National Snow Sports champions

Congratulations to the Queenwood Division 3 Moguls team of Saskia Hartog, Kasha Wojick and Sophie Rolph who came first at the National Snow Sports Championships. Kasha Wojick also came first overall in the Division 3 Moguls.

Robo Cup success

The design and operational skills of Rebecca Mackenzie, Samantha Woodforde and Sasha Lesiuk were recognised when they gained second place in the state in the recent Robo Cup. The competition involves students building a robot then making it dance in front of a panel of judges. Following their first round success, the Queenwood team is now set to compete against students from China and New Zealand in the finals on 19 and 20 September.

AFL training

Forty girls are currently completing a four-week AFL training course run by NSW/ACT AFL development officers. The students are enjoying the experience, which is part of the School’s commitment to give girls access to a wide variety of sports.

Building update

At the start of Term 3, work on the redevelopment of the 44 Mandolong Road Senior campus is proceeding to plan with work on track for completion in early 2010.

After a sod turning ceremony held on 3 July 2009, at which Queenwood was presented with a ceremonial shovel, work has progressed well. Demolition of existing buildings is well advanced and stripping out of existing buildings to be retained is underway.

Completion of demolition work is expected by early August 2009 followed by excavation works to be finished by late August or early September. Structural works are expected to begin in late August to finish around Christmas time. Façade and roof works will see expected completion of the new Lawrance campus in early 2010.

The redeveloped campus will be home to science and sport. Laboratories, classrooms and a theatrette will be located here along with sporting facilities including a 25 metre indoor pool, a learn-to-swim pool, a multi-purpose indoor court and fitness centre.

Official opening of recording studio

The official opening of the Queenwood recording studio took place on Wednesday 20 May with the first live performance recorded by the Queenwood Jazz Band. Queenwood Old Girls Association donated the recording studio so it was fitting that the studio was launched by Old Girl and renowned composer Ann Carr-Boyd.

Besides live recording, studio recording will also be undertaken which will be useful for students in creating exam CDs. Elective music students will gain experience recording their compositions and doing advanced mixing and editing.

Year 12 HSC and IB Results

The strong results of the Year 12 students of 2008 in the Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate reflect the hard work and commitment shown by this year group. Many personal best results were achieved and were the culmination of focused preparation by the students with the support of dedicated teachers.

Please see the attachment below for full details of our Year 12 students' results for 2008.