Term 4 Newsletter 22/23

Message from the Headteacher

Dear Parents/Guardians 

A major highlight of this term has been the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Fair which was expertly planned and led by Miss Spencer and Mr Hearnshaw. This flagship event for the school was once again a resounding success. It was a joy to see visiting students from local primary schools wide-eyed in awe and wonder at the live experiments and sessions delivered over the two days. As always, our Sixth Form students played a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of STEM Fair 2023. Many a youngster will have looked up at our Sixth Formers leading sessions or acting as chaperones throughout the day and thought, ‘When I grow up, I want to be just like them’. This really was a wonderful example of Leadership for Learning in action. Please see the articles later in the Newsletter that offer an in depth review of the STEM experience. 

As always, there has been a broad range of House activities and competitions this term, with the House Swimming Competition being a notable success (despite a homeward journey back to school in the snow!) followed by the House Cooking Competition this week. Cooking dishes from around the world, our six Houses selected their own teams of chefs to don aprons, and arm themselves with rolling pins and whisks to take on this culinary challenge! Following two hours of intense chopping, frying, blending and baking, two dishes from each House were prepared and presented for tasting. Many congratulations to Scott House who were crowned overall winners. Please do look out for the termly letters from all House Leaders for further updates and reviews relating to House events, activities and successes.

The final Tuesday evening of term saw the Spring Concert take place. The programme offered a broad range of performances, showcasing the array of talents from across Years 7 through to 13, representing all elements of the QEHS extra-curricular music offer: choir, orchestra, swing and soul bands, guitar, wind and cinematic percussion ensemble. One is always left wondering how so many youngsters can be just so incredibly talented!

The end of this term also saw the culmination of the Sixth Form Senior Student Team selection process. The calibre of candidates this year made the selection of individuals to key leadership positions particularly challenging. Nevertheless, after much deliberation, the following appointments have been made: Ella C (Head Girl), Harrison C (Head Boy), Tara P (Deputy Head Girl) and Alfie R (Deputy Head Boy). Very many congratulations to all four of them!

Congratulations are similarly extended to Ryan B (11D), Anu V N (11C) and Kieron D (12D), who received Headteacher commendations this term. Ryan was awarded the Behaviour for Learning Award, Anu the Learning to Learn Award and Kieron the Leadership for Learning Award. All three are worthy winners.

Visits to Berlin and Granada earlier in the term continue to exemplify the commitment QEHS shows to our extended curriculum offer and the benefits associated with students visiting and learning in differing environments. With the Maths PGL Revision Residential and also the Year 8 ski trip to Italy taking place next week, the experiences our students are exposed to will continue to ensure they grow, develop and blossom as well rounded, resilient and well-informed global citizens. My thanks, as always, are extended to all of the wonderful colleagues here at QEHS who ensure our students are able to immerse themselves in such enriching life experiences.

This term, as we collectively mourned Zain’s tragic death, it was evident not only what a very special person he was but also what an incredibly special community QEHS is. The solidarity and mutual empathy demonstrated by students, staff, parents and friends of the school throughout this challenging time was something we can all draw massive strength from.

As always, thank you for your incredible support and may I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a peaceful and restful Easter break. 

Kind regards,

Mr R Eastham 

Headteacher 

Term 4 Subject Superstars

Well done to the Term 4 Subject Superstars.

KS3

KS4

KS5

The Subject Superstars are nominated by departments and can be awarded for good behaviour, academic achievement, progress, extra-curricular or something that has made the student stand out. 

Term 4 Headteacher's Commendation Award

Following recommendations from staff, congratulations are in order for Ryan B in 11D, Anu V N in 11C and Kieron D in 12D, for being awarded this term's Headteacher's Commendation Award.  

Ryan B (11D) was awarded the Behaviour for Learning Award for showing outstanding maturity this term having been selected to represent the Sixth Form football team. He has performed exceptionally well and his reaction upon his return to the football team has been superb. More recently Ryan ensured his whole bus left Zain’s chair free and conducted a minute silence which further demonstrates what a fantastic young man he has become.

Anu V N (11C) was awarded the Learning to Learn Award for making huge progress from her first GCSE Chemistry mock to her second mock. Her score went up by a massive 28%!

Kieron D (12D) was awarded the Leadership for Learning Award for being the Sixth Form lead in the STEM Fair and for doing an amazing job in organising students (and staff). Kieron has had a significant impact on STEM society. He organises weekly events for STEM, making sure all ambassadors understand their relevant roles. He is caring and passionate about STEM. Kieron also supports local primary schools through his excellent delivery of outreach and support for the STEM fair.

Very well done to the three of you!

ABRSM Music Exams

Congratulations to the following students for passing their Music exams: 

• George B in 12A, Grade 6 Percussion with Merit
• David M in 10A, Grade 3 Percussion with Merit
  
• Freya H-R in 9D, Grade 2 Drum Kit with Merit

• James A in 9D, Grade 5 Piano with Distinction

Mrs Henighan 

New Look Grade Cards

Parents will notice that our grade cards have been freshened up with a new, blue look. We are using an external company to process our grades and to send them to parents. We would welcome parents’ views on the new system; please email [email protected]

Rotary Club Citizenship Awards

Every year, QEHS are asked to nominate two students for the Rotary club's annual Citizenship Awards. These are for students who go above and beyond when it comes to supporting those in their school community or in the wider community.

Elias S in 13S was nominated by Mrs Cropper and Mrs Housham for his excellent work at Aegir School. 

James T in 8S was nominated by his Head of Year for raising over £300 for Retford MS Society by doing a sponsored swim earlier this year.

On Wednesday 29 March, Mr Allan, Elias and James attended the dinner event at Hemswell Court where they received their award.

Well done Elias and James! 

British Chemistry Olympiad

On the 23 January, five A Level Chemists participated in the Chemistry Olympiad, a national competition run by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

The paper allows students to access material well beyond the A Level syllabus and affords them an insight into university level content.

Students prepared for the paper by attending lunchtime sessions to practice past questions. All five students performed very well and we are proud of how they pushed themselves beyond what they need to know for their exams.

The five students who participated are:

Yousef A-B - Certificate of Participation

Elizabeth W - Bronze Award

Rebecca M - Bronze Award

Suzanne T - Silver Award

Evie C - Silver Award

Well done!

British Biology Olympiad

On 6 and 7 March, eight A Level Biologists participated in the Biology Olympiad, a national competition run by the Royal Society of Biology. 

The paper allows students to access material well beyond the A Level syllabus and affords them an insight into university level content. 

All eight students performed incredibly well, and we are proud of how they pushed themselves well beyond what they need to know for their exams. 

The eight students who participated are:

Leo B - Bronze Award

Evie F - Highly Commended Award

Keshav G - Bronze Award

Inaaya K - Highly Commended Award

Francesca L - Silver Award

Rebecca M - Highly Commended Award

Chuzy O - Certificate of Participation

Cian V - Bronze Award

Well done you brilliant Biologists!

Akshath wins the Year 7 STEM Competition

STEM society provides students with a wide range of opportunities to extend their interests beyond the curriculum. The Year 7 Poster Competition is always popular and it allows students to research less familiar STEM characters. Our students are often particularly interested in non- European STEM practitioners.

Akshath S in 7A produced a wonderful piece of work about Venki Ramakrishnan. Akshath said he was inspired by Venki. STEM ambassadors felt this piece of work fully met the brief.

Intermediate Maths Challenge

On Wednesday 1 February, 194 students competed in the Intermediate Maths Challenge. 112 students from Year 9, 70 from Year 10 and 12 from Year 11 took part in the challenge. Please see the breakdown below: 

118 students out of the 194 achieved a Bronze or higher. These questions are extremely challenging, so this is a fantastic achievement! 

The best score in Year 9 was Konrad S who achieved a result of 94.

The best score in Year 10 was Pedros C who achieved a result of 94.

The best score in Year 11 was Jana A who achieved a result of 82.

24 students qualified for the next round which they sat on the 16 March. They are expected to get their results in the next few weeks.

Well done to everyone who took part in this challenge. 

Mr Lawrence (Maths Teacher)

International Women's Day

What is International Women's Day?

International Women’s Day is an annual event that celebrates all the amazing things women have achieved. It is a way to show how women have and continue to influence the world. As well as celebrating brilliant women, the day is also used to highlight and raise awareness about issues that women have faced in the past and still face today.

Students were asked to research and produce a poster on a woman that they admire from the past and Include key details about their achievements. There were many fantastic posters that have been displayed in the Upper School Foyer and Lexi S, Anna E and Olivia D were selected as prize winners for their excellent work.

Mrs Slack (Head of History)

Muslim Pilgrimage of Hajj

This term, Year 7 have been learning about the Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj in RE. To summarise their learning, they were asked to design a board game that included the different stages of the pilgrimage we had studied and the rules a pilgrim may have to follow on Hajj. Students then played each other's games and peer assessed each other's work for content, presentation and engagement. The students really enjoyed playing the games as well as consolidating their learning. 

Mrs Sacker (RE & History Teacher)

Year 9 Football Team Crowned District Champions

Congratulations to the Year 9 Football Team who were crowned District Champions with a 4-2 win over Branston on Tuesday 28 March. Well done! 

Sixth Form Football Team Crowned Country Champions

Well done to our Sixth Form Football team for winning 4-1 to Boston Grammar on Wednesday 29 March and were crowned County Champions! 

Year 9 Girls win the School World Cup

Congratulations to our Year 9 Girls Football team who won the School World Cup on Thursday 30 March! Well done! 

Ryan's Biathlon Championship

Congratulations to Ryan A in 7C, who competed in the British Schools Modern Biathlon Championships on Sunday 12 March in Redditch, putting him as 10th fastest in the country. Well done Ryan!

Sabastian and Stanley qualify for the British Gymnastics Championships

Congratulations to Sebastian R-C in 10C and Stanley C in 13A who both qualified for the British Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool on the 23 and 26 March. It is a fantastic achievement, earned after years of dedication to the sport. Well done to both!

East Midlands Regional All-Round Competition

Congratulations to Lucas R-C in 12B and Thomas D in 11B, who took home a Silver and Bronze medal at the East Midlands Regional All-Round Competition on Sunday 19 March. Fantastic performances, well done. 

Alfie roughs it for the Great Tommy Sleep Out

Alfie J in 7C recently took part in the Great Tommy Sleep Out. Alfie braved two wet and windy nights sleeping in his garden, the first in a makeshift tarpaulin shelter, and the second in a tent. Alfie smashed his £150 target and raised £335 for the Royal British Legion to help them support our most vulnerable veterans. Well done Alfie!

STEM Fair 2023

Queen Elizabeth’s High School has a long and proud history of student leadership and positive relationships across the local community. As the world faces new challenges, we want to play our part in keeping the nation prosperous, secure and a healthy place to live. As a significant Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) provider, QEHS remains proactive in seeking to invest in young people by enhancing life skills and future career prospects.

Our students and staff are committed to developing life skills through our extensive STEM provision programme, and in particular through our annual STEM fair. Back in 2018, our STEM students recognised they had a skill set that they would like to share beyond the school community. With this in mind, they set out to provide STEM activities for primary school students, based upon the delivery of high-quality STEM resources and activities.

Relaunched in 2022, our annual STEM Fair delivered an exciting range of STEM activities to support many aspects of the government's new Science and Technology framework, and for 2023 the QEHS STEM Fair is set to be even bigger! 

Mr Eastham (Headteacher) said, 'To be held over 14^th and 15^th March, youngsters attending this STEM Fair will benefit from the input of not only our talented Sixth Form students but also representatives from a range of local and national companies. QEHS has always been ambitious in driving up standards and in enhancing global awareness through STEM. We strongly believe in playing our part to ensure youngsters are equipped to become proud global citizens as the UK moves to become a Science and Technology superpower by 2030.'

STEM Fair 2023- Primary School Feedback

"The STEM fair was an amazing opportunity for our pupils, as they were able to engage with some activities that they would not normally have been able to experience first hand. A thoroughly enjoyable and highly-engaging morning and the children learnt a lot." - Parish Church Primary School

"Never have I seen such realisation of future aspirations on my children’s faces. By the end of the day they understood how STEM could be a possible career path to them through university and apprenticeships." - Mercer's Wood Academy

"The wide range of workshops was very good. We also felt this was a career/aspirations event for some of our children.Thank you for arranging a well organised event. We will definitely be adding the STEM Fair into our annual calendar for Science week!" - Leys Farm Junior

"A fun-filled STEM day from start to finish." - Sturton Le Steeple Primary School

STEM Fair 2023 - Year 7 Feedback

"It was brilliant, I learned a lot and really enjoyed the rockets." Tyler, 7A

"I liked it and wish I could go to it every year." Erin, 7A

"I wish I could have done it all week and could have seen everything there!" Owen, 7A

"It was very good and I learnt a lot about STEM. It was very interesting to see how different companies can have such an impact on environmental issues." James, 7E

"The popcorn was very tasty." Charlotte, 7E

"The motor reel was very good." Max, 7E

"I Absolutely loved it; it was thrilling for different activities and the school worked really hard on it." Ethan, 7S

Berlin 2023

The last time the QEHS German department had the pleasure of visiting the German capital with our students was in February 2020, so it was with bleary eyes and full of excitement when we all left on the first morning of half term at 04.00!

Our journey was smooth and we arrived mid-afternoon in Berlin, with our guide Jens welcoming us and a journey to the hotel which included a drive past the major sights of Berlin, including the Reichstag building and the Brandenburg gate of course! We got to sample the delights of a very late lunch at the gigantic Hauptbahnhof and after a quick stop at the hotel, and with a late meal booked at a restaurant that evening, we embarked on quite a walk towards Alexanderplatz and the TV tower. Going on foot is often the best way to get a feel for a city, especially one so rich in culture as Berlin. Of course there was a quick stop at the Brandenburg gate again for a Starbucks. It certainly had been a long day and everyone was relieved when we got the U – Bahn back to the hotel after dinner. It was nice to have seen lots of the city already and be starting to get a feel for what a great city Berlin is!

An early start on the Sunday, the weather was overcast and grey and seemed to fit the mood of a visit to the Sachenhausen memorial and museum. An unforgettable experience and many pupils were visibly moved by what they saw and felt as we walked around the site and absorbed the information. The GCSE historians had much to share and this continued in the afternoon with a visit to the resistance museum in Berlin, with pupils sharing stories about the people who had been brave enough to plan to resist Hitler and the Nazis. After such a thought provoking day, we took the opportunity to stroll across the Tiergarten park on an everyday Sunday afternoon in the city and a climb up the Victory column, giving a great view across the city. More walking then back to the Brandenburg gate, before heading off for our evening meal near Potsdamer Platz, a delicious curry!  So rewarding to see all the pupils enjoying themselves, laughing and joking at dinner.

Monday morning, we headed to the Olympic stadium, again an interesting look back to a completely different time. The afternoon saw us head back over to Alexanderplatz and a visit to the top of the iconic TV tower, after a stop at the Mall of Berlin for lunch. There was then a treasure hunt to complete, with our local tour rep conducting as much of it as possible in German. Later that evening, it was back over to Zoologischer Garten and near the Kaiser memorial church to have our evening meal, of course it was Bratwurst again!

Our last day in Berlin and we spent a lovely Valentine’s day morning strolling down through the government quarter, seeing another part of the original Berlin wall along the way. An added extra of a visit up to the Reichstag building dome. It was really powerful to visit this important building and walk up around the glass dome, famously designed by the British architect Lord Norman Foster. Time for another stop at the Brandenburg gate and a visit to the nearby holocaust memorials nearby. Lots of pupils said they were really starting to feel at home in the city and had really got to know the area. 

One last visit to fit in was to Checkpoint Charlie museum before we headed to the airport. Pupils were overwhelmed with all the different escape attempts there had been and the ingenuity of human nature in overcoming the border. It was great to see the actual balloon the family had used from the film Balloon to successfully escape into the west.

There were so many stories of seeing real life in a big city and many fantastic moments where pupils were using their German with great effect! It really made us proud to see how much they got from the visit and a real reward to see everyone enjoying it so much in my favourite city! Special thanks to all who helped with navigating the U-bahn (we would have been lost without you!) and to all who supported the trip in any way, but especially to Mr Kingdom and Frau Braun for all their help and commitment.

Ms Turnbull (Head of Modern Foreign Language)

Granada 2023

Several aspects can be appreciated from our first group photo upon arrival to Granada. One of the most striking features for me is the fact that everyone was smiling and displaying a rather joyous vibe despite an extremely long journey which commenced at two in the morning that same day at the school gates. In the background, the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada reminded me that this type of venture certainly ranks very high up in the elements that I still find rewarding about the current education system. Despite the bureaucratic challenges of organising an overseas residential school trip those moments of pure happiness reflected in students’ faces made all previous endeavours and commitments completely worthwhile. 

I feel that having the opportunity to experience the cultural aspects of a language by exposing yourself to real life situations adds an invaluable dimension to learning that cannot be replicated in the classroom, particularly because the requirements of the GCSE specification do not fully prepare students to be confident and independent language users. There was a comedy gold moment that I will cherish forever when Tudor M very casually commented on how often he had been talking to locals about both environmental problems and the dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle.

Our students were open minded, attentive and inquisitive throughout the whole trip and behaved in an impeccable manner in public spaces and within the hotel facilities. They certainly represented our school in the best possible way and made it very easy for staff to manage every single situation. I was also very fortunate to be surrounded by formidable team members. Both Mr Dawson and Mrs Cobo were, without a doubt, instrumental in making the trip a successful experience for everyone. I can whole heartedly say that the Granada 2023 trip certainly lived up to my high expectations from the original outing in 2018, and made memories which will linger for much longer than the snow will remain covering the Sierra Nevada summits!

Mr Fortis (Spanish Teacher)

Einsteinian Gravitational Concepts throughout Secondary School

Mr McInerney, a member of the QEHS Science Faculty team of Technicians has been conducting some action research towards the completion of his PhD. Here is a summary of his work involving QEHS students to date. 

Research questions:

RQ1.  What do students from Year 7 – 13 understand about gravity and how it works?

RQ2. Students may be aware of Einstein as a scientist, but are they aware of what his work is and why it is important?

RQ3. What impact will a series of interventions on Einsteinian gravitational concepts have on students understanding of gravity across year groups?

Background literature:

Studies carried out in Australia (Pitts et al., 2014) and Italy (Ruggiero et al., 2021) have shown that children in the final year of primary school can grasp concepts of Einsteinian gravity. Ruggiero et al., 2021 made use of a series of small demonstrations as their intervention. These included using apparatus such as Lycra sheets and heavy masses to simulate curved space-time as well as balloons and triangles as an analogue for describing straight lines in curved space. The description of gravity by students who took part in these efforts changed from describing it solely as an effect between objects before the intervention, to a deformation of space-time as a consequence of mass after the intervention. The work of Pitts et al., 2014 went one step further and included lesson content before delivering their practical demonstrations. This was done in order to present and discuss the concepts at an appropriate level for the students’ interests and abilities. Only 11.5% of students were able to extrapolate their understanding of gravity from what happens on Earth, to what would happen on the Moon. However, extending concepts from one place or situation to another is a common issue among students (Treagust & Smith, 1989) and it is notable that these students will not cover gravity on other objects as part of their curriculum until the next academic year. The overall understanding of gravity by students involved in the study was improved after the intervention.

In both studies discussed above, the interventions and demonstrations used were found to be very enjoyable by the students and may contribute to their enjoyment of this concept in the future. Thus, opening the way for new researchers in the field.

The results of Choudhary et al., 2018, who provided a one-day intervention to students suggest that prior knowledge of Einsteinian concepts impact students understanding. They worked with students across 4 age groups and found no correlation between a students’ grasp of the concept and their age. What is interesting about the results of Choudhary et al., 2018 is that students find it difficult to extend what they have learned during short interventions to more involved concepts of Einsteinian gravity.

Method:

For this work, hands-on demonstrations of Einsteinian concepts much like those of the above works will be disseminated to students from Years 7 – 13 at a single school, across several sessions. Students will be tested on their understanding of gravity and how it works via questionnaire before and after the intervention. The demonstrations themselves will be very much similar to those used in the above papers.

The aim of this work then is to assess the understanding of Einsteinian gravity across the secondary school curriculum and how students’ ideas about gravity evolve as the progress through the system. For example in the OCR A Level scheme, students study gravitational free fall quite early on, but Newtonian gravitation is reserved for A2 Level. Fields in terms of electric and magnetic fields are also studied at this stage, and the curvature of field lines is studied. But, gravitational field lines are demonstrated as being straight lines in space rather than following a curved path. Small misconceptions like this may be useful for getting a point across. This study will investigate whether this can lead to detrimental effects when more abstract ideas like space-time curvature are introduced.

This work will differ from others in the amount of students, the age ranges and abilities involved by including participant from the entire science department of one English high school. In their first year of secondary school students study all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) with one teacher. In Year 8 they study the sciences as three separate subjects each with their own specialist teacher. At GCSE and A Level students have chosen to pursue physics as a subject and are thus more likely to have a background interest in physics. Students’ independent study of the concepts contained in the interventions will also be studied to separate what they have learned from the curriculum from what they have picked up themselves. This will be particularly important for those in the A Level years (12 & 13) as they prepare for university and a specialist career.

The proposed groups that were involved are listed below:

References:

Choudhary, R. K., Foppoli, A., Kaur, T., Blair, D. G., Zadnik, M., Meagher, R. (2018). Can a short intervention focused on gravitational waves and quantum physics improve students’ understanding and attitude? Physics Education 53.

Foppoli, A., Choudhary, R., Blair, D., Kaur, T., Moschilla, J., Zadnik, M. (2018). Public and Teacher Response to Einsteinian Physics in Schools. Physics Education. 54.

Pitts, M. & Venville, G. & Blair, D. & Zadnik, M. (2014). An Exploratory Study to Investigate the Impact of an Enrichment Program on Aspects of Einsteinian Physics on Year 6 Students. Research in Science Education. 44. 10.1007/s11165-013-9386-6.

Ruggiero, M. L., Mattiello, S., Leone, M. (2021). Physics for the masses: teaching Einsteinian gravity in primary school. Physics Education. 56(6).

Treagust, D. F., & Smith, C. L. (1989). Secondary students’ understanding of gravity and the motion of planets. School Science and Mathematics, 89(5), 380–391.

Thank you to all students who have already played an instrumental part in this action research to date. Your participation and contributions are very much appreciated. 

Mr McInerney

Work Experience: The next steps for Year 10 and 12

The deadline of 31 March for submitting completed placement forms and employer confirmations seems to have come upon us very quickly. If there are students who have a definite offer of a placement but they have not yet submitted their Google Form, they MUST do this immediately please.

A lot of schools carry out work experience in Term 6 which leads to high demand for the services of our Health and Safety partners and this is the reason for the deadline. However, Safety Measures do try to be flexible, especially if there are special circumstances. Therefore, if an employer that your child has been expecting a response from confirms a placement can go ahead after 31 March, I would advise submitting the Google Form as soon as the confirmation is received. I will do my best to ensure the placement is added to the database on our return to school after the break.  

When the risk assessors visit employers, they will carry out a risk assessment, draw up a job description and ask to see a copy of the Employer’s Liability Insurance Certificate, which needs to be in date at the time your child is on placement in July. Thank you to those students who have already provided a copy of their employer’s insurance.

If Safety Measures have any problems getting hold of an employer, they will contact me and I will pass a message onto the student/parents for their assistance in reaching the employer and putting the visit in place, to avoid the placement being cancelled. If your child does receive a message from me regarding their placement, I will need them to respond promptly please, to facilitate the placement being able to go ahead as planned.

If your child has been told by their employer that they might be working outside “normal” hours, please ensure they see me as soon as possible to check if staff cover is available for this. Could I also ask that students inform their employers before the placement starts, if there is a medical issue which the employer needs to be aware of, such as an allergy, injury or medical history which may impact on the workplace or other employees. This ensures a duty of care by the employer of both student and their own employees.

During terms 5 and 6, up to the start of work experience, the placement paperwork will be passed to the student as and when the risk assessments have been carried out. This process will be ongoing from early May through to the week before work experience, depending on how soon the agency can get appointments to visit the employers.

The employment market for students has been quite tough post-Covid and those students who have not been able to secure a placement or have chosen not to take part in work experience from 10 to 14 July, will follow a programme of lessons in school. Well done to all the students who have secured work placements and thank you to the Parents/Guardians who have helped them along the way!

Mrs Thorpe (Work Related Learning Co-Cordinator) 

Easter Draw

Congratulations to Mr Corner (Music Teacher) and the parents of Jessica T in 7E, who were the winners of the Easter Draw. 

Thank you to everyone who entered. A total of £370.88 has been raised for Comic Relief. This total will go up when the 'Civvies Day' money is included. 

The Gainsborough Trinity Foundation

On Friday 10 February we had a Civvies Day, in support of the Gainsborough Trinity Foundation. In total, we raised £389.50. Thank you to all parents/guardians, students and staff for your contributions! 

Sky Dive in memory of Zain

On Thursday 2 March everyone in school found out about the tragic loss of Zain Beeharry. He was a fantastic friend to many and the kindest boy I have ever known. I was lucky enough to have known him for 13 years and have grown with him all through school life and like many, his life had a massive impact on my own.

I have decided to do a skydive in honour of Zain. All funds raised through sponsorships will go to the family with the cost of a headstone and possibly a memorial in the future. 

I am doing this skydive with a friend from primary school who also grew up with Zain.

The response already has been beyond belief, and I cannot believe the support shown by both students and staff alike. 

I hope this will help keep Zain's memory living on for everyone who knew him. 

If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://gofund.me/2b7cb442

Madeleine W, 11S

Parking outside of QEHS

I would like to emphasise the importance of road safety before and after school.

If you are involved in the school run, please be mindful at these busy times and look out for children and other members of the public crossing the roads which surround school. Parents/Guardians, please express the importance of crossing the road at the traffic lights to your children.

No one should be parking on the yellow lines or in the bus bays.

Can I also ask that you are respectful of our neighbours and their properties when waiting for your children. Please do not block off, or park on the private driveways of local residents, as this prevents them from accessing or leaving their properties. We also ask that you do not park in private car parks in the local area as these spaces are often reserved for local residents.

We thank you for your support and understanding on this matter.

Mr Allan (Deputy Headteacher)

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