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Bruce MacEacharn (OE 1941-1950)

21.12.2023

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Bruce MacEacharn (OE 1941-1950)

The Association is sad to announce the passing of Bruce MacEacharn on December 11th at the age of 91.  Bruce was a local lad whose house backed on to the...

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Stephen Rogers (OE 1958-1966)

21.12.2023

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Stephen Rogers (OE 1958-1966)

The Association is sad to announce that Steve Rogers passed away on November 26th.  Steve was a pupil at the school from 1958 to 1966.

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Dr Michael Cheek (OE 1954-1960)

21.12.2023

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Dr Michael Cheek (OE 1954-1960)

The Association has only recently become aware of the passing of Michael Cheek on January 21st this year.  Michael was a pupil at the School from 1954 to 1960.

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Out now! QE’s special anniversary video, offering a “great memento of a fabulous year”

18.12.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni

Out now! QE’s special anniversary video, offering a “great memento of a fabulous year”

With just a few days left until the end of Queen Elizabeth’s School’s 450th anniversary year, a special film published today provides an exciting whistlestop tour of the highlights of...

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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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