HSC & IB Pathways
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Senior School
Building character, alongside knowledge.
Actively engaged in her liberal education, she builds character, alongside knowledge.
Welcome to Senior School.
At Queenwood our commitment is to a liberal education – an education which, at its core, develops rigorous thinking and the practice of inquiry.
Location & Facilities
47 Mandolong Road, Mosman (part of the Senior Campus)
Set above Balmoral Beach, our Senior School blends modern facilities with a breathtaking natural backdrop. From science and design studios to theatres and sports spaces, every setting encourages learning, wellbeing and connection.
Curriculum & Teaching
Expert and committed teachers, rich opportunities for challenge, a lively and orderly learning environment, high expectations and careful support – these are essential elements to foster an enduring love of learning.
Progression Years 7-12
Girls in Year 7 take a wide range of subjects and their transition into secondary schooling is supported by ongoing guidance in study skills, time management and goal-setting.
After Year 7, some electives are introduced with girls able to take on additional languages (modern and ancient) and subjects ranging from Commerce to Coding.
Foundational skills such as essay-writing, research skills and information literacy are explicitly taught in a clear progression.
In the senior years (Year 11 & 12), girls may choose to undertake either the HSC or the IB Diploma, both of which provide a strong foundation for further study.
Curriculum Offering: Years 7-10
Year 7
Core
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Latin
- PDHPE
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Technology
Electives**
- French or Mandarin
**Language choices are for two years, Year 7 & 8.
Year 8
Core
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- PDHPE
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Technology
Electives**
- French or Mandarin
- Latin or World Religions
**Language choices are for two years, Year 7 & 8.
Year 9 & 10
Core
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- PDHPE
Electives
- Commerce
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- French
- Latin
- Mandarin
- Music
- The Science of Design
- Textiles & Design
- Visual Arts
Technology
Technology is welcomed and integrated where it assists learning, but never promoted for its own sake. Much is written about technology in education but this is often out of proportion to its ultimate benefits.
Girls undertake a carefully devised K-12 program which incorporates coding, computational thinking, information literacy and underlying skills such as touch typing.
We are careful to ensure that the use of technology does not impede language acquisition and reading fluency or interfere with lively exchange of ideas and sense of community which are the foundation of a Queenwood education. In particular, devices are not permitted during recreation times when we enjoy seeing our students relate to each other face to face.
