Drone video montage created by Aemilia C (OQ)

We were absolutely delighted to be able to host the legendary Queenswood Parents’ Association Fireworks and Food Festival on Sunday 7 November, in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.

Over 700 members of the school community gathered on Trew Lawn to enjoy a breathtaking display of pyrotechnics – our first since 2018.

Footage from Trew Lawn featuring music selected by Queenswood pupils

The 20 minute show was set to a superb soundtrack curated by the pupils themselves, culminating in the traditional singalong of the school song.

The street food vans, selling a range of Indian, BBQ and rolled ice-cream snacks, did a roaring trade, and the two teams of Sixth Form entrepreneurs were rushed off their feet selling tuck and treats in the Terrace Room.

Best of all, we raised over £3000 for our friends at Noah’s Ark, some of whom were able to join us to enjoy the fun. The Q community has now donated enough money to fund the hospice’s multi-sensory ‘Whispering Wood’.

We are extremely grateful to Ms Penny and the QPA, and to the many Queenswood staff who worked so hard to make the evening possible.