Update 16th June 2021:

Please note that the public event on Saturday 26th June has been postponed because of ongoing Covid restrictions.

The in-school event on Friday 25th June will go ahead as planned.

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Did you study or teach at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Horncastle?

If so, the organisers of the school’s 450^th anniversary celebrations want to hear from you!

Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne of England when the school was founded in 1571, and two days of celebrations are planned to mark this special birthday for one of the oldest schools in the country.

A Spitfire flypast, a time capsule and a look through the archives are just some of the activities planned.

The school will open its doors to the public and current and former staff and students on Saturday 26^th
June from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Activities planned on the school field, Covid-19 and weather permitting, include:

• a musical performance by current students
• tours of the school every ten minutes
• hog roast, fish and chips, ice cream and other refreshments available
• the school’s charter and other items from the archives on view
• photo opportunities
• departmental displays

On Friday 25^th June the school’s staff and pupils will celebrate with a flypast by a Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

A commemorative plaque will be unveiled on the school grounds, the School Council will bury a time capsule to be unearthed at the 500^th
anniversary celebration, and there will be

social media photo opportunities using 450 large photo frames designed and made by students.

“We’re all looking forward to celebrating this special anniversary and we’re really hoping to welcome back as many former students and staff members as possible,” said Tim Randman, Assistant Head and Head of Sixth Form at the school.

“It’s inspiring to be part of a school with such a long heritage and it’s wonderful to think that young people studied here in the time of Shakespeare, Drake and Raleigh.

“Our plans are very much dependent on the easing of Covid restrictions as anticipated on 21^st June and we’re also keeping our fingers crossed for fine weather!”

Here’s how members of the community can get involved on Saturday 26^th June:

• attend on the day with your family
• send a video message or share a photo on social media
• email your first day at school pictures to alumni@qegs.lincs.sch.uk
• email photos of your school trips to alumni@qegs.lincs.sch.uk
• share your memories for a display

Plans are in place for alternative celebrations online should Covid-19 restrictions not be lifted in time for the anniversary.

To find out more about the celebrations call the school on 01507 522465 or email alumni@qegs.lincs.sch.uk. Use the hashtag #qegs450 on social media.

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is part of Horncastle Education Trust, a multi-academy trust which also includes Banovallum School in Horncastle, Frithville Primary School and New York Primary School.

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