It was the turn of Year 5 pupils to leave Mum and Dad at home and head off for an action packed weekend recently, as they enjoyed a residential visit to Winmarleigh Hall.
Setting off on Friday, heading for the unexpected adventures that PGL had waiting for them, the Year 5 pupils were in good spirit. For many, it was the first time that they had been away from home in the company of their classmates and teachers and such an excursion is all part of the growing up process.
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- 24 March 2010
- 23 March 2010
As with most new things in life, it is always best to start gently and gain experience before taking on a big challenge. So it seems fitting that the Year 7 girls were rewarded for a season committed to hockey practices and matches, with a weekend tour to East Lancashire. For all of the girls it was the first of what we hope will be many hockey tours at KEQMS maybe culminating in a tour to New Zealand, as the seniors are enjoying this summer. For our young players it certainly was an action packed couple of days! - 22 March 2010
Why do teams go on tour? For those people not involved in sport this is a question that is often asked. For anyone wanting an answer to the question, the U12 and U13 rugby tour to Newcastle would have answered the question.
As the two squads assembled on Friday they were obviously familiar to each other, but only as schoolmates and fellow players. By the time they arrived back at school on Sunday, they were a ‘band of brothers' who had experienced all the trials and tribulations that a tour presents. - 22 March 2010
If you were driving past the school at the weekend you will have noticed that the car parks were full for most of the time. It was, of course, because the school was the venue for the Lytham St Annes Festival of Performing Arts.
- 18 March 2010
For anyone who knows their history, the name of Kim Phuc is well known as that of the little girl in the iconic picture from the Vietnam War, taken as she ran screaming from the napalm bombs that had been dropped on her village. Kim now travels the world talking about her experiences and how she came to terms with all her problems. To hear her speak is inspirational.
- 18 March 2010
On Wednesday, the senior Rugby Sevens Squad travelled to Stonyhurst College to compete in the annual tournament. The opening group match came against Manchester Grammar School. The team created a number of opportunities but were unable to take advantage of all their possession - eventually losing out by only one score 12 - 17. Charlie Cook and Emilio Arciniega were the try scorers.
- 17 March 2010Catering Staff from King Edward and Queen Mary School are turning up the heat in the kitchen after gaining an NVQ Level 2 in Multi-Skilled Hospitality from Blackpool and The Fylde College.
Susan Douglas, Eleanor Barnes, Janet Johnson, Julie Greenwood and Susan Dixon all successfully completed the specialist on-the-job training, which has given them a professional qualification while learning even more detail about their everyday roles. - 15 March 2010
King Edward and Queen Mary School was honoured today to welcome Kim Phuc to address the Senior and Junior assemblies.
On June 8, 1972, Kim's village of Trang Bang came under attack by South Vietnamese planes, which mistakenly dropped napalm on a Buddhist pagoda in an area where the North Vietnamese were infiltrating. While running for safety with other children, Kim was severely burned by the napalm. - 15 March 2010
Over the weekend, the KEQMS Senior Rugby 7's squad took part in the Fylde Schools National Competition.
- 15 March 2010
Another full week of sport for the girls saw us compete in three tournaments which started on Tuesday with the Lancashire U14 tournament.
Fourth place in Lancashire is an impressive result for the U14's playing some excellent hockey against the top schools in the County.
Our first game against on form Arnold was a culture shock but we worked very hard and came off with our heads held high despite the scoreline. We lost 0-4 against Kirkham but played out of our skins to record a well deserved draw against Stonyhurst in the final match. - 12 March 2010
One of the problems that teachers face on a regular basis is continuing to produce a high standard of performance, be it in sport or the arts, with an ever changing supply of talent. It is quite clear that for the KEQMS production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Director Neil Walker has again managed to produce an excellent play, having carefully assessed the ability of his performers and cast them accordingly. The critique, by Toby Stirling of the opening night, explains all.
- 11 March 2010
It was kit off and kit on for our senior rugby and hockey players when they held a Fashion Show to raise funds for their forthcoming tour to New Zealand.
Organised by the tourists and parents the show was sponsored by local businesses.
