Sport & Leisure students are providing an after school club for pupils from High Coniscliffe Primary School, Darlington, offering a varied range of sporting activities. This is a weekly programme of activities, organised by Sport and Leisure students at QE, as part of coaching and leadership element they complete for their Higher Sports Leaders Award. … Continued
Film & Media students had an excellent visit to Leeds Trinity University for a Film & Media-based taster day of university life. They had the opportunity to look at the courses and facilities available as well as seeing what life is like there. Students had a tour of the campus and an inspiring talk by … Continued
Creative Media students from QE, recently had a fabulous opportunity to get a taste of university life and higher education at Sunderland University. They experienced the life of a Media Production student in TV and Social Media Production by perfecting their digital skills at a hands-on workshop. Students also had the exciting opportunity to … Continued
QE’s Amnesty International Youth Group are taking action today to support women’s rights. The group are campaigning among students to raise awareness about Amnesty’s campaign in support of a Polish abortion rights activist and about the issue of sexual violence against women in Tigray. They are encouraging students to write letters to the Polish Prosecutor … Continued
As part of their studies for both Sport & Leisure and their Higher Sports Leaders Qualification, students have planned, organised and delivered their very own Dodgeball tournament. Joe Cooke, who teaches Sport & Leisure at QE, said: “Having the opportunity to organise events like today helps students to develop a good set of practical skills … Continued
Sam Turner, who left QE in 2022, now runs a successful social media presence, creating makeup looks on his various media channels including TikTok and Instagram, where he has amassed nearly 20,000 followers! Sam studied Law, Politics and Travel & Tourism at QE, and since he left college, has been busy pursuing his social … Continued
Congratulations to 12 students from QE Chess and Games Club who competed in the area qualifiers for the English Schools Chess Competition at Bede Academy in Blyth. QE team A came first and Team B came third in the competition out of 6 teams. Both teams progressed to the regional qualifiers in the spring. Ebonie Totty, … Continued
QE’s Biology and Science students have spent some valuable time with former student Andrew Bennie. Andrew gave a talk explaining how his career path eventually led him to manage his own blood science lab at one of the country’s largest specialist cancer hospitals, The Christie in Manchester. Although originally wishing to follow a career in … Continued
Stuart Drummond, Faculty Leader for Stage & Screen from The Northern School of Art, came to QE and gave an excellent insight into student life, courses and opportunities offered by the University. This was a great opportunity for students interested in a career in Film & Media. Stuart explained courses offered in a higher education … Continued
Critically acclaimed author and artist Justin Rollins recently paid a visit to QE to give a captivating talk to our second year Criminology and Sociology students. Justin, a former gang leader, now author artist and speaker, delivered a talk about his first hand experiences and knowledge about the Criminal Justice System, and how this relates … Continued
