New & noteworthy - Queen Elizabeth's School

05.04.2023

QE the best in the world!

Queen Elizabeth’s School was the most successful organisation in the world in this year’s VEX robotics Online Challenges. Having already achieved significant successes in recent years at in-person regional, national...

02.04.2023

Sport | Trips

Premiership prize for QE’s rugby élite

Boys of all ages chosen as last season’s top rugby players for QE enjoyed a special treat with a visit to watch Premiership side Saracens battle it out with Newcastle...

Thriving from ancient roots: Queen Elizabeth’s School celebrates its 450th anniversary in Westminster Abbey

24.03.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni | School performance | Trips

Thriving from ancient roots: Queen Elizabeth’s School celebrates its 450th anniversary in Westminster Abbey

Four hundred and fifty years to the day since Queen Elizabeth I granted the Charter for the establishment of Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet, the Elizabethan community gathered in Westminster...

Writing history, making history: former Headmaster is Guest of Honour at prize-giving

23.03.2023

450th anniversary | Academic enrichment | School performance

Writing history, making history: former Headmaster is Guest of Honour at prize-giving

Dr John Marincowitz, former Headmaster and author of a new history of Queen Elizabeth’s School published this month, was the special guest at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony – one...

As QE celebrates its 450th anniversary year, the 1973 School Captain shares memories of the 400th

22.03.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni

As QE celebrates its 450th anniversary year, the 1973 School Captain shares memories of the 400th

With QE’s 450th anniversary year now well under way and thoughts turning to this week’s special service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, Old Elizabethan Iain Lanyon, who was School Captain...

Defending the indefensible? ‘Outstanding’ success of boys at debating conference, where QE delegates had to represent Russia

18.03.2023

Academic enrichment | Trips

Defending the indefensible? ‘Outstanding’ success of boys at debating conference, where QE delegates had to represent Russia

Four QE delegates won awards for their public speaking and debating skills at a Model United Nations conference. The three-day weekend ‘HabsMUN’ event, hosted by Haberdashers’ Boys’ School, saw a...

The 47th QE Annual QE Sevens: great rugby, impressive logistics and strong showings from the home sides

15.03.2023

Service | Sport

The 47th QE Annual QE Sevens: great rugby, impressive logistics and strong showings from the home sides

This year’s Rugby Sevens – the first to feature the U14s as well as the U16s since before the pandemic – saw Tonbridge and Harrow schools claim the honour of...

10.03.2023

Sport | Trips

Memories are made of this!

QE’s first post-pandemic skiing trip saw fifty boys take to the slopes of Canada’s ancient Purcell Mountains, some 4,500 miles away from home. The group flew to the resort of...

Vex in Vegas! Sixth Form robotics teams head stateside

07.03.2023

Academic enrichment | STEM | Technology | Trips

Vex in Vegas! Sixth Form robotics teams head stateside

Two Year 12 squads flew the flag for Britain when they fought against more than 100 competing teams in the Battle for Vegas – an inaugural Vex Robotics Signature Event...

Celebrating a rich and remarkable story: new book on QE’s history launched

03.03.2023

450th anniversary | Alumni

Celebrating a rich and remarkable story: new book on QE’s history launched

A new definitive history of Queen Elizabeth’s School researched and written by former Headmaster John Marincowitz has been launched with a special celebration. The relaxed evening event at the School...

Careering along the right path: convention helps pupils consider their futures

24.02.2023

Careers | Support & guidance

Careering along the right path: convention helps pupils consider their futures

Dozens of Old Elizabethans and other guests turned out to advise Year 11 boys on their future paths in a new-style QE Careers Convention. The event featured sessions focusing on...

Sharpening skills and getting creative on climate change – together!

08.02.2023

Academic enrichment | Lower School Science

Sharpening skills and getting creative on climate change – together!

Some of QE’s youngest pupils met up with their counterparts at a leading girls’ school for a day-long academic symposium on climate change. Twenty-four Year 7 boys made the trip...