Queenwood acknowledges the Cammeraigal people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which the School is built and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
All information contained in this document is correct at time of printing; all curricular and cocurricular activities are subject to change. Visit QUEENWOOD.NSW.EDU.AU for up-to-date information.
Term Dates 2025
Term 1
Thursday 30 January – Friday 11 April
Thursday 30 January: Years 1 – 12 commences, Year 7 Induction & Kindergarten Interviews
Friday 31 January: Year 7 Induction & Kindergarten Commences
Term 2
Tuesday 29 April – Friday 27 June
Term 3
Tuesday 22 July – Thursday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 13 October – Friday 5 December
The History of Queenwood
“From our beginning with five pupils our objects have been the same – to give our girls a happy school life, with opportunities for each to learn, to win and to accept defeat gracefully, to do her best work, to play, to develop her manifold and varying interests, to accept responsibility and to find eventually an adult life that is satisfying.”
MISS MEDWAY, 1960 REPORT
Queenwood was established in a multistorey Victorian house on the sloping hills of Balmoral in 1925 and for nearly 70 years it was guided by three women, Miss Lawrance, Miss Rennie and Miss Medway, who were driven by their conviction that young women were entitled to high-quality education. They built a school in which each girl was encouraged to balance her academic endeavours with a broad program of participation and contribution, a school with a culture of warmth, curiosity and openness, a school which was distinctive for its size and strength of community – large enough to provide the full range of opportunities, and small enough for each of our girls to be known. This has created an enduring legacy which is woven into the fabric of our culture and community.
Principals
Miss Grace Lawrance, 1925 – 1930
Miss Beatrice Rennie, 1931 – 1962
Miss Violet Medway, 1962 – 1982
Mrs Alison Stalley, 1982 – 1987
Mrs Judith Wheeldon, 1987 – 1996
Mrs Kem Bray, 1996 – 2008
Mr James Harpur, 2008 – 2012
Ms Elizabeth Stone, 2014 – 2023
Mrs Marise McConaghy, 2024
Executive
Mrs Marise McConaghy
BA, DipTeach, ASDA, MACE, FAIM Principal
Mrs Belinda Moore
BEd MEdLead
Deputy Principal
Mrs Anni Sandwell
BEd (Hons), COGE, MEd, Cert Ed L’ship, JP Head of Junior School
Mrs Sharon Johnston
BEd
Deputy Head of Junior School & Director of Sport (K-6)
Mrs Suzanne Kerr
BA DipEd MEd (Student Wellbeing) Director of Wellbeing
Ms Allison Mcculloch
BEc MA DipEd GradDipRE Director of Curriculum
Ms Rebecca Birch BA(English), BTeach, MEdLead Director of Research and Practice
Ms Paola Tamberlin BA, DipEd, MEd, GradCertIdndigenousEd Director of Culture and Community
Mrs Kate Pollitt
BA Director of Admissions and Marketing
The School’s Birthday
The School’s Birthday is celebrated each year to mark the first day of operations of the School. Established by Miss Grace Lawrance and Miss
Beatrice Rennie, the School opened on 21 September 1925 with five day pupils. This was also Miss Rennie’s birthday; hence, it took on additional special meaning. Each year, the girls brought flowers and presents to Miss Rennie. She loved the posies; however, she was embarrassed by the gifts. This began a tradition that continues today; girls bring posies of flowers that are distributed to local nursing homes and hospitals, just as they were during Miss Rennie’s time.
Foundation Day
Foundation Day is celebrated each year to mark the day of the School’s Official Opening. Mayor Alderman Burrows, the Mayor of Mosman, officially opened the School on 29 October 1925.
Centenary
In 2025, Queenwood will joyfully celebrate its centenary, marking 100 years since the school’s establishment and a century of providing exceptional education for girls. We warmly invite current families, alumni, and the broader community to join us in celebrating Queenwood’s 100th birthday and the wonderful legacy we’ve built together.
The History of Queenwood
School Houses
There are three houses at Queenwood.
QUEEN: Gold and Green
WOOD: Red and White
SCHOOL: Blue and Brown
All students are advised of their school house allocation upon commencement at Queenwood. Girls who have older siblings or other family connections to a particular house will be placed in the same house. Various house sport and arts competitions are held each year.
Our Values
The Queenwood values have taken different forms since the inception of the School. In developing our Strategic Direction we have reaffirmed the values Truth, Courage and Service, as declared by our founders and expressed in the words of the beloved School Hymn.
In truth we:
• Seek knowledge and a deep understanding of the world;
• Act with honesty and integrity;
• Grow in wisdom with a strong sense of identity and self-knowledge; and
• Lead upright lives with a strong moral compass.
With courage we:
• Persevere through adversity;
• Think and act with independence;
• Engage openly and confidently with diverse people and ideas; and
• Rise to the challenge of the complex and the unfamiliar.
Through service we:
• Respect the value of humanity in all its diversity;
• Seek justice and peace with humility and compassion;
• Stand with the vulnerable and marginalised in our local community and beyond; and
• Cultivate a generous and joyful spirit.
Queenwood Motto
The significance of the School’s motto: Per Aspera ad Astra ‘Through Struggles to the Stars’ was explained by Miss Rennie:
‘Per Aspera’ precedes ‘ad Astra’ and so it is that strength and courage are necessary, for the highest and best are not attained without struggle… There is so much that needs reforming in the world today, so many wrongs to be righted, so many poor and sick to be tended, so many weak to be protected. Are not these high adventures which call for women of strength and courage and purpose?
That sense of purpose, the willingness to engage with challenge and the desire to make a contribution remain at the heart of Queenwood’s mission.
School Hymn
Happy is our School surrounded Everywhere by loveliness Sloping hills and sleeping waters, With Thy glory ever bless; May the beauties of creation In each one an echo find, Thoughts and words and actions guiding Purifying heart and mind.
Far above the world at even Stars glow in the darkling sky, Beck’ning us to strive towards them Urging to endeavour high Star of Truth, O make our thinking So sincere and pure and bright, That all dross of falseness perish In Thy fiery, searching light.
Star of Courage, so inspire us That we fearlessly may fight, Spite of danger, scorn and laughter, In the cause of truth and right. Star of Service, make us dwell on Not our own but others’ needs, Happiness and comfort bringing, by self-sacrificing deeds.
Truth and courage and devotion, Building stones of beauty rare, Sanctified by God’s own spirit, Make each soul a temple fair. Loving Father, may each member Of our School be always true To the ideals they have learnt here, And the world with blessings strew.
B L RENNIE (1932)
After School Care
After School Care
3:00pm – 6:00pm weekdays
Queenwood has partnered with Mosman Preparatory School to offer fun, flexible out of hours care on site at Mosman Preparatory School.
Vacation Care
8:00 – 4:00pm weekdays
Mosman Prep ASC and Vacation Care are run as internal school programs by Ms Leonie Westenberg (Director, trained teacher, and the School’s Risk and Compliance Officer). With her years of experience directing after school care and preschools, Leonie has created a diverse and interesting ASC program at Mosman Prep, including the opportunity for arts & craft, cooking, games, indoor and outdoor play/sport as well as time to do homework. All details regarding the program can be found in the Mosman Prep After School Care Handbook
BOOKINGS:
Office Bookings: 9968 4044
After School Care (3-6pm): 0412 229 164
Email: school@mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au
For more information visit: mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au/community/after-school-care
Careers
At Queenwood, Careers education is intertwined with Wellbeing and Curriculum. The aim of the Careers Program is to support students across their final years in exploring their post-school options. This includes university or other pathways across Australia and internationally. The girls have a access to a wealth of expertise to help them consider their opportunities and prepare for the next stage of life and beyond.
The Careers program is designed to encourage students to research options with curiosity and navigate choices with confidence, while developing skills to equip them throughout their lifelong career journey.
The Head of Careers and Pathways also assists Years 10 – 12 students in considering subject choices, and managing applications which may include early entry programs, scholarships, residential colleges, Gap year, preparing for interviews and sourcing work experience placements.
Queenwood holds careers events with alumni and industry experts, tertiary student ambassadors, a variety of careers workshops, one-on-one counselling, and provides regular career updates for students and parents via the Careers Newsletter.
Students can schedule appointments via Q Connect or pop by the Careers office at any time.
CONTACT
Mrs Julie Eggleton: careers@queenwood.nsw.edu.au
Book Orders & Stationery
Junior School stationery requirements are included on the Campion Book List. Senior School students select their own stationery. They may consider purchasing coloured envelope folders for each subject so they can store worksheets, text books and assignments for each subject in an orderly manner. Teachers will discuss specific requirements for each subject during lessons in the first few weeks of term. Initially, girls might need:
• blue or black pens
• pencils, sharpener, eraser
• scissors and glue
• ruler
• highlighters
• lined A4 exercise books for the first few weeks of term.
NB: No white out
JUNIOR SCHOOL
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3 Search for Queenwood School
4 Enter the code: JVRX Open Monday 14 October 2024
If you would like to speak to Campion please call +61 2 8905 8691.
SENIOR SCHOOL
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4 Enter the code: BMR7 Open Monday 14 October 2024
If you would like to speak to Campion please call +61 2 8905 8691.
Senior Student Code of Conduct
All students are expected to adhere to the expectations and standards of the School. Inappropriate behaviour will be met with consequences, which may include detentions, suspension or expulsion. This Code of Conduct is most commonly applied to behaviour at school and any events or excursions associated with the school. In some circumstances, however, a student’s behaviour outside school can have a serious impact on members of the school community or on the School itself. For this reason, behaviour outside school (e.g. off-site, online or during the holidays) may be a breach of this Code of Conduct and can attract the same consequences as behaviour in school. It is not possible to list every kind of behaviour, good and bad, and nor is that the best approach.
Three simple principles will guide us well in almost any situation:
• Is this action SAFE for all concerned?
• Is this action CONSIDERATE towards everyone who might be affected?
• Does this action REFLECT WELL on yourself, your family and your school?
Saying words is action. Here are three more questions to help you:
• Is it true?
• Is it kind?
• Is it necessary?
General Behaviour
In order for the School to run smoothly and safely for all, we rely on students to be honest, to respect others, and to follow instructions of staff. These basic standards are to be observed at all times, and failure to do so is a particularly serious breach of the Code of Conduct.
Students are expected to:
• Adhere to Queenwood values and show excellent manners and courtesy. For example, students should step aside or hold open doors for adults and observe classroom guidelines given by their teachers.
• Only use lifts if you have been issued a lift pass.
• Cross all roads safely and use pedestrian crossings.
• Represent the School in an exemplary manner at all times, including away from the school campus.
• Respect school and personal property. Keep grounds, buildings and classrooms tidy.
• Adhere to the School’s driving and parking rules.
• Be inclusive at all times i.e., class work groups, friendship groups and any school activities (refer to the section on bullying and harassment).
• Adhere to the School’s alcohol, illicit drugs and smoking and vaping
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• Students must wear their full school uniform to all School occasions and wherever they are representing the School.
Bullying and harassment
Bullying and harassment in all forms –physical, verbal, electronic, emotional, psychological and social – are totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. It is the right of all students to have a safe, supporting and caring environment in which they can learn. It is a student’s responsibility to make sure they:
• Do not engage in any bullying behaviour in any form.
• Report any bullying they see, and if possible, step in to stop it.
• Talk to a teacher or staff member as soon as possible.
• Tell someone who is bullying to stop and support the student who is being bullied.
Alcohol, illicit drugs, smoking and vaping
Consuming alcohol, illegal drug use, vaping or smoking increases the risk of injury to the students themselves and to others, as well as impairing
We recognise that students use social media to express their views, ideas, comments and criticisms on a wide range of issues. Social media includes forums, blogs, policies (refer to the section on alcohol, illicit drugs, smoking and vaping below).
the ability of students to respond appropriately in an emergency. Involvement in any of these is strictly prohibited by the School.
Technology
Students are expected to:
• Use technology for educational purposes and never bully, harass or support negative behaviours.
• Use school time for relating to their teachers and peers directly.
• Observe the law and the terms of usage.
• Keep their passwords secure.
• Switch off mobile phones and smart devices during school hours and either hand it to their class teacher or store securely in their locker.
• Submit all homework and assignments in a timely manner and by the due date. Using technology as an excuse for late submissions will not be tolerated.
There is helpful information for parents at CYBERSMART 1800 880 176, esafety.gov.au
Social Media
micro blogs, photo sharing, video sharing, wikis, podcasts and social communities which include, but are not limited to: Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Discord.
The behaviour expected of you on campus is also expected of you online both during the school day and outside of hours. Be safe, considerate and ensure behaviour reflects well on you, your school, your friends and your family. Here are some guidelines:
• Do not impersonate or falsely represent another person and respect the rights and confidentiality of others.
• Do not bully, harass or threaten others on social media or post content that is hateful. Do not defame Queenwood or members of the Queenwood community.
• Do not post content on any social media account while on school property or in school uniform (Including sports uniform).
• Adhere to age restrictions on social networking sites.
Academic
Students are expected to:
• Be self-disciplined and take a positive approach to learning, working to the best of their ability.
• Participate actively in lessons, work
respectfully and collaboratively with others, and acknowledge the perspectives of others.
• Take responsibility for their own learning, completing classwork and homework to a high standard and submitting all tasks on time.
• Bring an appropriate book to every Just Read session.
Academic Integrity
• It is the responsibility of every student to correctly acknowledge the work of others and to ensure they do not present the work of others as their own.
• Students should become familiar with and follow the Queenwood Academic Assessment. Policy relevant for their year group.
Campus Life
• You must remain on campus during breaks, you should bring your lunch with you, or order it via the flexischools website flexischools.com.au (see page 47).
• The canteen is nut free and you are encouraged to be mindful when packing your lunch. There are girls in the School with serious allergies so please do not share food with your peers.
• In the Senior School there are two breaks: Recess and Lunch.
Senior Student Code of Conduct
Sanctions
Consistent application of sanctions is important, and must be balanced with consideration of factors such as the student’s age, understanding, previous conduct and context.
Sanctions may vary in severity according to the behaviour being addressed. Typically, uniform and jewellery infringements, and mobile phone or smart device use during the school day will fall towards the lower end of the spectrum, while misuse of Technology, persistent tardiness, failure to complete homework on a regular basis fall into the middle. Multiple Friday detentions in a term, dishonesty, and disrespect towards staff are more serious.
All of these might attract a Friday afternoon detention of variable length, ranging from half an hour to two hours. Saturday detentions may also be imposed and will last for three hours.
The most serious infringements may result in suspension or expulsion –sanctions imposed by the Principal. These might include persistent bullying, damage to property, use of drugs or alcohol or serious misuse of Technology.
Students should understand that attending school detentions take priority over all other commitments.
Child Safety: Do you feel safe?
Get the facts
This has been designed to give you the facts about child abuse. It includes advice on what to do if you have been abused, are being abused, or are at risk of being abused.
What are your rights?
Everyone has the right to feel safe and be protected from abuse. No one is allowed to threaten you, hurt you, or touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or afraid. This includes all adults, other teenagers, and children – it includes everyone from family members, coaches, teachers, to friends and strangers. Every relationship should be respectful. No one should ever involve you in sexual activity without your consent, and no one should behave in a way that makes you feel unsafe or afraid. You don’t have to deal with abuse on your own. Talk to a trusted adult. Teachers and other adults at School can support you to get help.
What is child or young person abuse?
Child or young person abuse includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological harm, neglect and family violence. Child or young person abuse can also include grooming. This is behaviour where an adult tries to establish a relationship or other emotional connection with
a child or young person, to prepare them for a sexual relationship.
Child or young person abuse does not have to involve physical contact or force. It can include: controlling a child through threats, exposing a child to sexual material and sexual acts, exposing a child or young person to family violence. Child or young person abuse can be perpetrated by a family member or member of a community. Abuse can impact anyone and it is never the victim’s fault.
What should I do if I have been abused or feel unsafe?
You should talk to an adult you can trust. If you have been abused, or feel unsafe or threatened in any way you don’t have to deal with this on your own. Abuse is never your fault and you should tell a trusted adult so you can get the help and support you need to feel safe and protected. Talking to someone won’t get you in trouble. If you don’t think you can talk to a parent/carer or a family member, you can tell a teacher or any adult at School. They will be able to help you.
What should I do if I think someone I know has been abused or is unsafe? You should take to an adult you can trust. Any staff member at School will be able to help. You can also help your friend by encouraging them to tell a trusted adult.
What if my friend doesn’t want to tell an adult?
You should still tell an adult you trust on your friend’s behalf. Even if your friend has specifically asked you not to tell an adult, you still should. It is more important to make sure that your friend is helped and protected.
What will happen if I tell an adult at the school that I feel unsafe, or that I know someone who is unsafe?
You will be helped. Teachers and other adults at School must listen to your concerns and help you. The information will not be shared with the person who is making you feel unsafe. Information will only be shared with people who can support and protect you. To prevent further abuse, or risk of abuse, the people helping are often required by law to tell the Principal, the Department of Communities and Justice and/or your family.
What if I don’t feel like I can talk to anyone at school?
You should still find a trusted adult to talk to. Abuse or feeling uncomfortable is too big to deal with on your own. There are many people who can support you to feel safe and protected (see page 14).
Senior Student Code of Conduct
NEED TO TALK?
eHeadspace for advice: eheadspace.org.au or call 1800 650 890
Kids Help Line kidshelpline.com.au/teens (24 hours web
Call or visit our local police station or call
Senior School Process for Raising a Concern or Complaint
Senior School Process for Raising a Concern or Complaint
HAVE A CONCERN OR ISSUE?
Junior Student Code of Conduct
All students are expected to meet the expectations and standards of the School and to develop a sense of responsibility for their own actions and behaviour. The School helps students develop this by making the consequences of each student’s decision clear to her. Good choices are explained and encouraged and, where appropriate, are recognised through praise, positive feedback and Q awards. The negative consequences of poor choices are also explained and may be underlined by clear feedback, and warnings or the imposition of sanctions.
This Code of Conduct is most commonly applied to behaviour at school and any events or excursions associated with the school. In some circumstances, however, a student’s behaviour outside school can have a serious impact on members of the school community or on the school itself. For this reason, behaviour outside school (e.g., off-site, online or during the holidays) may be a breach of this Code of Conduct and can attract the same consequences as behaviour in school.
Three simple principles will guide us well in almost any situation:
• Is this action SAFE for all concerned?
• Is this action CONSIDERATE towards everyone who might be affected?
• Does this action REFLECT WELL on yourself, your family and your school?
Saying words is action. Here are three more questions to help you:
• Is it true?
• Is it kind?
• Is it necessary?
General Behaviour
In order for the School to run smoothly and safely for all, we rely on students to be honest, to respect others, and to follow instructions of staff. These basic standards are to be observed at all times, and failure to do so is a particularly serious breach of the Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to Queenwood values of Truth, Courage and Service.
• Be honest and treat staff and other students with respect at all times.
• Display excellent manners and courtesy. For example, greet teachers politely, step aside or hold doors open, keep left when using stairs.
• Walk quietly through Queenwood grounds and buildings. Only use lifts with a signed lift pass from Head of Junior School and with a lift buddy.
• Be in the right place at the right time.
Junior Student Code of Conduct
• Represent the School in an exemplary manner whenever out of the school grounds (e.g., on excursions, on public transport, off campus, camps, sporting events, school functions and any time within, before and after school hours).
• Be inclusive at all times i.e., class work groups, friendship groups and any school activities.
• Be kind and positive with each other. Bullying (being unkind on purpose) will not be tolerated.
• Show respect and care for School property at all times including classrooms, grounds, and gardens.
• Take care of and responsibility for their belongings and show respect for that of others.
• Observe classroom guidelines established by teachers and students.
• Students must wear their full school uniform to all school occasions and wherever they are representing the school.
Playground
Students must:
• Remain seated during eating time (in designated areas) until the bell is rung or they are dismissed by a teacher.
• Sit quietly and await teacher instructions when a whistle sounds. The whistle signals an emergency.
• Remain in the playground at break times. Students may not go back into the building for forgotten items.
• Keep the playground tidy.
• Wait in the playground or under the vergola to be collected by the teacher supervising any cocurricular activity. Students attending music lessons or lunchtime rehearsals do not have to wait, and may go directly to their lesson or rehearsal.
• Play in the shade if they do not have their red Queenwood sun hat.
• Leave the playground quietly, following the instructions of the supervising teacher.
Attendance
Students are expected to:
• Be punctual at all times. A student who arrives late to school must sign in at Reception and receive a late slip to hand to her class teacher. A student who needs to depart early must be collected from Reception.
• Attend school from the first day of term to the last, including events identified by the School as compulsory e.g., sports carnivals, Speech Night.
Technology
Students are expected to:
• Keep their passwords secure.
• Use technology responsibly and ensure online behaviour is always positive.
• Observe the law and the terms of usage for digital products and services.
• Switch off their mobile phone or smart devices during school hours and hand their phone and/or smart device to their classroom teacher for safekeeping.
ICT Agreements
Kindergarten – Year 2
I have read and understood, all of the Internet safety rules as outlined in this agreement and by my ICT teacher and classroom teacher.
I understand that I will:
• Never share my password with anyone, except my parents.
• Never talk to people online who I do not know.
• Think carefully about how much time I spend on my devices and follow the directions of my parents and teachers.
• Be kind and respectful when online.
• Tell a trusted adult if I see something online that makes me feel uncomfortable.
• Switch off my mobile phone/ smart device before entering the school grounds and hand it in to my class teacher.
Year 3 – Year 6
Provision and usage of Information Technology at Queenwood is a privilege not a right, and resources are provided for educational use only. It is expected that all technology is used in a responsible, safe, and educational manner. The Head of Junior School reserves the right to apply sanctions, deny access or terminate use if students are deemed to be inappropriately using technology.
It is the student’s responsibility to follow these guidelines when using technology at Queenwood:
• Follow instructions given by staff.
• Log in correctly and log out when you have finished a session.
• Keep your login confidential.
• Report any equipment fault or suspected virus activity to the Junior School Digital Integrator.
• Make regular backups of your saved data.
• Save your work regularly.
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• Always correctly acknowledge the source of your information.
• Use all Queenwood technology platforms responsibly.
• Switch off your mobile phone/smart device before entering the School grounds and hand it in to your class teacher.
• Adhere to age restrictions on social networking sites.
• Be proud of your digital footprint.
• Help to stop the spread of cyberbullying and other negative behaviours online.
• Ask permission before you take or post photos of others.
Never
• Log in as someone else.
• Share your login with another student.
• Post anything that could offend or harass another student or a staff member.
• Download, save, or attempt to store inappropriate material that is not educational in nature.
• Use vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language.
• Try to fix a computer yourself.
• Tamper with any of the files, system preferences or applications (for example, changing the background images).
• Tamper physically or electronically with the hardware.
• Use your mobile phone or smart device during school hours or inside the school grounds.
• Identify Queenwood on social networking sites.
• Post any pictures of yourself or other girls at Queenwood on any social networking sites.
• Post anything on a social networking site that you would not say to a person’s face.
• Bully or harass another student using ICT (Including smart devices). There is helpful information for parents at CYBERSMART 1800 880 176, esafety.gov.au
Cyber Safety
The behaviour expected of students on campus is also expected of them online both during the school day and outside of hours. Students must be SAFE , CONSIDERATE and ensure behaviour REFLECTS WELL on them, the School, their friends and their family. We expect students to:
Be truthful. Students must not impersonate or falsely represent another person and respect the rights and confidentiality of others.
Be kind. Students must not bully, harass or threaten others
on social media or post content that is hateful. Do not defame Queenwood or members of the Queenwood community.
Be considerate. Students must not post content on any social media account while on school property or in school uniform (including sports uniform).
Students should adhere to age restrictions on social networking sites. Social media includes forums, blogs, micro blogs, photo sharing, video sharing, wikis, podcasts and social communities which include, but are not limited to: Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Discord.
Academic
Students are expected to:
• Be self-disciplined and take a positive approach to learning, working to the best of their ability.
• Participate actively in all learning experiences, work respectfully and collaboratively with others.
• Take responsibility for their own learning, completing classwork and homework to a high standard and submitting all tasks on time.
• Ensure that all work submitted is their own work, or clearly and fully acknowledges the contribution of others.
Campus Life
QUEENWOOD IS A NUT-AWARE SCHOOL
• Students must remain on campus during breaks, you should bring your lunch with you, or order it via the flexischools website flexischools.com.au (see page 47).
• The canteen is nut free and you are encouraged to be mindful when packing your lunch. There are girls in the School with serious allergies so please do not share food with your peers.
• In the Junior School there are three breaks: Crunch and Sip (a piece of fruit or vegetable sticks and a drink); Recess; and Lunch.
• We promote healthy eating and good nutrition.
• Food should be packaged in environmentally friendly wrapping, e.g., Bento box.
• Students should have a water bottle at school, each day.
• Students should bring an age appropriate cutlery set as required.
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Child Safety: Do you feel safe?
Get the facts
This is about making sure you know how to keep safe. It gives you the facts about what to do if someone is hurting you or your friends or making you feel unsafe.
What are your rights?
Everyone has the right to feel safe and be protected. No one is allowed to threaten you, hurt you or touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. No one should behave in a way that makes you feel unsafe or afraid, including anyone in you family, anyone at School or anywhere else in the community.
Remember a person doesn’t have to physically hurt or touch you to be doing the wrong thing. Even if you are not sure, if something doesn’t feel right, you should tell an adult who can help you.
What should I do if I feel unsafe?
Even if the person who is making you feel like this has asked you not to tell anyone, you should still talk to an adult. It is more important that you are safe and protected.
Tell an adult you trust. Telling someone won’t get you in trouble. Here are some people who can help you:
• You parent or carer
• Any family member that you trust
• A teacher or an adult at School
What should I do if I am worried that someone I know is unsafe?
Tell an adult you trust. Telling someone won’t get you or your friend in trouble. Here are some people who can help you:
• You parent or carer
• Any family member that you trust
• A teacher or an adult at School
What will happen if I tell an adult at school that I feel unsafe or that I think my friend is unsafe?
Adults at School must listen to you and help. In some cases, the adult may need to tell another adult about your concerns so that you, or your friend can be protected. Adults at School can provide you with support and make sure you don’t have to deal with this alone.
What if I don’t feel like I can talk to anyone at school?
If you don’t feel like you can talk to an adult at School, you can talk to your parent or carer. You can also talk to another adult in your family like an aunty, uncle, or grandparent. If you don’t feel like you can talk to any of these adults, you should still find an adult that you can trust, and that you can talk to. You don’t need to deal with things on your own. There are many people who can help you. Following are some suggestions of other adults you can talk to.
ADULTS YOU CAN TALK TO:
eHeadspace: 1800 650 890
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Local police: 000
Junior School Process for Raising a Concern or Complaint
Junior School Process for Raising a Concern or Complaint
HAVE A CONCERN OR ISSUE?
HAVE A CONCERN OR ISSUE?
Child Safety
Child Safety Officers
Queenwood has a duty of care for the welfare and wellbeing of our students. If you wish to report a child safety concern, please contact the following Child Safety Officers:
Sometimes concerns and issues exist that you wish to see resolved informally. If you believe that you have been treated unfairly or wish to raise a concern or complaint, there are many ways to do this.
• In the first instance, you can raise the issue informally with the person concerned. Talk to them about the problem and see if you can reach a solution.
• If the matter is not resolved, you should speak with someone you feel comfortable with. In the Junior School this could be your classroom teacher and in the Senior School this could be your tutor, year coordinator or any member of staff you trust and feel comfortable with. Explain your concern, who was involved, what happened, what you did and what you believe was unjust or unfair. See if talking things through helps you find a way to resolve the issue. You may bring someone with you for support such as a friend or a parent/ carer.
• If this does not help to resolve the matter, you should arrange to talk about the concern with a senior member of staff. In the Junior School you can meet with the
Deputy Head of Junior School. In the Senior School, you can meet with the Director of Wellbeing or the Director of Curriculum.
• If you feel your concern has still not been addressed, in the Junior School you can arrange a time to speak with the Head of Junior School and in the Senior School you can speak with the Deputy Principal.
• If there is no resolution, you should arrange a time to speak with the Principal.
Communication
The School communicates with parents using the email subscription subscription list. It is imperative that parents remain subscribed to this list as it is used to disseminate important information including academic reports and medical alerts. All news, announcements and information are posted to the Queenwood Connect Portal, under the News module.
Canvas
Canvas is Queenwood’s online Learning Management System. It supports teachers in delivering and managing instructional content and provides an effective means of administration and communication with students. Access to Canvas is possible for students by using web browsers on computers and most smart devices. Each girl is given an individual Canvas login.
Kindergarten: Teachers may direct student news and reminders via Canvas. Parents are encouraged to use Canvas with their daughter to a point where she is familiar with the platform.
Years 1 & 2: Teachers may direct student news and reminders via Canvas. Parents are encouraged to use Canvas with their daughter as she begins to manage her time independently. By the end of Year 2,
each girl should be confident in her use and navigation of Canvas.
Years 3 – 5: Teachers communicate with students using Canvas regarding day-to-day information, coursework information and assessments.
Years 6 – 12: Teachers communicate with students using their Outlook email addresses regarding day-today information. Canvas is used to disseminate coursework information and assessments.
Email
Parents with academic or pastoral queries relating particularly to their daughter should communicate directly with the class teacher or tutor via email. Class teachers will give priority to face-to-face contact with the girls each day, so a proper response to email inquiries may take up to two working days. Always direct urgent communications to Reception.
QPA communication
QPA Parent Reps communicate with parents within each year group using WhatsApp or email contact lists. These communication lists are compiled from the class lists on the Parent Portal. The QPA Parent Rep will be in contact with you at the beginning of the year to remind you to share email/mobile contacts within the Year
Group (see below Parent Portal).
QPA communication is focused on social connection and participation is optional. QPA communications are not monitored by the School.
Parent Portal
Queenwood Connect, our parent portal, offers the latest school news, up-to-date calendars, student timetables and links to relevant school resources.
You will receive login information and an introduction to Queenwood Connect during your daughter’s first week at Queenwood.
Parents should be good role models and respectful in all interactions.
Social Media
The School regularly communicates with the Queenwood community using social media channels. Pictures from excursions, recognition of school events, the latest school news, and celebrations of student and staff achievements are posted on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We love keeping you informed about all the exciting happenings in the Queenwood Community. Follow us on our social media pages to stay up-to-date with the latest news and events. The following are the official and only social media pages that Queenwood own and operate.
Senior School Day-to-Day Important Information
Senior School Timetable
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
TUTOR GROUP 8:20AM – 8:30AM
PERIOD 1 8:35AM – 9:35AM
PERIOD 2 9:40AM – 10:40AM
RECESS & MOVEMENT 10:40AM – 11:05AM
PERIOD 3 11:05AM – 12:05PM
JUST READ 12:05PM – 12:25PM
PERIOD 4 12:30PM – 1:30PM
LUNCH & MOVEMENT 1:30PM – 2:20PM
PERIOD 5 2:20PM – 3:20PM
Wednesday
TUTOR GROUP 8:20AM – 8:30AM
PERIOD 1 8:35AM – 9:35AM
PERIOD 2 9:40AM – 10:40AM
RECESS & MOVEMENT 10:40AM – 11:05AM
PERIOD 3 11:05AM – 12:05PM
ASSEMBLY/YEAR TIME 12:10PM – 12:40PM
WELLBEING 12:40PM – 1:30PM
LUNCH & MOVEMENT 1:30PM – 2:20PM
PERIOD 5 2:20PM – 3:20PM
This is a guide, each student is provided with an individual timetable.
Belongings
The School takes no responsibility for the loss of valuable items on school property. Girls are encouraged to look after their own belongings. Senior School girls are encouraged to keep their belongings in their locker. Lost Property is at Reception.
Attendance
Students are expected to:
• Be punctual.
• Attend school from the first day of term to the last, including compulsory activities and events such as sports carnivals and Speech Day.
Absence Procedure
SENIOR SCHOOL ABSENCES
Absences should be reported through the Q Connect Portal or calling Reception on +61 2 8968 7777 or emailing absence@queenwood. nsw.edu.au with a reason by 9am.
• Absences should be reported by the parents every day that the student is absent
• An SMS and notification on the Q Connect Portal is sent to all parents of students whose absence remains unexplained at 9:30am. This message asks parents to contact Reception in order to confirm the absence and the reason for the absence.
• A medical certificate should be brought to School if the student is absent for more than two days.
Late Procedure
• Late arrivals should be reported with an explanation through Q Connect
or by calling Reception on +61 2 8968 7777 or emailing absence@ queenwood.nsw.edu.au and copied to the tutor.
• When the student arrives at school, they must sign in at Reception.
Appointments and Extended Leave
• Parents should always endeavour to make medical, dental and other appointments out of school hours.
• If appointments are scheduled during the school day, parents should advise via Q Connect or email absence@queenwood.nsw. edu.au and their Tutor detailing the reason and time of the appointment as soon as possible.
• On the day of the appointment, parents must visit Reception and sign the student out. If the student is returning to school, the student must return to Reception to be signed in by a staff member.
• Family holidays must be taken during school holidays and only in extraordinary circumstances should holidays be arranged during school terms.
• Permission to be absent for any reason must be requested 3 weeks in advance from the Principal. Leave will not automatically be granted.
Junior School Day-to-Day Important Information
Junior School Timetable
ROLL CALL AND JUST READ* 8:20AM – 8:40AM
PERIOD 1 8:40AM – 9:30AM
PERIOD 2 9:30AM – 10:30AM
RECESS 10:30AM – 10:50AM
PERIOD 3 10:50AM – 11:50AM
PERIOD 4 11:50AM – 12:50PM
LUNCH 12:50PM – 1:45PM
PERIOD 5 1:45PM – 2:45PM
KINDY DISMISSAL 2:50PM
YEAR 1 DISMISSAL 2:55PM
YEAR 2 DISMISSAL 3:00PM
YEARS 3 - 6 DISMISSAL 3:10PM
This is a guide, each student is provided with an individual timetable. *This may altered for some Year groups.
Attendance
Students are expected to:
• Be punctual at all times. A student who arrives late to school must sign the Late Book at Reception and receive a late slip to hand to her class teacher. A student who needs to depart early must be collected from Reception.
• Attend school from the first day of term to the last, including events identified by the School as compulsory e.g., sports carnivals, Speech Night.
Absence Procedure
JUNIOR SCHOOL ABSENCES
Absences should be reported through the Q Connect Portal or via email to the class teacher and junior. switch@queenwood.nsw.edu.au or calling Junior Reception on +61 2 8968 7711 with a reason by 9:00am.
• Absences should be reported by the parent every day that the student is absent.
• An SMS message is sent to all parents of students whose absence
remains unexplained at 9:30am. This message asks parents to contact Reception in order to confirm the absence and the reason for the absence.
• A medical certificate should be brought to School if the student is absent for more than two days.
Late Procedure
• Late arrivals should be reported with an explanation through Q Connect or via email to class teacher and junior.switch@queenwood.nsw.edu. au or by calling Reception on +61 2 8968 7711
• When the student arrives at school, they must sign in at Reception.
Appointments and Extended Leave
• Parents should always endeavour to make medical, dental and other appointments out of school hours.
• If appointments are scheduled during the school day, parents should report through the Q Connect Portal or via email to the class teacher and junior.switch@ queenwood.nsw.edu.au or calling Reception on +61 2 8968 7711 detailing the reason and time of the appointment as soon as possible.
• On the day of the appointment, parents must visit reception and sign the student out. If the student is returning to school, they must report
to Reception and a staff member will sign them in.
• Family holidays must be taken during school holidays and only in extraordinary circumstances should holidays be arranged during school terms.
• Permission to be absent for any reason must be requested 3 weeks in advance from the Head of Junior School. Leave will not automatically be granted.
Wellbeing at Queenwood
As a school community, Queenwood embraces the inextricable relationship between wellbeing and learning. Our students have enormous capacity, and we are here to challenge and support them to be the best version of themselves. The wellbeing of our students K – 12 operates under a developmental framework that encapsulates social and emotional competencies and addresses themes that are both age appropriate and socially relevant. In the Junior School, the classroom teacher is pivotal to the ongoing care and delivery of the wellbeing program. In the Senior School, the delivery of the wellbeing program is the responsibility of the Year Co-ordinator and the tutor team.
In addition to the delivery of a research-based wellbeing program, the care of our students is underpinned by the values of Queenwood: Truth, Courage and Service. Foremost, the success of our students is linked to their strong sense of belonging, built on foundations of authentic relationships between peers, teachers, and parents. Communication between parents and teachers is critical to the ongoing care of our students. We encourage parents in K-6 to always contact their classroom teacher, in Year’s 7 – 12 to initially contact their daughter’s tutor.
Counsellor
The role of the School Counsellor at Queenwood is to assist students in dealing with issues that they may find difficult to manage on their own. The School Counsellor can provide strategies to help students cope with challenging situations and to make sense of their experiences. The relationship is embedded in confidentiality unless the issue encroaches on school rules or Government law.
Senior School girls may make appointments in person, via email or by telephone. Parents of Junior School girls may make appointments for their daughters via email. Appointments can be scheduled at a time to suit the student including before school, at lunch or during the day.
CONTACT
Ms Laura Kelly counsellor@queenwood.nsw.edu.au
Cocurricular Activities
There is a wide range of cocurricular activities on offer. These include a variety of sports, music, enrichment and community service initiatives. These activities occur either before school, at lunch or after school, and some attract a charge for special materials required or for specialist coaching. Once enrolled, students are expected to honour their commitment by attending all scheduled sessions.
Details of activities are available in the On Offer booklet on the Induction Page via the QR code below.
Data Collection Form
All schools in New South Wales are required to collect census information for the following purposes:
• When registering or enrolling students with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA);
• When administering standardised tests on behalf of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA);
• When applying for Federal Government funding; and/or
• To track and forecast demographic trends within the School population.
This content is saved in a secure database as part of your daughter’s existing school record.
QUERIES
DirectorOfAdmissions@queenwood.nsw.edu.au
For more information please refer to the Privacy Policy on our website.
PRINCE ALBERT ST
QUEEN ST QUEEN ST
PARKING
On-street parking is available for both Junior and Senior School campuses in the following locations:
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Free parking is available on most surrounding streets. Always check street signs for time limitations.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Always check street signs for time limitations. Summer parking limits apply during the peak months of December to February. Free street parking is available on nearby streets: The Grove Lavoni Street Awaba Street Waitovu Street Superba Parade Hunter Lane Hunter Road Esther Road Raglan Street
Balmoral Park
Lawry Mosman
Medical
All families of students new to the School must complete a Health Form prior to commencement. We encourage full disclosure without which our obligation and ability to care for your child may be compromised.
Parents of students with high risk conditions such as Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes or Epilepsy will also be asked to submit a specific health plan for their daughter. These assessments provide us with detailed information relating to the student’s current treatment, symptoms, triggers, maintenance and emergency procedure.
This information is recorded and used as a reference when your daughter needs medical attention or appears unwell. Teaching staff will be informed of special health needs.
Emergency Contacts
Accidents do occur. In any emergency, the injured student will be the primary consideration. Parents will be contacted as soon as possible. If a parent cannot be contacted, the School acts in loco parentis. It is of critical importance that we have reliable up-to-date information and it is essential that the School be notified of any changes of telephone numbers and that emergency contact numbers are also provided and updated as necessary. This information needs to be emailed to the Business.Office@queenwood.nsw.edu.au
If both parents are away from home for any length of time and your daughter is under the care of a temporary guardian, please notify your daughter’s class teacher or tutor of the emergency contact details during your period of absence.
Immunisations
Schools are required by the NSW Health Department to collect the immunisation records of all students. You will be asked to supply a copy of your daughter’s Australian Central Immunisation Register (ACIR) certificate when returning the Health Form, prior to commencement. If your daughter holds an international immunisation certificate, you will need to arrange to see a General Practitioner (GP) who will ensure your daughter’s immunisation schedule meets the Australian requirements. Medicare will then issue an ACIR certificate.
Illness at School
When a student is sick at school, she should inform her class teacher and then go to Reception. A parent / carer will then be contacted to arrange collection.
Please refer to the Code of Conduct on page 8 and 17 regarding appointments and students leaving the school during the day.
Medication at School
For asthma and severe allergic reactions, parents may supply duplicate medication (e.g. Epipen, inhaler) to both their daughter and Reception. If parents choose to provide duplicate medication to Reception it must be clearly labelled. It is the parents’ responsibility to collect medication at the end of each academic year and return it on or before the first day of school the following year.At this point, emergency care plans are reviewed and medication is updated. It is the parents’ responsibility to be aware of expiry dates.
HOW TO COMPLETE A HEALTH FORM
An online form is supplied to all new families and must be completed and returned with accompanying documentation (including an ACIR Vaccination Certificate) prior to commencement.
NEED HELP?
+ 61 2 8968 7714 enrol@queenwood.nsw.edu.au
MEDICAL UPDATES?
You can view the Health Information we have on file for your daughter in the Sentral Parent Portal, accessed via Queenwood Connect. Medical updates can be submitted via the portal, Business.Office@queenwood.nsw.edu.au or + 61 2 8968 7790
Medical updates will be reviewed by a Queenwood staff member and changes will not be immediately reflected in the portal.
Outdoor Education
Years K – 11 attend an annual school camp that works on many levels of personal development. Students get to know each other out of the traditional school environment, by participating in adventurous physical activities such as abseiling, canoeing and bush walking. The ability to work as a team and gain new skills creates a bond between the girls, who also develop self-confidence and resilience when faced with challenges.
Queenwood works in partnership with specialist outdoor education providers to deliver a unique sequence of outdoor education programs that focus on building leadership skills. Each program builds incrementally on the previous year, with students gradually developing a greater sense of independence and confidence in the natural environment.
The sequence requires more from students each year. This may be in the form of longer programs, more demanding personal organisation, changing environments or more effective communication. These camps not only provide opportunities for the girls to experience a range of exciting activities, but they encourage students to take initiative, think responsibly and make empathetic decisions. This is especially important in today’s ever increasing digital world.
FAQs
Does every girl have to attend?
The Outdoor Education Program is compulsory. It is integral in developing in the girls a deeper understanding of themselves, others and the natural world.
It is also an important activity for integration within the year group. It is an expectation that Queenwood students commit to the Outdoor Education Program and attend camp. The inherent benefits of camp cannot be realised without student participation and attendance. Where necessary, staff responsible for pastoral care and the Outdoor Education Program can adapt programs to meet individual needs and enable girls to attend camp.
Only in extreme cases will a girl be permitted to not attend camp (e.g. medical condition, hospitalisation, recovering from injury or surgery) and formal permission must be sought from the Principal or Head of Junior School. Parents play a crucial role in supporting the School in the delivery of the program. Confidence, enthusiasm and active engagement in their daughter’s journey are the key factors that will help to ensure a positive outdoor educational experience.
Can my daughter take her phone?
Phones are not permitted on camp. It is important that the girls are able to remove themselves entirely from modern technology and ‘unplug’ from the invasiveness of digital life. A clear purpose of attending camp is the formation of a strong connection with the natural world and phones do not allow this to occur. In the rare case that a girl does need to communicate with home during the camp, this can be arranged with staff. There is no need for any girl to have her own mobile phone.
Whom do I contact in case of a family emergency?
Please call the school emergency contact number listed on the camp permission slip. A school representative will be able to take your call. This phone will be attended 24 hours a day. Queenwood has clear lines of communication to all venues and group leaders.
Where do I find more information?
Full details, including contact information, are sent to parents well in advance of Camp Week with further information available from Reception: senior.switch@queenwood.nsw.edu.au junior.switch@queenwood.nsw.edu.au
Risk Warning
(Under Section 5m of Civil Liability Act 2002) On Behalf of Queenwood School And AHIGS: Sporting Activities 2025
Queenwood School (“Queenwood”) organises many individual and team sporting activities during the course of a year. Some of these are organised in conjunction with IGSA Sport, a sub-committee of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls’ Schools NSW (AHIGS), now trading as IGSA.
Students participating in these sporting activities take part in practice and in competitions.
Queenwood and IGSA Sport expect students to take responsibility for their own safety by wearing compulsory safety equipment, by thinking carefully about the use of safety equipment that is highly recommended and by behaving in a safe and responsible manner towards team members, opponents, spectators, officials, property and grounds.
Queenwood and IGSA Sport also expect parents, spectators and other participants to behave in a safe and responsible manner, to comply with the Codes of Conduct and to set a good example for the students.
While Queenwood and IGSA Sport take measures to make the sporting activities as safe as reasonably possible for participants, there is a risk that students can be injured and suffer loss (including financial loss) and damage as a result of their participation in these sporting activities, whether at training or in actual events.
Such injury can occur while the student is engaging in or watching a sporting activity, or travelling to and from the event. The injury may result from a student’s actions, the actions of others, the state of the premises or equipment failure.
On some occasions, an injury can be serious (such as torn ligaments, dislocations, back injuries, concussion or broken bones). In very rare cases an injury can be life threatening or result in permanent disability. If a student has a pre-existing injury, participating in a sporting activity could result in an exacerbation of that injury.
Students could also suffer loss as a result of their personal property being lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
(Under Section 5m of Civil Liability Act 2002) On Behalf of Queenwood School And IGSA: Non-Sporting Activities 2025
Queenwood School (“Queenwood”) organises many activities such as debating, mock trial, orchestra, choir, drama, dance, public speaking, the Da Vinci Decathlon and many others during the course of a year. Some of these are organised in conjunction with the Association of Heads of Independent Girls’ Schools NSW (AHIGS), trading as IGSA. Students participating in these activities take part in practice and in competitions.
IGSA administers and convenes inter-school activities (such as IGSA Archdale
Debating, IGSA Festival of Speech, IGSA Choral Festival, IGSA Dance Festival, IGSA Chess and the Dame Enid Lyons Oratory Competition) in which many students, including students of this school, participate.
Queenwood and IGSA also expect parents, spectators and other participants to behave in a safe and responsible manner, to comply with the Codes of Conduct and to set a good example for the students.
While Queenwood and IGSA take measures to make the activities as safe as reasonably possible for participants, there is a risk that students can be injured and suffer loss (including financial loss) and damage as a result of their participation in these activities, whether at practice or in actual events.
Such injury can occur while the student is engaging in or watching a nonsporting activity or travelling to and from the event. The injury may result from a student’s actions, the actions of others, the state of the premises or equipment failure (e.g. a collapsed stage during a debating competition).
On some occasions, an injury can be serious (such as torn ligaments, dislocations, back injuries, concussion or broken bones). In very rare cases an injury can be life threatening or result in permanent disability.
Students could also suffer loss as a result of their personal property being lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
All information contained in the Queenwood Parent Directory is correct at time of printing.
To access up-to-date copies of Queenwood School policies visit our website: www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au/policies
Safe and Supportive Schools
Promoting and providing a supportive learning environment in which all students can expect to feel safe is an essential function of all schools. Students have a fundamental right to learn in a safe, supportive environment and to be treated with respect. The framework referenced below presents a way of achieving shared vision of physical and emotional safety and wellbeing for all students at Queenwood.
Guiding Principles for the Provision of a Safe and Supportive School Environment
1. Act in accordance with Queenwood’s child safety and wellbeing policies and procedures at all times.
2. Behave respectfully, courteously and ethically towards children and their families and towards other staff.
3. Listen and respond to the views and concerns of children, particularly if they communicate (verbally or non-verbally) that they do not feel safe or well.
4. Promote the human rights, safety and wellbeing of all children.
5. Demonstrate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
6. Consider and respect the diverse backgrounds and needs of children.
7. Create an environment that promotes and enables children’s participation and is welcoming, culturally safe and inclusive for all children and their families.
8. Involve children in making decisions about activities, policies and processes that concern them wherever possible.
9. Contribute, where appropriate, to Queenwood’s policies, discussions, learning and reviews about child safety and wellbeing.
10. Identify and mitigate risks to children’s safety and wellbeing as required by Queenwood’s risk assessment and management policy or process.
11. Respond to any concerns or complaints of child harm or abuse promptly and in line with Queenwood’s policy and procedure for receiving and responding to complaints.
12. Report all suspected or disclosed child harm or abuse as required by Queenwood and by Queenwood’s policy and procedure on internal and external reporting.
13. Comply with Queenwood’s protocols on communicating with children.
14. Comply with relevant legislation and Queenwood’s policies and procedures on record keeping and information sharing.
Technology
Excellent teaching relies on a broad range of methods and we therefore embrace the use of a wide variety of technologies. Teachers and students are encouraged to navigate the changing digital landscape thoughtfully and critically. The use of technology is regularly reviewed and modified in light of current evidence. Our approach is balanced: technology is welcomed and integrated where it assists learning, but we are wary of uncritical enthusiasm that promotes technology for its own sake. There is helpful information for parents at CYBERSMART 1800 880 176, esafety.gov.au
Years 9 – 12
• Look for robustness, the device will have to withstand being packed in your daughter’s bag so also consider a protective case or sleeve.
• Consider ergonomics and the weight of the device – the device should weigh 2.0kg or less.
• Look for a mid-range processor and memory specifications; the least expensive devices may be slow, whilst the most expensive will have performance only required for high-end gaming and therefore reduced battery life.
• An Intel i5 or M2 processor and 16GB of RAM is recommended as a minimum.
• 256gb hard drive space (storage) is recommended. (Students studying Visual Arts or Design and Technology should consider 512gb.)
• 13” screen – anything larger and portability is sacrificed, anything smaller and ergonomics are impacted.
• Wi-Fi Only – no cellular (3G or 4G) capabilities.
• Extended warranty is highly recommended, as is insurance and Accidental Damage Protection (ADP).
• Students studying Music should purchase an Apple laptop along with the Logic Pro Education software bundle).
Kindergarten – Year 8
No personal technology device required.
DISCOUNT ON STUDENT DEVICES
JB HI-FI
Visit https://byod.jbhifi.education/ Enter School Code: QUEENWOODBYOD
Public Bus Services
Free Student Travel on Transport NSW Services with an Opal Card
The School Opal card gives eligible school students free or subsidised travel on public transport between home and school on trains, buses, ferries and light rail in the Opal network. In addition to School Special services:
Senior School girls may consider the following services:
100 Mosman and City
114 Royal North Shore via Mosman Shops to Balmoral
144 Spit Junction and Chatswood via Crows Nest
230 Spit Junction and North Sydney
243 Spit Junction to Neutral Bay & City Wynyard via North Cremorne
B-LINE Spit Junction to Northern Beaches
Junior School girls may consider the following services (Mosman Shops):
100 Mosman and City
114 Royal North Shore via Mosman Shops to Balmoral
230 Mosman Wharf and North Sydney
238 Balmoral and Taronga Zoo
246 Balmoral Heights and Wynyard
HOW TO APPLY FOR FREE TRAVEL ON NSW BUSES
1. Complete the online application form at opal.com.au/about-opal/opal-for-school-students
2. Transport for NSW then processes the application. Once approved, the School Opal Card will be sent to the address you provide.
REMEMBER Parents must apply for students aged 15 and under. Students must apply if aged 16 and over.
Queenwood Bus Routes
HOW TO BOOK THE QUEENWOOD BUS
Registration and payment is via Trybooking. Bookings open at the end of each term for the next term. Separate communication will be sent to parents and students beforehand.
Queenwood – Lane Cove/Lindfield trybooking.com/610397
For further information about the Q bus service please contact the Business Office on + 61 2 8968 7790 or business.office@queenwood.nsw.edu.au
The Queenwood Bus Policy can be found on the Queenwood website: queenwood.nsw.edu.au/Student-Life/School-Transport
For specific enquiries about the bus company e.g. lost property, please contact: North Sydney Bus Charters (NSBC) +61 2 9427 8533
Travel
Kiss & Drop Zone Additional Information
• Collect your children following the release time allocated to your eldest child.
• Make sure girls use the footpath-side door when getting in and out of a car.
• As much as practicable, all bags and other belongings should be on the floor in the car with your child, not in the boot.
• Please do not engage staff in conversation about your child’s day or her general progress; this only prolongs the wait for other parents.
• If your child is not there, move through the area and circle around to join the queue again, thereby allowing those waiting behind to keep moving.
• If stationary for any length of time, please turn off your engine.
• All girls must be collected by 3:30pm from the car park. Any girl not collected will be sent to Reception.
PICK UP / DROP OFF
Kindergarten 2:50pm
Year 1 2:55pm
Year 2 3:00pm
Years 3 – 6 3:10pm
WALKING
Farewell/wait for your daughter at the Lower Queen Street Gate, she will walk to/from the playground herself.
BUS
Teachers will supervise girls as they alight from/board the Q bus outside the school gates. More information on pages 38 – 39.
DRIVING
The car park is supervised 8:00am –8:20am and 2:50pm – 3:30pm, at which time any uncollected students are taken to Reception and parents are contacted.
Use the designated ‘drop off and pick up’ zone situated in the Staff Car Park Queen Street. From Prince Albert Street, enter Queen Street and turn left into the car park. Please remain in your vehicle at all times; do not park in the school car park.
Purchase a specialised Car-ID that flips down from your front visor signsafekids.com
Sustainability at Q
• Waste is sorted into land fill, organic and co-mingle (recycling).
• Paper is collected from all classrooms/offices for recycling.
• Worm farms for organic waste (Junior School).
• LED lighting to minimise power usage.
• Solar panels installed.
• Louvred windows for ventilation (used in preference to air conditioning).
• Second hand clothing and book sales.
• Promote environmentally friendly wrapping for food snacks from home, e.g. Bento boxes – nude food, waxed food cloth wraps.
• Canteen food packaging is environmentally friendly.
Lunch Orders
• School lunches can be ordered for students via the Flexi Schools website flexischools.com.au and via the QR code.
• Before ordering for the first time, you must set up an account for your child/ren.
• Orders are to be placed no later than 8:30am on the day that the order is required.
• The Senior School has a canteen on site open during Recess and Lunch for students to make purchases.
Uniform
Junior School Uniform
School Bags
• Backpack $85
• Library / Excursion bag $25
• Sports bag $35
Summer Uniform
• 2 x Red Summer dress $85 ea
• Panama hat $80
• Panama hat - rain cover $10
• Blazer $200
• Jumper $80
• Raincoat $22
• Red hat $15
• Socks, 3 pack (white turnover) $15
• Red shoes (K–2 only) $100
• Black shoes (3–6)
Winter Uniform
• Pinafore $135
• 2 x Shirt/Blouses $50 ea
• Black knee-length socks, 3 pack $24
• Black tights $22
Sports Uniform
• PE shirt $45
• PE shorts $30
• Tracksuit pants $75
• Tracksuit jacket $100
• Sports socks $10
Queenwood Earrings Only
• Earrings from $35
Senior School Uniform
School Bags
• Backpack large $95
• Sports bag $40
Summer Uniform
• 2 x Grey Summer dress $95 ea
• Panama hat $80
• Black blazer $220
• Jumper $80
• Socks, 3 pack (white turnover) $15
• Black shoes
Optional: Short sleeve blouse and shorts
Winter Uniform
• Winter skirt $135
• 2 x Shirt/Blouses $55 ea
• Black tights $22
• In addition to the above: $25 ea
Year 10 – Tie, red
Year 11 – Tie, charcoal
Year 12 – Tie, stripe
Sports Uniform
• 2 x PE shirt $50 ea
• PE shorts $35
• Tracksuit pants $75
• Tracksuit jacket $110
• “House” shirt $35
• Sports cap $23
• Sports socks $10
• Swimsuit $80
• Swim cap $4
Uniform Requirements
• Students must wear their uniform with respect. All clothing must be regulation uniform and in good condition. Dresses are to be knee-length, and hats must be worn to and from school. Shoes must be polished. Hair that reaches the shoulder must be tied back.
• Students are not to wear makeup, nail polish or jewellery. Queenwood earrings (one in each ear lobe) and a watch are permitted (No smart watches)
• We actively encourage students to wear sunscreen and to apply sunscreen before school each day.
• Sun hats are a compulsory part of the school uniform in the Junior School. ‘No Hat, Play in the Shade’ means that girls without a hat must stay in shaded areas during outdoor breaks and activities.
APPOINTMENT BOOKINGS
Visit schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code hxggq.
Bookings open for new students and students moving from Year 6 to Senior School at the end of Term 4 and the beginning of Term 1.
Appointments are at the Uniform Shop in the Junior School, 6 Queen Street, Mosman and take approximately 45 minutes.
Siblings should book adjacent slots in the booking system.
The initial cost is approximately $1200 with an additional $300 for winter items required in March/April. Cash payments cannot be accepted.
Please note, second hand uniform stock is available for purchase year round at your fitting appointment at the Uniform Shop.
The Uniform Shop is open for walk-ins: 7:45am – 9:30am and 2:00pm – 3:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays (no appointment necessary). Appointments are still required outside of these times.
Queenwood Parents Association
The objectives of the QPA
The purpose of the QPA is to create a strong and supportive parent community that will both enhance our daughters’ learning experience and strengthen the bonds of community within the parent body. We do this by:
• Friend-raising: Fostering a community of parents and support through year group events.
• Community-raising: Creating a community of like-minded parents to support the school through the committee and through schoolwide events.
• Fund-raising: Helping to raise funds for the school’s pastoral care program which discretely supports Queenwood families who are experiencing hardship at that point in their lives.
This strong sense of community is a striking characteristic of Queenwood and the QPA aims to nurture this and bring the school community together through these social functions, support groups and fundraising. A range of events and services are offered each year.
The welcoming of new families to the School
Parents meet once a term for general meetings. The QPA news items are communicated in the Queenwood Newsletter and more detailed articles in the QNews. There is a QPA Committee Meeting once a month (during term time).
To assist with communication, the QPA organises year level parent representatives at the beginning of the year to liaise between the parents and the School. These year level representatives provide a variety of social events.
For questions, suggestions, or to get involved, contact presidentqpa@gmail.com
Site Information
Animals on School Grounds
Animals are not permitted to enter school grounds without specific prior permission. Parents are advised not to bring pets of any other kind into the school grounds without prior permission. Please refer any requests to the Head of Junior School or the Deputy Principal.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Students and staff carry out evacuation drills and lockdowns at regular intervals throughout the year. Any parent, visitor or contractor who is on-site during an emergency evacuation is requested to follow the directions of staff. Parents are advised not to collect their child and leave.
No Smoking
Queenwood has a strict ‘No Smoking’ policy. Parents, staff and visitors are not permitted to smoke within the school grounds.
Visiting the School
Parents and visitors who wish to visit the School during school hours, must sign in via Reception and wear a visitor’s badge while on the school grounds.
