From ancient ruins to zip wires, Latin trips were classics of their kind
August 2, 2024
Two four-day trips to Provence and Rome respectively provided boys with the opportunity to see at first-hand many marvels of the ancient world, alongside stunning scenery and modern attractions. Arranged with an emphasis on classical history and culture, the Latin trips organised by the Languages department provided a packed programme...
Young visitors enjoy a taste of the future as primary school programme grows
August 6, 2024
QE has again expanded its outreach work with Barnet primary schools, adding a day focussed on Art to its programme this year. Now in its ninth year, the primary schools initiative gives girls and boys in Year 5 an early taste of what it is like to be at secondary...
Bioquest magazine goes it alone
September 20, 2024
The School’s new pupil-run Biology journal has now been published as a stand-alone publication for the first time. Featuring articles by six of QE’s senior biologists, Bioquest looks in detail at medical topics, from the effects of ingesting microplastics to HIV immunity, while also examining ethical issues. The first edition...
Meeting the man from the Met – after 111 emails!
February 28, 2017
Outgoing Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe spoke to the whole of Year 10 on his much-awaited visit to QE.
Sir Bernard, who announced in September 2016 that he was planning to retire this February, not only delivered a wide-ranging talk in a special lecture, he then stayed and...
Strong performance in Geography quiz
November 7, 2016
A Year 10 QE team finished as runners-up in a popular Geography quiz against competitors from other leading local schools.
Nine schools brought along teams comprising three Year 10 pupils each to the local round of the Geographical Association’s national competition, the Worldwise Quiz, which was held at Watford...
