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From minefields to Margaret Thatcher: special talk from top journalist

11.07.2013

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From minefields to Margaret Thatcher: special talk from top journalist

A BBC newsreader and correspondent who has interviewed prime ministers and reported from war zones came to QE to share experiences that range from being rebuked by Margaret Thatcher...

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Special honour: Mathematician gives QE boys a preview of Royal Society speech

05.07.2013

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Special honour: Mathematician gives QE boys a preview of Royal Society speech

Renowned mathematician and alumnus Dr Malcolm Sabin delivered a lecture to the whole of Year 10 when he visited his alma mater. He essentially gave the QE...

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‘QE is top London boys’ state school’: Sunday Times

01.07.2013

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‘QE is top London boys’ state school’: Sunday Times

Queen Elizabeth’s School has been named as London’s top boys’ state school in a Sunday Times feature on the capital’s schools. The school is eighth in the...

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National honours for QE baseball player

25.06.2013

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National honours for QE baseball player

A Year 9 boy has been selected to represent Great Britain in baseball this summer. Rion Hoshino, who plays in the London Youth Baseball League (LYBL), has...

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Raspberry Pi makes for substantial intellectual meal

21.06.2013

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Raspberry Pi makes for substantial intellectual meal

A six-week project is underway to introduce QE boys to cutting-edge cancer research techniques while helping them develop their computer coding skills. Cancer Research UK are bringing...

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School celebrates despite the weather – and the band played on

18.06.2013

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School celebrates despite the weather – and the band played on

Rain on Founder’s Day failed to dampen the spirits of staff and boys, who celebrated this high point in the QE calendar with their customary pride and enthusiasm. ...

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Sixth-Former to represent country

13.06.2013

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Sixth-Former to represent country

Year 12 pupil Madhi Elango is to represent the country after beating off competition from thousands of older students to win a place on the British team for this...

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Pizza, Pompeii and mud pools on Geography trip to Italy

09.06.2013

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Pizza, Pompeii and mud pools on Geography trip to Italy

QE’s young geographers enjoyed a successful trip to Italy – with highlights that ranged from eating pizza to seeing the ruins of Pompeii. The half-term visit for...

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Seeing stars

06.06.2013

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Seeing stars

A screening of the film Solar System, Galaxy, Universe and Beyond was one of the highlights of a Year 8 Science trip to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. ...

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Lecturer has boys tearing their hair out!

03.06.2013

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Lecturer has boys tearing their hair out!

A guest lecturer from Kings College London had QE Sixth-Formers literally tearing out their own hair – as part of her presentation on DNA technology. Dr Elizabeth Glennon, from...

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Young leaders’ award

29.05.2013

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Young leaders’ award

Sixth-Formers Alex Davis and Scott Grossman have won a prestigious award recognising young leadership. Alex and Scott secured the award from the United Jewish Israel Appeal (UJIA)...

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Gothic horror visits QE

25.05.2013

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Gothic horror visits QE

Actor Rupert Mason gave boys a taste of Gothic horror when he performed to the whole of Year 9 in the School Hall. In a visit arranged...

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