⨠Celebrating Diwali at QG â¨â
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Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to celebrate joy, hope, and new beginnings.â
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We decorated the front of the school with beautiful diyas and colourful torans, and students got creative with diya painting - adding their own vibrant touch to the festivities. â
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The celebrations continued with a delicious lunch of navratan korma, butter chicken, basmati rice, naan, and crunchy poppadoms.â
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This afternoon, our Friday assembly was beautifully led by Alisha and Mishi, bringing the QG community together in the true spirit of Diwali. â
In this Wednesdayâs Wider World talk, students heard from Baxter McRolston, Anglican Priest and Assistant Curate at St Luke`s & Christ Church Chelsea. He delivered an insightful exploration of the theological foundations and significance of Harvest Festival, drawing on his academic background in theology, politics, and Islamic studies.
Itâs was a busy week in PE, with Year 7 and Year 8 hosting Queenâs College for their first netball fixtures, Year 6 taking on strong Glendower teams, and our cross country squad giving their all at the ESSA Cross Country Cup. It was fantastic to see older pupils supporting younger runners, showing true QG spirit - well done to everyone who competed on court and course!
Last week, the Thomas Franks Foundation and Queenâs Gate School, as part of our Harvest Festival, came together to tackle hunger in London. In one afternoon, girls prepared 1,000 meals which were distributed to those in need across London and surrounding areas. A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time to make this huge operation such a success.
7+ Taster Morning â
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đ Tuesday 18 November 2025â
đ Queenâs Gate Junior Schoolâ
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We warmly invite families considering entry at 7+ (Year 3) to join us for a special Taster Morning, designed to give you and your daughter a real insight into life at Queenâs Gate.â
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For Pupils:â
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Prospective pupils will enjoy a morning of fun and inspiring lessons with Miss OâConnor, our Year Three teacher. This hands-on experience will give them a true feel for our warm, dynamic and stimulating learning environment.â
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For Parents:â
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While children are busy exploring the classroom, parents will hear from Mrs Kyle about:â
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⢠The 7+ admissions processâ
⢠Scholarship opportunitiesâ
⢠Our unique Albertopolis Super Curriculum, which brings learning to life through our incredible location.â
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This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the Queenâs Gate difference and discover all that awaits your child in the Junior School.â
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Places are limited - to register your interest, please click the link in bio.â
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Our budding scientists became artists too â sharing their insect drawings and taking a (giant) ladybird for a ride! đđż
The Year 11 GCSE Geographers had a fantastic day out in Epping Forest last week, exploring how river characteristics change downstream. A successful field trip and great preparation for their Paper 3 exam!
A Level Royal Geographical Society Lecture â
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Our A Level Geographers enjoyed a fantastic trip to the Royal Geographical Society on Wednesday, where they heard an insightful lecture on inequality from Professor Danny Dorling, one of the worldâs leading geographers from the University of Oxford.â
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Itâs always inspiring to have access to world-class thinkers right here in our local area - bringing global perspectives directly to our learning at Queen`s Gate.