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School celebrates 80th anniversary of move

02.11.2012

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School celebrates 80th anniversary of move

Saturday 3rd November marks the 80th anniversary of the official opening of QE’s Main Building. The ceremony in 1932 was conducted by Prince George (later Duke of...

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A musical tour for Year 7 pupils – from Norway to the Caribbean

30.10.2012

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A musical tour for Year 7 pupils – from Norway to the Caribbean

Year 7 boys were treated to a musical tour de force by older boys who performed at a special concert. The event in the School’s Shearly Hall combined full...

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Lend your ears to QE actors

27.10.2012

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Lend your ears to QE actors

Queen Elizabeth’s School boys are to perform an abridged version of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, following a special drama workshop at the Arts Depot in Finchley. Four schools...

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Sixth Form symposium stimulates flexible thinking

22.10.2012

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Sixth Form symposium stimulates flexible thinking

Thirty-six pupils from the Upper Sixth took part in the latest research symposium to be held jointly by QE and one of the country’s leading independent girls’ schools. ...

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Party people: Houses of Parliament visit

12.10.2012

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Party people: Houses of Parliament visit

Some 35 Sixth-Formers visited the Houses of Parliament as part of their Politics studies. The Year 12 boys found out about the history of the mother of...

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Success of summer event heralds a new year of House contests

08.10.2012

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Success of summer event heralds a new year of House contests

QE boys are looking forward to another year of intense inter-House competition. The School’s new House Co-ordinator, Martin Bassett-Jones, said: “House events are an excellent way to...

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School adopts charity in honour of former pupil killed in paragliding accident

03.10.2012

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School adopts charity in honour of former pupil killed in paragliding accident

The School is adopting Guy’s Trust as one of its charities for this year. The Trust has been set up by the family of Guy Joseph (OE 1997-2002) who...

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QE economists enjoy challenge of Oxford conference

28.09.2012

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QE economists enjoy challenge of Oxford conference

Nine Year 13 boys started the School year with an opportunity to sample life at Exeter College, Oxford. Accompanied by Economics teacher Sonia Strnad, the group attended...

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When the tough got going: QE boys demonstrate resilience and care

26.09.2012

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When the tough got going: QE boys demonstrate resilience and care

A group of QE Sixth-Formers who successfully undertook a gruelling Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition to Morocco have been praised for their initiative by their assessor. Altogether...

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The Beatles’ road to Universal’s door

24.09.2012

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The Beatles’ road to Universal’s door

The Universal Music Group, led by OE Lucian Grainge, has won approval from the EU to acquire EMI Recording Ltd, bringing a number of artists into the music giant’s...

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Spanish now available as GCSE extra-curricular option

21.09.2012

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Spanish now available as GCSE extra-curricular option

Queen Elizabeth’s School has introduced after-school classes in Spanish so that boys can opt to study for a GCSE in the world’s most widely spoken Romance language. ...

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Queen Elizabeth’s School is top boys’ state school: Financial Times

18.09.2012

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Queen Elizabeth’s School is top boys’ state school: Financial Times

QE is the country’s top boys’ state school, according to the FT’s influential Top Schools annual rankings. The School has held its position as eighth overall among English secondary...

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