Robert ‘Judge’ Rinder returns to QE
October 20, 2017
On his first visit back to QE since leaving the School 23 years ago, successful barrister and TV celebrity Robert Rinder had some serious advice for the boys – but gave a talk that was characteristically entertaining, too.
Robert, who was a pupil at QE from 1989 to 1994,...
Memory-makers: Paul and Petros’s plan for the big time with their AI-driven study business
March 29, 2023
Two Old Elizabethan entrepreneurs and a friend have launched an innovative business that leverages the power of AI to help students revise and learn. Their online business, Save All, uses machine learning to turn students’ own input into interactive quizzes. As well as a website, there are iOS and Android...
Walking a mile in a Congressman’s shoes
November 22, 2017
Sixth-formers studying Politics enjoyed a rare opportunity to question former Congressmen during a conference on American politics held at the British Library. The Year 13 boys had the chance to quiz two recently retired members of the House of Representatives, Dan Benishek, a Republican who represented Michigan, and Democrat Sam...
About TEDx
June 23, 2021
TEDx events, inspired by the annual TED Conferences, take place all around the world to bring people together and share ideas. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a programme of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a...
Public examinations national consultation: January 2021
January 27, 2021
Following the cancellation of GCSE, AS and A-level examinations this summer, the exams regulator Ofqual recently published its consultation on how grades should be awarded this year. The consultation document proposes that pupils continue with their normal education during this academic year and that they are then assessed by their...
Headhunter Scott highlights the importance of pursuing a career that you enjoy
February 4, 2019
Scott Lesner switched careers after initially training as a lawyer – and has never looked back. Now a recruitment specialist, Scott (OE 1987-1992) has carved out a successful career, while raising a family and maintaining his longstanding enthusiasm for football, as both player and fan. “I didn’t love being a...