<![CDATA[Queensbridge News Feed - News]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D0%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:22:44 GMT Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:22:44 GMT <![CDATA[ QB "Wordplay" festival returns 2026 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=169 Following the huge success of last year's event, the 'QB WordPlay' Festival is back and bigger than ever! From 9th November, students across Years 7 to 10 will enjoy a week packed with exciting opportunities to celebrate reading, writing, creativity and storytelling.

The festival will bring authors, script writers and illustrators into school to deliver inspiring assemblies, interactive workshops and creative sessions. Students will have the chance to explore everything from graphic illustration and script writing to the journey of becoming a published author. There will also be opportunities to meet visiting guests at book signings and purchase selected titles at a discounted price.

This year, we are aiming to reach as many students as possible, inspiring a lifelong love of reading while also shining a light on the many careers available within the creative industries. We are delighted to be expanding the festival's reach by welcoming other local schools to join us for selected events and activities.

None of this would be possible without the incredible support, hard work and enthusiasm of our local partner, 'How Brave Is The Wren'. Run by Jenny and her dedicated team on York Road, just a two-minute walk from school, the bookshop plays a vital role in bringing authors, books and creative opportunities to our students.

We can't wait to share another unforgettable week of words, stories and inspiration with our students.

]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:22:44 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=169 <![CDATA[ Year 7 - Meet the Tutor ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=168 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:28:40 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=168 <![CDATA[ Stronger Together 3 - October 2026 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=167 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:42:07 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ Open Evening - September 2026 - Book now ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=165 Tuesday 15th September 2026 - 17:30 - 20:00

]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:13:18 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ Summer Arts Exhibitions ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=163 Supporting the Arts this summer.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:21:12 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ Transition Evening 2026 - BOOK NOW ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=153 This year's Transition Evening event will take place on Tuesday 30th June 2026

]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:30:08 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=153 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Progress Evening - June 2026 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=152 Please Note: This will be an online only event via Edulink

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 11:49:45 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=152 <![CDATA[ Year 8 Progress Evening - April 2026 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=151 Year 8 On-line Progress Evening is on: Thursday 23rd April 2026 (16:45-19:15).

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:02:18 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=151 <![CDATA[ Ski Trip 2027 - Year 8 Booking Open ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=149 Folgaria - Italy - 2027

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:58:15 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ Easy Fund Raising ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=147 Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Queensbridge School with easyfundraising?

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:48:04 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Community Iftar - 5th March ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=144 Our 4th Community Iftar takes place this year on 5th March 2026

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:39:57 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=144 <![CDATA[ World Book Day - 5th March 2026 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=143 Save the date!

Queensbridge is a reading school, so it's no surprise that this is one of the most well-attended events on our calendar. Head to our reading page in March to learn all about what we have planned for our students in this NATIONAL YEAR OF READING!

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:08:34 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ National Reading Championships 2026 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=141 National Reading Championships: KS3 Students Shine in School Heat

Our school hosted its 3rd National Reading Championships heat this week, with an impressive 30 KS3 students taking part.

After a fast‑paced series of quick‑fire book-related questions designed by the Booktrust, a talented team of six top‑scoring readers was selected to represent us in the next stage of the competition.
Spanning all three year groups in Key Stage 3, the students demonstrated outstanding focus, teamwork, and reading expertise.

We are incredibly proud of the team and excited to see them compete on 3rd March, just ahead of our annual World Book Day celebrations. If successful, they’ll earn a place in the London final in April—and we’ll be cheering them every step of the way!

A poster of the championships cup
 

]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 11:52:10 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=141 <![CDATA[ Local Author & Illustrator Inspires Year 9 Students ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=138 Local Author & Illustrator Michael Kennedy Inspires Year 9 Students

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:08:04 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=138 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Progress Evening - 20th Nov 25 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=128 Year 11 Progress Evening Thursday 20th November 2025 16:45 - 19:15

]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:19:27 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=128 <![CDATA[ Parent Govenor Elections - Result ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=127 We are  pleased to inform you of the results of our recent parent governor elections.

]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 11:28:36 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ A Star Attendance ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=126 You should have received a 'whole school' letter today from school via A Star attendance (A Star Attendance Team), with your childs name.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:17:24 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=126 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Certificate Collection - November 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=125 We are delighted to welcome back last year’s Year 11 cohort to Queensbridge School to collect their GCSE certificates.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:12 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ Inktober ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=124 Our Queensbridge students and staff have been really enjoying creating a drawing a day for Inktober which is a visual arts incentive to create a sketch a day for the whole month of October.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:22:15 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ Year 7 - Meet the Tutor ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=121 Thursday 8th October 2026

16:00 - 18:30

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:39:29 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ Open Evening - September 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=118 Tuesday 16th September 2025 - 17:30 - 20:00

Bookings are available from 8th September at 08:00

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:35:42 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=118 <![CDATA[ Year 7 PGL Residential - October 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=116 Friday 10th October - Sunday 12th October 2025

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 11:34:28 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ Bulls in the City - Art Trail ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=114 Introducing 'Queenie B'

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:04:01 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=114 <![CDATA[ Summer Art Exhibition - 3rd July 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=112 Thursday July 3rd 17:30 - 19:00

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:40:40 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ School Games - GOLD Award! ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=111 We are pleased and proud to announce that Queensbridge School has achieved the GOLD School Games Mark award 2024-25

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:04:24 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ Stronger Together Community Festival 4 - 28th June ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=108 Saturday 28 June 2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:15:49 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Progress Evening - June 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=107 Thursday 26th June 2025 16:45 - 19:15

]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 10:12:04 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Transition Evening - 1st July 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=106 This year's Transition Evening event will take place on 1st July 2025

]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 10:14:41 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ An Inspector Calls - Theatre Trip ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=100 Earlier this week, we were fortunate enough to take nearly 200 KS4 pupils (and 20 staff!) to see the play, 'An Inspector Calls' at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. 

]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 14:08:14 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ Year 8 Progress Evening - May 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=97 Please Note: This will be an online event only

]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 14:14:02 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ Ramadan Streets Art Workshop ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=96 Breaking Bread ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:07:34 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=96 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Progress Evening - April 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=95 Year 11 Progress Evening Thursday 10th April 2025 16:45 - 19:15

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:30:23 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=95 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=93 It is Comic Relief on Friday 21st March - Doing something Funny for Money!

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:21:07 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=93 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=89 World Book Day 2025 - 6th March

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:06:16 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Options and Progress Evening - February 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=88 Thursday 27th February from 16:45 to 19:15

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:57:37 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Keble College - Oxford University ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=86 On Wednesday 22nd January, 30 year 9 students were taken to Keble College (Oxford University) to gain an insight into further education at one of the world's most prestigious universities.

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:24:50 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Lunar New Year in the Library ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=84 We are celebrating Lunar new year in the library with many wonderful activities for our students to learn and engage with at social times and after school.

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:54:20 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Spotlight on Safeguarding - January 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=83 Working together to keep our young people safe.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:27:00 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Ski Trip 2026 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=79 Pinzolo

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

14th - 20th March 2026

Open to current Year 8 and Year 9 pupils

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:19:16 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Year 10 Progress Evening - February 2025 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=78 Thursday 6th February 2025 16:45 - 19:15

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:03:46 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Police Museum ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=74 During the Autumn term all of our Historians in Year 9 went to the West Midlands Police Lock Museum.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:59:09 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Aim Higher: Further Education for Me ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=73 8 students from KS4 went on a school visit to UCB in the penultimate week of the Autumn term.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:59:40 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Happy Holidays - The Photography Club ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=72 This image was created using mini torches and the technique of drawing with light.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:07:27 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas challenge? ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=71 This week some of our year 9 students are going to attempt to crack some fiendishly difficult puzzles as part of the annual GCHQ challenge.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:29:41 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ The UK Bebras Challenge ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=70 Dream team score top marks on first outing

]]> Sun, 8 Dec 2024 17:20:57 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ YR9 Police Museum Trip ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=68 Year 9 History Students have been studying the Industrial Revolution this term. Just before October Half-Term half of Year 9 had the opportunity to visit the West Midlands Police Museum in town.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:22:19 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Queensbridge Remembers ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=66 The Last Post

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:11:33 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Photography Club - The Raven ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=65 The Raven - Edgar Allen Poe

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:10:39 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Progress Evening - November 2024 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=62 Thursday 21st November 2024 16:45 - 19:15

]]> Tue, 5 Nov 2024 10:38:58 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ PGL Trip 2024 ]]> https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=60 What a brilliant weekend we had at PGL Boreatton Park in Shropshire with our Year 7 students. 

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:12:02 GMT https://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=60