The right place at the right time: how spending 1962 at QE broadened Mike’s education
January 25, 2021
In 1962, Mike Vanderkelen left behind the warm waters of his native Australia to spend a year in Britain’s chillier climes as a QE pupil. It was a time of great change, both at the School and in wider British society. Timothy Edwards had succeeded veteran Headmaster E H Jenkins...
Medical practice makes perfect
September 9, 2015
Five young Alumni took time out from forging their medical careers to help Sixth Form boys at the School who are hoping to study Medicine.
The five Old Elizabethans, who all went on to Imperial Colllege after attending QE from 2002 to 2009, gave practice university interviews to the...
Physical Education (PE)
August 15, 2017
We aim to cater for all abilities and offer a programme that supports pupil progress from the foundational basics all the way through to élite level. Fundamental movement skills are taught during Years 7–9. Alongside this, we seek to develop communication skills and, through team and individual sports, to nurture...
QE team named Chemistry champions
August 18, 2017
QE has won first prize in the Chemistry Challenge – a regional competition run by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The team of four Year 10 boys attended the final at Kingston University and, said QE Chemistry teacher Susanna Butterworth, they achieved a “resounding victory” over the other three finalists....
Exploring creativity in music, design and engineering
September 29, 2017
Justin Pither is at the forefront of a company behind an innovative hi-tech seating system designed for children with disabilities.
His work as Chief Technology Officer for Aergo is the latest stage in a varied career for Justin (OE 1999–2006), who spent five years between School and university playing...
Happy in Harvard: Ché’s first-hand account of Ivy League life
February 6, 2018
Boys interested in learning more about the process of applying to Ivy League colleges and other leading American universities were encouraged and inspired by visiting old boy, Ché Applewhaite. Ché, who left QE last year, is among a growing number of leavers taking up opportunities to study stateside, many of...
Admissions information
April 18, 2018
Below is the important information related to making an application to the School. Once you have read this guide, please click here to complete our entrance test request form and to progress your application. Remember that you must also submit a Common Application Form to your own Local Authority, by...
A life of service
July 15, 2015
With his successful career as a GP in a socially deprived part of London, Dominic Roberts could perhaps be forgiven for feeling he has paid his dues to society. But far from sitting back, Dominic (OE 1989–1994) is now hoping to serve in a challenging new arena: he is applying...
Masks at QE: all you need to know
May 22, 2021
Following a change in Government guidance, the earlier national recommendation that face masks should be worn in classrooms has been lifted. In a special message, Deputy Head (Pastoral) David Ryan sets out below for the boys what this does – and does not – mean for daily life at QE,...
