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From Classroom to Housing Development: Young Minds Bring Nature-Inspired Street Names to Life
Pupils from Year 5 at Mowden Junior School have been working alongside Bellway Homes on their latest housing development on Staindrop Road, Darlington, helping to shape part of the new community in a unique and creative way. As part of the collaboration, the children were invited to suggest street names inspired by nature. After careful consideration, the
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QE Student Turns Pages into Opportunities with Penguin Books
Meet Lailah Mudd, a current QE second year studying English Literature, Tudor History and Business Technical. Beyond the classroom, Lailah has carved out an impressive niche as a successful book influencer, who’s reputation and passion in the online book reading community has caught the eye of major book publishing company Penguin Books. Her journey has
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Year 11 Longfield Netball Squad Secures 5th Consecutive Town Title
The Year 11 Longfield Netball squad has done it again! Taking on the pressure at Polam Hall School, the team demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, winning every match to secure the title of Netball Town Champions for the fifth consecutive year. The squad is celebrated not only for their talent on the court but also for
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All Three Hurworth Teams Qualify for Northern Championships
Hurworth School is celebrating a fantastic achievement as all three of its table tennis teams have qualified for the Northern Finals at Bradford Grammar this February. This success is a testament to the dedication, skill, and teamwork of every pupil who took part. The school community is incredibly proud of all the players for their hard work and
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QE Students Shine at Darlington Borough Council Stronger Communities Awards
QE was honoured to attend the Darlington Borough Council Stronger Communities Awards 2025 at the Dolphin Centre, a fantastic celebration of the people and organisations that make our community thrive. We were thrilled to see several QE students and alumni recognised for their achievements across multiple categories. Being shortlisted for these awards is an incredible
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Fit for Royalty: Prince Edward Visits Longfield to Celebrate 200 Years of the Stockton and Darlington Railway
Longfield Academy was honoured by a visit from Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives. The royal visit celebrated the railway’s rich history and its enduring impact on the local community. Prince Edward met with students and
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QE Student Secures Place at World’s Top Veterinary Medicine Institution
A determined and dedicated A Level student from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), Darlington, is celebrating after securing a place to study Veterinary Medicine at the prestigious Royal Veterinary College – ranked number one in the world for veterinary medicine. Alexandra, a former student of Greenfield Community College, Newton Aycliffe, achieved A* grade in
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QE Student’s Ambition Takes Flight with Prestigious U.S. Engineering Scholarship
Eighteen-year-old Noble Anim from Thornaby, a student at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), is set to take flight to the United States after being awarded a prestigious full financial scholarship to study engineering at the world-renowned Georgia Institute of Technology. This opportunity comes after his successful participation in the Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme.
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Rising Filmmaker Michael Smith Celebrated at Into Film Awards in London
It was a red carpet moment to remember for talented Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), Darlington student Michael Smith, who has been recognised as an emerging talent in the UK film industry, receiving the prestigious ‘One to Watch’ award at this year’s Into Film Awards ceremony in London’s iconic Leicester Square. The award, which
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Outstanding Student Achievement: Kaysan Azam-McArdle Shines Nationally
We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional academic success of Kaysan Azam-McArdle, a former student of Hummersknott Academy in Darlington, who has achieved remarkable results during his time at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. Kaysan has achieved exceptional academic success, earning four A* grades in Politics, French, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and English Literature. His
