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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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Anniversary to the fore at 56th Annual Elizabethan Union Dinner Debate

21.04.2023

450th anniversary | Academic enrichment | Alumni | Debating & public speaking

Anniversary to the fore at 56th Annual Elizabethan Union Dinner Debate

With the QE 450th anniversary celebrations at the forefront of everyone’s mind, the subject chosen for this year’s Dinner Debate was especially apt. Sixth-formers gathered to take on the visiting...

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Thriving from ancient roots: Queen Elizabeth’s School celebrates its 450th anniversary in Westminster Abbey

24.03.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni | School performance | Trips

Thriving from ancient roots: Queen Elizabeth’s School celebrates its 450th anniversary in Westminster Abbey

Four hundred and fifty years to the day since Queen Elizabeth I granted the Charter for the establishment of Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet, the Elizabethan community gathered in Westminster...

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As QE celebrates its 450th anniversary year, the 1973 School Captain shares memories of the 400th

22.03.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni

As QE celebrates its 450th anniversary year, the 1973 School Captain shares memories of the 400th

With QE’s 450th anniversary year now well under way and thoughts turning to this week’s special service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, Old Elizabethan Iain Lanyon, who was School Captain...

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Celebrating a rich and remarkable story: new book on QE’s history launched

03.03.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni

Celebrating a rich and remarkable story: new book on QE’s history launched

A new definitive history of Queen Elizabeth’s School researched and written by former Headmaster John Marincowitz has been launched with a special celebration. The relaxed evening event at the School...

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Peter Allen (OE 1946-1954)

08.02.2023

Old Elizabethans'

Peter Allen (OE 1946-1954)

The year 2022 ended with the sad passing on December 30th of Peter Allen BDS (Lond), LDS, RCS (Eng) (OE 1946-1954) who achieved sporting distinction at the school, representing the...

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Bringing ‘Hogwarts’ to the Big Apple

02.02.2023

Alumni

Bringing ‘Hogwarts’ to the Big Apple

Old Elizabethan Raj Bavishi is spearheading efforts to bring together QE alumni in New York – a city he has long made his home. Raj (1995–2002) is a Director with...

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Dr Peter Olney MB BS DObst RCOG (OE 1931-38)

02.12.2022

Old Elizabethans'

Dr Peter Olney MB BS DObst RCOG (OE 1931-38)

The Association has recently learnt of the sad passing of Doctor Peter Olney, on October 27th.  Peter was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s from 1931 to 1938.

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Remembering our war dead, honouring their sacrifice

15.11.2022

Alumni | CCF | Service | Trips

Remembering our war dead, honouring their sacrifice

QE held its traditional act of commemoration on Armistice Day, while members of the Combined Cadet Force took part in High Barnet’s Remembrance Sunday parade. Through the two events, today’s...

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