Welcome

Aweek may be a long time in politics, but a day is an eternity in a pandemic. Things have moved very quickly this semester and I am grateful for the engagement and support of our community who have responded with patience and optimism at every turn – and there have been many turns. This issue of QNews pays particular tribute to our parents who balanced remote work, remote learning and remote routines with such grace – we applaud you, we thank you and we hope your girls know how lucky they are to have you.

In these pages you will find articles about how parenting is built through daily routines and humble actions often unnoticed – motivating children to complete household chores, reading at bedtime, supporting cocurricular passions, managing social calendars, modelling kindness to others. Family relationships are forged in these routines, altered and re-moulded in recent months as we carried each other through an unprecedented period. Congratulations –we made it to the end of 2021!

Ms Elizabeth Stone, Principal

Features

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A Lost Secret: How to Get Kids to Pay Attention

DR MICHAELEEN DOUCLEFF

Many studies have shown that when teachers foster autonomy, it stimulates kids’ motivation to learn, tackle challenges and pay attention.”

The Importance of Parents

Reading with Children –even after children can read DR MARGARET KRISTIN MERGA

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We should not stop reading with our children just because they have learned to read independently.”

“Together

“How

“Connecting

“ Music is an language. You can communicate with people from all over the world.”

“Children

Contributors

Dr Michaeleen Doucleff

AUTHOR & JOURNALIST

NPR SCIENCE DESK

Dr Doucleff is a global health correspondent for NPR’s Science Desk, where she reports on disease outbreaks and children’s health. She has a Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Berkeley, a Master’s Degree in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Caltech. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Hunt, Gather, Paren t which describes a way of raising helpful and confident children.

Dr Margaret Kristin Merga

ACADEMIC MENTOR FOR QUEENWOOOD’S JUST READ RESEARCH PROJECT

Dr Merga’s research areas include reading engagement, literacy, health promotion in education, technology in education, and higher education. She has taught in schools in Australia and internationally and has been Queenwood’s academic mentor for the Just Read research project. She is currently a senior lecturer in the University of Newcastle’s School of Education.

Belinda Moore

Deputy Principal

Mrs Moore has worked in independent schools for over 30 years with a focus on sport and cocurricular and how skills learnt in these activities nurture and develop the individual in all aspects of life. She has consistently advocated for schools to provide opportunities where young people can find an activity they love and share this experience with like-minded peers.

Anni Sandwell

Head Of Junior School

Our new Head of Junior School joined us from Tudor House during lockdown. Her daily video messages to students became legendary. She can be found walking the corridors of Queen Street with a trail of enthusiastic red-shoed girls behind her.

Greg McArdle

HEAD OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Serial home renovator, surfer, mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast, Greg McArdle joined Queenwood in 2018 as Head of Design and Technology.

Alice Tompson

CLASS OF 2018

Alice is studying a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies) at the University of Sydney. She and some of her fellow students are in the initial stages of building a connection between Women’s College and Jarjum College in Redfern: Jarjum’s mission is to educate urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are not coping in mainstream education.

Jenni Lin & Natasha Mazay

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

Jenni and Natasha are passionate members of the Social Justice Club and Cleanwood. They know that actions speak louder than words and regularly volunteer for Rough Edges, as well as initiatives that inspire younger members of the School community, to contribute in thought, word and deed.

Editorial

EDITOR Emma Macey

COPYWRITER Emma Macey

LAYOUT & DESIGN Rosa Morgan

ILLUSTRATION hellorosamorgan.com

PHOTOG RAPHY jamesgreen.com.au rachelgutierrezphotography.com

Re: Remote Learning

As we approach the end of a very challenging term, we wanted to express our gratitude to all Queenwood teachers and support staff. No one could have predicted that our girls would spend what would be more than a term doing remote learning. Our girls are doing well, in no small part due to the ongoing work of their teachers in keeping learning interactive, challenging, and creative. During a time of great uncertainty Queenwood has provided structure, stability and engagement for our daughters.

QUEENWOOD PARENT

Most Liked

Left: We said farewell to Mr Daunt Watney with a very special assembly. We will miss you CDW! Below: It’s been a joy to see students on campus!

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Re: Year 12 Events

An enormous thank you for the wonderful farewell you orchestrated for the Class of 2021.

You managed, yet again, to personalise each of the occasions whilst also providing little surprises and touches that made the events memorable.

YEAR 12 PARENT

Re: My Place Exhibition

Thank you for the crayons. Such a lovely initiative and I can’t wait to see all the work.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENT

Correction:

QNews Issue 40, p.68, Ms Violet Medway passed away in her Mosman home, aged 87 in 1996.

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