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Material relating to the history of Queen Elizabeth's that has been created or collected by the School in the course of its existence.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
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Queen Elizabeth's School Archives
Material relating to the history of Queen Elizabeth's that has been created or collected by the School in the course of its existence.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Transcript of handwritten notes : Copy of the only pre war speech day programme remaining. January 1913. Apparently speech day was dropped with the outbreak of the war it was restored in 1930.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Programme of Sports Day which occured on Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Dedication Service of War Memorial
Contains the name of Elizabethans who had lost their lives.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Honours Board from Wood Street buildings (transcription)
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School athletics sports program for 23rd March 1929. Includes Barnet Town Silver Prize Band.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Badge for school cap before 1930
Original school cap badge prior to the change in 1930.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930 - Contents Page
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 1 of 15: contains the contents page.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930 - Page 1
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 2 of 15: Title Page
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930, Pages 2 and 3
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 3 of 15: Contains a list of members if staff and a drawing of the 'Gateway to the Old Hall'
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930 - Page 4
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 4 of 15: Contains an introduction about the history of the school.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus of 1930 - Page 5
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 5 of 15: Contains information about school buildings, administration, organisation and the curriculum.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus of 1930 - Page 6
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 6 of 15: Contains further information about organisation and the curriculum. Also contains information about homework, inspection and examination, admissions and fees.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930 - Page 7
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 7 of 15: Contains more information about admissions and fees in 1930
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930 - Pages 8 and 9
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 8 of 15: Contains information about terms, hours, absences and interviews. Also contains a pencil drawing of the Old School from the Playground.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930 - Page 10
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 9 of 15: Contains information about books and stationery, secondary books, dress, marking of clothes and books, pound (charging for losing items) and other disciplinary measures.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus of 1930 - Page 11
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 10 of 15: contains information on school rules and athletics.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus for 1930 - Page 13
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 11 of 15: contains information on scholarships and prizes, the school doctor and lunches (prices).
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus of 1930 - Page 12
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 12 of 15: contains information about school societies, the library and school functions (about Founder's Day).
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus of 1930 - Page 14
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 13 of 15: Start of the note from the headmaster to the parents, which contains information about the leaving age and careers.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus of 1930 - Page 15
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 14 of 15: Continuation of the note from headmaster to parents
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Prospectus of 1930 - Page 16
The School Prospectus for 1930 , written in the expectation that the Queens Road buildings would be ready in September, 1931. In fact, they were not occupied until a year later.
Page 15 of 15: final page of headmaster's note to parents. Also contains a summary of terminal expenses of the school.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Rules as re-written by E H Jenkins in 1930
Page 1 of 2
This page contains information about local rules, general behaviour, prefects, attendance, fees and books, and damages
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School Rules as re-written by E H Jenkins in 1930
Page 2 of 2
Contains information about homework, games, dress codes, badge, property (including marking of property), smoking, methods of arrival to school, luncheon arrivals and the fact that the headmaster has the right to add extra rules to the list as he pleases.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Music Society Concert Programme from April 1930 - Page 1
Music Society Concert Programme, April 4th to 6th, 1930
Page 1 of 2
Contains a list of all performances prior to the interval, which even contains a school play.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Music Society Concert Programme from April 1930 - Page 2
Music Society Concert Programme, April 4th to 6th, 1930
Page 1 of 2
Contains information about the performances following the interval. This includes a play and the school song
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Founders Day: The New Ceremonies - Programme of the 357th Founder's Day Celebration
Contains information about what events were taking place and the timings of those events.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Founders Day: The New Ceremonies - Thanskgiving Service of 1930 - Page 1
Front Cover of the Thanksgiving Service booklet from 1930. The service was to be held in the Parish Church of Chipping Barnet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st
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Founders Day: The New Ceremonies - Thanksgiving Service of 1930 - Page 2
Page 2 of 4
Contains a message stating that all friends are invited to attend the reading of the chronicles. It also contains the processional hymn and the prayers.
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Founders Day: The New Ceremonies - Thanksgiving Service of 1930, Page 3
Founders Day: The New Ceremonies - Thanksgiving Service of 1930
Page 3 of 4
Contains more prayers and psalm xxiii (23) and the first 2 lessons.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Founders Day: The New Ceremonies - Thanksgiving Service of 1930, Page 4
Founders Day: The New Ceremonies - Thanksgiving Service of 1930
Page 4 of 4
Contains the prayer for Founder's Day, along with more prayers and ending with the Recessional Hymn
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
First Swimming Certificate issued by the School on July 25th
A blank template of the first ever swimming certificate issued by the school.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Programme for Speech Day, Page 1
Page 1 of 4
Copy of the Programme for Speech Day, 14th November 1930. This was the first one to take place since the First World War.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Programme for Speech Day, Page 2
Page 2 of 4: Contains a list of the form prizes and the special prizes of that year.
Copy of the Programme for Speech Day, 14th November 1930. This was the first one to take place since the First World War.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Programme for Speech Day, Page 3
Page 3 of 4: Contains a list of athletic prizes and trophies as well as public exams and Old Boys' Successes
Copy of the Programme for Speech Day, 14th November 1930. This was the first one to take place since the First World War.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Programme for Speech Day - Page 4
Page 4 of 4
Contains a list of the Athletic Records
Copy of the Programme for Speech Day, 14th November 1930. This was the first one to take place since the First World War.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Photograph from the 41st OE Annual Dinner
Detail of the official photograph from the 42st annual dinner of the Old Elizabethans' Association.
The Headmaster E H Jenkins and the Chairman of Governors, H E Fern, are seated on the Centre Right
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Write-up of the First Full-Scale Play by the Dramatic Society - Page 1
Page 1 of 3
The first full-scale play by the Dramatic Society (rather than a sketch in a programme of general entertainment, as previously) was "The Government Inspector" by Gogol. It was produced in the Ewan Hall, Wood Street, on the 18th and 19th December. No programme has survived but the play was reviewed in the Barnet Press.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Write up of the First Full-Scale Play by the Dramatic Society - Page 2
Page 2 of 3
The first full-scale play by the Dramatic Society (rather than a sketch in a programme of general entertainment, as previously) was "The Government Inspector" by Gogol. It was produced in the Ewan Hall, Wood Street, on the 18th and 19th December. No programme has survived but the play was reviewed in the Barnet Press.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Write-up of the First Full-Scale Play by the Dramatic Society - Page 3
Page 3 of 3
The first full-scale play by the Dramatic Society (rather than a sketch in a programme of general entertainment, as previously) was "The Government Inspector" by Gogol. It was produced in the Ewan Hall, Wood Street, on the 18th and 19th December. No programme has survived but the play was reviewed in the Barnet Press.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Article in the Elizabethan reviewing the School Play
Article in the Elizabethan Magazine, of March 1932, reviewing the 1931 School Play, "Abraham Lincoln." Again, no programme has survived. P F C Dewhurst, who took the title role, was later killed fighting for the Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Article in the Elizabethan reviewing the "Entertainment" - Page 2
Page 2 of 4
Article in "The Elizabethan," of July 1932, reviewing the "Entertainment" of 18 and 19 March, 1932, combining musical and dramatic performances. This page is a continuation of information about the musical society.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Article in the Elizabethan reviewing the "Entertainment" - Page 3
Page 3 of 4
Article in "The Elizabethan," of July 1932, reviewing the "Entertainment" of 18 and 19 March, 1932, combining musical and dramatic performances. This page is a continuation of information about the musical society, and also contains the programme, and cast for the plays which were performed over the course of two days.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Article in the Elizabethan reviewing the "Entertainment" - Page 3
Page 4 of 4
Article in "The Elizabethan," of July 1932, reviewing the "Entertainment" of 18 and 19 March, 1932, combining musical and dramatic performances. This page contains a continuation of the casts for the plays which were performed over the course of two days.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Extract from School Prospectus of August 1931
Extract from the School Prospectus of August 1931; at this point in time, the completion of the Queens Road buildings was now expected in 1932. This page contains the contents page and and introduction, including a note section.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Ground Plan of the New School Building
Ground plan of the new school as shown on the endpaper to E H Jenkins' book , "Elizabethan Headmaster"
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Picture of the last Reading of the School Chronicle
Picture of the reading of the School Chronicle from June 1932.
This was in fact the last Founder's Day in the old buildings.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Form of Rededication of the War Memorial - Page 1
Page 1 of 2
Forms of rededication of the War Memorial on removal to the new buildings.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Form of Rededication of the War Memorial - Page 2
Page 2 of 4
Form of rededication of the War Memorial on removal to the new buildings - first page of the order of service, which includes the Hymn.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet