The Educator conducted a far-reaching analysis of the education industry and is proud to recognize Queenwood School as one of the standout performers and celebrate its exemplary professional abilities and expertise. This award is testament to the professionalism and commitment Queenwood School brings to the industry and additionally showcases its desire to maintain first-rate standards.

From The Principal

11 October 2021

A week may be a long time in politics, but a day is an eternity in a pandemic. Things are moving very quickly again and I am grateful for the engagement and support of our parent community in recent days as we have worked with you to formulate our response.

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From The Principal

16 September 2021

At a time when it is tempting to focus on what we are missing out on, perhaps we can encourage our girls to consider with gratitude what they have been given in abundance. And of course, this is when our School motto comes into its own: Per aspera ad astra – Through struggles to the stars!

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Spotlight on: Miss Beatrice Lilias Rennie

10 September 2021

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Miss Beatrice Lilias Rennie’s passing on the 4th of September 1971. Miss Rennie has been remembered for her air of strength and leadership and her infectious love of literature.

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Spotlight on: The Paralympics

3 September 2021

I have been delighting in the Paralympic Games, perhaps even more that I was in the Olympic Games. The competition realises the foundational vision of the Olympics as an amateur event that brings different cultures together to celebrate unity.

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COVID-19 Update

27 August 2021

The Premier outlined today a plan for return to face-to-face schooling, along with some changes to the timing of the HSC examinations. It is likely that Queenwood will take the same approach as that outlined this morning and, if so, it would look like this.

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Spotlight on: Looking forward

20 August 2021

As our students step out into the world as young women, we are interested not just in what they can do, but who they will become. Together with our families, we work to shape the character of future generations to ensure they are equipped and motivated to make a difference in the world. For that reason, the School values remain at the heart of our mission.

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Spotlight on: Bright Spots in Dark Times

13 August 2021

We are conscious that, alongside the young people, parents and staff are dealing with significant challenges, as they juggle work commitments, childcare, lesson supervision and a whole range of COVID complications affecting our professional and personal lives. Supporting the wellbeing of the community is therefore at the front of our minds.

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Spotlight On: Rituals

6 August 2021

Every school has rituals, ceremonies and stories that reflect underlying values and contribute to culture. Rituals are habits that provide clarity and structure while ceremonies tend to be singular events that provide points of celebration, recognition, or symbolise important change.

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Spotlight On: Optimism

30 July 2021

Wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds. Teachers across the School are planning group activities and working with the girls individually to help the whole community stay active, focused and positive.

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Why did the Spanish Influenza of 1918 disappear from cultural memory for so long?

28 July 2021

Reflecting on our contemporary pandemic, Year 12 student Alexandra Harrop, investigated the cultural memory and legacy of the Spanish flu, which coincided with World War I. In her fascinating and thought-provoking essay, Alexandra asks important questions about how and why we remember and value some tragedies over others, and what this means for the cultural legacy of our own experiences during a pandemic.

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