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Friday, 18 October 2024November 2024
In the archives I found some 'prefect books' signed by Head Girls/Prefects/Deputy Head girls. I have 1923-1951 1952-1959 and then...
In the archives I found some 'prefect books' signed by Head Girls/Prefects/Deputy Head girls. I have 1923-1951 1952-1959 and then...
Michaelmas Supper 2024
Thursday, 12 September 2024As we officially welcome you, our newest leavers into our Alumni community you may suspect that this in when the alumni journey begins. In reality it starts...
Prize Giving 2024 - Dr Elizabeth Sutton
Wednesday, 11 September 2024We were honoured that Dr Elizabeth Sutton- Class of 2013 agreed to be our guest speaker at Prize Giving. For those who were fortunate to be present at...
Joy Allen - perhaps our oldest alumna shares her story.
Monday, 22 July 2024Evelyn Joy Allen (née Broster) – My Story (Born 3rd October 1923)
My mother (Evelyn Hignett 1891 - 1974) and father (Thomas Broster1891...
My mother (Evelyn Hignett 1891 - 1974) and father (Thomas Broster1891...
Commemoration Speech 2024 - Alumnae Ruth Waring
Tuesday, 16 July 2024Queen’s School Commemoration, Chester Cathedral, 3rd May 2024
Ruth Waring FCILT
Good afternoon teachers, parents, alumnae and current students....
Ruth Waring FCILT
Good afternoon teachers, parents, alumnae and current students....
Alumnae Blog post - Beglad by Poppy Halsted. Class of '72
Tuesday, 16 July 2024Beglad by Poppy Halsted – Class of ‘72
When I stood before the open doors of the imposing building on City Walls Road, Chester in September...
When I stood before the open doors of the imposing building on City Walls Road, Chester in September...
Bursary anecdote requests from The Queen's School
Tuesday, 16 July 2024During a recent reunion gathering, I couldn't help but notice the conversations that unfolded regarding bursaries and assisted places from the alumnae...
The Class of '64 Reunion at The Architect
Friday, 28 June 2024The Class of '64 followed up their 50th and 55th reunions with a 60th reunion on 28th June 2024. '16 of us met for a convivial lunch at The Architect to...
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Wednesday, 14 December 2022It was lovely to see such a large group of alumni in the Cathedral for our traditional service of lessons and carols, and then to gather in the Refectory...
Annual Reunion Delights!
Monday, 4 July 2022A small but select group of alumni from 1972, 1981, 1982 and 2012 enjoyed all the classic elements of a Queen's Alumni Reunion: friendship, photos,...
Commem 2022 Ms Hannah Daniels speech
Friday, 10 June 2022Ms Daniels shared the following 'Staff Reflections on Queen's' at the Commemoration Service in May 2022.
It is an absolute pleasure...
It is an absolute pleasure...
Commem 2022 Laura St John Williams (Arnold) '92 speech
Friday, 20 May 2022Laura shared the following 'Alumni Reflections on Queen's' at the annual Commemoration service in the Cathedral on Friday 6th May.
As...
As...
Commem 2022 Jane Smellie (Aston) '87 speech
Friday, 20 May 2022Jane shared the following 'Parent Reflections on Queen's' at the annual Commemoration service in the Cathedral on Friday 6th May
Good...
Good...
Reunite with Queen's!
Friday, 8 October 2021We'd love to see you soon: either back at Queen's for a reunion, at an event like the Christmas Carol Service and Refectory Lunch, or through putting...
Honour Wisdom
Friday, 1 October 2021Today we honour the memory of Miss Margaret Farra, Headmistress 1973-89, as her funeral is held at Chester Cathedral.
Prize Giving 2021
Friday, 24 September 2021Our annual Prize Giving ceremony this year saw us welcome alumna Ghalia Khan Wilkinson to school to speak to students about her career journey, as well...
2020 + 2021 Leavers' Extravaganza
Friday, 24 September 2021Our traditional Michaelmas Supper, with a lovely meal and lots of excitement about what lies ahead, was rebranded this year into a 'Leavers' Extravaganza...
2021 Reduced Alumni Reunion
Friday, 9 July 2021They say 'fortune favours the bold' and those of us who were able to attend the 2021 Queen's Alumni Reunion were certainly very fortunate -...
Queen’s Mentoring Network grows!
Friday, 4 December 2020We’re really excited about our growing Mentoring Network and Business Directory! Click here...
Priceless alumni student support
Tuesday, 1 December 2020We are grateful to the overwhelming number of alumni who are offering careers mentoring and support to Year 12 and 13 girls, providing industry top tips....
Prize Giving 2020
Friday, 18 September 2020Prize Giving was a very different experience this year with a virtual event for parents and students to watch. The video includes an inspirational speech...