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Record numbers turn out for 450th anniversary Old Elizabethans Annual Reunion Dinner

22.11.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni

Record numbers turn out for 450th anniversary Old Elizabethans Annual Reunion Dinner

Guests at this year’s QE alumni dinner enjoyed a new, more relaxed approach to the occasion, while also making the most of a few additional activities during the evening. Always...

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Boys’ mature response to film about assassination attempt on Hitler wins plaudits

21.09.2023

Academic enrichment | Alumni | Support & guidance

Boys’ mature response to film about assassination attempt on Hitler wins plaudits

QE boys were the first-ever under-18s to watch producer Ilana Metzger’s film about her father, a Holocaust survivor who once attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler. And she was so impressed...

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Making history: A-level winners excel in Queen Elizabeth School’s 450th anniversary year

17.08.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni | School performance

Making history: A-level winners excel in Queen Elizabeth School’s 450th anniversary year

As A-level grading returns to pre-pandemic standards this year, QE is celebrating “brilliant” results that cement the School’s place in the very top echelons of the country’s academic schools –...

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Entrepreneur Arian passes on lessons from Silicon Valley

01.08.2023

Academic enrichment | Alumni | Careers | STEM

Entrepreneur Arian passes on lessons from Silicon Valley

3D printing entrepreneur Arian Aghababaie, co-founder of California-based Holo, shared insights into the latest developments in additive manufacturing and gave advice on engineering careers when he led two inspirational events...

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Noel Davies MBE (OE 1939-46)

28.07.2023

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Noel Davies MBE (OE 1939-46)

The Association regrets to announce the passing of Noel Davies MBE, RAF Flt Lt (ret’d) on May 24th at the age of 95.  Noel worked for IBM for more than 20 years...

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Bob Paget (OE 1952-59)

28.07.2023

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Bob Paget (OE 1952-59)

The Association is sad to have to report the passing of Bob Paget on June 20th following a long battle with serious illness.  Bob was a great friend of the...

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Ken Cooper CB MA (Oxon), OE 1942-1950

06.07.2023

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Ken Cooper CB MA (Oxon), OE 1942-1950

The Association was shocked to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Ken Cooper on 2nd July. As a pupil in the latter years of the second World War, Ken...

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Formal but fun: saying farewell to QE’s leavers

05.07.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni | House system | Music

Formal but fun: saying farewell to QE’s leavers

QE’s Valediction event for the Class of 2023 saw the 450th anniversary year cohort gather with their parents for an afternoon celebration. There were prizes for some, while the contribution...

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John Lewis (OE 1944-1953)

04.07.2023

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John Lewis (OE 1944-1953)

The Association has just recently been advised of the sad passing of John Lewis (OE 1944-1953) on April 1st at the age of 88.  John played rugby for the OEs...

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Making history at the 450th anniversary year Founder’s Day

20.06.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni | FQE | Outreach

Making history at the 450th anniversary year Founder’s Day

Past, present and future came together to make Founder’s Day in Queen Elizabeth’s School’s 450th anniversary year an unforgettable occasion. Always a highlight of the School calendar, Founder’s Day this...

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Rising fives: QE nominated for Team of the Year award

15.05.2023

Alumni | Sport

Rising fives: QE nominated for Team of the Year award

The recent rise of Eton Fives at Queen Elizabeth’s School has now been recognised with a nomination for the Team of the Year award from the sport’s governing body. Having...

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If I were you…getting the inside track on university life

25.04.2023

Alumni | Careers

If I were you…getting the inside track on university life

Large numbers of last year’s leavers returned to QE to support current pupils at the School’s University Convention. Organised as part of the QE’s extensive programme to support boys preparing...

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