#StudentOfTheWeek is Will in Y9, nominated by Mr Hodgson "For his outstanding effort and contributions in cross-country and rugby so far this year. Will really pushed himself during the cross-country time trial and has continued this effort into his rugby lessons. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong
September 28, 2026 at 11:27 AM
#StudentOfTheWeek is Will in Y9, nominated by Mr Hodgson "For his outstanding effort and contributions in cross-country and rugby so far this year. Will really pushed himself during the cross-country time trial and has continued this effort into his rugby lessons. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong
In English lessons this week, year seven are recreating crime scenes from the Sherlock Holmes' story they have been studying. #QKSProudToBelong
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In English lessons this week, year seven are recreating crime scenes from the Sherlock Holmes' story they have been studying. #QKSProudToBelong
#StudentOfTheWeek is Bea in Y8, nominated by Mrs Haigh “For always setting the standard of behaviour so high while showing a positive and determined attitude in art. Well done, Bea!” #QKSProudToBelong
May 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#StudentOfTheWeek is Bea in Y8, nominated by Mrs Haigh “For always setting the standard of behaviour so high while showing a positive and determined attitude in art. Well done, Bea!” #QKSProudToBelong
#StudentOfTheWeek is Sophia in Y7 by Mr Rawson: "Not only is Sophia a diligent and excellent English student, I have also been really impressed with her critical thinking, kindness and thoughtfulness towards others. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#StudentOfTheWeek is Sophia in Y7 by Mr Rawson: "Not only is Sophia a diligent and excellent English student, I have also been really impressed with her critical thinking, kindness and thoughtfulness towards others. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong
#StudentOfTheWeek is Maisy in Y9, nominated by Mrs Armitage "For her exceptional conduct, contribution and enthusiasm during our recent author visit. Maisy asked insightful questions, shared experiences and represented our school brilliantly." #QKSProudToBelong
March 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
#StudentOfTheWeek is Maisy in Y9, nominated by Mrs Armitage "For her exceptional conduct, contribution and enthusiasm during our recent author visit. Maisy asked insightful questions, shared experiences and represented our school brilliantly." #QKSProudToBelong
On Friday, QKS hosted the annual Rotary Competition with 43 local school teams! Students tackled a challenge to create a moving vehicle using a battery, motor, and pulleys. Our Foundation and Advanced teams took home the win, while our Intermediate team snagged 2nd place! #QKSProudToBelong
March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
On Friday, QKS hosted the annual Rotary Competition with 43 local school teams! Students tackled a challenge to create a moving vehicle using a battery, motor, and pulleys. Our Foundation and Advanced teams took home the win, while our Intermediate team snagged 2nd place! #QKSProudToBelong
English Schools cross county cup national final!
Good luck to our junior boys cross country team who travel down to the midlands this weekend to compete at the cross country cup national final.
A fantastic achievement to make it to the finals.
Run well and run fast!
#QKSProudToBelong
Good luck to our junior boys cross country team who travel down to the midlands this weekend to compete at the cross country cup national final.
A fantastic achievement to make it to the finals.
Run well and run fast!
#QKSProudToBelong
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
English Schools cross county cup national final!
Good luck to our junior boys cross country team who travel down to the midlands this weekend to compete at the cross country cup national final.
A fantastic achievement to make it to the finals.
Run well and run fast!
#QKSProudToBelong
Good luck to our junior boys cross country team who travel down to the midlands this weekend to compete at the cross country cup national final.
A fantastic achievement to make it to the finals.
Run well and run fast!
#QKSProudToBelong
Thanks to the Eco Group students who gave up their Saturday to help plan future 555 bus adventure days for KS3 students. They are keen to show students how easy it is to travel sustainably into the Lake District National Park and what fun can be had in our local area. #QKSProudToBelong
June 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thanks to the Eco Group students who gave up their Saturday to help plan future 555 bus adventure days for KS3 students. They are keen to show students how easy it is to travel sustainably into the Lake District National Park and what fun can be had in our local area. #QKSProudToBelong
Our Year 9 Bronze Assessment expedition was completed in very warm conditions. Over 50 students did 2 days of walking with one overnight camp, showing teamwork, perseverance and good humour, during the hottest of Bronze expeditions in many years! Well done. #QKSProudToBelong
July 17, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Our Year 9 Bronze Assessment expedition was completed in very warm conditions. Over 50 students did 2 days of walking with one overnight camp, showing teamwork, perseverance and good humour, during the hottest of Bronze expeditions in many years! Well done. #QKSProudToBelong
It was an absolute pleasure yesterday to welcome Stephen Beresford from Lakeland Arts to talk to students about the power of making and careers using practical skills. We're so grateful to the wider community for their continued support through our weekly careers talks. #QKSProudToBelong #QKSCareers
June 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
It was an absolute pleasure yesterday to welcome Stephen Beresford from Lakeland Arts to talk to students about the power of making and careers using practical skills. We're so grateful to the wider community for their continued support through our weekly careers talks. #QKSProudToBelong #QKSCareers
Our Adventure Club had a blast ghyll scrambling in the sun last week! With the heatwave, last night's mountain trek turned into a river adventure—wading upstream, making a fire, and cooking bacon! Here’s hoping for more sunshine for our final canoe adventure next week! #QKSProudToBelong
June 25, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Our Adventure Club had a blast ghyll scrambling in the sun last week! With the heatwave, last night's mountain trek turned into a river adventure—wading upstream, making a fire, and cooking bacon! Here’s hoping for more sunshine for our final canoe adventure next week! #QKSProudToBelong
Year 11 students, remember to grab your FREE breakfast before your morning exams! PE tomorrow and Physics on Tuesday. #QKSProudToBelong
May 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Year 11 students, remember to grab your FREE breakfast before your morning exams! PE tomorrow and Physics on Tuesday. #QKSProudToBelong
Well done Year 11 on your exams so far. Have a restful half term. #QKSProudToBelong
May 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Well done Year 11 on your exams so far. Have a restful half term. #QKSProudToBelong
#StudentOfTheWeek is James in Y8, nominated by Mr Hodgson "For his excellent determination in athletics. James has made so much progress and is keen to learn all the time. This has resulted in him being ranked 12th in the class. Well done James!" #QKSProudToBelong
May 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM
#StudentOfTheWeek is James in Y8, nominated by Mr Hodgson "For his excellent determination in athletics. James has made so much progress and is keen to learn all the time. This has resulted in him being ranked 12th in the class. Well done James!" #QKSProudToBelong
Adventure club is back for the summer! We enjoyed an exciting scramble up Stickle Ghyll in the Langdales last week, the students were fantastic - we’re looking forward to this week’s canoeing already! #QKSProudToBelong
May 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Adventure club is back for the summer! We enjoyed an exciting scramble up Stickle Ghyll in the Langdales last week, the students were fantastic - we’re looking forward to this week’s canoeing already! #QKSProudToBelong
Year 11 students, don't forget to grab your FREE breakfast before your Chemistry exam tomorrow! #QKSProudToBelong
May 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Year 11 students, don't forget to grab your FREE breakfast before your Chemistry exam tomorrow! #QKSProudToBelong
Wishing Y11 all the best for your RS and Biology exams tomorrow. Don't forget, there is a revision session P4 before your exam in the afternoon. #QKSProudToBelong #YouGotThis
May 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Wishing Y11 all the best for your RS and Biology exams tomorrow. Don't forget, there is a revision session P4 before your exam in the afternoon. #QKSProudToBelong #YouGotThis
Year 11 students, don't forget to grab your FREE breakfast before your morning exams! Starting with English on Monday. #QKSProudToBelong
May 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Year 11 students, don't forget to grab your FREE breakfast before your morning exams! Starting with English on Monday. #QKSProudToBelong
Revision support is available for Year 11 at lunchtime and after school.
These sessions are a great opportunity to build confidence, practise exam skills, and focus on key topics. #QKSProudToBelong
These sessions are a great opportunity to build confidence, practise exam skills, and focus on key topics. #QKSProudToBelong
April 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Revision support is available for Year 11 at lunchtime and after school.
These sessions are a great opportunity to build confidence, practise exam skills, and focus on key topics. #QKSProudToBelong
These sessions are a great opportunity to build confidence, practise exam skills, and focus on key topics. #QKSProudToBelong
#StudentOfTheWeek is Grace in Y11, nominated by Mr Griffin: "Grace is incredibly polite, hardworking and a pleasure to teach in English. She is a credit to The Queen Katherine School and her family. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong
March 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
#StudentOfTheWeek is Grace in Y11, nominated by Mr Griffin: "Grace is incredibly polite, hardworking and a pleasure to teach in English. She is a credit to The Queen Katherine School and her family. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong
On Wednesday, we celebrated our annual Christmas Awards events throughout the day! Students nominated by their teachers enjoyed hot chocolate and treats before receiving their certificates. 🎉☕️ #QKSProudToBelong
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On Wednesday, we celebrated our annual Christmas Awards events throughout the day! Students nominated by their teachers enjoyed hot chocolate and treats before receiving their certificates. 🎉☕️ #QKSProudToBelong
On Tuesday evening, we hosted our Christmas Concert featuring incredible performances from our talented students. It was the ideal way to embrace the festive spirit! 🎄✨ #QKSProudToBelong
December 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On Tuesday evening, we hosted our Christmas Concert featuring incredible performances from our talented students. It was the ideal way to embrace the festive spirit! 🎄✨ #QKSProudToBelong
#StudentOfTheWeek is Jos, Charlie, Stanley, Lawrie, Ethan & Kit, "For being part of the best team in the country in Junior Boys’ cross country, an incredible accomplishment that reflects exceptional talent, dedication, & teamwork. Congratulations!" #QKSProudToBelong
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#StudentOfTheWeek is Jos, Charlie, Stanley, Lawrie, Ethan & Kit, "For being part of the best team in the country in Junior Boys’ cross country, an incredible accomplishment that reflects exceptional talent, dedication, & teamwork. Congratulations!" #QKSProudToBelong
Celebrating our ESAA Cross Country Cup National Champions this morning! #QKSProudToBelong
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Celebrating our ESAA Cross Country Cup National Champions this morning! #QKSProudToBelong
#StudentOfTheWeek is Summer in Y8, nominated by Miss Ireland: "For a fantastic performance in the Under 13 Girls football fixture. Summer is ever present and fantastically reliable, she is always there to make a tackle and work hard. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong
November 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
#StudentOfTheWeek is Summer in Y8, nominated by Miss Ireland: "For a fantastic performance in the Under 13 Girls football fixture. Summer is ever present and fantastically reliable, she is always there to make a tackle and work hard. Well done!" #QKSProudToBelong