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WelcomeWelcome to Queen’s Gate and it is mypleasure to introduce you to our School.

Queen’s Gate is an independent day school for girls from 4-18, with a tradition of offeringan excellent all round education in a nurturingfamily environment. Founded in 1891, we area relatively small school with just over 500 pupils, but one which is rich in traditionand at the same time abundant with theenergy and spirit of the 21st century.

Our pupil body reflects London’s internationaldiversity, a dimension which truly enhances andenriches our community. Our School is locatedin five elegant buildings in Queen’s Gate,ideally situated to take advantage of HydePark, the Royal Albert Hall, the Museums,galleries, theatres and other resources offeredby a central London education.

In both our Junior and Senior Schools, we aim to create a happy, friendly and secureenvironment, but one in which we challenge

each girl to be the best she can be in heracademic studies and in her wider creative,sporting, charitable and other extra-curricularactivities. We encourage intellectualdevelopment, a love of learning, inquisitiveand independent thinking whilst developingpersonal qualities of integrity, respect forothers, tolerance, compassion, resilience andresourcefulness, enabling our girls to becomeresponsible citizens in a small school and aglobal world.

As you read this prospectus, and also ourJunior School and Sixth Form prospectuses, I hope that you will discover for yourself whatmakes Queen’s Gate special.

And if you would like to visit, a warm welcomeawaits you.

Mrs Rosalynd KamarycBA, MSc, PGCEPrincipal

Queen’s Gate isa School wherethe individualcounts anddiversity isembraced.”

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An education forthe 21st Century...

Queen’s Gate issuccessful inachieving its aimto offer aneducation for lifein a challengingenvironmentwhere soundvalues andindividuality arenurtured.”

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Naturally, you will want the very besteducation for your daughter. At Queen’s Gate,we offer an excellent educational programmefor all our girls in a happy, supportive yetstimulating environment as we prepare themon all levels to be effective and global citizens,ready to give of their best and to make adifference in whatever they decide to do.Academic success and a nurturingenvironment do not have to be mutuallyexclusive, and Queen’s Gate’s distinctivestrength lies in the successful combination ofboth. Our well-qualified, able and enthusiasticstaff have a genuine commitment to theirpupils and a passion for their subjects andencourage not only the development of

existing potential, but also the discovery ofnew interests both in and out of theclassroom. Whilst maintaining the very best oftradition, Queen’s Gate is a forward lookingcommunity which aims to assist its pupils notonly to achieve academic success, but also toprepare them for the varied challenges andopportunities of life in the 21st century.Teaching methods combine the best of moderntechnology with traditional rigour, and girls areencouraged to look outside the confines ofSchool through attendance at Universitylectures and master classes and successfulinvolvement in the National Youth Theatre,Guildhall Music, national Art, debating andessay writing competitions, the ExtendedProject Qualification and extensive workexperience both in the UK and overseas.

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...which encourages girls to embraceopportunities and challenges

Continuity from 4-18

Queen’s Gate’sunique sellingpoint is its familyspirit – there is acloseness ofteachers, staffand girls. To thisday I am in touchwith the majorityof my peers fromboth the Juniorand SeniorSchools.”

Dr NazilaTourmadj (leaver 1999)

Queen’s Gate offers a continuity of educationfor girls from 4 –18. At all stages, we wantgirls to enjoy the many opportunities of Schoollife, take pleasure in learning and discovery,whilst developing their self-confidence in asupportive, nurturing environment. In 2007,our Junior School moved to its own newlyrefurbished buildings in 125-126 Queen’sGate, just a stone’s throw from the SeniorSchool, enabling effective sharing of resourcesand the Junior School to remain as an integralpart of Queen’s Gate, whilst having an identityof its own.

Our Junior School is lively and welcoming andan exciting place to learn. Strong emphasis isplaced on developing skills in numeracy andliteracy as well as nurturing individual skillsand talents. Music, Sport, Drama, Art, Designand Technology are all integral parts of thecurriculum and taught by specialist staff.Opportunities to learn French, German, Italian,

Spanish and Latin are also offered. The JuniorSchool makes good use of its own Sciencelaboratories, Art room, ICT room and an elegantand well-resourced library, whilst also visitingthe Gym in the Senior School. Clubs form animportant and popular part of Junior School life,at lunch-time and after School. Junior girls alsohave the opportunity to join the Early Morningsporting clubs, alongside the Senior girls.

In the first three years of the Senior School, ourcurriculum is broad and balanced, thusensuring that GCSE choices are made on thebasis of experience, personal interest andstrengths. At GCSE, all girls take the coresubjects of Mathematics, English Language,English Literature, at least one of the fourModern languages – French, Spanish, Italian,German – and a minimum of one of the threeseparate sciences. At A level, girls may choosefrom 28 subjects. All Sixth Formers are alsoexpected to follow a course in Careers andCommunication, take part in a Gamesprogramme and contribute to school life and the wider community.

Although now based in separate buildings,there are strong links between the Junior andSenior Schools, overseen by the Principal.Liaison and sharing of ideas and good practiceis encouraged amongst Senior and Juniorteaching staff, whilst opportunities are offeredfor Senior and Junior girls to work together, inClubs, activities and School trips. Senior girlsare welcomed in the Junior School as valuableassistants, and the younger girls very muchenjoy their company. The annual ChristmasCarol Service gives both Schools theopportunity to join together for this very special occasion.

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Opportunities forteamwork,leadership—individual expressionSuccessful lives and careers depend on much more than just academic success. Wetherefore encourage and value opportunitiesfor team-work, leadership, taking responsibilityand showing an innovative and entrepreneurialspirit. There are many opportunities to takeresponsibility and show leadership as FormCaptains, Tour Monitors, Sports Captains or ina House position or as a Prefect. In both ourJunior and Senior Schools, we have a HeadGirl team, which assists staff with the smoothrunning of our School. All of our girls act as

excellent ambassadors at School events where they are always highly praised by ourvisitors. Sixth Form girls run clubs and alsooffer assistance as mentors, thus providingvaluable support to our younger pupils. At allstages, girls are encouraged to show initiativeand to arrange events and activities for others,both in School and outside.

Excellentpastoral careThe pastoral care system in both the Juniorand Senior Schools is based on concern for the individual. Queen’s Gate is a caringcommunity with a distinctive family feel andmuch time is spent at all levels in givingguidance and encouragement, through astructured and effective pastoral system.Eachgirl is assigned to a Form where her Tutoroversees her academic progress and generalwell-being, encouraging her to have an activebut balanced approach to school life. In theSenior School, the Heads of Lower School,Form IV, Upper School and Sixth Form play an important part in the pastoral care of thegirls in their section, liaising closely withsubject staff and tutors. All girls follow acomprehensive programme of personal, socialand citizenship education which anticipatesthe challenges and issues appropriate to eachage group.

In the Sixth Form, girls are assigned toindividual work tutors who monitor work and progress. Throughout the School, weencourage close involvement with parents,with regular opportunities for review of pupils’ progress through written reports orparents’ meetings. The Principal and othersenior staff are always happy to see parents by appointment.

Girls are also assigned to School Houses, withtwo Houses in the Junior School and four inthe Senior School. There is a variety of interhouse competitions throughout the year, whichgive girls the opportunity to work with othersfrom different years, whilst fostering a healthycompetitive spirit.

The quality ofpastoral care isexcellent andpupils’ welfare isgiven a highpriority.”

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Beyond theclassroom—amulti-facetedcommunityAcademic work at all stages at Queen’s Gate isimportant, but our idea of education goes farbeyond the classroom. The destination of ourgirls is vital, but equally so the quality of theirjourney to that destination. We aim to produceconfident, self disciplined and motivatedyoung women who also enjoy and excel atmusic, drama, art, sport and outdoor pursuits.We encourage all our girls to pursue theirinterests and enthusiasms in the various clubsorganised at lunch time and before and afterschool. A variety of activities takes place eachday including photography, drama, film club,table tennis, fencing, yoga, climbing, jewelleryworkshop, running club, creative writing – toname but a few.

Our Challenge and Enrichment programme isdesigned to provide further opportunities forstimulus in a range of topics. The Wider Worldprogramme and the series of “InspiringWomen” talks allow girls to glimpse the worldbeyond Queen’s Gate through a range ofinspirational speakers. The QG Challenge,overseen by the Sixth Form, for younger girls,enables them to take pride in their manyachievements. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and our Community Serviceprogramme are both thriving activities, givingour girls opportunities for self-discovery and

teaching valuable lessons in life skills. Weencourage our girls to take part in a variety of charitable events both in and out of School. We have supported Age UK for manyyears and organise an annual tea-dance forthe elderly as well as welcoming a group of local people for lunch each week, hosted by our girls.

School trips are an important extension to thecurriculum and each year, these include fieldtrips and curriculum visits, an annual Sportsleadership trip to Cornwall as well as theannual Remove activities trip to France.Wealso have a Biathlon training trip to Barcelonaand a ski trip each winter. Theatre trips occuralmost weekly, as well as visits to localmuseums and galleries and to Universities forlectures. At Queen’s Gate we are fortunate tohave an excellent location – the museums, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are all on our doorstep and we aim to make good use of them.

The richness provided by the extra-curricular provision and the dedication of both staff and pupils inorganising these activities is a strength of the School.”

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CreativityWe are proud of our traditions in performingand creative arts. Girls explore and developtheir creativity through a range of media andvisitors always comment on the quality of workon display from our Art and Design andTechnology Departments. Many girls achieveexternal recognition through success inNational Art competitions. The School’sannual Exhibition attracts many visitors, andfully reflects our girls’ creativity, as well as theinspiration and expert guidance they receivefrom our staff. Each year girls go on to study atleading Colleges both in the UK and overseas.

Our girls are given many opportunities toperform in Assemblies, functions both in andout of School, concerts, plays and recitals –and they do so with enthusiasm, passion andconfidence. Older girls have opportunities todirect plays and conduct choirs and ensembles.The annual House Music Competition and the

House Drama Festival are popular events inthe Senior School, whilst Junior Girls enjoytheir House Folk Singing Competition.

Many girls enter ABRSM examinations in arange of instruments, with some going on to Diploma level; LAMDA lessons are also very popular with girls achieving Gold Medal standard.

Sport at QGSport is an important part of life at Queen’sGate. Our on-site facilties may be limited, butthe opportunities for sporting endeavourabound. All girls are involved in sport, wherethe emphasis is on acquisition of skills,enjoyment and the development of self-confidence and respect for others throughteam work, as well as gaining personal fitness.The major sports are hockey and netball in thewinter; in summer, tennis, athletics androunders, but girls are introduced to a wholerange of other activities as they move throughthe School. Biathlon, cross-country, rowingand fencing are very popular, and girls aregiven specialist coaching to enable them tocompete at the highest levels. There is anextensive extra-curricular programme,including early morning clubs, which are wellsupported by both Junior and Senior girls.Wemake use of local facilities, including Battersea

Park, local fitness studios, Queen’s Club andthe sports centre at Imperial College.Ourteams have a full fixture list against localopposition and take part in tournaments andcompetitions with much success. Sports Day,the Swimming Gala and other inter housesporting fixtures are important annual events.

My daughter has been so supported,imbued with confidence and energyready to face the world”

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Working towardsthe futureWe aim to prepare our girls thoroughly for thenext chapter in their lives. We have a bespokeprogramme which prepares our girls for entryto UK or American Universities, Art Collegesor other Institutions around the world, usingboth in-house expertise and other consultantsas required. We encourage girls to preparewell in advance through work experience,extensive reading, involvement in nationalcompetitions and the Extended ProjectQualification, as well as visits and research of their potential courses.

Pupils arehappy to beat the Schooland sad toleave it.”

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I have always felt supported andfree to grow as an individual. I willforever remember the lessons I havelearnt and the memories I havecreated at Queen’s Gate.”

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We enjoy an excellent reputation with the mostprestigious higher education institutions andour girls are very successful in gaining placesat their first choice University or College.

Our girls go off to read a variety of courseswhich in recent years have included Law,Medicine, Veterinary Science, English,Economics, Architecture, Classics,Mathematics and Languages, both in the UKand the United States. Others have won placesat Art Colleges in London and the UnitedStates. A number also enjoy exciting Gap Years.

Life after Queen’s GateWe are very proud of the range of universities,art colleges and degree courses chosen by ourleavers and of the exciting careers they pursue.We love to hear of their success andadventures in life and on leaving School, weencourage girls to join our Old Girls’Association, the Queen’s Gate Society, whichkeeps them in touch with their friends andenables networking for former pupils withshared interests or professions, whilst alsoproviding invaluable support for our currentpupils. Newsletters, the website and regularevents are popular with our Old Girls.

Queen’s Gate played a huge part in makingme who I am now… The friendships Iformed whilst there are so precious and Icould not have come so far without them! Idefinitely became more confident over theyears, and the encouragement I receivedfrom various people at Queen’s Gatehelped considerably in deciding to applyfor Medicine.”

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Your invitationI hope that you have enjoyed getting to knowthe Queen’s Gate community. Queen’s Gate isan exciting place to learn and to work. We areproud of our traditions, yet we are also keen to embrace the opportunities and challengesof the future. At the heart of all that we do is the well-being and success of our girls.Thestaff and I share a passionate commitment toproviding them with the best of opportunitiesfor their academic and personal development;we support our girls, we nurture them, weshare their successes and we maintain aninterest in their achievements long after theyhave left School. We also firmly believe thateducation is a partnership between home andSchool, in which the values and ambitions ofeach reinforce the other. Close contact betweenparents and school is therefore activelyencouraged and parents form an invaluablepart of the Queen’s Gate community.

A prospectus, alas, can only give you part ofthe picture. If you would like furtherinformation, please visit our website atwww.queensgate.org.uk or, even better, cometo visit our School. We hold regular Open Evenings and Mornings, but you are also mostwelcome to visit on an individual basis byappointment. I enjoy meeting prospective andcurrent parents and if you would like to visit,our Registrar, Miss Janette Micklewright, willbe pleased to make the necessaryarrangements—she may be contacted byemail registrar@queensgate.org.uk or bytelephone 020 7594 4982

I look forward very much to meeting you.

Mrs Rosalynd Kamaryc

Principal

The happy,friendlyatmosphere ispalpablethroughout theSchool.”

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Queen’s Gate School133 Queen’s Gate South Kensington London SW7 5LE Tel 020 7589 3587 Fax 020 7584 7691 email registrar@queensgate.org.uk www.queensgate.org.uk

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