Remembrance 2024
All students at QEGS have participated in acts of Remembrance to commemorate soldiers, their families and civilians affected by war during assemblies. We have had the privilege of listening to stories from Mr Simon Mahoney, Ashbourne Royal British Legion committee member on the importance of remembrance. We have also had the great pleasure of Mr … Continue reading Remembrance 2024
Mental Health Day 2024
Mental Health is not always visible. It can be people who: Always seem happy Is always there for others Seems to have a perfect life Is outgoing and social Looks like they have it together Is always smiling Please check in with those around you; this is for staff and students. When you ask if … Continue reading Mental Health Day 2024
Congratulations to Lisi
#Congratulations to Lisi who has secured another season playing a year up for the U16’s Aston Villa Women’s Academy, what a great achievement. #AstonVillaAcademy #WellDone
Land-Based Update
This week we saw 70 QEGS students from difference year groups attend the 118th Brailsford Ploughing Match. Students were competing in ploughing or hedge laying, observing and/or interacting with trade stands and industry experts, across all areas of the local agricultural community. One parent commented 'Thank you for arranging and supporting this very educational day … Continue reading Land-Based Update
Headteacher’s Afternoon Tea
Well done to the students nominated by their teachers for a hot chocolate and cake treat hosted by Mr Garrity and Mr Amps last Friday in the Boothby canteen.
Macmillan Fundraiser
Staff at school enjoyed some delicious cakes as part of the Macmillan Coffee Morning 2024, raising £92.59 for Macmillian cancer support. Thank you to the staff that organised and donated to this cause.
School Equestrian Team – NSEA
Our QEGS NSEA team took part in the National Championships qualifiers at Eland Lodge last weekend, where Team QEGS had some great results. In the show jumping 70/75cm class - we had a great clear round from Ava-May Y to qualify for the National Champs. In the 80/85cm class there was a field of 32 … Continue reading School Equestrian Team – NSEA
Y11 students achieve their best
Following on from last week's superb post-16 results, QEGS staff and students are celebrating another week of success, with 2024 proving to be a success for Year 11 exam results too! 35% of all QEGS students were able to achieve one or more of the ‘top grades’ matching our pre-Covid levels. A phenomenal achievement for … Continue reading Y11 students achieve their best
QEGS Sixth Formers succeed again
We are really pleased with our results this year and we are proud of the achievements of our Sixth Form students. The vast majority of our students met or exceeded the entry criteria for their chosen university or apprenticeship course with almost 90% of our UCAS applicants securing a place with their first or second … Continue reading QEGS Sixth Formers succeed again
Boothby expansion means we have space!
Last week, an article in the Derby Telegraph reported that due to housing growth in and around Ashbourne, Derbyshire County Council said that a new secondary school needs to be built in the town. You are all aware that we have recently completed, phase 1 of our expansion plans. The new Boothby block has 10 … Continue reading Boothby expansion means we have space!
