Jeanne Baret | First woman to circumnavigate the globe. Died #OTD in 1807. Part of the trip was on a Bougainville expedition, 1766–1769. She joined the ship as a man & was an assistant to the naturalist, Philibert Commerçon. Baret was an expert botanist. npr.org/2010/12/26/132…

There are no quotas or caps on how many students can achieve any grade. The grades students receive reflect their performance in their assessments. Find out more in our “Understanding grading” toolkit: ⬇️ gov.uk/government/col… JCQ Department for Education Confederation of School Trusts

#QTip it's never too early to begin gathering items for the next stage of the learning journey... homeware offers have begun in supermarkets!! Mattress toppers in particular were a highly recommended addition for uni beds #StudentLife #QueensCommunity

Want to know how exam scripts are turned into grades? Check out our video which talks you through the process that combines expert judgement with statistical analysis to ensure fair results for students. Find out more: ⬇️ gov.uk/government/col…

#ThrowbackThursday to August 1970 🔙 Here we see the first large units of the magnetic shielding designed for the European hydrogen bubble chamber, arriving #AtCERN from the ‘Forges et Ateliers de la Loire’ (France). The European hydrogen bubble chamber, also known as the Big

⭐️ our #shopPreloved #GetSetForSeptember online sale of uniform & PE essentials closes tomorrow Friday 8 August at 6pm Please place your order by emailing us via [email protected] Thanks for supporting QSPA! We look forward to hearing from you 😊 #QueensCommunity

Date for your diary: Join us for coffee, biscuits & cheery chat Friday 12 September from 8.30am in Lower School Dining Room Browse the #shopPreloved rails of uniform & PE essentials to bag a bargain 😊 #QueensCommunity

'Don't let people tell you who you can and can't be' Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton joined @bbcnuala on Monday's Woman's Hour - still on a high from England's win at the Euros ⚽️ 🏆 Hannah told Nuala how she was feeling now she'd had time to reflect on the win 👀

Thanks to Cheshire Archives who dropped into Storyhouse on Friday to share their beautiful collection of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ books, celebrating the 160th anniversary. Alice in Wonderland : A walkabout theatre experience until 30 August. Book here: cwac.co/OJPg7

Inside the exams factory: how GCSE and A-level grades are made | Schools Week schoolsweek.co.uk/inside-the-exa…

Stories with Sherlock at Storyhouse! Join us in the storytelling room with a very special guest – Sherlock Holmes – as he takes a break from his busy summer in the open air theatre! Drop in for 11am on Saturday 16 & 23 August, for children aged 4-8 cwac.co/tS8z5

Our #ReadYourWay blog has everything you need to help children discover how, where, and when they like to read. Find tips to support their reading journey in our blog here 👉 worldbookday.com/2025/07/school…

Celebrating Victoria Wood on BBC4 this evening. Two soups....I'll just ask the chef... Genius. #QueensCommunity

Wondering what to expect on results day? We’ve got you covered with the key info you need for 14 August👇

📲 Follow us for more results day tips and support #UCAS #ResultsDay2025

Bethany McGarvey works as a Simulation Development Engineer for Atlassian Atlassian Williams Racing 💙 As she approached graduation for her integrated Master’s degree in software and Electronic Systems Engineering, Bethany knew she wanted to work in an innovative and dynamic environment.

One of her long-term aspirations is to be able to create the same experience for someone else, be a mentor and a source of support as they develop in their own career in motorsport 💜   📸: Atlassian Atlassian Williams Racing   #WomenInMotorsport #F1 #WilliamsRacing

it's always a pleasure to meet up with our #QueensCommunity - whether you're a current family or completely new to our School we love to hear from you! Thank you for being our friends 😊

Wishing our fabulous Year 13 Class of 2025 the best of luck as they collect their A level results #QueensCommunity

Good luck to everyone getting their results today 🎓 From all of us at UCAS, we’re wishing you the very best. 📩 Keep an eye out for an email from us this morning with an update on your application. #UCAS #ResultsDay2025