Great Big Dance Off
On Monday the Dance department took 23 students to perform on the stage at the Alexndra Theatre in Birmingham. It was a wonderful day rehearsing with other schools across the Midlands where a group of Year 9 students had created their own routine during lunch times to perform at the event. A group of Year … Continue reading Great Big Dance Off
Alumni Music Concert
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the QEGS Music Department Alumni Fundraising concert on Friday 19th April 2024. This is the second such event we have run, and it was a joy and privilege to host QEGS Alumni, as past students came back to school to perform alongside current students. The concert was … Continue reading Alumni Music Concert
Artsmark Gold Award
QEGS has been awarded Gold status for the level of excellence of creative and cultural work being produced and their contribution to the wellbeing and personal development of our students. We have been recognised for the broad range of arts qualifications and other avenues we offer to extend students engagement in arts subjects which are … Continue reading Artsmark Gold Award
Derbyshire County Swimming Championships
Congratulations to our QEGS students who recently competed at the Derbyshire County Swimming Championships. The annual event, where the top swimmers from across the whole of Derbyshire compete, took place over 2 weekends. Elena A (Year 12), Connie H (Year 9), Daniel M (Year 8), Isabella M (Year 10), Jacob B (Year 7) and Jess … Continue reading Derbyshire County Swimming Championships
Netball
QEGS' Under 15 (Year 10) continue their outstanding record of achievements to finish the netball year as County Champions (again!). The team played 7 games back to back against Repton and Trent College to name a few, to win the Championships. Not only did they not lose a game, they won convincingly and were praised … Continue reading Netball
Weekly Bulletin #27
Read our latest Weekly Bulletin here: Weekly Bulletin #27 - April 19th 2024
Gladiators Easter Reward Event
What a fantastic, fun filled 3 days!! We had 897 students invited to take part: a huge well done for all their efforts building up to this event. Staff and students loved the inflatables, there were some very red faces by the end of each session! A great way to finish the term.
Mr Garrity’s Afternoon Tea
Well done to the students nominated by their teachers for Afternoon Tea, great to see so many happy students being rewarded for hard work and great effort.
Ashbourne Primary Science Day
Mr Smith and four Y13 were invited to Ashbourne Primary on Friday 12th January to give a variety of half hour demonstrations to 3 different year groups of Y1, Y2 & Y3 to promote science and foster a love for learning science; as an exciting end to the afternoon on their Science day. The classes … Continue reading Ashbourne Primary Science Day
Speech Day 2023
Our annual Speech Day was held on Thursday 21st December 2023. The school’s choir greeted the students and guests as they entered the hall with Christmas Carols. Mr Garrity, Headteacher welcomed the audience with his address. Prize winners were announced by Mrs Allen, Head of Sixth Form and prizes were awarded by the guest of … Continue reading Speech Day 2023
