Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

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🤩 Good luck to everyone receiving their results tomorrow! We know you've all worked so hard! 🤩

We can't wait to welcome you to QE for Enrolment over the coming days. More information has been sent to you via email. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch, either by phone, email or social media.

Still considering your options for September? It's not too late to apply 👉 https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/join-us/apply/

🤩 RESULTS DAY STORIES 🤩

Sam is celebrating after having secured a place at one of the country’s most prestigious universities. He achieved 4 outstanding A* grades in Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Physics and will head to Imperial College, London, to study Chemical Engineering.

Sam was born with Albinism, but he certainly hasn't let his condition hold him back! Congratulations, Sam!

Read more: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/qe-student-ready-to-make-a-splash-within-chemical-engineering/

Still exploring your options for September? It's not too late to apply: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/join-us/apply/

🤩 RESULTS DAY STORIES 🤩

The Director or our Drama Club, Emma Ransome, is taking her love of theatre to new heights following tremendous success in her A Levels. Emma will study English with Shakespeare Studies at the University of Birmingham having achieved 4 amazing A* grades in English Literature, History, Psychology and Extended Project Qualification.

"I am immensely grateful to my teachers, tutors and everyone who has supported me throughout my time at QE and brought me to where I am today".

Read more: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/a-level-success-for-qes-star-director/

Still exploring your options for September? It's not too late to apply: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/join-us/apply/

🤩 RESULTS DAY STORIES 🤩

A determined and dedicated Member of Youth Parliament, Connor Fox, will study Law at York University after achieving 3 A* grades in History, Law and Politics.

"QE has such a supportive environment which allowed me to thrive."

Read more: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/academic-success-for-budding-lawyer/

🤩 RESULTS DAY STORIES 🤩

We're still reeling from the buzz of yesterday's Results Day celebrations and can't wait to share some individual success stories with you.

Adiy won our Volunteer of the Year award and, testament to his hard work and dedication, has secured a Software Engineering Apprenticeship. Good luck, Adiy! We wish you all the best!

Read more: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/qes-volunteer-of-the-year-secures-software-engineering-apprenticeship/

Still exploring your options for September? It's not too late to apply: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/join-us/apply/

🤩 RESULTS DAY 2024 🤩

We're celebrating another year of amazing exam results! We are incredibly proud of all of our students and we know that, with their fantastic qualifications, talents and personal qualities, they will go on to make incredibly valuable contributions to society.

Read more here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/qe-students-celebrate-exam-success/

Some of our first year Chemistry students took part in the annual Royal Society of Chemistry School's Analyst Competition before the end of term, and they did amazingly!

Well done to Henry, Lenny and Matty who were the winners from QE! Read more about the competition here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/students-investigate-cake-mixture-in-annual-chemistry-competition/

Some of our amazingly talented students! 👏

🌟 We’re so excited to introduce the future interior designers of Darlington!

Esme, Lily, Sophie, Ellen and Hope from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College were crowned the winners of our competition to design wall coverings and fabric for our new Fordwood show home at Westville Quarter.

We can’t wait for them to see their designs in situ when the show home opens in the autumn! 🍂 Watch this space!

https://www.millerhomes.co.uk/new-homes/north-east/west-park-west-park.aspx?qs=1

📢 WORK WITH US 📢

We are advertising for the role of Business and Administration Apprentice. For more information and to apply visit https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for applications is Midday, Tuesday, 9 July 2024.

Our student led Amnesty Group had lots of activities going on last week in their efforts to recognise Refugee Week!

See what they got up to here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/qe-amnesty-group-recognise-refugee-week/

This week our first year students have been taking part in some very important HE/Job Ready workshops led by industry professionals and ex students! They included subject specific careers talks, advice about applying to university and also help for those who are thinking about not going to university!

Thanks to those who delivered talks and helped out - they were very beneficial to our students!

Business and Economic students had a taste of The Apprentice life recently when they got to pitch a new type of bottled water to Apprentice finalist Adam Corbally and Sunderland University staff in the Boardroom Battle event!

See how our students did here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/business-and-economics-students-win-boardroom-battle-at-sunderland-university/

Geology students had a great time yesterday conducting important fieldwork at Ingleton Falls - the weather even stayed (mostly) fair! 🌞

It's Refugee Week next week (commencing Monday 17th June)

Take a look at the calendar to see how the QE Amnesty Group are recognising the week, and how to get involved too!

Our students are so talented!

In a recent collaboration with Miller Homes Ltd, our Textiles students were asked to create designs fit for a teenager's bedroom, to be featured in one of their show homes.

Well done to Lily Horvath and Esme Haves, Hope Whitten and Sophie Fletcher who were the winners!

Read more about the competition here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/textiles-students-display-work-in-brand-new-show-homes/

✨ART FOUNDATION SHOW 2024✨

It's almost time for our artists to showcase their final pieces in this year's Art Foundation Show. They have been working tirelessly over the past few months to bring together an exciting and thought-provoking exhibition. We can't wait to see what they've done!

After tonight's preview, members of the public are welcome to come and view the exhibition from Monday 17th June. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to take a look!

We are always so proud of our students' achievements, whether that is inside or outside of college. A massive well done to first year Henry Mack, who recently travelled to Poland to compete in the World Kettlebell Sport Federation's (WKSF) World Championship 2024, and won gold in his category!

Henry is now WKSF World Champion for Under 18 Kettlebell Long Cycle 🏅We are very proud of his achievements! Read more about Henry's story here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/first-year-student-wins-gold-at-world-championship-in-poland/

A reminder about our upcoming Parent/Carer Information Evening - just two weeks to go! This is very useful if you have applied, or are yet to apply, to study with us September 2024.

There is still chance to book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-sixth-form-college/parent-carer-information-evening/2024-06-26/17:30/t-pqvqeqg

Three of our students recently won top prizes after entering the 'World Around Us' photography competition, judged and presented by Darlington and Teesdale Naturalists' Field Club.

Well done to Elesha Langford, Bethany Lloyd and Harry Wilkins who were the winners!

Read more about their stunning entries here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/photography-competition-has-students-looking-at-the-world-around-us/

✨Our Bridging Taster Event is coming up ✨

There is still time to book your place! Just visit our website here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/bridging-application/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Transforming Lives, Creating Futures!

A huge well done to one of our students, Jack Sygrove, who has been picked for Durham County Rugby Football Union this season! He has recently played his first game where he scored a try, helping the team win. Great news Jack - we are very proud!

❗️CALLING YEAR 11'S❗️

If you have applied to study with us September 2024, or are yet to apply, see below for our upcoming Parent/Carer Information Evening!

Book now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-sixth-form-college/parent-carer-information-evening/2024-06-26/17:30/t-pqvqeqg

Our English Language students had a great time visiting York St John University recently. They took part in a number of exciting sessions in their linguistics department, as well as learning some introductory Japanese, Korean and Sign Language!

Read more here: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/students-experience-language-bonanza-at-york-st-john-university/

Our Popular Music students arranged an exciting concert for Wyvern Academy last week, performing lots of classics and ensuring there was something for everyone. All those who attended had a great time!

Read more about the visit on our website: https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/popular-music-concert-wows-students-from-wyvern-academy/

Well done to our students on their great work!

Students took part in an educational exchange with St Dominics Sixth Form in Harrow last week to speak with other students and share experiences. This was an opportunity to experience student life in London, take part in lessons and even included a trip on the London Eye!

📢 WORK WITH US 📢

We are advertising for the role of Teacher of Chemistry and/or Applied Science. For more information and to apply visit https://qeliz.inicioacademies.org.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for applications is Midday, Tuesday 4 June 2024.