Do the Maths! Professor explains the key role of modelling in the fight against Covid-19
January 8, 2021
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, Chris Budd, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Bath, first explained to the whole year group what mathematical modelling is, with...
Present purpose and future focus
January 26, 2021
As teachers and families grapple with the challenges of a second lockdown, the importance of pastoral care for all QE boys remains undiminished, reports Deputy Head (Pastoral) David Ryan. “Our aim is to look after the boys and provide the same level of pastoral care that we would were they...
Blazing a trail for QE’s linguists
March 1, 2021
A national French debating competition is to become an annual fixture in the QE calendar after two Sixth Form teams showed the way with strong performances. With only a week’s notice, Anshul Sajip and Zeke Essex, of Year 13, and Awad Shah and Vineeth Rajan, of Year 12, volunteered for...
“Strengthening the connection between your ears and fingers”: senior musicians learn jazz improvisation from a master
March 5, 2021
Renowned saxophonist, composer and educator Mike Hall kept QE’s senior musicians on their toes with a masterclass on jazz improvisation. His hour-long, richly illustrated, online talk focused on examples of improvisation by two of the jazz greats, Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis. The boys now have a couple of weeks...
From parish politics to the global village – QE pupils given food for thought as the world celebrates International Women’s Day
March 11, 2021
Pupils at Queen Elizabeth’s School have been celebrating the achievements of women and reflecting on the issues they face, as people around the world marked International Women’s Day (IWD). English teacher Eleanor Pickering put together a pack of resources to encourage discussion in tutor groups on the day itself or...
“For a better tomorrow”
June 29, 2021
QE’s Perspective team explained what equality, diversity and inclusion mean for them in a series of videos produced to help tutor groups mark national School Diversity Week and international Pride Month. The videos featured each member of the six-strong Year 12 team heading Perspective, a pupil-led initiative launched last year...
As the world turns its eyes to the climate change summit, QE boys play their part in tackling the burning issue of our time
October 1, 2021
Two of QE’s Sixth Form climate change champions have been invited to take part in next month’s crucial COP26 global summit in Glasgow. Their invitation to join the London Schools Eco Network (LSEN) delegation follows successful campaigning by the three QE Year 12 eco-ambassadors at an inter-schools conference. And that...
‘Under pressure’ but ‘don’t give up’! Families, friends and colleagues battle it out at FQE quiz
November 17, 2021
Representatives from across the School community teamed up for the first Friends of Queen Elizabeth’s in-person charity event since the outbreak of the pandemic. The 50 people who turned out for the FQE Quiz included Governors, current and former staff, parents and alumni. During a relaxed but keenly competitive evening,...
