Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford - A Selective Academy

🍫 Learning Comes to Life at Cadbury World: Our Year 7 students had a fantastic day at Cadbury World, where they enjoyed an exciting and educational experience exploring the history of one of the UK's most famous chocolate brands. Throughout the day, students learned about the journey of cocoa beans from plantation to chocolate bar, discovered the story behind the Cadbury family, and enjoyed a range of interactive exhibits and activities. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to bring learning to life, creating links with what we have been learning in the Y7 Business curriculum.

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🧪 Year 12 Chemists Take on Forensic Challenge in RSC Analyst Competition: Our Y12 Chemists have been participating in the Royal Society of Chemistry's Schools' Analyst Competition this week. This has allowed them to demonstrate and expand their chemistry knowledge, skills and aptitude in the areas of forensic, cosmetic, and analytical science.

As analytical chemists, they were investigating the cause of a mysterious illness that had befallen a person working in a local pharmacy. Through a combination of gravimetric analysis, titrations, and thin-layer chromatography, pupils were tasked with helping to work out if foul play was involved!

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🏏 QEGS U15s Secure County Finals Spot!: Congratulations to the QEGS U15 cricket team, who emerged victorious in their league triangular tournament against Louth Academy and KEVIGS, securing their place in the county finals.

In their opening fixture, QEGS posted an impressive 123 from 16 overs. Nav S and Jacob S both retired unbeaten on 18, helping set a challenging target. Outstanding bowling and sharp fielding then ensured a comfortable victory, with Jacob S earning the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance.

The second match against KEVIGS saw QEGS produce another excellent display. Superb opening spells from Sam W and Archie M, backed up by outstanding fielding and crucial run-outs from Henry B and Will E, restricted the opposition to 82 runs.

Chasing victory, captain Rowan S led from the front with an unbeaten 35. He was well supported by Henry B (18) and Will E (16*), as QEGS reached their target with an over to spare.

It was a fantastic team effort throughout the tournament, with every player contributing to a memorable success.

Well done, boys, and best of luck in the county finals! 👏🏏

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Open Evening – Tuesday 30 June 2026

We are delighted to invite prospective students and their families to our Open Evening on Tuesday 30 June 2026, from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm.

Come and explore our departments, meet our staff and students, and hear from our Headteacher, Head Boy, and Head Girl during regular presentations throughout the evening.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Geography in Action: Lincoln Field Trip: Our Year 8 students visited Lincoln last term as part of their Geography fieldwork unit. They investigated different aspects of the city, including shopping patterns, environmental quality, pedestrian flow counts, and land use. Through their observations and data collection methods, students were able to produce some excellent work, identifying trends and patterns in how people interact with urban environments and how different areas of the city are used.

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We're Hiring: Network Manager: Are you a skilled IT professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting others and making technology accessible to everyone? We're looking for an approachable, proactive and technically confident Network Manager join our IT Department. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our digital learning and administrative platforms run smoothly, while supporting staff and students across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a rewarding educational environment. For further details and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.queenelizabeths.co.uk/Information/Vacancies.aspx

Closing date for applications: 12 June 2026 @ 12 noon.

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Resilience, Teamwork and Success on Bronze DofE Expedition: Over the warm weekend, 32 Year 9 students successfully completed a two-day, one-night Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition. Carrying heavy rucksacks throughout, they demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination while walking for more than eight hours each day. Working effectively within their groups, they navigated routes, set up camp and cooked their own meals, showing a positive attitude, strong teamwork and growing independence throughout the expedition. It was particularly pleasing that all participants met the required standards and successfully passed the expedition section of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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🌟 Calling all former students, staff and friends of QEGS Alford! 🌟
The Alford Elizabethans’ Association is always delighted to welcome new members.
Why not join us for our AGM on 23rd June at 5.30pm at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Alford.
Come along, reconnect, hear what we’ve been working on, and be part of supporting the school community and future generations.
We would love to see both familiar and new faces there.
Supporting excellence. Connecting generations.

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We are always on the lookout for new members. Hope that you can join us on 23rd June for our AGM.

🏆 Year 7 Netball Team Crowned SSA Champions! 🌟: Congratulations to the Year 7 netball team on an incredible achievement in winning the SSA Final! 🏆

After being crowned Coastal Champions back in March with an unbeaten league campaign, the team faced the Wolds champions KEVIGS in yesterday’s final and delivered another fantastic performance to secure an impressive 18–11 victory. The team showed excellent shooting, strong and consistent defending, tireless work rate across the court, and superb control of play on the wings throughout the game.

What a fantastic start to your school netball journey — hopefully this is the first of many trophies to come! Well done, girls! 🌟

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Wishing Our Y13 Students Every Success: On Friday, we said goodbye to our current Y13 students as they begin their study leave in preparation for their exams. From starting secondary school during the COVID lockdowns in Y7 to their final day with us, they have been a pleasure to teach and a valued part of our community.

We wish them every success in their exams and in whatever comes next. Who knows where their next chapter will take them — but we are certain they have bright futures ahead!

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