New & noteworthy

“Cry ‘Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war”: “Strong” performance of Julius Caesar reflects the all-too-modern dangers of political chaos

08.12.2022

Academic enrichment | Drama | Trips

“Cry ‘Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war”: “Strong” performance of Julius Caesar reflects the all-too-modern dangers of political chaos

QE actors mixed the language of Shakespeare with modern costumes and props to create a potent performance for our times. The boys put on Julius Caesar at North Finchley’s artsdepot...

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Ace trader Pavan’s double triumph at hi-tech finance simulation

05.12.2022

Academic enrichment | Careers | Economics

Ace trader Pavan’s double triumph at hi-tech finance simulation

Year 11 pupil Pavan Kovuri came first on both days of a two-day simulated financial trading event open to Year 11–13 students from across the country. Pavan, who already has...

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Making it big: Sixth Form pair battle through tough process to win prestigious engineering scholarships

02.12.2022

Academic enrichment | STEM | Technology

Making it big: Sixth Form pair battle through tough process to win prestigious engineering scholarships

Two sixth-formers have been named as Arkwright Scholars after successfully demonstrating their prowess as engineers. Darren Lee and Yash Patel laboured for months through a gruelling selection process for the...

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Royal visit to herald 450th anniversary: from ancient roots to robotics, HRH The Duke of Gloucester enjoys a taste of life at Queen Elizabeth’s School

29.11.2022

450th anniversary | CCF | House system | Music | STEM

Royal visit to herald 450th anniversary: from ancient roots to robotics, HRH The Duke of Gloucester enjoys a taste of life at Queen Elizabeth’s School

HRH The Duke of Gloucester today visited QE, as the reigning Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year prepares to celebrate its 450th anniversary early next year. Members of...

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Crepes, a cruise – and commuting French-style

22.11.2022

Languages | Trips | Uncategorized

Crepes, a cruise – and commuting French-style

From their arrival in Paris to their departure three days later, QE A-level French students enjoyed their authentic taste of Parisian life and the opportunity for some language learning.  Moving...

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Remembering our war dead, honouring their sacrifice

15.11.2022

Alumni | CCF | Service | Trips

Remembering our war dead, honouring their sacrifice

QE held its traditional act of commemoration on Armistice Day, while members of the Combined Cadet Force took part in High Barnet’s Remembrance Sunday parade. Through the two events, today’s...

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Movers and shakers: Sixth Form engineers learn about legacy of Formula 1 and meet industry leaders on fast-paced day out

10.11.2022

Technology | Trips

Movers and shakers: Sixth Form engineers learn about legacy of Formula 1 and meet industry leaders on fast-paced day out

Year 12 Product Design students were inspired by a day trip which took in the Advanced Engineering 2022 exhibition and a visit to Silverstone. During the exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC,...

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Barbershop singers impress at Livery Company dinner

07.11.2022

Music | Trips

Barbershop singers impress at Livery Company dinner

The seven members of the School’s Senior Barbershop ensemble enjoyed entertaining guests at a dinner for The Worshipful Company of Farriers – and the feeling was mutual! They had been...

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Linguists enjoy being alienated at the theatre

04.11.2022

Academic enrichment | Drama | Languages | Trips

Linguists enjoy being alienated at the theatre

Sixth-formers made a trip to watch one of the most famous works by the influential 20th-century Marxist German playwright and poet, Bertolt Brecht. The group of Year 12 and Year...

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Best in the world: Samuel’s new role at the Premier League

01.11.2022

Alumni | Sport

Best in the world: Samuel’s new role at the Premier League

Samuel Akpan’s efforts to build a career in sports have received a major boost with his securing of a long internship at the Premier League. Sam (OE 2011–2018) won an...

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South of the river – and out on the streets!

24.10.2022

Geography | Trips

South of the river – and out on the streets!

Sixth-formers headed for south London to investigate the pace of urban change as part of their Geography studies. All Year 12 AS Geography students made the journey to Wandsworth for...

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“What fun I had!” Newest Elizabethans make friends on adventure centre trip

18.10.2022

House system | Support & guidance | Trips

“What fun I had!” Newest Elizabethans make friends on adventure centre trip

Just a few weeks after starting at QE, Year 7 pupils headed off to an adventure centre to learn some new skills, test their nerve and have some fun together....

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