Friends of QEGS Penrith

01/04/2026

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26/02/2026

Which year group has the smartest parents? It’s time to find out! 🧐

Join us for Quiz & Pizza Night on March 6th. Doors open at 5:30 PM for drinks and slices, with the big quiz starting shortly after.

🏆 Bragging rights included.
🎟️ Raffle tickets on sale at the door!
🍷 Bar open all night.

Book your spot today:

Come along and join us for our annual quiz night. The teachers have been busy setting fiendishly difficult questions. Doors open at 5.30pm with...

24/02/2026

Ready for a slice of the action? 🍕 Join us Friday, March 6th (doors open 5:30 PM) for our School Quiz & Pizza Night! Entry includes pizza, plus we’ll have a bar and a huge raffle! 🎟️🍷

Get your tickets now:

Come along and join us for our annual quiz night. The teachers have been busy setting fiendishly difficult questions. Doors open at 5.30pm with...

23/02/2026

🍕 PIZZA + TRIVIA = THE PERFECT FRIDAY! 🧠

Dust off those thinking caps! Our FQEGS Quiz & Pizza Night is happening on Friday, March 6th at 6:30 PM.

We’ve got:
✅ Delicious Pizza
✅ A fully stocked Bar 🍷
✅ Raffle prizes you actually want to win! 🎟️
✅ Doors open from 5.30pm

Grab your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FRIG 🎟️
Who’s joining us? 🏆

Come along and join us for our annual quiz night. The teachers have been busy setting fiendishly difficult questions. Doors open at 5.30pm with...

12/02/2026

🎭 TWO DOWN… TWO TO GO! 🎭

What an incredible start to our production run — we couldn’t be prouder! 🌟

Our amazing students are giving it everything and their hard work, talent, and teamwork are shining brighter than ever. 💙👏

We’re buzzing with excitement for our two more SOLD OUT shows tonight and tomorrow! 🤩🍫

🍬 GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS! 🍬
If you joined us last night and found the GOLDEN TICKET hidden inside your Wonka Bar, it’s time to claim your prize from FQEGS ! 🎉✨
Please get in touch with Miss Wilkinson, who will be delighted to help you collect your winnings! 🏆

Thank you to everyone supporting the production, it means the world to our students and staff.

Let’s make the next two performances just as unforgettable! 🎶✨

12/02/2026

Our production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is getting rave reviews!

If you have tickets for tonight, or tomorrow night, why not save time and pre-order your interval refreshments from the Friends of QEGS online shop? https://fqegs.sumupstore.com/

Featuring a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, savoury and sweet snacks including Wonka Bars, with all proceeds going to FQEGS funds.

12/02/2026

Amazing news, Friends of QEGS Penrith has been paid in easyfundraising’s record breaking £2.1 million Donation Day!

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07/02/2026

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19/01/2026

Tickets now available!!! Book your tickets before they sell out (FQEGS will be selling interval refreshments each evening too).

QEGS' production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be performed from Tuesday 10th - Friday 13th February at 7pm.

Box office now open: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FPIM

Grab your golden ticket before they’re gone!

15/01/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring: Teacher of Chemistry 🌟

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of chemists? Do you bring energy, curiosity, and a love for practical science? If yes — we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do
✨ Deliver engaging, high‑quality Chemistry lessons
✨ Plan, prepare, and assess to support every learner
✨ Contribute to curriculum development across Science
✨ Support student progress, wellbeing, and achievement
✨ Work collaboratively within a dedicated, supportive Science team
✨ Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and high expectations

What We’re Looking For
✔ Qualified Teacher Status & relevant degree
✔ Strong subject knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for Chemistry
✔ Ability to teach across the full age and ability range
✔ Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
✔ A drive to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes
Desirable: Experience teaching Chemistry at GCSE and A‑Level, plus familiarity with OFSTED processes.

Why Join Us?
🌱 Professional development opportunities
🤝 Supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues
🏫 A dynamic school environment focused on student success
💡 Opportunities to shape and contribute to our Science specialism

✏ Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
⌚️ Hours: 0.6 FTE
💷 Salary: MPS / UPS
📆 Start Date: February 2026
📍 Location: Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith, CA11 7EG
📅 Vacancy Closing Date: 19th January 2026

🧪 Ready to spark curiosity and shape future scientists?
Apply now or share with someone who’d be a perfect fit!

🔗 https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-90597