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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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Five departments at QE earn prestigious teaching endorsement

17.09.2012

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Five departments at QE earn prestigious teaching endorsement

The School has now been awarded the Prince’s Teaching Institute Mark (PTI) for five subjects: English, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages and Science. Of nearly 200 schools involved in...

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QE sprinter leading the way

07.09.2012

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QE sprinter leading the way

Sixth-Former John Otugade is being tipped as one of Britain’s hot prospects for the future, following his decision to drop football and focus on athletics. John was scouted by...

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Latin reintroduced to QE curriculum

04.09.2012

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Latin reintroduced to QE curriculum

Latin is being reintroduced to the QE curriculum in September 2012. The subject will be taken by all boys in Year 7 and will remain compulsory until Year 9,...

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Paralympian’s reign comes to an end

03.09.2012

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Paralympian’s reign comes to an end

Tom Aggar, (OE 1995-2002) who had been widely expected to retain his Paralympic title in the men’s single sculls, finished outside the medals in the final at Eton Dorney....

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Mens sana…good food for healthy minds and bodies

02.09.2012

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Mens sana…good food for healthy minds and bodies

Following the completion of a new purpose-built area, Food Technology is being introduced at QE for the first time. It will be part of the wider Technology curriculum that...

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