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Eyes on the prize: QE quizzes prove a hit

30.12.2021

Alumni | Charity | House system

Eyes on the prize: QE quizzes prove a hit

Two sixth-formers organised a quiz in aid of a charity named after an old boy of the School, as quizzes continue to prove popular throughout the Elizabethan community. Year 13’s...

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Big wins for the younger boys and an epic swansong for the First XV, as QE’s rugby players take on Habs at Saracens’ stadium

10.12.2021

Alumni | Alumni Events | Sport

Big wins for the younger boys and an epic swansong for the First XV, as QE’s rugby players take on Habs at Saracens’ stadium

QE’s First XV pulled on their navy and sky blue-hooped shirts for one last time as they took on rivals Habs at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium, 99 years after the fixture...

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Exploring the lingering legacy of Japan’s worst modern disaster

08.12.2021

Alumni | Arts | Geography

Exploring the lingering legacy of Japan’s worst modern disaster

Old Elizabethan Makoto Takahashi, a global expert on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant meltdown in Japan, gave a group of current sixth-formers a special invitation to an exhibition he...

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Liz Parker

02.12.2021

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Liz Parker

It is with great sorrow that the Association announces the passing, on November 23rd, of Liz Parker, widow of Bob Parker OE and a great friend and supporter of the...

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Sid Clark (Master 1956-87)

26.11.2021

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Sid Clark (Master 1956-87)

The Association has just received the very sad news of the passing of Sid Clark, former master and Governor.  Sid served the school with great distinction, first as a chemistry...

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Peter Whitaker (OE 1930-40)

26.11.2021

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Peter Whitaker (OE 1930-40)

The Association is sad to announce the passing of Peter Whitaker, pupil at the school from 1930 to 1940.  Following a post-war career in military intelligence, Peter then worked as...

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Teacher, Governor and Trustee who “leaves a wonderful legacy”: Sid Clark (1933-2021)

24.11.2021

Alumni | In tribute | School performance | Service

Teacher, Governor and Trustee who “leaves a wonderful legacy”: Sid Clark (1933-2021)

Leading figures from the QE community today paid tribute to Sid Clark, an important figure at the School for half a century, who died this week. Appointed as a Chemistry...

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Elizabethans for life! Spanning the generations at annual alumni dinner

23.11.2021

Alumni | Old Elizabethans'

Elizabethans for life! Spanning the generations at annual alumni dinner

Elizabethans from every decade from the 1940s through to the 2020s turned out to the 125th Old Elizabethans Association Annual Dinner. With 76 in attendance, the event in the Main...

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Professor Bryan Hibbard (OE 1938-44)

18.11.2021

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Professor Bryan Hibbard (OE 1938-44)

The Association has recently been informed of the sad passing of Bryan Hibbard on September 29th at the age of 95.  Bryan attended the school from 1938 to 1944 and...

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Professor Peter Rhodes (OE 1951-59)

18.11.2021

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Professor Peter Rhodes (OE 1951-59)

The Association is sad to announce the passing of Peter Rhodes on October 27th in Durham.  Peter was a pupil at the school from 1951 to 1959, ultimately achieving the...

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“A massive honour”: Samuel named among Top 150 Future Leaders

08.11.2021

Alumni

“A massive honour”: Samuel named among Top 150 Future Leaders

2018 leaver Samuel Akpan has been named in Future Leaders magazine’s Top 150 list for 2021–2022. Samuel, who graduated in Politics & International Studies from Warwick this year, has already...

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“In proud and loving memory”: centenary ceremony remembers QE’s war dead

08.10.2021

Alumni | Service

“In proud and loving memory”: centenary ceremony remembers QE’s war dead

Today, on the 100th anniversary of the dedication of QE’s World War I memorial, the 2021 School Captain laid a poppy wreath on behalf of current pupils to remember the...

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