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2022 Senior

Waterfalls, glaciers and volcanoes!

As well as being Head of Religion and Philosophy, Zak leads our digital vision. He was instrumental in developing our excellent online learning offering during lockdown, much to the relief of our parents, and is now leading the roll out of our school device programme.

Waterfalls, glaciers and volcanoes!

As well as being Head of Religion and Philosophy, Zak leads our digital vision. He was instrumental in developing our excellent online learning offering during lockdown, much to the relief of our parents, and is now leading the roll out of our school device programme.

Over the half-term break, it was finally time for the Geography Department to resume its programme of overseas trips after the disruption of the pandemic.

Four members of staff accompanied 40 students from Years 8-10 on a whistle-stop tour of some of Iceland’s most majestic scenery and attractions. We were barely off the plane when we found ourselves walking through steaming volcanic landscapes, picking up that whiff of rotten eggs that is so characteristic of geothermal activity.

Highlights of the trip including visiting a number of giant waterfalls as well as a black sand beach with cliffs made of hexagonal basalt columns. On the ferry across to the Westman Islands, we were able to watch an assortment of seabirds, including puffins, fly low across the water and witness the effects of the famous Heimeay eruption of 1973, when a lava flow almost sealed off the town’s main harbour from the sea. Although the local midges caused us a few problems, any itching was eased by time spent in our hostel’s two naturally heated hot tubs.

Mr Porter did an expert job as our unofficial tour guide and I think everyone returned having had a really enjoyable time, even if the very short Icelandic nights made it difficult to get much sleep!

QEH pupils enjoyed an unforgettable cricket tour in Cape Town, competing fiercely, exploring iconic sights, and spotting wildlife at Aquila.

South Africa Cricket Tour 2025

Our pupils have excelled in this year’s national Intermediate Maths Challenge.

Success at The National Intermediate Maths Challenge for QEH

Ollie is a QEH 'lifer', as he joined QEH Juniors in Year 3, eleven years ago.  It's been great to watch his development through the years, both on and off the pitch.

The Junior School’s Enriching Excursions!

As well as being Head of Religion and Philosophy, Zak leads our digital vision. He was instrumental in developing our excellent online learning offering during lockdown, much to the relief of our parents, and is now leading the roll out of our school device programme.

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With our two sons being at this school over the past 13 years, we could not be happier with the amazing teachers, teaching and all the extra activities outside of the curriculum. Both boys have come away with outstanding results and aside from that as perfectly rounded, confident and well-mannered young men. We leave today so thanks to the school for everything, we shall miss these days.
Sharon, Former Parent
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