Sport
QE has three tennis courts, three fields, a gym (equipped with climbing apparatus), a fitness gym, a swimming pool and a sports hall. The annual sports day is held at Barnet Copthall, usually in June/July. There are frequent student v student, teacher v teacher and student v teacher matches, however student v teacher football matches are not permitted. Every other year QE holds a sponsored jog that the whole school are encouraged to participate in.
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