The Power of All ‐ Girls Educa ti on WELCOME
As I complete my fi rst full academic year as Head of The Queen’s School, I want to take a moment to re fl ect — and to say what a privilege it has been. From start to fi nish, our girls have inspired me with their ambi ti on, ‐ crea ti vity, and compassion, showing exactly what the power of girls’ educa ti on looks like in ac ti on — and what makes our school so powerfully unique. At Queen’s, our promise is simple but profound: every girl is known, every talent nurtured, and every voice heard. It was therefore especially meaningful that our recent ISI inspec ti on a ffi rmed this, describing Queen’s as “a school where ambi ti on is celebrated, and poten ti al is unlocked,” and a place where “pupils are engaged, ar ti culate and con fi dent learners.” The power of girls’ educa ti on is something we champion every day. At Queen’s, we specialise in something that makes a las ti ng di ff erence: educa ti ng girls — and only girls. This isn’t about excluding boys; it’s about focus. It’s about placing girls at the centre of every decision, opportunity, and conversa ti on. And when we do that, something remarkable happens; they fl ourish. In our classrooms, on our stages, in the lab, on the pitch — our girls speak more freely, lead more bravely, and learn without limits. They know the space is theirs, and they rise to fi ll it with con fi dence. So, as I look back at the last 12 months, I have to say what a fantas ti c year it has been. Academically, our pupils have con ti nued to excel — achieving outstanding results in GCSEs and A ‐ levels and performing brilliantly in na ti onal compe titi ons. Beyond the classroom, our girls have lit up the stage and achieved success at both regional and na ti onal levels in sport — from netball and hockey to skiing and fencing. We hosted our largest ‐ ever Model UN
conference, the return of our student ‐ led Careers Fair, and our fi rst TEDxYouth event — curated en ti rely by a Year 12 pupil. Community spirit has con ti nued to thrive, with thousands raised for charity and inspiring outreach e ff orts throughout the year. And while so much has grown and evolved, our founding mo tt o — Honour, Wisdom — remains just as relevant today. These ti meless values con ti nue to shape the way our girls learn, lead, and live. It is fi tti ng, then, that our annual magazine is named Have Mynde — an old English expression meaning to remember, to be mindful, and to hold something in your heart. This edi ti on is full of those memorable moments — snapshots of a school year fi lled with joy, ambi ti on, and purpose. I hope you enjoy reading this edi ti on of Have Mynde as much as we’ve enjoyed crea ti ng the memories within it. I will end this by saying a thank you to our excep ti onal sta ff , dedicated parents, and suppor ti ve governors for all you do. And to our girls — thank you for being curious, courageous, and kind. Together, we are shaping the future — and proudly demonstra ti ng the power of girls’ educa ti on. We are Queen’s: a place where girls thrive. Mrs Joanne Keville Head “Our girls have inspired me with their ambi ti on, crea ti vity, and compassion, showing exactly what the power of girls’ educa ti on looks like in ac ti on.”
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