New & noteworthy - Queen Elizabeth's School

27.01.2021

Doing what he loves – HOW good is that!

Frankie Vu (OE) has secured a role as a presenter of the iconic children’s television show, HOW, while also enjoying a new job with Facebook, working in virtual reality. ITV...

James has perfect formula for success, as sixth-formers shine in Senior Maths Challenge

25.01.2021

Academic enrichment | Maths

James has perfect formula for success, as sixth-formers shine in Senior Maths Challenge

Year 13’s James Tan sealed his long and glittering record of success in Mathematics competitions at QE with a perfect score in this year’s Senior Maths Challenge (SMC). He was...

Building on Distinction: QE sets out priorities for the next four years in new plan

18.01.2021

School performance

Building on Distinction: QE sets out priorities for the next four years in new plan

Queen Elizabeth’s School today launches Building on Distinction – a detailed plan establishing the School’s priorities for development from 2021 until 2025. The 32-page strategic vision plan redefines the School’s...

Sounds great! Eeshan and Joel to sing with national choirs following audition success

15.01.2021

Music

Sounds great! Eeshan and Joel to sing with national choirs following audition success

Two QE boys have won prestigious places in national youth choirs after being nominated by the School. Year 9’s Joel Swedensky has been offered a place with the National Youth...

Success across the board – with youth to the fore in a QE first

13.01.2021

Chess

Success across the board – with youth to the fore in a QE first

Some 76 boys of all ages turned out for QE’s first whole-school chess tournament. The online weekend event brought not only a high turnout, but also some exciting chess played...

Battling it out in “an immensely worthy cause”

11.01.2021

Charity | Service

Battling it out in “an immensely worthy cause”

Year 7 boys enjoyed the cut and thrust of competition as teams met in a charity quiz, held last term, to raise money for QE’s long-running Sai School Appeal. The...

Do the Maths! Professor explains the key role of modelling in the fight against Covid-19

08.01.2021

Academic enrichment | Maths

Do the Maths! Professor explains the key role of modelling in the fight against Covid-19

One of the UK’s leading mathematicians explained to QE’s Year 11 how Mathematics is at the forefront of the battle against the coronavirus. In a special lecture delivered via Zoom,...

01.01.2021

House system | Service | Support & guidance

New top team for a new year

Siddhant Kansal takes up the reins from today as QE’s 2021 School Captain, supported by a twelve-strong Senior Prefect Team and more than 100 additional officials and prefects. Siddhant will...

The poet, the prince and the podcast (and a proposal, too)

30.12.2020

Alumni | Library & creative writing

The poet, the prince and the podcast (and a proposal, too)

George Mpanga is among only a handful of voices to be heard on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s widely publicised first podcast, which has been issued following the royal...

29.12.2020

Academic enrichment

Making the case for ethical business

QE’s latest Young Enterprise team have got off to a good start in their bid to build a successful business selling sustainable and accessible mobile phone accessories. The InDex team,...

24.12.2020

Music

Musicians lift spirits with Christmas sound and vision

Pupils of all ages served up a Christmas musical feast, ending the year with a virtual concert of festive favourites. Building on the success of the November concert, the 2020 Christmas concert again featured high-quality audio recordings of socially distanced ensembles, and this time there was...

Focus on public speaking in photography competition that gives QE’s youngest boys a chance to be heard

22.12.2020

Academic enrichment | Debating & public speaking

Focus on public speaking in photography competition that gives QE’s youngest boys a chance to be heard

A Year 7 competition combining photography and oratory proved that public speaking has the power to move people as little else can. Pupils from the year group ‘bubble’ gathered in...