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James Moran memorial 4 November 2023
Thursday, May 25
Old Savilians from the 1999 leaver's year have organised a memorial event, to honour James' memory, at the 25 year mark, which will take place...
Cambridge Dinner 2023
Wednesday, May 24
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Another superb Cambridge Dinner took place 20 May 2023, when the Old Combination...
Giving Back- Can you support QEGS Bursary Fund?
Wednesday, May 24
As a charity, we are very grateful to all those Old Savilians who support the QEGS Bursary Fund. We are proud of our tradition of providing means-tested...
Last Chance to book Cambridge Dinner 20 May
Friday, May 12
If you want to join Mark Fitzsimons, Geoff Tingle, Trevor Barker, David Eggleston and Angela Eggleston at the Cambridge Dinner, please note that booking...
Early Bird Booking Now Open!
Wednesday, May 10
London Dinner 22 Sept 2023
RAF Club

Grab yourself a bargain by booking your ticket to the London Dinner by the end of June!
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QEGS to provide additional bursaries thanks to alumni gift of over £1million
Thursday, March 30
QEGS will be able to provide additional bursaries to students as a result of a generous gift of over £1million left by Anthea Denton, widow of Anthony...
From Wakefield to Windsor! Mike Tindall (OS 1997) speaks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Thursday, March 23
For the finale of season 2 of #MIQTV we saw Mike Tindall (OS 1997) chat with Mr Fitzsimons about his professional rugby career.
Mike talks of dancing...
James Moran Memorial
Wednesday, March 15
James Moran was an Old Savilian of the highest order. Awarded the prestigious Wolfson Scholarship, his academic, artistic, and sporting abilities stood...
Christopher Kurwie (OS 2005) chats to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Friday, March 17
Many thanks to Christopher Kurwie (OS 2005) who took part in the latest episode of #MIQTV. Christopher talks about the three career paths he has had since...
Will Hotham (OS 2014) speaks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV!
Tuesday, February 28
This week's episode saw Will Hotham sit down for a chat with Mr Fitzsimons about his career as a Senior Scientist at Histologix. Will speaks about...
Harry Crowson (OS 2013) chats to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Friday, February 10
The latest episode of #MIQTV saw Harry Crowson (OS 2013) sit down to chat with Mr Fitzsimons about his career as a barrister. Harry initially studied astrophysics...
Joe Stevenson (OS 2015) chats with Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Friday, February 3
Joe Stevenson (OS 2015), ICU Junior Clinical Fellow at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust sits down to chat with Mr Fitzsimons in our latest instalment...
Dave Cross (OS 1996) speaks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Friday, January 20
The latest instalment of #MIQTV saw Dave Cross (OS 1996) sit down to speak with Mr Fitzsimons about his career in engineering and his current role as an...
Business Networking Group
Monday, January 16
We have had a suggestion from an Old Sav to look at setting up a networking group that could look at doing business together. The Old Sav that has suggested...
Simon Maddocks (OS 1969) chats to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Thursday, January 12
Simon Maddocks (OS 1969) sat down for a chat with Mr Fitzsimons for our latest instalment of #MIQTV.
Simon has lived and worked in Asia, the Middle...
Trevor Barker retires after 40 years at QEGS
Thursday, January 5
At the end of the Autumn Term we said goodbye to Trevor Barker after 40 years at QEGS.
Trevor has been a form tutor, head of year, head of cricket,...
OS Annual Dinner 2022
Friday, December 16

Friday 16th December saw the OS Annual Dinner return after 2 years to the QE Hall.

Joined by teachers past and present,...
Rory Bramley (OS 2014) talks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Tuesday, January 3
On the latest instalment of #MIQTV we saw Rory Bramley speaking to Mr Fitzsimons about his journey from QEGS to being a Backend Developer for the Kubrick...
Matt Smith (OS 2008), star of 'The Yorkshire Vet' speaks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Monday, December 5
Many thanks to our latest participant on #MIQTV Matt Smith (OS 2008) who is a Clinical Director at Donaldson's Vets and star of 'The Yorkshire...
James McClelland (OS, 2011) represents the England Thorns netball squad in Australia and New Zealand
Tuesday, November 22
James plays for Leeds Fury Men's and Mixed Netball Club and they are trying to grow the participation in the region and wanted to reach out to any...
Happy Founders' Day
Wednesday, November 23
On the 19th November every year, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield celebrates the granting of the Charter by Queen Elizabeth I to fourteen men...
Legacy and Donor Lunch 2022
Wednesday, November 16
On 16th November, our first Legacy and Donor Lunch was held at QEGS. We had Old Savilians, a former teacher and former Governor who had either made financial...
Giving Back Supporting QEGS #MadeInQEGSTV!
Tuesday, November 15
Thank you to all our Old Savilians who have taken part or have volunteered to take part in our #MadeInQEGS mentoring scheme and #MIQTV- you have all been...
The Power of a Bursary- Andrew Kuemmerle (OS 2010)
Tuesday, November 15
Andrew joined QEGS in 2003, benefitting from a reduced fees Foundation Award (bursary). After leaving QEGS he studied for a degree in French & German...
Old Savilians' Golf Day 2023
Friday, November 11
Steve Denton (OS, 1970), would like to invite you, on behalf of The Old Savilians' Club, to The Old Savilians' Golf Tournament. Steve has been...
The Roche Recording studio - progress update
Thursday, November 10
The Roche Recording studio is making some good progress and starting to take shape in the Music department.
As you may remember from the latest Old...
Dan Ladley (OS 2001) chats to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV!
Thursday, October 20
Many thanks to Dan Ladley (OS 2001) who featured in the latest instalment of #MIQTV, talking about his career and going from doing a degree in Computer...
John Sunderland (OS 1969) Has book 'On my way to Jorvik' published
Monday, October 17
‘Why can’t museums be more like films?’ thought 11-year-old John Sunderland.
He was a truant in a West Yorkshire grammar school, a...
Harrison Byrne (OS 2018) talks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Wednesday, October 12
The latest instalment of #MIQTV sees Harrison Byrne (OS 2018) talk to Mr Fitzsimons about his journey from leaving QEGS to owning his own business at the...
Season 2 of #MIQTV - Will Dixon (OS 2003)
Thursday, October 13
Will Dixon (OS 2003) sits down to chat with Mr Fitzsimons to speak about his journey from QEGS to the Global Head of Investments and Partnerships at ISTARI...
OS Annual Dinner - Booking is open
Monday, October 3
Booking is open for the ever - popular OS Annual Dinner at QEGS.
If you left QEGS in 2012, 2002, 1992, 1982, 1972 (or even further back!), why not gather...
Dean Bunnell retires from OS Club
Monday, October 3
After many years of service to the Old Savilians’ Club, Dean Bunnell has decided to step down from Council. Dean holds the rare accolade of being...
OS London Dinner 2022
Friday, September 23
Friday 23rd September saw the OS London Dinner take place at the Lansdowne Club.

Joined by teachers past and present (namely John Cholewa, Geoff...
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022
Friday, September 9
Today QEGS had a special assembly to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Dr Brookes gave a moving obituary to the Queen, including...
The Old Savilian 2022 Magazine
Thursday, September 8
The Old Savilian 2022 magazine is ready!Thank you to all of you who have so generously contributed articles - without your input we would not have a magazine....
Welcome to the Class of 2022
Thursday, August 18
We warmly welcome the Class of 2022 to Old Savilians!

Congratulations to the boys on another set of outstanding exam results. 29% of boys achieved...
Adam Cunis (OS 2007) joins us for QEGS Junior Section Speech Day
Monday, July 4
Adam Cunis (OS 2007) joined us for QEGS junior section speech day. Adam is a freelance actor, voice artist and Shakespeare facilitator coach for the Globe...
Billy Brand (OS 2012) talks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Wednesday, June 29
In our last #MIQTV of the academic year, we saw Billy Brand (OS 2012) chat to Mr Fitzsimons about his career as a Chartered Engineer at Civic Engineers....
Iain Angus (OS 1998) speaks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Wednesday, June 22
Iain Angus (OS 1998) is senior videogames producer at Curve Games, he speaks to Mr Fitzsimons about his path from studying computing at university, to...
London City Drinks 2022
Friday, June 17
On 26th May 2022 we hosted London City Drinks at The Horniman, Hay's Galleria. The event was joint with the Old Girls and a great evening was had by all....
Seif Ahmad (OS 1996) joins Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Friday, June 17
On the latest instalment of #MIQTV we have Seif Ahmad who discusses his career as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine in UAE via roles in London, Yorkshire,...
Roshan Das (OS 2015) speaks to Mr Fitzsimons on #MIQTV
Wednesday, June 15
In June we had Roshan Das (OS 2015) on MIQTV with Mr Fitzsimons, speaking about his role as a Corporate Tax Associate at Grant Thornton and a part time...
David Lancaster (OS 1992) On ~MIQTV
Thursday, May 12
Old Savilian David joins Mr Fitzsimons on our careers instagram live. Watch the interview HERE...
Mark Pickard (OS 2007) Joins Mr Fitzsimons on Instagram TV
Thursday, May 12
Another instalment of the popular #MIQTV! Enjoy the interview which can be watched HERE
Jim Hey (OS 1990)
Friday, April 8
Jim joined Mr Fitzsimons for another instalment of #MIQTV. Watch the recording @qegsyorkshire
Fancy joining Mr F? Sign up to volunteer HERE...
Summer BBQ & School Cricket- a New Event
Monday, April 4
Register your interest HERE now, to receive...
Jon Markham (OS 1996) in conversation with Mark Fitzsimons
Thursday, March 31
This week's instalment of #MadeInQEGSTV, Mr Fitzsimons sits down with...
Adam Cunis (OS 2007) joins Mark Fitzsimons
Thursday, March 31
As we continue to roll out our #MadeInQEGS IGTV we meet Adam Cunis who tells us about his journey from QEGS to the big stage; Mr Fitzsimons lifts the curtain...
City Drinks 26/5/2022- Booking now open
Thursday, March 31
After 2 years, we are thrilled that we will be back in the capital for our City Drinks!
Meet up with fellow Old Girls and Old Savilians living, working...
OS Cambridge Dinner 2022- Booking now Open!
Friday, March 25
Book you tickets HERE.
Join the Head, Mr Fitzsimons and other teachers at our long awaited and...
U15 Rugby Finals at Twickenham- Match Report: QEGS 8 - 31 Wellington College
Friday, March 18
Wellington College beat valiant QEGS to lift the U15s National Schools Cup

QEGS Wakefield Under-15s fell at the last hurdle to lose 31-8 to Wellington...
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