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AI in Education: Practicalities and Possibilities

At the inaugural AI in Education Conference hosted by HMC, QEH’s Mr Verry presented on how the school is harnessing AI for innovation. His insights emphasised practical applications that enhance learning. The event featured many notable speakers, underscoring QEH’s commitment to leading educational innovation and exploring AI’s future in the classroom.

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You run a remarkable school with an ethic that is truly unique. It shines through in each and every boy. There’s something in the way the teachers know every boy’s talent and in the way the boys support each other (while also embracing real competition!) that’s just remarkable.

Esther, Parent

Author: Holly Empson

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02.12.2024 2 9:00 am – 9:30 am 12 Days of Christmas videos begin 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 3 & 4 House Rugby	03.12.2024 3	04.12.2024 4 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 5 & 6 Home to Clifton College 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Heads of Department meeting, Library	05.12.2024 5 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs Cathedral School Llandaff 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2nd XI Hockey vs Cathedral School, Llandaff 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Governing Body Meeting & AGM 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Year 7 House Badminton 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Rugby v Oasis Academy XV U16, Failand +2 more events	06.12.2024 6 9:00 am – 11:50 am Year 3 Christmas Experience, Christchurch.	07.12.2024 7 10:00 am – 12:00 pm House Rugby, U13 and U12, Failand 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Junior (Years 7-8) House Rugby (Senior School) 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm Staff Christmas Party	08.12.2024 8
09.12.2024 9	10.12.2024 10 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Rugby v Bristol Cathedral 2nd XV (H)	11.12.2024 11 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Christmas Lunches - Jazz Band (Dining Room)	12.12.2024 12 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Senior House Rugby 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Carol Service at Victoria Methodist Church	13.12.2024 13 12:00 pm School Finishes at 12.0onoon	14.12.2024 14	15.12.2024 15
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06.01.2025 6 INSET DAY	07.01.2025 7 8:35 am – 9:00 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES 9:00 am – 9:30 am Year 11 Mocks	08.01.2025 8	09.01.2025 9	10.01.2025 10	11.01.2025 11	12.01.2025 12
13.01.2025 13 9:00 am – 9:30 am Year 11 Mocks	14.01.2025 14	15.01.2025 15	16.01.2025 16 9:00 am – 9:30 am Year 13 Mocks 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm Health & Safety Committee	17.01.2025 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Year 8 HPV vaccinations 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Year 9 HPV Immunisation	18.01.2025 18 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Pates GS U12 A,B,C tbc	19.01.2025 19
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10.02.2025 10 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Governance, Risk & Audit Committee	11.02.2025 11 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm A Monster Calls Rehearsal	12.02.2025 12	13.02.2025 13	14.02.2025 14	15.02.2025 15	16.02.2025 16
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					01.03.2025 1	02.03.2025 2 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Collegiate 7's 2nd XV (A)
03.03.2025 3 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Education Committee	04.03.2025 4	05.03.2025 5	06.03.2025 6	07.03.2025 7	08.03.2025 8	09.03.2025 9
10.03.2025 10	11.03.2025 11	12.03.2025 12 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Year 11/12/13 exam rehearsal	13.03.2025 13 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Finance & Estates Committee	14.03.2025 14 9:00 am – 9:05 am Pi Day	15.03.2025 15	16.03.2025 16
17.03.2025 17	18.03.2025 18	19.03.2025 19	20.03.2025 20	21.03.2025 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Year 9 Meningitis immunisations 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Subject Reports Years 7,10&12, Assessments Year 8	22.03.2025 22	23.03.2025 23
24.03.2025 24 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	25.03.2025 25 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	26.03.2025 26 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	27.03.2025 27 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	28.03.2025 28 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	29.03.2025 29	30.03.2025 30
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02.06.2025 2 8:35 am – 9:00 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES	03.06.2025 3	04.06.2025 4	05.06.2025 5 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Education Committee	06.06.2025 6 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Years 7-10 and Year 12 Exam Grades	07.06.2025 7	08.06.2025 8
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Head’s Welcome

‘‘The school gets boys. It’s the way the teachers talk to the boys. And if there is anything, it’s dealt with straight away.” Current Parent

“Children are stretched because the teaching can be individualised to suit the needs of every boy.” Year 6 Parent

“The nurturing environment that QEH provides has enabled him to settle in so much faster than we ever expected.” Year 5 parent

We believe in the importance of the Creative Arts

“Nothing’s uncool – at QEH, he’s involved in stuff he would never have done before, he always held back before saying something wasn’t cool.” Current Parent

QE Award

The Extended Day

Head’s Welcome

We believe that, in the earlier years of school, boys learn best this way.

We aim to produce young adults who are well-educated not just well-qualified. Small classes, a positive work ethic and teachers with a real passion for their subject create a learning environment where students are stretched, not stressed.

We’ll give you lots of freedom and independence but we also recognise there may be times when you need support. If you do, we’ll be there to help.

From the outside QEH may appear daunting, especially for new boys to the school. On the inside, however, it is a totally different story.

Year 9 is distinctly defined at QEH, being between the Lower and Middle School and offering boys unique challenges and opportunities.

The transition through the Middle School is a pivotal period between the early years of secondary school and university preparation in the Sixth Form.

Medical and Health

Our contract caterers, Holroyd Howe, provide first-class lunches for our pupils. These offer a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet each day for our pupils. Holroyd Howe also provide excellent breakfasts, which are available for pupils to purchase, and catering for special functions.

QEH cares about the way our students develop as human beings. All pupils in Years 7 to 10 take part in an exciting and meaningful programme that ensures our students are equipped to live a responsible and fulfilling life.

Sport

The Performing Arts flourish at QEH.

Music is at the heart of school life at QEH and plays a key role both socially and academically. Our aim is to offer everyone the opportunity to get involved in the many varied musical activities we provide.

With our dedicated music studio, we offer workshops for pupils to learn the basics of how to use a recording studio and also give them the opportunity to record their own ensembles or solo performances.

QEH Theatre is a striking modern building, with a comfortable three-sided auditorium seating 220, creating an intimate and dynamic atmosphere.

Sometimes students learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

In recent years the programme for Outdoor Pursuits has become a special strength of the school.

QEH prides itself on the range of activities it provides, reflecting the wide interests and talents of the pupils and the commitment of the staff.

QEH prides itself on offering a comprehensive range of trips and educational visits, designed both to enhance the pupils’ learning and stimulate their inquisitiveness.

We are delighted that our pupils have been successful in their efforts to gain top GCSE grades after 18 months of Covid-related disruption to learning. This year’s exam success is a result of the pupils’ commitment to learning, ably supported by both teachers and parents.

Welcome to Sixth Form

Your time in the Sixth Form provides the foundation for the rest of your life.

Whether you want to do some reading, focus on that all-important essay, or relax and catch up with your friends, the purpose-built Sixth Form centre ticks all the boxes.

Currently Sixth Form students are expected to study four A-level subjects in Year 12 and then complete full A-levels by continuing with at least three of these.

Your success in the wider world after school depends in part on your ability to take responsibility, be proactive, learn from your mistakes, and work alongside others to make things happen.

We’ll give you lots of freedom and independence but we also recognise there may be times when you need support. If you do, we’ll be there to help.

Sometimes students learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

Sport

In Sixth Form, there are many opportunities to be involved in Music and Drama.

Rupert Heathcote, Head at QEH, has today paid tribute to the students and staff at QEH for their hard work over the last two years.

One of the most important features of the Sixth Form at QEH is how it prepares its students for Higher Education and beyond.

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital was founded in 1590 as a ‘hospital or place for the bringing up of poor children or orphans being men children as such shall be born in the city of Bristol…’

The Friends of QEH is an active group of teachers and parents who help to build the school community from Juniors right through to Sixth Form.

The Next Ten Years

Inspection Reports – Independent Schools Inspectorate

PDF versions of our policies and documents, which are available to parents of current and prospective pupils, can be downloaded below.

The School is fortunate in having well-qualified and committed Staff and Governors.

Sustainability at QEH

Inspection Reports

QEH is located in Berkeley Place, Clifton. The Junior School can be found at 9 Upper Berkeley Place, in the terrace of Georgian houses behind the QEH Senior School building.

When there are vacancies at QEH, full details of the position and the application procedure will be available below.

There is a regular QEH podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level.

This event has now finished. If you would like information on future events at QEH, please contact the Marketing Office.

Why QEH

Beyond QEH

Parents & Students

Prospectus

Head’s Welcome

‘‘The school gets boys. It’s the way the teachers talk to the boys. And if there is anything, it’s dealt with straight away.” Current Parent

“Children are stretched because the teaching can be individualised to suit the needs of every boy.” Year 6 Parent

“The nurturing environment that QEH provides has enabled him to settle in so much faster than we ever expected.” Year 5 parent

We believe in the importance of the Creative Arts

“Nothing’s uncool – at QEH, he’s involved in stuff he would never have done before, he always held back before saying something wasn’t cool.” Current Parent

QE Award

The Extended Day

Head’s Welcome

We believe that, in the earlier years of school, boys learn best this way.

We aim to produce young adults who are well-educated not just well-qualified. Small classes, a positive work ethic and teachers with a real passion for their subject create a learning environment where students are stretched, not stressed.

We’ll give you lots of freedom and independence but we also recognise there may be times when you need support. If you do, we’ll be there to help.

From the outside QEH may appear daunting, especially for new boys to the school. On the inside, however, it is a totally different story.

Year 9 is distinctly defined at QEH, being between the Lower and Middle School and offering boys unique challenges and opportunities.

The transition through the Middle School is a pivotal period between the early years of secondary school and university preparation in the Sixth Form.

Medical and Health

Our contract caterers, Holroyd Howe, provide first-class lunches for our pupils. These offer a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet each day for our pupils. Holroyd Howe also provide excellent breakfasts, which are available for pupils to purchase, and catering for special functions.

QEH cares about the way our students develop as human beings. All pupils in Years 7 to 10 take part in an exciting and meaningful programme that ensures our students are equipped to live a responsible and fulfilling life.

Sport

The Performing Arts flourish at QEH.

Music is at the heart of school life at QEH and plays a key role both socially and academically. Our aim is to offer everyone the opportunity to get involved in the many varied musical activities we provide.

With our dedicated music studio, we offer workshops for pupils to learn the basics of how to use a recording studio and also give them the opportunity to record their own ensembles or solo performances.

QEH Theatre is a striking modern building, with a comfortable three-sided auditorium seating 220, creating an intimate and dynamic atmosphere.

Sometimes students learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

In recent years the programme for Outdoor Pursuits has become a special strength of the school.