Developing Personal Potential
It is recognised that no matter how well a student does in her studies or performs on the playing field, what matters in the long run is how a person is equipped to stand in the world beyond school and family. It is intended that the education a student receives at Queenwood develops not only their academic, physical and artistic sides, but also the skills to function as a responsible person in society.
With this in mind, in addition to the strong pastoral care program, a clear pathway for leadership opportunities exists at the School giving each individual the chance for personal growth.
In Junior School, all Year 6 students submit an application and have an interview with the Head of Junior School to nominate for positions of leadership for which they feel they are suited. This requires them to consider their strengths and what they can offer the school community. Along with House Captains and Sports Captains, every Year 6 student takes on a leadership role covering areas as diverse as Community prefects to Library and Drama prefects. Each girl gains a sense of worth, and enjoys the opportunity to be leaders of the Junior School.
Even the youngest Junior school girls have the chance to practice leadership with Infants Assemblies a highlight of the term calendar when the youngest members of the school lead assemblies. Confidence is gained in planning, public speaking and working together.
Throughout Senior School students represent their years through the SRC and in Year 10 some students are trained in the Peer Support Program to assist Year 7 in their transition to Senior School.
In Year 11 the new school leaders are elected for Year 12 through a combination of peer and teacher nominations, interviews and attendance at Leadership Camp, where they take part in exercises such as team building. The various leadership roles include Head Prefect and Vice-Head Prefect, and specialist positions such as Charity Prefects, House Prefects and Year Prefects who liaise with individual year groups.
Each girl is valued for her individuality, talents and willingness to take on responsibilities. Some may not wish to pursue high profile leadership roles or may not suit the demands of such positions. Each person is respected for her right to take a place in the School community and develop in her own way.
With this in mind, in addition to the strong pastoral care program, a clear pathway for leadership opportunities exists at the School giving each individual the chance for personal growth.
In Junior School, all Year 6 students submit an application and have an interview with the Head of Junior School to nominate for positions of leadership for which they feel they are suited. This requires them to consider their strengths and what they can offer the school community. Along with House Captains and Sports Captains, every Year 6 student takes on a leadership role covering areas as diverse as Community prefects to Library and Drama prefects. Each girl gains a sense of worth, and enjoys the opportunity to be leaders of the Junior School.
Even the youngest Junior school girls have the chance to practice leadership with Infants Assemblies a highlight of the term calendar when the youngest members of the school lead assemblies. Confidence is gained in planning, public speaking and working together.
Throughout Senior School students represent their years through the SRC and in Year 10 some students are trained in the Peer Support Program to assist Year 7 in their transition to Senior School.
In Year 11 the new school leaders are elected for Year 12 through a combination of peer and teacher nominations, interviews and attendance at Leadership Camp, where they take part in exercises such as team building. The various leadership roles include Head Prefect and Vice-Head Prefect, and specialist positions such as Charity Prefects, House Prefects and Year Prefects who liaise with individual year groups.
Each girl is valued for her individuality, talents and willingness to take on responsibilities. Some may not wish to pursue high profile leadership roles or may not suit the demands of such positions. Each person is respected for her right to take a place in the School community and develop in her own way.