QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 9
Awards for outstanding effort & dedication
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of 77 students who
have been awarded our brand new Homework badges this half term.
Page Turners Go All In!
This year marks the National Year of
Reading, a nationwide celebration
encouraging everyone to read more,
discover new stories and truly 8Go All In!9
Our Page Turners Book Club certainly
rose to the challenge, joining students
from Upton High School on an exciting
trip to The King9s School, Chester
accompanied by Ms MJ.
The group is part of the Carnegie Book
Awards Shadowing Scheme, where
young readers take on the exciting task
of reading and reviewing the shortlisted
books throughout the spring term. Their
mission? To choose their own winners
ahead of the national results in the
summer. Will their top choices match the
official Carnegie winners?
The 2026 Carnegies shortlist features a
powerful mix of stories exploring identity,
belonging, relationships and the meaning
of home. The awards aim to spark a
lifelong love of reading by connecting
young people with books that broaden
horizons and inspire new perspectives.
These badges recognise outstanding commitment to independent
study and a dedication to learning beyond the classroom. Students
have earned their badges in one of two ways: by completing the top
five highest number of Educake homework questions in English,
Maths or Science, or by being nominated by their teachers for
consistently excellent homework or completion of Extended Learning
Projects (ELPs).
This is a fantastic accomplishment and reflects not only hard work,
but also resilience, focus and pride in their studies.
At Queen9s Park High School we strongly believe that developing
independent study habits and a genuine love of learning are
essential for long-term success. Regular homework helps students
practise recall, secure key knowledge and identify gaps in
understanding, which is an important part of effective revision and
academic progress.
To support this, student homework timetables are available on the
school website, including information about Extended Learning
Projects for Key Stage 3. These projects, worth 20 house points,
provide students with an exciting opportunity to explore their
favourite subjects in greater depth and extend their learning beyond
the curriculum. We also remind all students of the importance of
reading for at least 30 minutes each day. Regular reading improves
vocabulary, strengthens comprehension and develops the crucial
academic skills needed for success across all subjects and for life
beyond school.
Congratulations once again to all 77 badge recipients, we are
incredibly proud of you!
