Daisy Wainwright, Gowri She tt y and Izabele Valan ti ne at the Youth Speaks Senior Deba ti ng Compe titi on
PROMOTING LEADERSHIP Role models At Queen’s, leadership is nurtured through opportunity, example, and trust. From the earliest years in the Lower School to the fi nal stages of Sixth Form, pupils are encouraged to step forward, speak up, and lead with purpose. In the Lower
Heads of Houses (le ft to right): Anna Heyes, Tamsin Watson, Abbey Li tt lewood, Ruby Whysall, Grace Crook, Farrah Smales, Maggie Puleston ‐ Davies, Zara Islip, and Maahi Chauhan
whole ‐ school hus ti ngs. Each brings a dis ti nct strength: Alexa’s poise and deba ti ng skills, Charlie’s crea ti ve direc ti on, and Manon’s inclusive spirit. Together, they embody the
School, leadership fl ourishes in many forms. This year, girls in Years 1 to 6 took part in a democra ti c vo ti ng process to appoint representa ti ves to the Eco Commi tt ee, School Council, and Catering Commi tt ee — each role underpinned by a shared commitment to making a di ff erence. Our newly appointed House Captains brought energy and enthusiasm to their roles, with Lo tti e Hollingsworth , Annabel Heath , Rosie Broome ,
integrity and drive we hope to inspire in every Queen’s girl. Alongside them, Grace Crook led our House Leadership Team as Senior Head of Houses, helping to foster belonging, mo ti va ti on, and school spirit across all year groups. Empowering Minds At Queen’s, leadership is not limited to ti tles or roles — it begins with thought, courage, and a willingness to engage with the world. Our pupils are con ti nually encouraged to develop their cri ti cal thinking, communica ti on, and collabora ti on skills through a wide range of academic and co ‐ curricular opportuni ti es. Year 10 pupils developed key leadership and problem ‐ solving skills during a dynamic team ‐ building day with the Royal Navy. Through physical and mental challenges designed to promote communica ti on, resilience, and friendship, the girls embraced the opportunity to work Head Girl Alexa Byrne and Deputy Head Girls Charlo tt e Oakden, and Manon Wagenaar
Dragon House Captains Lo tti e Hollingsworth and Annabel Heath
Gri ffi n House Captains Rosie Broome and Anabelle Lipscombe
Phoenix House Captains Eva Lowry and Harriet Old fi eld
Unicorn House Captains Amber Nash and Sophie Boyle
together and grow in con fi dence — proving that leadership begins by learning to li ft each other up. This year, our Senior Deba ti ng Team have demonstrated excep ti onal skill and poise in na ti onal compe titi ons. Olivia Steele , Simran Sambhi, and Catalina Solan in Year 12 impressed judges and audiences alike as they progressed through
Anabelle Lipscombe , Eva Lowry , Harriet Old fi eld , Amber Nash, and Sophie Boyle each leading their Houses with pride. Opportuni ti es to lead grow in both scope and responsibility as pupils progress through the School. From presen ti ng assemblies in Lower School, such as our Year 6’s engaging session on the importance of sleep, to volunteering at local primary schools through our Q ‐ Elevate enrichment programme in Sixth Form — leadership at Queen’s is ul ti mately about stepping forward, se tti ng an example, and making a meaningful di ff erence to others. At the helm of our Senior School, Alexa Byrne , Charlo tt e Oakden, and Manon Wagenaar were appointed as Head Girl and Deputy Head Girls, following a rigorous mul ti‐ stage process involving wri tt en applica ti ons, formal interviews, and
Catalina Solan, Simran Sambhi, and Olivia Steele impressed at the MACE Deba ti ng Compe titi on
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