Families and students were invited to attend a celebration of the 2026 Ten Tors event on Monday 29th June. The evening was a chance to share stories, reflect on the many highs and lows of the training season and the event itself and recognise the extraordinary achievement of the young people who made up QE’s three teams (one 35-mile and two 55-mile).
Students Feel Valued, Nurtured and Supported at Queen Elizabeth's School
This year, QE fielded one 35-mile team and two 55-mile teams, each of whom trained tirelessly over many months in some extremely demanding conditions.
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Queen Elizabeth’s School is proud to share that it has secured a £20,000 National Lottery grant to deliver a range of sustainability‑focused community projects.
The funding will support a series of eco-projects delivered over the next 18 months by the school in partnership with the whole community, and culminating in an eco-fair at the school Barnfield site next summer.
The joint project with Crediton Town Council and Sustainable Crediton, newly christened the “QE Crediton Community Collective”, aims to strengthen local engagement, broaden opportunities for young people, and support the community’s shared environmental and sustainability goals.
Residents, local groups and community members will be invited to contribute ideas for projects. Early suggestions include swapping baby clothes, making “bug hotels” for sale at the farmers' market, and creating a “museum of useless objects” to inspire conversations about waste and reuse.
Tamlyn Fraiquin, QE Community and Inclusion Worker who applied for the grant said: “This funding will allow us to not only support our school and community become more sustainable, but to bring together young people, the Town Council and Sustainable Crediton to make a meaningful impact across the entire community. We’re excited to see what we can achieve together.”
This work will build on the school’s commitment to sustainability and focus on eco-friendly initiatives in recent years. In 2024 the schools eco-club was launched by science teachers Miss Mercer and Miss Owen to inspire a love of the natural world and empower pupils with the skills and understanding to tackle important environmental challenges such as climate change.
In 2024 a group of sixth form students launched a now much-loved second-hand school uniform store to reduce waste and cut the school’s carbon footprint. This was followed in 2025 by Year 10 students launching “Pre-Loved Prom”, a prom-outfit rental service.
Paula Smith, Headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s School said: “We’re thrilled to have secured this valuable funding, recognising our school’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement. This offers us a wonderful opportunity to work even more closely with our students, the council and local community to shape positive outcomes for our town. A huge thankyou to Tamlyn and everyone involved in making this possible.”
If anyone has any ideas for future projects or wants to get involved, please get in touch at [email protected]
Photos courtesy of Will Goddard, Crediton Courier
This February, QE Theatre Academy brings Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar to the stage. A landmark production in modern musical theatre, the show explores the final days of Jesus’ life through powerful music and unforgettable storytelling, told from a uniquely human and contemporary perspective. Audiences can expect a thrilling live score and emotionally charged performances, featuring well‑known numbers such as “Superstar,” “Gethsemane,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Heaven on Their Minds.”
Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) is inviting the Crediton community to share their thoughts on some exciting early ideas for revitalising College House.
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Proud Day at Queen Elizabeth’s School as Sixth Formers Collect Results.
Prepare to be swept away by the powerful music, poignant storytelling, and unforgettable characters of Les Misérables as QE Theatre Academy proudly presents this iconic musical. This production is a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the show which was first staged in 1985 and is set to grace the stage at Queen Elizabeth’s, Western Road, Drama Hall from Tuesday 4th February to Saturday 8th February 2025, with a matinee performance on Saturday, February 8th at 2:30pm.
