Wednesday 14th May (Week 1)
NEW NOTICES
- Year 11 Students
The LRC will be open on a Wednesday night during study leave for revision. Refreshments will be provided! (3.30pm - 5.30pm). Mr Hedley
- ICT Equipment
Would all students please note that they should not take it upon themselves to move ICT equipment. i.e. if there is a mouse not working, use a different machine and tell your teacher so that they can report it to the technician.
- Anaphylaxis Campaign - Youth/Parent Workshop Durham
An interactive workshop for 20 young people (aged between 11 and 18 yrs) with severe food allergy, plus a workshop for their parents, guardians or carers. Saturday 24th May 2008 10.30am – 4.30pm. Venue in Durham to be confirmed. The workshop is free, although donations are always gratefully received. The Campaign relies on charitable trusts, foundations and individuals to fund these workshops. The aim is to help both parents and their allergic children, who are growing in independence, assess and manage the risks associated with living with food allergy. Preparing for “letting go” and handing over responsibility to the allergic youngster. The opportunity to meet others in a similar situation.
Throughout the informal day there will be much discussion, sharing of experiences and a refresher on EpiPen and Anapen use. For more information or to book places please go to the “events” page of our website www.anaphylaxis.org.uk. E-mail: Gill Elliott at
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(places must be pre-booked first) or call 01252 893859.
REMINDERS
- Learning Resource Centre – New Opening Times
Monday 8.30 – 8.30 (until half term)
Tuesday- Thursday 8.30 – 4.30
Friday 8.30 – 3.30
- Year 11 Ball
All tickets should be purchased before the Year 11 leaving date of Friday 16th May. If this is a problem, please inform the Year 11 office.
Tickets are on sale from the Year 11 office at morning break times only. To purchase your ticket you must have your completed consent slip and £20. You will be required to sign up for a coach when you buy your ticket, so buy it at the same time as any friends you wish to travel to St. James’ Park with.
- Tesco Vouchers
The LRC is still collecting “Computers for Schools” Tesco vouchers. Do you have any vouchers that you have not yet handed in? If so, please bring them to the LRC where they will be gratefully received.
- QEHS Newsletter
Articles are needed for the next Newsletter. School trips, visits, workshops, clubs, fundraising events, sports, success stories - anything you think the rest of the school and local community would like to read about. Please give your articles and photos to Janice Graham (Press & Publicity, E4 Hydro) or by email to
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- Years 11, 12, 13 Students
Newcastle City Council is advertising apprenticeships in a variety of occupational areas. Plumbers and electricians will require 4 GCSE passes at C or above including maths, English and science, but others may not. Please see vacancy board in LRC for all opportunities. Contact Kathleen Brown, Connexions PA, for further information.
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