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A calculated attempt at humour

18.02.2014

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A calculated attempt at humour

The whole of Year 10 – 180 boys – engaged with the lighter side of Mathematics when award-winning mathematician and comedian Matt Parker gave a special presentation. ...

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Prince Charles presents QE Chairman of Governors with his MBE

14.02.2014

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Prince Charles presents QE Chairman of Governors with his MBE

Prince Charles has presented Queen Elizabeth's School's Chairman of Governors Barrie Martin with his MBE at an investiture at Buckingham Palace. The MBE for services to education...

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Boys demonstrate financial acumen

11.02.2014

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Boys demonstrate financial acumen

Four Year 12 boys have reached the regional final of a highly regarded national investment competition. QE’s team, named the Naked Economists and comprising Ralph Flint, Paul...

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Chess team qualify for national stage of competition

07.02.2014

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Chess team qualify for national stage of competition

QE's chess team has qualified for the national stage of the English Chess Federation Schools' Championship by reaching the competition's zonal final. The team had to overcome...

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Fractals and board games feature in Mathematical workshops and lectures

05.02.2014

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Fractals and board games feature in Mathematical workshops and lectures

A university-hosted Mathematics enrichment day gave Year 10 boys the opportunity to take part in interactive activities as well as to hear from some of the UK's top mathematicians....

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Three QE boys selected for national water polo squad

31.01.2014

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Three QE boys selected for national water polo squad

Three QE boys have been selected for the GB Water Polo squad following trials in Cardiff. Samuel Carling, of Year 11, Louis Waloschek, of Year 10, and Year 9’s Thushira...

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Further success for School’s mathematicians

29.01.2014

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Further success for School’s mathematicians

Seven Sixth-Formers achieved a certificate of merit at the Senior UK Maths Kangaroo after finishing in the top 25%. A further 10 boys received a certificate of...

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QE becomes first school in London to achieve 100% in key Government GCSE measure

23.01.2014

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QE becomes first school in London to achieve 100% in key Government GCSE measure

Queen Elizabeth’s School is the first in London to achieve a 100% pass rate in the English Baccaulaureate, the Government’s new league tables reveal. All 179 GCSE...

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Medals for QE mathematicians in Olympiad

23.01.2014

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Medals for QE mathematicians in Olympiad

Three Sixth-Formers have won medals in a national competition that is only open to the country's elite young mathematicians. Gabriel Gendler (pictured left) and Madhi Elango, of...

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Karan’s scholarship success

22.01.2014

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Karan’s scholarship success

One of last summer's QE leavers has secured a prestigious £10,000 scholarship from the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE). Karan Dewnani (OE 2006-2013) will receive £2,500 annually...

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Sharp rise in Oxbridge offers

17.01.2014

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Sharp rise in Oxbridge offers

The number of QE boys who have secured offers of places at Oxford and Cambridge has risen to a near-record 37 – a 28 per cent rise on last...

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War Horse: Getting to grips with puppetry

15.01.2014

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War Horse: Getting to grips with puppetry

Boys from Years 9-13 enjoyed a trip to see the hit West End production of War Horse and then tackled a puppetry workshop run by the National Theatre. ...

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