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“A delightful mash-up of neuroscience and music” – open lecture at QE

15.03.2012

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“A delightful mash-up of neuroscience and music” – open lecture at QE

Sixth-Formers, staff and visitors were treated to an exposition of the effects of music on the brain by leading neuropsychologist and musician Dr Catherine Loveday. During the...

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QE old boy progresses to University Challenge final

13.03.2012

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QE old boy progresses to University Challenge final

Ben Pugh (OE 2002-2009) played a significant role as his team “stormed” to the final of the BBC quiz show, University Challenge. Pembroke College, Cambridge, made an unusually slow...

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Academic and social benefits of collaboration

09.03.2012

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Academic and social benefits of collaboration

Thirty Year 12 boys joined 30 girls from Henrietta Barnett School to work on the Extended Project Qualification. During an initial one-day symposium, the students were placed...

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A night out to remember

29.02.2012

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A night out to remember

Music that might be encountered during an evening out formed the backbone of the School concert entitled A Night on the Town! QE Director of Music Kieron...

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Old boy runs to help families

24.02.2012

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Old boy runs to help families

Alumnus Jamie Sherman (2002-2009) is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by running the London Marathon in April. Jamie, who is in his second year...

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Sixth-Formers commended for outstanding GCSE performance

22.02.2012

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Sixth-Formers commended for outstanding GCSE performance

Two Year 12 students who each achieved 11 A* grades in their GCSEs have been presented with Outstanding Achievement Awards 2011 for Academic Excellence. Mohammad Moinuddin and Salman Khan...

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All the World’s a Stage – QE’s innovative Drama production

16.02.2012

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All the World’s a Stage – QE’s innovative Drama production

This term’s major theatrical production marks another step in the renaissance of drama at Queen Elizabeth’s School. Entitled All the World’s a Stage, the play is a...

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Poet inspires creative thinking and laughter at QE

13.02.2012

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Poet inspires creative thinking and laughter at QE

Leading poet John Mole gave Year 7 boys plenty to ponder during a special visit to the School. As part of the Year 7 enrichment programme, the...

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QE pupil rises above Maths Challenge to become Olympiad high-flyer

10.02.2012

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QE pupil rises above Maths Challenge to become Olympiad high-flyer

A Year 11 pupil has been placed equal 15th in the British Mathematical Olympiad. Gabriel Gendler is only the second QE boy ever to qualify for the second round...

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QE old boy helps college team through to University Challenge semi-finals

07.02.2012

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QE old boy helps college team through to University Challenge semi-finals

Ben Pugh (2002-2009) played a significant role in his team’s quarter-final victory in the BBC quiz show, University Challenge. Pembroke College, Cambridge stormed to a 145- point lead –...

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Design & Engineering Scholarships for QE boys

01.02.2012

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Design & Engineering Scholarships for QE boys

Two year 12 pupils at Queen Elizabeth’s School have been awarded prestigious Arkwright Scholarships. Vignesh Gopalan (below) and Mehul Jesani (pictured left) secured the valuable engineering awards...

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Top university scholarship for musician

27.01.2012

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Top university scholarship for musician

Alumnus Greg White (2004-2011) has been awarded one of only eight Vice-Chancellor’s scholarships by the University of East Anglia. Greg, who last summer achieved A* in his Music Technology...

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