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Queen Elizabeth’s School becomes an Academy

01.09.2010

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Queen Elizabeth’s School becomes an Academy

Queen Elizabeth’s School today became an Academy – one of the first schools to make the transition under legislative changes introduced by the new Government. In a letter to the...

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Record-breaking GCSE results

24.08.2010

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Record-breaking GCSE results

Queen Elizabeth’s School today recorded its best-ever GCSE results. Announcing the results, the Headmaster, Dr John Marincowitz, said the exceptional performance of the Year 11 boys augurs well for them...

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High number of new A* grades at Queen Elizabeth’s School – and average grade is higher than A

19.08.2010

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High number of new A* grades at Queen Elizabeth’s School – and average grade is higher than A

Almost a third of all A-levels taken at Queen Elizabeth’s School gained the new A* grade, it was announced today. The introduction of the new mark – awarded for scores...

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Old Elizabethans hoping for success at London 2012

13.08.2010

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Old Elizabethans hoping for success at London 2012

Brunel University has named four Old Elizabethans among its 2012 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls. Tom Aggar (OE 1995-2002), who is now taking an MSc in Sport Sciences, will be looking...

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Science is up to the Mark

12.08.2010

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Science is up to the Mark

The Prince’s Teaching Institute has awarded its prestigious Schools Programme Mark to QE’s Science Department. The Mark recognises the department’s work to challenge and stretch students and is awarded after...

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Success across the age range at Sports Day

23.07.2010

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Success across the age range at Sports Day

A spread of victories in individual events from Years 7 through to Year 10 helped give give Underne 3rd place at the QE Sports Day. Boys from the House won...

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Staplyton spirit helps House to Sports Day runners-up position

23.07.2010

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Staplyton spirit helps House to Sports Day runners-up position

Stapylton achieved 2nd place at QE’s Sports Day, thanks to a string of individual performances by boys from Years 7-10 that saw the House winning 22 events. Notable successes include: Eben...

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Hurdles and javelin successes at Sports Day

23.07.2010

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Hurdles and javelin successes at Sports Day

Five Pearce boys won their hurdles and javelin competitions at QE’s 2010 Sports Day, at which their House came 6th. Mithuran Satkunanathan (Year 8) said: “The support of the crowd made it...

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Leicester win the 2010 QE Sports Day

23.07.2010

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Leicester win the 2010 QE Sports Day

Leicester triumphed overall in this year’s Sports Day and took the House Cup. The annual inter-House competition involves all boys in Years 7-10 taking part in athletics, tug of war...

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Six wins for Harrisons at Sports Day

23.07.2010

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Six wins for Harrisons at Sports Day

Boys from Harrisons gained six individual track and field victories at QE’s 2010 Sports Day, with the House coming 5th overall in the event. Among the winners was Josh Tob-Ogu...

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Improved performance at Sports Day

23.07.2010

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Improved performance at Sports Day

Broughton gained 4th place overall at this year’s Sports Day – a significant improvement on its 6th place in 2009. The highlights included John Otugade (Year 10) winning both of...

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Government’s green light for Academy status for Queen Elizabeth’s

23.07.2010

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Government’s green light for Academy status for Queen Elizabeth’s

The Secretary of State has approved in principle Queen Elizabeth’s School’s application to become an Academy. In a letter to the Chairman of Governors, Barrie Martin, Education Secretary Michael Gove...

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