Preparation for tomorrow's world
Interaction between pupils and teachers is encouraged at every level. The Headmaster
regularly meets with all pupils on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, which give ample
opportunity for views, concerns and goals to be expressed.
Queen Ethelburga’s pupils consistently achieve a high level of GCSE success and may then follow a Sixth Form A-level course of study. Students may opt instead of A-Levels, for the International Baccalaureate or pursue various BTEC courses with the Faculty, or combine BTEC and A-Level courses. (Pupils interested in riding often combine A-levels with the BHSAI course). Sixth Form is a uniquely fulfilling and enjoyable phase, during which our students gain the knowledge to take them forward to higher education and adopt more responsibilities along with greater freedom.
Information and Communication Technology
Every pupil who leaves Q.E. will have the ICT skills to enter a world which is demanding a
higher and higher level of computer literacy. We have invested in the latest technology with
fast Pentium computers in our large multi-media network and in stand-alones throughout our
academic departments. In various areas, pupils can access the Internet under supervision,
as well as using the quality information available on CD-ROM. We have a Head of ICT, who
assesses the needs of students and plans courses from Computer Literacy and IT to A-level
Information Systems. Our pupils are confident in the use of modern software, including the
latest word processing, spreadsheet and database, publishing and drawing packages,
presentation software and all the skills necessary to provide coursework in all subjects to
the highest standard.