New & noteworthy
23.02.2026
Best-ever! School Captain and fellow sixth-formers shine in national Mathematics competition
QE has achieved its highest-ever position in the national final of the Senior Team Maths Challenge. The Sixth Form team came fourth out of 50 élite teams at the national...
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17.02.2026
Academic enrichment | Lecture Programme | Politics
Speaking up for liberty, debate, and for politicians of all parties: Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg at QE
QE pupils enjoyed the opportunity to broaden their political thinking when the School welcomed one of Britain’s most instantly recognisable Conservative figures – the former Cabinet Minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg....
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13.02.2026
Academic enrichment | Technology
Access all areas at Cambridge Engineering workshop!
In a two-day residential workshop at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Engineering, six Industrial Cadets from QE enjoyed some very privileged access. The two Year 12 Engineering teams not...
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11.02.2026
Academic enrichment | Chemistry
Twin triumph as QE dominates Royal Society of Chemistry competition
QE’s young chemists scored a double victory in a prestigious competition, with two teams taking joint first place. The eight boys – four in each team – beat off the...
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05.02.2026
“Fabulous insight” into flexible manufacturing at BMW’s Mini Plant
Sixth-formers saw up-to-the-minute manufacturing technology on a visit to one of Britain’s most famous car factories. The first QE trip of its kind to the historic Mini Plant Oxford provided...
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02.02.2026
Academic enrichment | Art & Design | QE Flourish
The art of magic
Year 8 learned creative secrets behind the Harry Potter films on a magical visit to the Warner Bros studios. During the Art department trip, boys were encouraged to draw parallels...
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29.01.2026
“Wear the navy and light blue hoops with pride”: awards and inspiration served up at 2026 Rugby Dinner
The Rugby Dinner featured inspirational speeches, startling statistics and honours for all ages – but most of all, the evening was about celebrating the love of a great game. Hundreds...
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26.01.2026
Academic enrichment | Lecture Programme | Politics
Democracy at risk? Economist and author laments the rise of authoritarianism
American libertarian academic Dr Tom Palmer took time out from a mini lecture tour to Kings College London and the LSE and gave a popular lunchtime talk at QE. Active...
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15.01.2026
Academic enrichment | Geography
Geographers’ design to provide water for residents in India wins Cambridge award
Year 13 students Ishaan Bhandari and Laksh Aggarwal enter their final few months at QE bolstered by a win in a Cambridge competition. The pair triumphed in the Most impactful...
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03.01.2026
Into the unknown: journalist’s talk on space a stellar draw
An after-school lecture by a national space journalist attracted huge interest from the boys. Some 200 pupils packed into the Main Hall for the voluntary assembly by Peggy Hollinger, Space...
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