Our Philosophy & Values - Queenwood

Queenwood’s Graduate Attributes

Critical Thinker – Demonstrates curiosity, independent thought, and intellectual rigor; questions assumptions and applies reasoned judgement to complex situations.

Confident Communicator – Expresses ideas clearly and persuasively, listens with empathy, and engages in dialogue with courage and respect.

Ethical Leader – Acts with integrity, courage, and responsibility; makes principled decisions and contributes positively to her communities.

Collaborative Contributor – Works effectively with others, fostering mutual respect, adaptability, and a spirit of cooperation in diverse teams and contexts.

Globally Minded – Understands local and international perspectives, embraces cultural diversity, and navigates an interconnected world with curiosity and openness.

Resilient and Resourceful – Demonstrates perseverance, adaptability, and confidence in the face of challenge; learns from experience to flourish personally and academically.

Committed to Service – Seeks opportunities to contribute to the well-being of others and the wider society, guided by compassion, empathy, and a sense of purpose.

Lifelong Learner – Engages with new knowledge, skills, and experiences with curiosity and enthusiasm; prepared to thrive and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Critical Thinking equips our students to engage thoughtfully with complexity and to make reasoned choices and decisions in a rapidly changing world.

At Queenwood, critical thinking is embedded across our curriculum and co-curricular programs as we encourage each student to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and develop intellectual independence. Our programs support students in analysing information, constructing reasoned arguments, and seeking truth – skills that are essential in navigating online and digital spaces where information is abundant but not always reliable.

Our inclusive pedagogies and partnership with parents combine high expectations with personalised guidance, enabling students to explore ideas, test hypotheses, and refine their judgment. By creating opportunities to engage with challenging questions and real-world problems, we empower students to grow in discernment, confidence, and the capacity to act with insight and integrity.

Global Thinking, Local Action is the capacity to engage with and integrate differing world views while translating understanding into meaningful impact in one’s own community.

At Queenwood, we develop in every student intercultural awareness, respect, and insight into contemporary social and political issues. This understanding enriches their appreciation of their own culture and identity while opening their minds to perspectives beyond their immediate experience.

Through local and global partnerships, students build sustainable, reciprocal relationships grounded in shared learning and mutual respect. A strong outward focus encourages engagement with current affairs and a deepening awareness of the historical, cultural, political, and religious forces that shape our world.

By connecting with people whose experiences differ from their own, students develop empathy, guard against entitlement, and cultivate a broad, informed perspective—translating global thinking into local action as the first step toward justice, peace, and human flourishing.

Service Thinking is the capacity to approach the world with empathy, responsibility, and a commitment to making a positive difference.

At Queenwood, we encourage students to consider the needs of others and to translate understanding into purposeful action. Through community engagement, service-learning projects, and partnerships both locally and globally, students explore how their skills, knowledge, and character can contribute to the well-being of others.

By embedding reflection and ethical reasoning throughout these experiences, we ensure that students connect intention with impact. Service Thinking empowers young women to act with compassion and integrity, translating insight into meaningful contributions and nurturing a lifelong commitment to the service of others.