friends, before we went to the bowling alley. We had a game of bowling followed by pizza afterwards, and by the time we got back to the hostel it was almost time for lights out. 

On the third day, we had breakfast at the buffet again and then were picked up by a coach to take us to Lausanne, just outside Geneva. We went up a tall tower with views of miles around, then walked through Lausanne until lunchtime, which was at McDonalds. In the afternoon, we went to the Olympic Museum, which had many interesting artifacts from past games and participants that we got to see. After, we went to the botanical gardens, where we stretched our legs and could look around the large greenhouses full of different plants. When we returned to the hostel, we had steak and potatoes for tea, then a room was hired for us all to do a quiz. This was the last night, so we all had an 'official' pillow fight in the corridors until lights out and it felt just like a sleepover!

On the last day, we checked out of the hostel and walked alongside the lake to the History of Science Museum, which had many interactive activities and extensive collections of scientific artifacts. After lunch and a nice walk, we headed to the UN building, for a guided tour. During our tour, we learnt about the history of the UN, how it works and we also got to see inside an old conference room, and view an ongoing conference from the gallery. We then picked up our stuff and made our way to the airport for our flight back home- all of us very tired and very happy. 

I think this trip was a perfect opportunity to learn new things in a hands-on and fun way, while exploring a new country and gauging a sense of independence. 

Ellie P (8S)

EnGeneva Beaver's Adventures in Geneva

Friday 14 February found us outside school in the cold at 01.30 in the morning. At least it wasn’t raining. We were all excited to be heading off to Geneva. After an uneventful journey (apart from having to wait while Mr Hearnshaw had his bag searched), we arrived at the hostel to leave our bags.

Mrs Roberts led us on a gentle stroll along Lac Leman and into the town to our first visit, a little shop called Du Rhone Haute Chocolatier, where we were given a brief history of Swiss chocolate and then allowed to sample some of the different flavours.

For our second day we first took a tram to the Cern Science Gateway. We were able to explore the different exhibits and watched a lecture on supercooling and the hadron collider. After a short tram journey, Mrs Sellers took us by the scenic route to a little park that was just across the road from the tram stop. Our next stop was at the Balexert shopping centre where we had some free time before going to our evening activity of bowling. Who knew you could get pizza by the metre?

On Sunday we took a coach to the city of Lausanne on the north side of Lac Leman. The first stop was the Sauvabelin tower which is designed based on the double helix (Biology link). Climbing the 302 steps gives you panoramic views across Lausanne, Lac Leman and the Alps (if it isn't misty). Lausanne is the home to the Olympic Committee and we spent the afternoon looking around the Olympic museum and its grounds. We headed back to Geneva and the coach dropped us off at the Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève, which are the largest botanical gardens in Switzerland. After looking around there, we walked back along the lake to the hostel. That evening we gathered together and all took part in a fun quiz about the places we had seen before going to start packing for our return home.

Our last day started with a visit to the Musée d’Histoire des Sciences de la Ville De Genève. Along with many antique pieces of science equipment to look at, there was an interactive exhibition that we were able to play with. The final stop of our trip was to the United Nations where we were given a tour of the building and allowed into some of the conference rooms and told about the history of the UN and how it came to be.

We arrived back in Gainsborough after midnight on Tuesday morning after a busy but thoroughly enjoyable few days.

EnGeneva Beaver

qehsstem

@EngenevaBeaver

Civil War Museum

Introduction

The Year 8 students went on a trip to the Newark Civil War Museum over Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 March. Below are details of some of the activities they took part in. 

Guns and Wound

On the Newark History trip we learned about various types of wounds, types of weapons and different types of soldiers who fought in the Civil Wars, such as pikemen, Royalists and cavalry. 

During the session we examined various wounds and we had to determine the cause of the wounds. I found this very interesting because we learned about what sort of wounds there could be and how they affected the soldiers fighting and we also learned what type of weapons they would use: muskets, pistols, pikes and gunpowder. We also learnt how to use a fake musket and we had to load the gun in 30 seconds. It was quite enjoyable. 

Tour of Newark

One of the activities the students took part in was a tour around Newark, showing some of the main historical sites that were important in Newark during the British Civil War. This experience was enhanced due to the fact our tour guides were dressed as people from the Civil War and described the landmarks as if we were in the 17th Century.  

The first sight we visited was the castle where our tour guide pointed out on the horizon line where the royalists began their first attack on Newark. Another one of the sites the students visited was the cathedral where our tour guide pointed out the canon mark and smashed statues on the cathedral. We then visited the Town Center where we could see the building Charles I stayed in when he visited Newark. This is also the building where Charles I and Prince Rupert argued, due to the fact Prince Rupert surrendered during a battle. 

Trial of Charles the First

During the afternoon, the students went to an area in the Civil War Museum that has been preserved from the past. It was quite colourless and an accurate representation of a courtroom during the 17th Century. The first activity that took place was a recreation of the beheading of King Charles. Two pupils were chosen to act as Charles and the executioner, whilst the remaining students acted as the audience. Afterwards, students enacted a play of the trials. Several pupils were chosen to act as John Bradshaw, three judges, King Charles, an anonymous veiled lady, the colonel and two of his men. Cards with assumed wordings of the men and the woman were given out.  Again, the rest of the students acted as the public audience. At the end, students were asked to indicate on a whiteboard, whether at this point they found Charles guilty or not guilty.

Willow D, Eva T and Emily L (8A)

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Martha wins the Year 7 Booklet Competition

My thanks go out to all the current Year 7 students who offered their ideas for the student booklet for our new intake. This year there were eleven amazing booklets to choose from and it was very difficult to decide which should go to print. Eventually we chose the booklet produced by Martha M (7C) as the tone, content and length of this one best fitted our needs.

Well done Martha and thank you again to everyone who participated; this is one of the early signs of you embracing the leadership opportunities we have to offer here at QEHS and this is to be celebrated.

The following students produced booklets for consideration: 

Amelia A and Gabi B (7A)

Evie B, Holly B, Grace F, Abi J, Matilda J, Anna K, Martha M, Chloe W and Lucy W (7C)

Ella C (7D)

Zach E (7E)

Isabelle A, Maisie D, Skye O, Nithara P, Finlay S and Georgiana T (7S)

Mrs Watson

Assistant Headteacher 

Jags WBC Deliver a Wheelchair Basketball Session to Students

The PE Department were thrilled to welcome Jags WBC (Wheelchair Basketball Club) into school on Monday 24 March for the day to deliver an introductory session to our GCSE and A Level PE students.

Our students absolutely loved participating!

Year 9 Netball Team win against LSST

Netball at QEHS is a popular sport that all years across the school enjoy. Practices are usually delivered on a Monday lunchtime and the school has recently introduced an after-school training session, which is when most of the Year 9 Netball Team attend. On Tuesday 25 March, the Year 9 team played against LSST, winning 11-8. Our player of the match was Elyse H (9E). It was our final netball game of the season and we can’t wait to see how we do next year!

Year 11 Football Team are through to the next round of the County Cup

Congratulations to the Year 11 boys football team who earned a 1-0 victory over Haven High to progress to the next round of the County Cup.

Congratulations boys!

Ava is through to the Final of the Big North Lincolnshire Talent Show

Ava K (11E) has recently got through to the final of The Big North Lincolnshire Talent Show. She has successfully negotiated two rounds of auditions and has been chosen as one of the 12 acts going through to the final.

Ava trains in all forms of dance but tap dancing is her favourite so she will be performing a fast energetic tap routine. If Ava wins she intends to buy herself another pair of expensive tap shoes so she can put the rest away for when she goes to a performing arts university in London.

You can view Ava's entry video here.

Good luck in the final Ava! 

Stansie wins in the Nottinghamshire County Championships

Congratulations to Stansie C (9E) who recently competed in the Nottinghamshire County Championships and became the 100m Fly County Champion. Stansie was also the 50m Fly and Backstroke runner up and 400m IM Bronze Medalist. 

Well done Stansie! 

Phoebe Competes in the East Midlands Regional Sports Hall Championships

Congratulations to Phoebe B (8D) who represented Nottinghamshire in the U13 Girls Team competing in the 4x1 Relay, Obstacle Relay and Shot at the East Midlands Regional Sports Hall Championships. The team narrowly missed qualifying for the National Finals, finishing in 3^rd Place. Phoebe matched her PB of 8.89m in the Shot. 

Next up for Phoebe is the last fixture of the SYCAA Indoor Athletics Series at the EIS in Sheffield. Best of luck Phoebe!

Phoebe also successfully trialed for Doncaster Elite Football Academy recently travelling to Derby County and Nottingham Forest to play their respective teams and will be officially joining their JPL (Junior Premier League) team next season.

Cheryl Becomes U13G Champion

Congratulations to Cheryl N (7E) who competed in the South Yorkshire Competition in track and field on Sunday 23 March and became the U13G Champion.

Well done Cheryl.

Niamh Competes in the English Gymnastics Championships

Congratulations to Niamh J (9A) for competing in the English Gymnastics Championships. This championship was Niamh’s biggest competition yet and her performances will give her experience to build on even further next year!

Connie plays her first game for Hull City

Congratulations to Connie V (9D) for playing in her first game for Hull City last week. Below are some photos of Connie in action during the game.

Well done Connie and keep up the fantastic work!

Former Student Sebastian wins Medals in the British Gymnastics Championships

Sebastian R-C (Former Student) won the Bronze Medal in the all-round competition for British Gymnastics Championships on Sunday 23 March. This was Sebastian's first time in the Under-18 competition and he did so well. He also made the final for the parallel bars and the floor, and won a Bronze Medal on the floor and a Silver Medal on the parallel bars. Sebastian hasn't competed for years which makes these outcomes all the more impressive. 

Well done Sebastian! 

Kate's African Adventure

Over the summer holiday last year I spent two and a half weeks in Namibia near South Africa with my godmother at a wild animal sanctuary. During that time, I got to have so many wonderful experiences and make some brilliant memories and friends. From teaching at the local school, or hacking out on horses on animal observation, to feeding carnivores and exercising the cheetahs (and so many more activities). It was an amazing experience that had so many opportunities to really help out and get involved. 

A real highlight of the trip for me was working with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) which included camping out in a reserve to help track the animals and ensure their safety from poachers as well as helping to train the dogs that the APU worked with. Not only did I get to see so many brilliant animals (and 3 out of the big 5!) but I got to camp out under the incredible pollution-free sky.

I strongly urge anyone even slightly considering a volunteering trip or even a trip to Africa to do it as it is absolutely incredible and definitely worth doing and a brilliant experience.

Kate L (11C)

Term 4 House Standing

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Term 5 House Events

Inter Badminton 

Thursday 24 April - 13.15-15.30

House Cooking

Wednesday 30 April - Lunch-P5

Junior Badminton

Thursday 1 May - 13.15-15.30

Inter Cricket and Rounders

Thursday 22 May - All Day 

Inter Cricket Finals

Friday 23 April - P3-P4

Term 4 Staffing Update

Farewells

We say a sad farewell to Miss Williams (Science Technician) this term. We wish her all the very best for the future.

Welcome

This term we welcomed Craig Swain (Teacher of Chemistry). 

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