Twelve lucky Year 7 pupils took part in a multisports festival at QE School today. The event was organised and run by a group of Btec students as part of their coursework requirement.
Pupils were treated to a variety of sporting activities that they may not have ordinarily participated in at their own schools. Activities included: seated volleyball, kurling and boccia, followed by a series of team relay challenges. Pupils from Emmanuel and Allenbourn also attended the event and it was lovely to see our pupils engaging and interacting with them and having fun.
​A big thank you to the QE leaders for organising and hosting a great event.

It is 1300. Lord Greetham has helped defeat the Scots and the king wants to reward him with a castle. He cannot make his mind up which one to have. As an estate agent can you persuade him that yours is the best? He requires:
•Excellent defence (most important) – what will it protect against?
•Space to entertain
•Privacy for the Lord 

What will make your work a success?

• 3 separate paragraphs
• Each with PEE
• Strong exact evidence
• Persuasive explanation describing which attacking strategies the defence can stop.

Eg. The wide moat will hold back most siege towers. 

If you are doing the GD task:

• Introduction
• Advantages of Chepstow
• Disadvantages of Chepstow
• Advantages of Rochester
• Disadvantages of Rochester
• Conclusion and final decision