Queen's High School

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Through love of learning we learn to Live

Queen’s High School

Onlythe educated are free Epictetus

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Queen’sHighSchoolseekstoignitefireand

passion for learning and life.

Mission Statement

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Allstudentsarechallenged

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educational opportunities.

Queen’s is a school renowned for its ability to meet individual needs and to fulfil potential.

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Queen’s High SchoolTe Kura Tuarua O Kuini

Welcome to Queen’s High School

Ms Barbara Agnew - Assistant PrincipalMs Helen Angus - Assistant PrincipalMrs Julie Anderson - Principal Mrs Diane Stewart - Deputy Principal

Queen’s High School has a proud history of academic achievement and is renowned for its ability to meet individual needs and fulfil potential. All girls are encouraged to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed. We promote the achievement of excellence in a learning environment that is safe, caring and accepting of diversity. The school is committed to the development of life long learning skills that motivate and enable all students to make a positive contribution to society.

Learning is designed to develop understanding and to challenge students to push the boundaries of their thinking. The girls are encouraged to be creative, critical and caring thinkers. We want them to discover a passion for learning and life.

We provide an environment that encourages students to be self disciplined, to learn from their mistakes, to be willing to take risks and to value their own and others’ thinking. Independent learning skills are developed within a technologically rich setting that includes collaborative, online learning environments.

Specialist teaching and a broad, innovative range of subject choices ensure that each girl’s individual strengths are fostered. Our teachers work together to provide a holistic, integrated approach to student development focusing on key competencies for learning and life. We are proud of our inclusive environment that means all students are assisted in accessing the curriculum.

We expect high standards of conduct, appearance and achievement. Our students enjoy their schooling, and the wide range of curriculum options helps motivate the girls to remain engaged for five years at school.

Queen’s girls leave school as confident, well-rounded, independent young women who can follow their aspirations and make the most of their opportunities in life.

We invite you to visit Queen’s and become part of our community.

Julie AndersonPrincipal

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We value the opportunity single-sex education provides for girls to:• Participatewithouthindranceinalllearningopportunities.• Buildpositiveselfesteemandconfidenceasindividuals.• Feelsecureinfrontoftheirpeersandtocareforeachother.• Beconfidentinexcelling.• Celebratetalentandsuccess.• Beprepared“tohaveago”.• Perseveredespitefailureandcontinuetostrive.• Becomeindependentlearners.• Developholistically:ethically,intellectually,sociallyand

emotionally.

We are proud of our Diversity• ourAcademicRecord• ourTalentedandGiftedProgramme• ourFutureThinkingProgramme• ourCareersEducation• ourintegratedInformationTechnology• ourOutdoorEducationopportunities• ourDanceandPerformanceDrama• ourDesign,ArtandDigitalImagingcourses• ourProfessionalFoodsqualifications• ourCulturalandMusicPerformancegroups• ourpracticalAnimalandEquineStudies• ourvocationalopportunitiesthroughGateway andWorkExperience• ourLearningSupportCentre

We are proud of the values that lie at the heart of Queen’s

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A curriculum for successQueen’s has a rich and broad curriculum from Year 9 to Year 13. Junior students study subjects from all of the eight Learning Areas. These subjects establish a solid foundation for success at the senior level. Students can then continue with these choices into the senior school or follow more specialised courses depending on their strengths, interests and future goals.

The curriculum includes:

• FuturethinkingandICTskills

• Key competencies: managing self, relating toothers, participating and contributing, using language symbols and text and thinking, which are integrated across all learning areas

• Focus on literacy strategies including dailysustained silent reading and information literacy

• Focusondevelopingskills,confidence and competence in mathematics

• Sciencewhichincorporatesbiotechnology and electronics

• Atalentedandgiftedprogramme

• Subjectsinwhichstudentsgain technological competence and skills

• A study of a language and a culture for awhole year at Year 9

• Researchandenquiryskillsdevelopedforuse in several disciplines

• Learningabouthealth,well-beingand positive attitudes to life

Your daughter’s individuality will be recognised and her course shaped to develop her strengths and improve her weaknesses.

Learning Areas

English

Science

Mathematics

Social Sciences

PhysicalEducationandHealth

Arts

Technology

Languages

Junior Curriculum Options

French,Japanese,TeReoMaori,VisualArt,Music,Dance,Drama,Economics,FoodTechnology,FabricsTechnology, InformationandCommunicationsTechnology,Graphics

Our aim is to instil a love of learning in everything your daughter does.

Yourdaughter’s

individuality will be recognised

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In the senior school - Year 11-13, Queen’s students can study an academic course, choose an applied programme or have a combination of both academic and applied courses.

We offer a variety of pathways to tertiary education or employment.Some students:

• WanttogainentrancetoUniversitysotheystudythe traditional subjects , including Scholarship

• Want entrance to University with a vocationalqualificationsotheycombinethetwo

• Want theopportunity togainqualificationsatthe same time as they experience careers so theygoontheGatewayprogramme

• WanttogostraighttoworksoweofferthemWorkExperience

• Requiresupporttobemainstreamedaswellasbe in Learning Support courses

• Need extra challenges and opportunities todevelop their talents beyond even the classroom programme. We offer a Talented and Giftedprogramme for these students

your potentialand help you to develop a passion for learning.

We believe this kind of curriculum diversity, provided within a technologically rich environment, provides students with the new combinations of knowledge and skills needed for active participation in future society.

Senior Curriculum OptionsA full range of traditional academic subjects as well as alternativesincluding:Tourism,EnterpriseandBusinessStudies, Outdoor Education,Media Studies, Hairdressing,Drama, Child Development,Dance, Photography, AnimalStudiesandEquineStudies,and

self-paced Independent Learning Periods supported by the use of computers. Video Conferenceclasses are available in a range of special interest subjects to meet the needs of individual students.

Queen’s will maximise

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Challenges through Outdoor EducationQueen’s has an extensive range of Outdoor Education opportunities incorporated into thecurriculum, with specialist classes in the senior school and camps and activities in the junior years.

Courses offered incorporate:

Surfing and body boardingBushcraftandsurvivalRockclimbingandabseilingSki tripsMountainbikingKayakingandcanoepoloDownhillskiingandsnowboardingOutdoor first aidSnorkellingandSCUBATramping trips

EachyearweofferanumberofdifferentYear10Campoptions.Thisallowsthegirlstochoosethetype of camp that interests, and challenges them personally.

Options can include:

Horse riding, Tramping, Beach Camp, Kayaking,Camping,BikingandCity-basedexploration

Year9girlshaveaTeam-buildingDayearlyinthefirst term.

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Sports, cultural and service club activities

We value the opportunities co-curricular activities provideforgirlsto:

• developconfidence,disciplineandeffective relationships with others

• fosterspecialtalents

• exploreentirelynewactivities

• workwithotherstoachieve common goals

• striveforexcellencein performance

• giveservicetoothers

• experienceabalancedand rounded education

Sport

Aerobics,Athletics,Badminton,Basketball,CanoePolo, Cricket, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf,Hockey, Mountain Biking, Netball, Road Running,Rock Climbing, Rowing, Skiing, Small-boreShooting, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming,Tennis, Tramping, Triathlon, Touch Rugby,Volleyball.

Service and Opportunities to Meet Others

EnvironmentalGroupHealthCommitteeInteractInterschoolChristianfellowshipWorldVisionchildand40HourFamineOutwardBound

SADDSchoolCouncilSpirit of AdventureYoungEnterpriseCompaniesYoungNewZealandChallenge

ExchangeswithschoolsinJapanandEuropeCultural/HistoricaltripsInternational students

OurInternationalCoordinator,SportsCoordinatorandArtsCoordinatorsupportandencourage participation and organise events.

Learning continues in co-curricular activities where girls can participate and compete at the highest levels.

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In our Arts curriculum and co-curricular, cultural activities girls can explore their creativity and develop talents by participating in live performances.

Art ExhibitionsChamber MusicChoirDance Performances DebatingDrama ProductionsFashion ShowsJazz Band (with King’s High School)Madrigal Choir Media and Film FestivalsMusical (with King’s High School)Music tripsPacific Island Culture Group OrchestraStage ChallengeWearable ArtsTe Kimi Matauranga

Queen’s has a reputation for

Artsexcellence in the

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School Uniform

The Queen’s uniform is smart and contemporary.

We expect students to show pride in themselves and their uniform by wearing it correctly at all times.

A range of uniform articles allows for comfort and alternatives depending upon the weather.

The King’s

and Queen’s

Performing Arts Centre provides an

outstanding, purpose built

theatre to showcase

our students’ talents.

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A safe and caring environmentMaking sure that students are secure,welcomeand ready to learn is a high priority for Queen’s.

Learning to take responsibility for her own progress and behaviour is a focus for each student. There are clear systems for prompt monitoring of behaviour and identifying need for further intervention.

Queen’s has a structure for support which includes:

• FormTeacherswhomonitoracademic progress and well being

• Coordinatorswhoeachhaveresponsibility for the care of a year level

• Thecounsellorandcareersteacher who work with the coordinators in supporting and guiding students

• SeniorLeadershipTeammemberswholink with year level coordinators

We expect consistent, firm management in classrooms so that teachers are able to provide variety in their teaching activities and students are free to learn to the best of their ability. Senior students assist junior students as peer associates, in House Groups, on theSchool Council, through sports coaching,inculturegroups,ontheHealthCommitteeor in service clubs. This role modelling supports the junior students while providing leadership experience for the senior students.

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We value the role of parents and caregivers, welcoming discussion and contact with them about their daughters. We believe that by working together our students are positively supported in achieving their goals and making the most of their opportunities at Queen’s.

We keep parents and caregivers informed through:

• RegularQueen’sNewsandNewsletters • Academicreports • Reportevenings • MeettheTeachersatYear9 • Year9Barbecue

• Interviewsforstudentsandparentsin Term4ofYear8 • TheVirtualLearningEnvironment(Moodle)

for school-linked computer access at home • CareersExpos • Opportunitiestodiscussyourdaughter’s

subjectsandchoicesfornextyear • Specialpurposeparentevenings e.g.NCEAInformation • Drama,musicalandculturalperformances • Sportingevents

Young women move towards independenceduring adolescence but we believe they do so with security if families and schools share their journey with them.

Parentsare included

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Complementary Education with King’s High School

We enjoy “the best of both worlds” with supportive relationships and cooperative activity between Queen’s and King’s.

Queen’s girls have opportunities for learning and social interactions with the boys at King’s. This includes shared musical productions, jazz band, joint cultural performances and social events, the SELL enterprise business experience and prefects’ activity challenges. These different experiences promote increased understanding and expand the opportunities available at Queen’s.

Cooperation between Queen’s and King’s allows for more option and timetabling flexibility in order to meet the individual needs of specific students in Years 12 and 13.

However, we know that girls and boys learn differently and we focus our classroom teaching on providing a quality teaching and learning environment that caters to the learning needs and interests of girls.

Queen’s High School195 Surrey StreetSt Clair, Dunedin.New Zealand.P: +64 3 455 7212F: +64 3 455 8644E: [email protected]: www.queens.school.nz