Academic Results

I am grateful to have been part of a school that has provided me with opportunities to pursue my personal interests, grow in areas I never thought I might succeed in and explore leadership and all it entails. I completed my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award with support from Queenwood and learned to play guitar and perform music in an ensemble. As Art Captain and Dance Captain I was able to encourage younger girls to foster their love of art and dance whilst also growing my skills and enjoying this creative outlet. Being involved in many aspects of community service has left a lasting impression on me, especially spending time getting to know Indigenous students at Macleay Vocational College, Kempsey and being accepted to volunteer at the homeless service Rough Edges. I will always value the support from my teachers, who have amplified my abilities and encouraged me to meet and exceed my goals.

My Year 7 self, scared to walk through the doors of a new school, would soon learn that Queenwood is a school of opportunity and community. I was guided by older girls and teachers to overcome self-doubt and take up cocurriculars that sparked my interest. Little did I know that their support would put me on path to study classical music in voice, when at the time I could not sing in front of anyone at all. I was able to achieve far more than I thought possible. The breadth of cocurricular activities, alongside a strong focus on academics, has nurtured a thirst for learning and the understanding that through, as our motto says, difficulty comes growth. I know this will aid me throughout my life.

My time at Queenwood has been shaped by seizing the numerous opportunities available within the school. I have been able to find sports which I am passionate about, understand the art of music, explore other societies through cultural immersions and, most importantly, give back to the community though social justice programs including Rough Edges and Macleay Vocational College. These experiences have shaped me and fostered me the skills necessary to begin my journey beyond school. The guidance and support of teachers, that extended well beyond regular classroom expectations, have played a significant role in setting me up for future success.

*Red Shoe Girls are those who attend Queenwood from Kindergarten to Year 12. 

The unconditional support of teachers and friends allowed me to maintain an important balance between studying hard and having a laugh. I was always comforted to know that help was there whenever I needed it, whether it was peer reviewing with classmates or asking my teachers for clarification about a concept in class.
 
Through the IB program, I was able to do a wide variety of subjects that I was interested in and connect the content I learned to real-world events and issues. I also enjoyed having greater independence because it forced me to become more self-reflective and organised, skills that I am grateful to have been able to develop in preparation for university.