Thank you and Farewell
Sue Wallace ‐ Woodro ff e With deep gra ti tude and a touch of sadness, we bid farewell to an extraordinary headteacher, colleague, and friend. Mrs Wallace ‐ Woodro ff e’s unwavering
school community, reminding us all of the huge di ff erence a dedicated teacher can make. Thank you, Helen, for everything.
Tricia Po tt er A ft er over 15 years of service to Queen’s and four Headmistresses, Tricia re ti red from her Head’s PA and O ffi ce Manager role to explore her love of art and camping. Having wri tt en countless minutes and communica ti ons to parents, pupils, sta ff , and the wider community, what Tricia didn’t
dedica ti on, passion for sport, music and cra ft s, and boundless compassion have le ft an indelible mark on our hearts and our School community. Under her leadership, our School has become a vibrant hub of learning, innova ti on and inclusivity. Her vision is exempli fi ed by the determina ti on to build an AstroTurf and the School’s fi rst Virtual Boardroom, providing every girl at Queen’s with outstanding opportuni ti es for growth. Mrs Wallace ‐ Woodro ff e’s promo ti on of sports has taught us teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship. She inspired curious minds in design technology, maths and biology lessons, and always made ti me for personal connec ti ons – lunches with Year 7, chats with students in recep ti on, and Friday evening lacrosse sessions. Her enthusiasm for the performing arts brought us memorable highlights like Hamilton and West Side Story. Her kindness and compassion have been a guiding presence, o ff ering support during tough ti mes and celebra ti ng our triumphs. As she embarks on a new chapter, we are con fi dent that she will con ti nue to inspire and empower others. Thank you, Mrs Wallace ‐ Woodro ff e, for your unparalleled leadership and the profound impact you’ve had on all of us. We will miss you dearly, but your legacy will live on.
know about Queen’s was insigni fi cant. The consummate professional, Tricia was always there for everyone, never ru ffl ed and always calm. Tricia enjoyed the fun side of Queen’s life too – always making good use of any opportunity to dress up on own clothes day, even making mice ou tf its for the O ffi ce Team, so they could be the three blind mice! One very fond memory that Mrs Humphreys has was when Tricia turned Queen’s into Hogwarts for Sarah Clark’s leaving day – she even managed to have an owl delivering Sarah’s invita ti on! Tricia is passionate about being crea ti ve and, over the years, we have seen many demonstra ti ons of her abili ti es to paint, draw and sew with great skill. She was a regular visitor to the Art Department, to get some advice on a current project she was undertaking. Tricia earned herself a place on Sky Landscape Ar ti st of the Year as the wildcard and has exhibited locally in art exhibi ti ons. We treasure a pain ti ng which Tricia made as a leaving gi ft for the School, which now has pride of place in the sta ff room. We know now you are re ti red, Tricia, your ar ti s ti c skills will con ti nue to have the space to really develop. Thank you for your crea ti vity while working with us.
Helen Stockley Helen has been a PE and swimming teacher at Queen's since 2003. From Recep ti on to Year 6, Helen has touched the lives of countless pupils, nurturing their skills and fostering a love for physical ac ti vity. Helen's passion and dedica ti on for teaching swimming has been truly
Joanne McKiernan Joanne’s career at Queen’s has been full and varied, joining the School in 2011 as a part ‐ti me teacher of ICT and quickly becoming full ‐ti me, taking on the role of Deputy Head of Sixth Form as well as Head of PSHE. A ft er excelling in these posi ti ons, she went on to secure the role of Head of Key Stage 4 and Head of Compu ti ng.
inspiring. Her pa ti ence and encouragement have helped even the most apprehensive beginners gain con fi dence in the water. She has celebrated every milestone with her pupils, from their fi rst fl u tt er kicks to mastering the breaststroke. Helen's impact goes beyond just teaching swimming techniques. She has ins ti lled in our pupils important values such as perseverance, discipline, and the joy of 'having a go'. Her lessons have always been a blend of fun and rigorous training, ensuring that each child not only becomes a pro fi cient swimmer, but also develops a lifelong apprecia ti on for the sport. As Helen embarks on her next adventure, we wish her all the very best. Her legacy will con ti nue to trickle through our
An outstanding pastoral leader, Joanne built suppor ti ve rela ti onships with students, parents and colleagues, always holding pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything she did. Among sta ff , Joanne is famed for her impressive organisa ti onal skills and high level of e ffi ciency. She has organised countless memorable trips, including those for compu ti ng students to Bletchley Park as well as pastoral trips to Alton Towers, musical theatre shows, and even an amazing Sixth Form residen ti al to New York!
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