Have Mynde 2020

HAVE MYNDE 2020



Inside HAVE MYNDE Welcome - PAGE 4 n Giving back - PAGE 20 n A welcome from The Headmistress A busy year of fundraising Welcome to the Lower School - PAGE 5 n A global outlook - PAGE 21 - 23 n Remote Learning - PAGE 6 - 7 n Developing on many different levels Embracing the New Normal GCSE Art - PAGE 24 - 25 n Art - PAGE 8 - 9 n A gallery of captivating artwork Creativity in abundance amongst our youngest artists Pre-U Art - PAGE 26 - 27 n Music - PAGE 10 n Creations from our Sixth Form artists Musicians hit the right note in a year of achievement Music - PAGE 28 - 29 n Drama - PAGE 11 n A pitch-perfect year for our senior girls We turn the spotlight to our young performers Drama - PAGE 30 - 31 n Creative Writing - PAGE 12 - 13 n The curtain falls on a year of high drama Read passages from our young wordsmiths Creative Writing - PAGE 32 - 34 n Sport - PAGE 14 - 15 n The power of the written word A multitude of sports and high achievers Sport - PAGE 36 - 38 n Enrichment - PAGE 16 n The spirit of sport shines through A look around our clubs Thank you and farewell - PAGE 40 - 41 n Beach School - PAGE 17 n A tribute to those teachers heading for pastures new Immeasurable opportunities in the world's Queen's - past, present and future - PAGE 42 n greatest classroom Who's who at Queen's - PAGE 43 - 44 n Outdoor Learning - PAGE 18 - 19 n Results - PAGE 45 n A year of adventure for our girls GCSE and A-level results CONTENTS Leavers' Destinations - PAGE 46 n Where our students are heading 3

Welcome to Have Mynde Iht uhams aalsno tnaaugthutrues athnatd kindness will prevail, and that even during the darkest moments, innovation, hope and light glimmers. As I reflect on the past year, it seems only right to acknowledge We should take courage from all we have learnt these past months, that it has been one unlike any other. remember all we have achieved and celebrate each and every moment. These are unique and interesting times, just as we are It was not all that long ago that we thought nothing of popping unique and interesting people. to the shops, taking a holiday abroad or visiting a relative or loved one. Nor did we question the fact that we come to school Mrs Sue Wallace-Woodroffe, Headmistress every day to learn in a classroom surrounded by our friends and WELCOME teachers. That was until Covid came, lockdown happened and a new way of learning was born. Indeed I have no doubt that this will be studied in history lessons in years to come. Yet if this year has shown us anything, it is that we are resilient and creative, and that we possess an amazing ability to adapt. It has also taught us that human nature and kindness will prevail, and that even during the darkest moments, innovation, hope and light glimmers. I have been filled with pride at how as a school, and how our pupils, as individuals, have demonstrated such qualities - qualities we hold dear at Queen’s. And it is these attributes that will help them succeed in the years to come as they establish themselves in a wider world. 4

Ela Kerpicci,Year 5 Michelle Alalade,Year 5 Welcome to the Lower School It is a great privilege to be a custodian; you have the responsibility There is little doubt that this experience will be one of the most to care and protect for the duration of your tenure. But no one memorable events in their educational history, and we are pleased we tells you that when you are custodian at Queen's, you are in an were there to share this time with them. environment where every moment is enriched by the interactions you have with pupils, staff and the wider community. That’s what This year has proven to be one of the most challenging in terms of make the Queen’s experience so memorable. managing the education of the girls remotely for a substantial part of the year. But what remains unquestionable is the commitment and dedication Learning powers were formalised this year, and this has helped to give of the entire Queen's community in ensuring that the education of the weight and direction to every girl’s learning agenda - understanding girls remains a rich and memorable experience at every level. that curiosity, collaboration, imagination, independence and resilience give power to the learning process has been an important agenda in Miss Iona Carmody, Head of Lower School improving self-belief, and therefore pride in the knowledge that has been gained, and confidence for the challenges ahead. WELCOME Beach School remains a strength in learning provision, and the outdoor environment at the Queen's Lower School site continues to be a focus with plans to energise provision with the expansion of the pond and the creation of a kitchen and sensory garden. These plans were halted by COVID-19, but will be reignited once it is safe to do so, thereby giving the girls a broad and immediate base of enhanced access for their outdoor education. Creativity continues to be the thread which galvanises learning throughout the Lower School. The girls have opportunities to actively embed their knowledge, not only through the practical experiences they are exposed to, but also in the freedom of expression given for making their learning a personalised and memorable experience. The COVID-19 event is already firmly embedded in our history and serves to further highlight how resilient and adaptable our community can be in a crisis. Over this period, learning provision was adjusted and consistent in steering the girls to search for creative and resourceful ways to explore their curriculum. Naomi Kington Brady, Year 5 5

Remote Learning Virtual Pioneers - Forging the Frontiers of a New Normal With a ‘new normal’ swiftly established as a result of the Covid-19 It has been astonishing what has been achieved whilst in lockdown pandemic, we reflect on what Queen’s has done during this time and and we have been overwhelmed by the quality of work produced as how the school and our pupils have coped during lockdown and the we moved so quickly to remote learning. move to remote learning. Student parliaments have been elected, virtual assemblies held, Thankfully, with Queen’s having an already robust and thorough Kahoot quizzes run, zoom lessons taught, virtual choirs conducted, IT provision, we were able to ensure our pupils could continue sports challenges held and a coming together of the school to receive lessons and time with their peers and teachers (albeit community that highlights the great things that can happen in the virtually). After ensuring the safety aspects of remote learning and face of adversity. some testing and tweaking, pupils and parents were able to have some peace of mind that learning had not stopped simply because Indeed we are immensely proud of how our pupils have adapted, the school doors were closed. and are amazed at their strength of character, resilience and determination. More than that, we are proud of the kindness they have shown towards one another and the wider community. From shoe boxes decorated and filled with treats and essentials for Theatre Clwyd Rainbow Appeal, to students making face masks for their family or laundry bags for the NHS, we have seen genuine acts of selflessness and kindness that reflect our values in school. It was lovely to hear back from one of the residents of Crabwall Hall Residential Home about how much they have enjoyed receiving letters from our Year 2 pupils! REMOTE LEARNING Ibt eheans baeecnhiaesvtoedniwshhiilsntginwlochkadotwhnaasnd we have been overwhelmed by the quality of work produced 6

With not having a school to welcome people into, we also turned “Our daughters are already resilient, resourceful, independent thinkers our attention to engaging with parents through an even more and confident in their ability to prevail. These are tools Queen’s has comprehensive presence on social media and hosting events online equipped them with. These are the messages of self-worth and rallying for our girls. From our 'Getting to know us' series introducing families against tough odds that are instilled in pupils of The Queen’s School. to members of the Queen’s staff, through to our ‘Day in the life’ I have no doubt your teaching is what has helped them cope in such features where pupils vlogged about remote learning at home, we a difficult time. I have to say I have been most impressed by Queen’s hope we managed to give parents an insight into the variety of things approach. From day one there was a clear plan of what form the we were doing. The alumni were also involved too with a series of learning would take. Technology has been the link that continually breaks mentoring vlogs providing valuable insights into their career paths. the chain of sanity for parents, so a reliable system makes a world of difference. Form teachers are in constant communication, providing Prior to the summer break we have slowly started to welcome feedback, guidance and support to pupils but also to parents. I am some of our girls back to school and despite the obvious differences grateful. There are options for daily online lessons with small groups of they settled back in well and were clearly delighted to be with their differing ability levels which are brilliant. I genuinely have to say when friends once again. We are confident as we move forward that we asked how the structure could be improved on your recent survey, I could have a strong remote learning setting to support our transition back not think of anything I would alter.” to school and ensure our girls maintain a high quality education. Year 3 parent Finally, we have been reminded of how lucky we are to be part of such a supportive and generous school community and are also “My daughter has continued with her learning very well. She has extremely grateful for the dedication of all key workers, including organised herself and has developed a great ethos in how she can those of our own parents. continue to work hard and participate in the ‘unusual’ daily life of Queen’s. This is due to the support of all the staff and pupils within the school. This has very much reiterated to us, Queen’s community REMOTE LEARNING uniqueness - ‘Stronger Together’. She was provided with detailed revision guidance before her exams last week, which helped her prepare and feel quite confident with her knowledge for sitting them. Albeit, in proper exam conditions, with myself as the invigilator, she approached the process in a positive way and has appreciated the thorough feedback she is receiving, already addressing the areas she needs to further improve.”  Year 8 parent 7

Beatrice O'Brien,Year 2 Lily Johnson,Year 2 A RT ArtLower School Left to right: Minnie Carrington, Ines Fox and Orlaith Hughes,Year 2 Arabella Roberts,Year 1 8

Sienna Allan, Reception Anabelle A RT Lipscombe,Year 1 Lighthouses,Year 2 Florence Hogan and Charlotte Flynn, Reception 2 9

Lower School Music The talent of our Lower School girls has been on full display this year talent of all our girls grow with performances from our newly created Infant Songbirds choir as as they have performed at well as the renowned Queen’s Young Voices. the beginning of assemblies throughout the year. Our Songbirds took part in their first public performance at a Christmas concert at the Wesley Methodist Church in Chester. A group of Year 2 girls The girls sang three well-known Christmas songs, including a version took a trip out to Lauren of 'Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer' accompanied by two of our Year Court Residential Home 5 ukulele players. Queen’s Young Voices also took part in the concert to share some wartime performing a range of upbeat songs in both halves of the programme. songs. The girls performed A number of girls sang solos for the first time and every member of six songs from the 1940s, the choir sang with enthusiasm and good cheer. Both choirs took up including 'Run, rabbit, run' and, of course, 'We'll Meet Again'. It was a the opportunity to sing along with the Vale Royal Singers, ringing bells in real privilege to share musical reminiscences with people who had 'Sleigh Ride' and joining in 'Jingle Bells' with great delight! It was a lovely experienced this era and they were all very keen to join in! The girls were fabulous ambassadors for our school. night of song, reflection and Christmas Prior to school closing due to Covid-19 lockdown, Queen’s Young camaraderie.The Songbirds also entertained Voices had been working hard with some singers from Senior School the residents of Lauren Court Care Home towards a performance in Manchester to mark the bicentenary of with a variety of festive songs. the birth of Anne Brontë. They were due to perform, among other things, the British premier of a song written by Lucy Pankhurst, the Year 3 and 4 girls sang, acted and danced great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst. The girls were very with great skill and enthusiasm in their lucky to welcome Lucy to one of their rehearsals where she spoke Christmas production of Plastic Pirates, to them about her song. while the Infants put on a sparkling display for their Nativity Stable by Starlight. Sadly our music timetable of events was cut short this year due to Our youngest girls acted, danced and lockdown - we can’t wait to get going again when it is safe for us all sang their hearts out while telling the to be together once more. traditional story of the birth of Jesus. The Infants worked hard on their performance of songs and poetry at St Thomas of Canterbury Church for our Harvest service. It has been lovely to see the confidence and aThme bgiarlssswaedroerfsafboruolourusschool. MUSIC 10

Lower School Drama The girls at the Lower School have had a very ‘dramatic’ year, with lots This was a fun-filled of opportunity to perform both as part of the curriculum and in a production with catchy songs, variety of public showcases. funky dancing and an important Years 5 and 6 demonstrated that we should always reach for the environmental message stars in their energetic production of ‘Kitty Whittington’, performed over two nights on the Senior School stage. A tale of family woe, developing musical and dramatic talents. unexpected friendships and learning to have the courage to stand Year 2 were magnificent storytellers, having by your beliefs, ‘Kitty Whittington’ was packed full of dance, song and to remember numerous words, stage positions and drama! The girls were offered the chance to develop their own roles dances and, of course, singing almost every song! Year 1 took on the and choreography. The audience were treated to a fabulous street role of townspeople with lots of enthusiasm, remembering some dance by the Year 6 ‘girl gang’; a couple of magnificent comedy duos; complex stage manoeuvres and and who could forget our very own highwaywoman, Bess Turpin? using percussion in their song. Reception dealt beautifully with In October, the girls in Year 3 and 4 had a wonderful time exploring their first stage appearance - the world of the ‘Plastic Pirates’, a group of ne’er-do-wells who sail there are no dry eyes when the the high seas dropping plastic into the ocean. Their selfish behaviour angels sing! has a terrible effect on the sea creatures who try to communicate their distress to the pirates with little success. All ends well, however, with the pirates promising to change their ways. This was a fun- filled production with catchy songs, funky dancing and an important environmental message - integrated learning at its best! The Infants’ Christmas performance of ‘Stable by Starlight’ was an opportunity for our youngest pupils to take to the stage, highlighting their DRAMA 11

Lower School Creative Writing Elena,Year 4 Cecilia O'Donnell, Reception Verity Roberts,Year 3 Isobel Singleton,Year 5 C R E AT I VE W R IT I N G 12 Darcie Quayle, Year 2

Veronica, Year 6 C RE ATI V E W R I T IN G Safiyal Jaffri ,Year 1 Harriet Pritchard-Bibby, Year 5 13

Lower School Sport Hockey Rounders z AJIS semi finalists: After travelling z The girls played a number of games of rounder including an up to Blackpool our Year 6 hockey afternoon of games against a touring school ‘Lady Barn House’. players were eager to get playing. Games against The Grange School and Birkenhead School also saw After some tough games with two some excellent batting and fielding on display. draws and one loss they progressed to the semi final against The King’s Indoor Athletics School. They narrowly lost in the final but had a fantastic day of competition z The AJIS Indoor Athletics Competition brought us more medals this against the best hockey playing year with three bronze medals in the chest push, speed bounce and schools in the North. balance event. z Year 5 and 6 travelled to Withington to play a friendly fixture and z A huge well done to Abigail Mayer in Year 6 who was part of the put their hard work at training into practice. Year 6 were victorious U11 girl’s team who came 1st in the Indoor Athletics final with with Year 5 narrowly losing. West Cheshire Athletics Club. z Lower School hockey players have been dedicated all season z More superb running from our athletes in Year 5 and 6 at the AJIS even on the last day of term they were practising their skills and cross country on a sunny day at Rossall School. No medals this developing their game play. Mr Egerton was very proud of all the year but some outstanding performances from all of our runners. players that attended regularly and hopes that this continues onwards z There were some outstanding performances at the AJIS athletics into next season. competition, with the team crowned winners. Multiple medals were awarded to each member of the team and two AJIS records broken! Gymnastics Queen’s KM Quest z Year 3 have spent some time developing their team work and z During lockdown the PE department set the Queen’s Kilometre balancing skills. Some superb balances Quest where Houses competed together alongside the Senior from the girls in gymnastics this year! School to see who could travel the furthest. Thousands of kilometres were logged by hard working Lower School pupils who were putting the miles in for their House. S P O RT 14

Swimming z Our Year 6 swimmers took part in NW qualifiers, winning gold in the mixed stroke relay and silver in the freestyle relay. z Our Inter house swimming gala was extremely popular this year with many competitors competing for their house. Swimming forms an integral part of the PE curriculum for all pupils at Queen’s. z We are very proud of our U10 and U11 girls in the AJIS Swimming Championships this year in Blackpool reaching the finals in 13 races! z Year 5 and 6 girls competed in the Holywell Swimming Club Championships winning a plethora of gold, silver and bronze medals and breaking championship records. z Amazing achievements for Olivia Watts and Isavella Pousiou in Year 6 at the Cheshire County Swimming Championships. Olivia competed across three weekends achieving PB’s in every race, five bronze medals with a silver award overall. Isavella competed in the 50m breaststroke and backstroke as well as the 4x50m Medley Relay, breaking her PBs by at least two seconds and considerably improving her ranking. Netball z U10 and U11 netball players travelled to Birkenhead Academy. Four teams in total arrived to play netball and we came home with a win for all four teams! z After only half a season our teams had more fixtures to play however we can take the following statistics from our friendly games this year. Played Won Drew Lost U11 a 3 1 2 U11b 0 U10a 2 1 3 U9a 1 U9b 5 1 1 U8a 2 1 1 1 1 1 z Year 3 and 4 played also their first netball game with Year 3 beating The Grange. S P O RT 15

CURRICULUM Enrichment at the Lower School Great value is placed on extra-curricular activities at the Lower School which are run ‘in house’ as well as by external agencies.We offer an extended curriculum to stimulate learning and challenge the girls in new ways, developing teamwork, confidence and cooperation in fun situations. A broad range of activities are offered throughout the year across our two Key Stages honing new skills and interests and providing further opportunities for the girls to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Clubs like Balance Ability, Ballet and Swimming have developed the dexterity of our girls, while creativity has flowed in Art Club, Sewing Club, Sketching Club and Drama Club. A range of team and individual sports are offered as well as academic clubs such as Computing Club, STEM club and Quiz Club. Gardening club has been a popular new addition to the clubs calendar with the girls planting and harvesting garden produce to be used by the kitchen staff and looking after the birds too, making fat and seed balls to help see them through the colder weeks. Girls enjoy taking part in the school choir as well as one to one music lessons to develop their individual talent further. House of Dance classes and LAMDA speech and drama hone their stage presence and musical and dramatic abilities whilst strengthening confidence. As well as the carousel of clubs on offer, enrichment is also provided through educational visitors to school. This year we have welcomed two authors - renowned children's author Sibeal Pounder and former Blue Peter presenter and author Konnie Huq who delighted girls with exploding volcanoes, hand-drawn comic strips and exploits of her new book. We were particularly delighted to welcome Konnie to our school on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The girls have especially enjoyed visits from a dentist, judge and illustrator Jonny Duddle.They were all left speechless when ‘Jam’ the dinosaur came to visit, delivering an interactive and cross curricular workshop with Teach Rex! 16

Lower School Beach School Beach School celebrated its first birthday in January this year and Perhaps most importantly, one year later, what has been noticed are the immeasurable the girls are given further opportunities for the development of curiosity, courage, opportunities to make a collaboration, creativity and independence that these trips to the contribution towards protecting their natural heritage, not only through coast provide. their efforts whilst we are at Beach School but also through the efforts of scheduled weekend Beach Cleans. What is clear is that the girls Scheduled excursions have established routines and rhythms with no recognise the threats to their environment and are keen to make a trip proving to be the same. There is always a different experience difference to the world they live in. to be had depending on the tides and prevailing weather patterns, and the resilience of the girls has been tested on occasion with Our newly formed Eco-Committee has unexpected autumn and spring squalls. worked hard towards achieving the aims to support our marine life. The extension of the classroom curriculum outdoors has allowed the girls to apply and extend their knowledge in a uniquely creative At the end of every Beach School trip, we and collaborative way. In fact, Beach School has been excellent return to School with girls who are tired, for enhancing the collaborative skills of the girls; they are given but happy, fuelled by freedom, fresh air opportunities to listen, compromise, and work together towards and interactions with friends who have achieving a solution to various challenges presented. It is heartening helped to provide the memories that to see the way they get on with a range of peers as they set to work make their Lower School experience so on tasks set. much more meaningful. CURRICULUM 17

Outdoor Learning At Queen’s we ensure our girls get the opportunity to enjoy a variety Our residential and international of trips and visits throughout the year. These experiences are an integral trips enable the girls to broaden their part of our curriculum and aim to expand the pupils horizons and take knowledge of the world learning outside the classroom. Our residential and international trips enable the girls to broaden their knowledge of the world, experience A busy and informative trip for Year 2 started at Caldy Brook, different cultures and absorb information in fun and engaging situations, moving to the wide banks of the River Dee on Sandy Lane and cementing the learning with a more in-depth understanding. finally to the estuary at Thurstaston where they found out all about streams and tributaries.They encountered lots of wildlife and Unfortunately the Covid-19 outbreak disrupted what is usually a busy studied the current and the source of the river, together with a little programme of outdoor events in the Spring and Summer term. As map reading. A day at the National Waterways Museum disappointing as this was, we are glad our girls had already enjoyed a taught them the importance of our canals in days gone by. The girls variety of trips and visits, some of which we have showcased here. found out about traditional English arts and crafts, trying their hand at rag rug and lace making, brass rubbing and painting colourful motifs. n Reception and Year 1 learnt all about woodland animal habitats on their trip to Delamere Forest, where they also showed great Year 3 had a fantastic Stone Age to Iron resilience building their own dens. On their trip to Chester Zoo, Age activities day at Burwardsley Reception were excited to be the first to see the new baby elephant Education Centre where they that had been born the night before! The girls were very interested learnt lots of interesting facts about to find out which animals were in danger and how they could help the people who lived in Britain first, them. Year 1 were in awe of the giant paintings at the Walker Art and had a go at some of the things we Gallery as they went on a treasure hunt and learnt about how art would have done if we had been born and paintings have changed over the last 300 years. in Stone Age times. The girls enjoyed an archaeological dig, finding bones, antlers OUTDOOR LEARNING and items made from stone, clay and iron, as well as making clay coil pots and string bracelets. Year 4 were taken back in time and handled genuine ancient Egyptian artefacts during workshops at The World Museum in Liverpool. They explored Canopic jars, household objects and a replica of the Rosetta stone before wandering through the Ancient Egyptian exhibit where they enjoyed sketching many of the things they saw, including real mummies. It was an experiential learning day for Year 5 at Techniquest in Wrexham, expanding their knowledge in a fun and interactive way. The girls enjoyed a Space workshop before putting their engineering skills to the test to design a model to protect an egg from smashing when dropped from a height. 18

An informative visit to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety including assault courses and Central education centre taught our Year 6 girls how to stay safe construction tasks enabling the girls and make the right choices at home, on the road, near railways and to get familiar with their new tutor while playing, showing them the consequences of their decisions on groups and learn about their own themselves and others. The girls were blessed with glorious sunshine strengths and areas for development. for their trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon. After exploring the They then headed into the classroom grounds of Warwick Castle and learning about the history, a trip into to look at the attributes and skills the gaol confirmed that they would not have liked to be enemies of needed to be a successful sixth former. the King! The girls took part in drama workshops at the RSC and watched their new musical ‘The boy in the dress’, before ending the During the half term break the Spanish trip with a walking tour of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust properties. department took 40 Year 8 and 9 girls on a language and cultural trip to Barcelona. n The Senior School trips calendar started over the summer holidays The visit to the world famous Sagrada Familia with Year 9 girls experiencing Chinese culture first hand during two was one of the highlights of the trip, and both weeks in Chang Zhou, a city near Shanghai.The trip provided a girls and staff were astounded by the grandiosity multitude of opportunities both academically and culturally. The girls and colour of this architectural marvel. A were put through some intensive language learning and visited all the surprise visit to Port Aventura theme park filled major attractions such as the Great Wall, Palace Museum, Summer the girls with excitement and made the trip a Palace, and Beijing Zoo. Activities included visiting the Dinosaur Park perfect balance of culture and fun! that boasts of having the fastest ride in the world; a day tour to Su Zhou, referred to as ‘a paradise on earth’ by Chinese people; as well as Year 13 girls headed to the capital for a visit experiencing traditional Chinese culture such as martial art, calligraphy taking in some of London’s most exciting and paper cutting. cultural areas and attractions. A packed schedule included exploring a buzzing Covent Garden, Camden Market, the South Bank and British After two years of fundraising, 32 Queen's girls travelled to the other Museum as well as taking in spectacular views across the Thames on a side of the world for a month long expedition in the tropical island of sky high ride in the Emirates cable car. Borneo with Camps International. The aim of the expedition was to help the disadvantaged communities in the northern region of Sabah, OUTDOOR LEARNING both through much needed construction and conservation projects, which varied from building facilities to planting trees and beach cleaning. The expedition also allowed the girls to experience first- hand some of the environmental problems affecting our planet, causing them to reflect on their own impact on the world and encouraging them to make changes in their own lifestyles. An amazing adventure providing a wealth of memories that will last for years to come. The start of the Autumn term saw our Year 12 students set off for their induction to Sixth Form on a residential visit to Anglesey. Team work and concentration was tested through forest activities 19

Giving back a fundraising update Charity fundraising continues to be central to the ethos of fostering charity at the Senior School a sense of moral and social responsibility at The Queen’s School. and £425 at the Lower School where they dressed in the This year almost £3,500 has been raised across the Lower and Senior traditional spotty theme. School for local, national and international causes.  Cake sales, raffles and fancy dress events have all contributed to the final total. On top of that Christmas time saw the Lower our Q2Q4 charity bike riders raised around £3,800 for The Alzheimer’s School raise almost £300 for Save the Children with Christmas Society after cycling over 200 miles across six days from Queen’s to themed challenges as part of their House Enterprise Week. Buckingham Palace, hence the rides name, Queen’s to Queen’s (Q2Q)! Queen’s pupils (and staff!) love a raffle and in March a group of Year The start of the school year saw the ever popular Macmillan cake sale 7 pupils raised over £120 for a local charity. The pupils donated all where £478 was raised.  With cakes costing 50p that meant 956 pieces the prizes and organised the raffle entirely themselves. It was great of cake were donated and consumed at the event!  A focus this year to see their team work coming together for this worthy cause. was supporting charities which work with children to improve their Getting pupils involved is key to our charity fundraising efforts and mental health. An own clothes day in October raised just under £500 over the year pupils have organised events and raised money for for Young Minds. The yellow theme meant that the school looked lovely charities including the Poppy Appeal,The Proud Trust (working to and bright on a gloomy day in October. support LGBT+ youth) and the Anthony Nolan charity. November saw the staff at the Senior School put their dancing skills The school works closely with CheshireYoung Carers who are based in to the test when they held a Just Ellesmere Port and at Christmas we were able to deliver 21 hampers Dance event to raise money for of Christmas goodies and presents to the families who are supported Children In Need. Miss Glynn by the project.  The families who received the hampers were very danced her socks off and Mr grateful and many wrote to the charity expressing their thanks. “It Jarvis held his own on the dance will make a massive difference to our Christmas”,“This will help us floor showing the younger more than people will realise”,“We were genuinely shocked by the teachers how it was done! generosity of the donation” were some of the comments received. Over £600 was raised for the We were also able to donate 160 Easter eggs which were distributed to the Young Carers just before the Covid-19 lockdown. F U N DR A I SI N G UP DAT E We were sad that we weren’t able to put on our full range of charity events this year due to lockdown but we extend our thanks to everyone who has worked tirelessly over the year to enable us to donate money to many varied charities.  20

Senior School At the Opening Ceremony, Headmistress Sue WW spoke about the benefits of involvement in MUN, highlighting skills such as self- Q-MUN motivation, confidence and public speaking that are so crucial in the modern workplace. The keynote address was given by Chiara Q-MUN, the first Model United Nations conference held at The Lisowski, alumna of 2005, who spoke impressively and movingly about Queen's School, brought together 86 students in a big, entirely student- what it means to be a ‘Global Citizen’ is today’s connected world. led collaborative venture simulating a diplomatic summit at the UN. Adamant that everyone is now a global citizen, Chiara explored both the global and the personal dimensions of the UN’s Sustainable Students from Queen's,Weaverham High School, Christleton High Development Goals, drawing on a wealth of examples from her School and The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School involvement with OneYoung World, the global young leaders’ forum. took part. Five of our girls chaired the debates together with guest- chairs from Christleton. Eighteen Queen’s girls from Years 9-12 were The Press Team, including students from Years 9-12 took photographic involved as delegates, representing countries as varied as Russia, the and video footage of the event and conducted interviews with delegates USA, France, the UK and Kenya in the Disarmament, Human Rights, and advisers. Working to an extremely tight deadline, they produced Youth and Environment Committees. a newsletter and a video of the day shown to great applause at the Closing Ceremony. Our team of Year 7 and Year 9 Runners did an invaluable job delivering diplomatic correspondence between delegates and helping with meeting and greeting our external visitors. Queen's top Tycoon leaderboard Trading finished just before Christmas for our Tycoon teams with one of them topping the national leaderboard for profit. This is the fourth yearThe Queen's School has taken part in the national competition which was launched by former Dragon, Peter Jones, in July 2012 and gives primary and secondary school students an opportunity to experience running a real life business within their school, thereby stimulating a more enterprising culture across Britain. Team ‘Kids4Kids’ made £900 profit with their environmental children's storybook ‘Tia the Turtle’. The girls wrote and illustrated the book themselves before selling it at school events and at the Blue Planet Aquarium. Another Queen’s team ‘Eco 365’ also had great success placing 15th with their eco- friendly planner, which contained challenges, tips and recipes to help people make their life more environmentally sustainable. Superb achievements from both teams. Victory in debating competition A GLOBAL OUTLOOK Our annual Senior Debating Competition involved ten teams from five schools battling it out for The Queen's Trophy. Debating teams fromThe King's School,West Kirby Grammar School, HolyTrinity Academy, Upton Hall and Queen's took part in a morning of debates which resulted in a Queen'sV King's and Queen's v West Kirby semi-final. All the teams put forward well researched arguments but it was King's and Queen's that made it through to the final, which was extremely close, with both teams impressing the judges with their arguments. In the end it was Queen's who emerged victorious. 21

QUEST round up QUEST (Queen’s Enrichment Studies) has continued to form an integral A considerable number of girls also used their QUEST time for part of the Sixth Form curriculum, allowing girls the opportunity to volunteering projects, devoting themselves to helping others in primary balance their dedicated academic studies with activities that focused schools, charitable organisations and care homes across the local more on the physical and mental wellbeing. region. Yet another sign, should we need it, of our girls’ commitment to improving the lives of people across the wider community. In a very exciting development, from September 2019 we also offered this programme to all girls in Year 11, giving them the opportunity to socialise with our most senior students and to try out a range of new activities. Indeed, the girls themselves have been instrumental in designing the QUEST programme this year, contributing to ideas for activities through online forums and discussion. For the first time this year, we were able to offer competitive sporting fixtures and training sessions in QUEST time, too, which was greatly appreciated by our talented hockey, lacrosse and netball players. Those wanting to improve their fitness levels outside of team sports were also well catered for and enjoyed participating in a range of new off-site activities which included ice skating, spinning, body combat and indoor climbing. Quite understandably, many of our hardworking students were appreciative of the time and opportunity to relieve some of the stress that GCSE and A-level study inevitably brings and opted to take part in some mindful yoga or karate practice. Others were keen to use their time to learn a new skill and were able to do this by signing up for short courses in emergency first aid, book- keeping and cooking on a budget - all of which should stand them in good stead for life after Queens! vAoclounnsidteeerarbinlegnupmrobjeecrtso,fdgeirvlostainlsgothuesemdstehlveeirsQtoUhEeSlTptiimnge footrhers ENRICHED LEARNING 22

Duke of Edinburgh pupils have also taken part in many hours of rehearsals and performances in plays and This year we have had 45 completions of Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of musicals, during speech and drama lessons and Edinburgh Awards. In sixth form and beyond 9 girls have attended their Gold at drama clubs. I am not sure if our drama and Presentation Award ceremonies or are hoping to as soon as is possible again. music teachers sign more Assessor Reports than our PE staff; I bet it is a close-run thing! The volunteering section is such a big part of the overall Award that I am keen to mention it first. Our pupils have volunteered their time with such a Physical sections have included badminton, variety of organisations this past year. I have had Assessor reports to verify yoga, triathlon, fencing and rowing. New this from charity shops, libraries, museums, from sporting coaches, from zoos and year was tap dancing which I have not seen animal sanctuaries, and from nursing homes and independent living charities. recently and also many girls continuing with ballet, ice skating, horse riding and karate to New skills have been gained at lifesaving, chess, drawing, cooking, learning mention but a few. to drive, to sing, to play the flute & piano. As always, our multitalented At Gold level there is also the residential COMPLETERS - May 2019 - May 2020 section where over the past 12 months sixth formers have taken part in NCS, the National Bronze: Katie Barlow, Hattie Benton, Charlotte Chesters, Leila Citizen Service, volunteered with wildlife projects in this country and Clarke, Zoe Cliff, Katya Clish, Madison Davies,Yasmin Fenwick, abroad, and furthered their own learning at University summer schools. Francesca Jennings, Alys Kerfoot, Rebecca Kerridge, Cara McCann, Malyssa McGarrity, Rosie Meade, Phillippa Moss, Holly Mulligan, A change going forward, after 8 years running DofE in our school and Isabelle Owen,Timothea Sanyaolu, Erin Smales, Paru Sumita, Charlotte attending every expedition and training day, I have taken the decision to Underwood,Willow Waggott and Camrey Williams stand down from this part of my life at Queen’s at the end of this term. My black campervan and I have been out and about for over 3 weeks of Silver: Grace Atkinson, Saskia Ball, Ellen Bryson, Natasha Danby, each of those years supporting Queenies, and it has been a mobile first Emily Harries, Bethan Hughes, Emma Islip, Abigail Jennings, Fiona aid room, a temporary repair shop for kit, a corner shop for forgotten Johnson, Philippa Monaghan, Isabelle Owen, Eve Pearce, Alice Pearce, items, and a hub to gather under in baking sun, and lashing down rain! Freya Rains, Ella Reynolds, Rebekka Rigby, Zoe Robertson, Phoebe Schofield and Lucy Thomson I just want to say what a privilege it has been to be part of over 300 girls being awarded their DofE certificates, some at all 3 levels, with many more Gold: Isabel Atlay, Annabel Brookes Drewes, Nicole Edge, Chloe still working hard at completing before their 25th birthday! Fahmy, Carmen Garcia-Diaz, Leah Gough, Amy Lewis, Nitya Ramanand and Louise Walker Mrs Dawson Academic Clubs • French Café Club • Composition • Book Club ENRICHED LEARNING • Chinese Poetry Club Workshops • Eco Society Academic clubs are a fun way for our girls to • Drama Fun • Model United Nations extend their learning in an informal setting, • Film Club • Greek - all levels • Numeracy Club working together and learning from their peers • Origami Club • Mandarin Speaking • Gardening Club and teachers alike. • French Conversation • Psychology Society • Junior Debating • Drama Queens • Maths Challenge • Pet Care A varied programme is offered during • Junior and Senior • World Cinema Club • Economics Society lunchtimes and after school, run by teachers, • Art Club • Creative Writing Sixth Formers or girls from the Senior School Debating • Senior Debating • Academic Discussion who have a particular interest in a subject. • Wellbeing Club • Production Drama • BMAT/UKCAT • Medsoc Group Here is a list of all the academic clubs that have • Literacy Club • International Culture • Textiles Cub been running this year, more information can • Senior Art Workshops • Tycoon be found on the enrichment section of the • Life Sciences Club Club • CCF school website. • Chess Club • Calligraphy club • Code Club 23

Emma Islip Macy Myddelton GCSE Art Imogen Bond A RT Stephanie Lyons 24 Emily Harries

Elica Banks Isabelle Moore Freya Regnart-Butler Emily Meakin Tara Das A RT Esther Bond Gupta 25

Abigail Wells-Walter Fenella Cowdell Jada Sanyaolu Pre-U Art Rachel Whitfield Carmen Garcia-Diaz A RT 26

Miranda Mason Alison Hughes Alexandra Ibbetson Crystal Mok Imogen Quadling A RT 27

Senior School Music Queen’s has once again been filled with outstanding performances z Christmas Cabaret took from our talented pupils throughout the year. place on 3rd and 4th December this year and the z In November, we were delighted to be invited to take a choir of talent on display was, as always, 70 key stage 4 and 5 girls to sing for Children in Need at Gifford remarkable. From Bollywood Lea Retirement Village. The choir recorded an original song dancing and drama to orchestras written by former BBC newsreader Diana Mather which was and choirs, the evening provided broadcast as part of the annual charity appeal. something for everyone. z Christmas started on 3rd December for the Chamber Choir as z On 7th December the Chamber they entertained an audience at Walton Hall for Barnados. The Choir joined opera duo Belle Voci girls were delighted to see ex-Queen’s staff in the audience as part of their Christmas tour. The supporting the concert organised by Margaret Leigh. girls enjoyed singing with alumna Sophie Rohan and Emily Burnette to a sold out Chester Town Hall. z The festive performances continued on 10th December as the Chamber Choir returned to Gifford Lea to entertain the residents with some carol singing. The girls especially enjoyed chatting to the audience over a mince pie following the singing. MUSIC 28

Annual Music Festival We witnessed an evening of exceptional talent as the winners of the annual Music Festival performed for our acclaimed panel of judges.  More than a third of the entire school competed throughout the day in a variety of music festival classes before the evening concert which featured the class winners.  Ensemble Trophy String Trophy Preliminary Piano Trophy   MUSIC Preliminary - Mia Clarke and Marni Hugo Preliminary - Lydia Timpson Grace Crook Intermediate - Raka Chattopadhyay, Intermediate - Amy Agnew Rosie Meade and Phillippa Moss Advanced - Rachel Whitfield Piano Trophy Advanced - Emma and Zara Islip, Winner - Rachel Whitfield Intermediate Piano - Raka Chattopadhyay Jada Sanyaolu and Scarlett Spillane Advanced Piano - Zara Islip and Jasleen Sambhi Winner - Emma and Zara Islip Self-Accompanied Solo Singing Winner - Zara Islip Amelia Kent Percussion Trophy Gill Church Brass Cup  Lucy McBurney Junior Vocal Trophy Isabelle Edwards Classical - Annabel Wright Swann Woodwind Trophy Popular - Grace Crook Overall Solo Preliminary Class Preliminary - Catrin Fagan Winner - Annabel Wright Winner - Annabel Wright Intermediate - Rosie Meade Advanced - Grace Dixon Ann Brotherhood Vocal Trophy Overall Solo Intermediate Class Winner - Rosie Meade Intermediate Classical - Esther Smellie Winner - Rosie Meade Intermediate Popular - Raphaela Tant Advanced Classical - Grace Dixon Musicality - Emma and Zara Islip Advanced Popular - Jada Sanyaolu Winner - Jada Sanyaolu Runner up - Grace Dixon Overall Winner - Jada Sanyaolu 29

Senior School Drama Red Red Shoes GCSE performances The talent of the girls was on full display in the school production of Our Drama GCSE students produced some outstanding devised ‘Red Red Shoes’ by Charles Way. The hard work and dedication of performances in November, exploring a wide variety of educational the cast and crew resulted in two superb performances in February. topics, such as anorexia, prejudice and discrimination, trafficking and The play tells the story of Franvera who lives in a country ‘so very breast cancer. Inspired by the work of Brecht, pupils engaged the near so very far away’ who on her birthday is given a pair of red audience with a wide selection of dramatic techniques designed to dancing shoes. When her country collapses into war and ethnic make the audience think and react. cleansing the shoes become both her link with her old life and also a symbol of the trauma she suffers. A-level performances Audience members commended the strength of the ensemble This year’s A-level devised acting, the lyrical beauty of the dance and movement sequences and performance was based the technical skills of the lighting, sound and projection to enhance on gun crime in America. the storytelling.You can see pictures from the truly memorable and A thought provoking professional production on the opposite page. piece that was both highly entertaining and disturbing Theatre trips in equal measure. The performance explored The English and Drama the influence of society departments enjoyed two on individuals and made theatre trips during the some clear political points autumn term. Year 11 went that resonated with the to The Royal Exchange in audience, in the context of what was happening in current affairs Manchester in September at that moment. Using a wide range of skills and techniques this to see a performance of mature and intelligent performance made the audience sit up and Macbeth. This is one of their listen. GCSE set texts for English literature and something Puppet drama students can choose to write about in terms of the staging workshop as part of their GCSE too. In October Year 10 and 11 went to The Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury to see a fantastic production of An Girls in Year 10 and 12 Inspector Calls. All the girls enjoyed it- especially the spectacular drama groups were theatrical effects and the commanding presence of the inspector. involved in an interactive puppet workshop where Kneehigh are an internationally renowned theatre company who a professional puppeteer are known for their unconventional approach to storytelling. ‘Ubu’ (Aiysha Nugent-Robinson) is “A perfect blend of slapstick, pertinent politics and fist-in-the-air worked with them to singalong.” (Mark Kermode) and provided our A-level and GCSE introduce the basic groups with an interesting and inventive live theatre performance to principles of puppetry and evaluate for their written assessments. how to create a character from a simple sequence of movements. This was a unique and inspiring experience which created many Frantic Assembly were celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a moments of laughter and fun! brand-new production, ‘I think we are alone’ by Sally Abbott, co- directed by Kathy Burke and Scott Graham. It was a bittersweet Kindertransport scripted production that dealt with challenging and thought-provoking issues, performance exploring our need to connect with people.‘I think we are alone’ was a delicate and uplifting play about our fragility, resilience and our This was performed earlier than planned due to the impending need for love and forgiveness. lockdown. When we realised schools would be closing and the practical exam would be cancelled, Meg, Jada, Bethan and Tia in Year DRAMA 13 worked really hard to produce a thought provoking and moving multimedia production of Diane Samuel’s Kindertransport, inspired by the work of Katie Mitchell. Incorporating live video and sound, the students brought the story of Eva Schlesinger to life, moving seamlessly between different time frames. 30

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Pen meets paper Through the Eyes of Faith Limonee Fern, Year 9 Catrin Fagan, Year 7 Senior School Creative Writing C R E AT I VE W R IT I N G Cosy Crime Leaves lay unturned and footprints were nowhere to be seen. ‘Stirling did live here with his uncle, Lord Adlington.’ I replied. ‘Perhaps Franklin had told me during his phone call that he would be up at the we could try to talk to the gent?’ manor house within the hour. In my new Morris Oxford however, I had Franklin nodded and signalled me to follow him back towards the manor made it there in around 40 minutes and decided not to wait.The main house. I’d heard of Stirling to be described as a rather wayward boy but pathway through the woodland to the rear of Hope Manor was now I did wonder if Adlington would know any more details concerning his cordoned off. Two black police cars were pulled up on the lawn and a thin relationships with those around him, considering he lived such a private life.  rope had been stretched between two trees either side of the path itself. I stood behind Franklin as he pressed the bell at the door. Even from Once I had explained to the deputy chief inspector that I was with Franklin, outside, we could hear the loud chimes echo around the house, I was granted permission to inspect the scene and I was awfully sorry that promptly followed by the turning of a lock. I did.The body of Bernard Stirling lay still before me like somewhat of a The door opened to reveal Adlington looking small and dishevelled. I let ghoulish mannequin. His right eye leaked a deep, crimson colour and to the Franklin do the talking. left side of his chest, a deep bullet wound, oozed with dark, thick blood.  ‘My Lord, how sorry I am about your nephew. I wondered, however, I turned away from the ghastly sight of poor Master Stirling to hear a if myself and my colleague here were able to ask you a few familiar orotund voice call my name from across the woodland. I turned questions?’ Franklin nodded slightly and stepped inside. to see Franklin striding swiftly down the pathway, shooting a confident and Adlington slipped a half-hearted smile and stood back. ‘Please do come friendly grin in my direction as he straightened his houndstooth deerstalker in, both of you,’ he replied after the event. hat and brushed down the sleeves of his over-worn hunting coat. Adlington led us through grand corridors, decorated with the most ‘Good morning, gentlemen,’ Franklin said with a nod as he approached extravagant paintings and lined with yards upon yards of plush carpet. the officers.  We eventually came to enter a small study and sat each with a glass of ‘Ah, Franklin,’ one officer remarked apathetically. ‘Awfully good to see you brandy. Never had I seen a place so impressive. Before Franklin could again, just a shame it had to be under such awful circumstances. I assume even begin to think of questions,Adlington sighed and looked up at us you wish to carry out your usual assessments?’ he asked, unbothered. both with an expression of pure exhaustion.  Franklin responded with a nod and his familiar polite smirk, to which ‘I tried my best gentlemen. I really did.We all did, but there really was no the officer took a step back, allowing him to approach me at the foot talking to him.All he ever wanted from me and my wife was to borrow of the poor Stirling’s gore-covered body. Franklin stopped abruptly, money for lord knows what. He would never disclose such things to us.’ furrowing his brows as he examined the scene with a tilted head. He I turned to face Franklin, who promptly whipped out his leather, pocket took a deep breath, reached for his monocle and slowly began to circle notepad and began to quickly write all Adlington had said. around the corpse, stopping to crouch and get closer every now and Jodie Payton then.After a period of silence Franklin stepped back to look at me. ‘A strangely clean setting for such a ruthless murder don't you think, Laurence? Too clean almost?’ Franklin turned to ask me. He made a very good point. Never in all my experience working alongside Franklin had I seen such an undisturbed location, yet such a brutal murder. 32

Number 66 The whole town hated No.66.There was an unspoken rule that every single citizen of Manvel seemed to have ingrained into them,“Don’t go near Number 66”. The sun hung low, casting the last of its heavenly rays into the pool of midnight blue above the two children.A long day of playing out in the sun’s kiss left strokes of fatigue in the young boys’ bones and so they had begun to make the slow climb over the monstrous green hill before them. Oliver carelessly dragged his rainbow pool of fabric behind him like a fish that had freshly been caught..As the steep gradient of the hill lessened, the shortest of the boys, James, impishly smiled and raised his small pudgy hand in a wave. Oliver proceeded up the hill in silence with only his stomach’s angry growl for company.Alone. It was the time of the day that his mother would refer to as “monster hour”. She used to tell him that when the sun was low enough in the sky, the monsters would come out to play as neither the sun or the moon could see them. Oliver remembered at the time he’d dismissed the idea because he was eight and three quarters, a big boy. However, as he plodded his way down he couldn’t help but feel uneasy.The wind had begun to pick up, as the sky started to whisper to itself. Chills ran down his spine.A huge gust of wind ripped through the air. His kite string was torn from his small fist and he watched with dismay as his fabric bird was carried up into the air. Oliver exclaimed indignantly and began to sprint in pursuit of his kite. He continued to follow it for what felt like, to his small legs, miles. Five at least! Finally, he saw it gracefully dive into the final street and into a nearby garden. Fear gripped every cell of Oliver’s body.The garden that his beloved kite had been carried into by the spiteful wind, was non other than number 66’s.There was no chance that he would abandon his kite. He knew that his parents would bring down years of disappointment onto him. He balled his sweating hands into a tight fist and forced his left foot forwards.The house was once a very grand one. He could tell by the large white windows and the intimacy of the gold ornate doorknob. But years of Mr Hansen’s living habits had taken a toll on the building.The front of the house was completely overgrown with suffocating green webs if ivy and a sprawling gnarly oak that cast a permanent shadow over it.The paint had begun to peel in scar like formations and many of the windows were smashed with fist like holes in the fragmented panes. Oliver swallowed. His sweat feverishly clung to his flushed forehead and soaked his back. His twig-like legs trembled with pure fear as his own heartbeat continuously filled his ears. He couldn’t hear his rapid pants, he could only feel the oxygen flooding in and out of his lungs like a deadly ocean.As he reached the door his dread paralysed him. It spread through his body like icy, liquid metal eroding his courage. His brain was filled with whispers:“You know what they say about Mr Hansen”,“his poor wife”,“Did they ever find her?”. He shook his head quickly, as if to clear it of the sinister mutters that inhabited his thoughts.With one last shaky breath he forced down the heavy knocker with a resounding thud. “I have to be brave”, he thought. Because, after all, he was eight and three quarters. Zoe Robertson, Year 11 The Visitor C RE ATI V E W R I T IN G Eva Hoarty, Year 7 33

Passengers It was in London 1912 whenThe empty bench, sat down and took a dining car and were ordering some with a curious look on her face. Orient Express charged into the tiny novel out of her purse. She cast breakfast.There was a couple who The couple were walking towards station, it’s steam blanketing the one last look around before raising were eating fried potatoes and eggs the injured man, the wife’s pale face concrete room in mostly darkness. the book to her face to read. on gold crusted plates.There was the trying and failing to conceal how It’s sleek black body almost floating ‘Everyone travelling on the Orient man who was still puffing on his pipe. anxious she really was.The husband on the spark-lit tracks. Hushed voices Express you can now board the train’ There was the beautiful woman who however looked excited to see this entererd the room, their shadowy said the conductor, his voice young was drinking what looked like tea. man and said ‘Albert how nice it is outlines creeping towards the and calm.The old lady and young And there was the old woman with to find out that you are travelling on steadying train. Suddenly the sound woman got up, both of them in long her daughter who were discussing the Orient Express as well!’ of rushing feet silenced the hidden flowing dresses, they walked towards something that looked important. ‘It is a pleasure for me as well of voices.A man entered, an old lady the train.The conductor stepped out But the two men who had been course but Dwain you should really and a young woman followed close to help them into the train. His gloved whispering were not there. Suddenly finish your breakfast, it is probably behind.The man stopped and puffed hand reached out to hold the lady’s, their voices were audible and loud, going cold’ replied Albert in a on his wooden pipe, his knarled but she waved it away. Once she was they were arguing, but no one could murderous tone. fingers clutched something in his on she turned to her daughter.‘Hurry quite hear what they were arguing ‘Oh ok.Well see you around Albert.’ pocket.The old woman and her up Lila, we don’t have all day.’ Lila took about. A horribly loud clap sounded Dwain said in a voice full of let down. daughter sat down on a wood bench. the conductors hand and followed then running feet could be heard ‘We should steer clear of that man There was a sudden awed silence, her mother to her cabin, her dark sprinting towards the sleeping cars. Dwain, he is bad news.You know, I everyone’s heads turned as a eyes glancing back at the conductor. An angry man stormed into the think he would kill you if he had the beautiful young woman stode into But he was already helping on the dining car, a red blotchy hand mark chance.’ the station, her laced dress kissed strange gentleman who had been on his face. His handlebar moustache Dwain looked at her as if she was the misted ground. Her fine jewels whispering in the corner. twitched irritably as his rounded insane, his thin eyebrows raised so glinted in the dim light. Her beautiful, Once everyone was on the train stomach squeezed into the gap high they could have jumped off his dark hair fell effortlessly down and in their compartments the long between the table and chair. He sat forehead. her straight back. Her serious face dark body of the train left the empty down and clicked his chubby fingers ‘I’m serious Dwain!’ she exclaimed glancing all around as if the shadows station with three short howls. to signal the waiter to come over. with a fearful look on her face. would come alive. She walked to an Everyone had found their way to the The beautiful woman was watching Esme Graham Palmer, Year 7 Cosy Crime C R E AT I VE W R IT I N G Mrs Bradley-White picked up the dainty, half full, china teacup, lifting the Ms Dorothea Evergreen lipstick covered rim up to her lips and sipping delicately. It was early was a short woman afternoon in Belstone, Dartmoor, and the Bradley sisters had been visiting graced with large, doe-like with each other for about two hours, chatting jovially, in Elisabeth Bradley’s eyes, coloured a muted, daisy-scattered back garden. Elisabeth Bradley-White and Isabelle Bradley moss green but which hadn’t seen each other for almost three months prior to this meeting, yet appeared sharp and after the eldest sister, Elisabeth, had married and moved into the charming analytical. Her gaze was stately home in which they were now gathered. Elisabeth and Isabelle steady and deep and had a younger sister, Miss Rosamund Bradley. She had also come to visit seemed to reach into the soul of the recipient. But paired with her other, Elisabeth but had decided to leave the safety of her sister’s home, in search softer and more agreeable features, it often mistakenly left the impression of an old school friend, passing through Belstone on his travels. that she was a docile gentle creature. In her home village, she was known “I dare say I might dash inside a moment to replenish the tea, Belle,” said for her invaluable contributions to police cases as an amateur private inves- Elisabeth in a rich tone, posing the statement as a question to her sister. tigator. Because of this, she had become the first port of call for unresolved “Oh that’s a wonderful idea, Beth.The scones too?” Isabelle countered disputes and discrepancies in and around the small village of Belstone, after from across the white lacquered outdoor table. Upon hearing this approval, she had retired and relocated there.Today, however, she was to embark on a Elisabeth Bradley rose from her chair, the white cotton cushion still slightly narrative that vastly veered away from the every day and towards something squashed from her weight, and disappeared through the patio doors, into infinitely more sinister.This would not sway her however, as she loved being her ‘morning room’. Immediately after stepping into the shelter of the cool able to help where she could in her more mature years. shade, the doorbell chimed, the sound resounding in the entrance hall, As she took in her surroundings, she noticed immediately that there were purposefully. cobwebs decorating the corners of the front door and a light coating of “Who could that be?” Elisabeth wondered aloud, resting the copper tea- grit that had blown onto the steps leading up to it. Ms Evergreen advanced pot on the oak kitchen table and moving towards the front door. and pressed the chipped, ivory doorbell attached to the Bradley-White’s Ten minutes later and Mrs Bradley-White was giving quiet instructions to residence.The door opened and a dishevelled looking maid with a red and a passing maid about refreshing the spread of scones and teacakes.When blotchy face peeked timidly from the shaded interior. she finally made her way back towards the patio doors the middle Miss The bustle coming from indoors suggested that the constabulary had Bradley turned expectantly towards her sister. Elisabeth stumbled abruptly already arrived. Ms Evergreen turned and spotted the scattering of police just as she reached the table and looked, in shock, towards her sister. cars across the street in the opposite direction from which she’d come. Isabelle Bradley made a light fluttery sound before teasing her sister about ‘Good Afternoon, I am here to assist. My name is Ms Dorothea Ever- her uncharacteristic clumsiness. Elisabeth’s face however, remained a blank green. Nice to meet you.’ Ms Evergreen gave the maid a small smile as she wall of shock and she stood frozen in place. entered the building before following her to the main entertainment room The light-hearted sparkle in Isabelle Bradley’s eyes began to fade away as where the officers had set up a temporary headquarters. the china tea set fell from Mrs Bradley-White’s grasp, cracking as it hit the Jada Sanyaolu table on its way down. Isabelle Bradley started and let out a short, sharp sound, rising as her older sister fell in a flurry of sky blue summer dress. Mrs Bradley-White clutched desperately at her throat, her pale skin flushing a deep pink. Isabelle rushed for Elisabeth and cried indecipherably for Rosamund.As Elisabeth gasped raggedly, deeply-rooted sobs wracked Isabelle’s body.A life left Elisabeth’s eyes and she stopped moving. ***** 34



Senior School Sports Wow! What a year it has been. We have managed to participate in so many sports in just two terms and, despite lockdown our girls have participated in lots of activities at home as well. Our Fitness For All strategy means we offer both competitive and non-competitive options to all pupils. In terms of non- competitive activities we have had large numbers of girls take part in pilates, just dance, badminton, karate clubs as well as our hugely successful Quest programme on a Wednesday afternoon. Here pupils from Years 11-13 have had the opportunity to participate in a choice of activities from spinning, bodycomat and fitness suite through to competitive sports like hockey, netball and lacrosse. Our competitive programme has been phenomenal this year and has seen huge levels of participation. In two terms we have managed to compete in 11 different sports, we have fielded 63 teams, and played 353 fixtures as a school. Another successful year to be proud of! Hockey different tournaments to be crowned North Indoor Champions and proceed to National Finals. The Indoor games were extremely close and Following the success of 2018-19 Mrs Green felt sure our hockey had saw the girl’s finish 10th in the country - a fantastic achievement. now taken positive steps forward and the girls were constantly training and playing with more conviction and higher intensity. Mr Egerton joined U15 - This team have really grown and developed through the season, the team saying he had been impressed by the style of hockey played at playing 14 games, losing three and scoring 47 goals.The only competition Queen’s and was excited at the chance to join a successful team. available to this age group is the Independent Schools Cup. The team 2019-20 was another successful year, with similar successes and the girls reached the quarter finals with a huge victory against Millfield away to showcasing their skills and teamwork. Queen’s won a National Schools hold their badge of honour - this was a huge stepping stone on their Championship, made the last eight in National Schools in other age hockey journey.They met Sedbergh in the quarter final stage and were groups and quarter finals in the Independent Schools Cup Competitions. 3-0 up at half time.With huge prizes at stake no team would sit back on Indoor Queen’s took every district, county and regional title on offer - their laurels. The game was thrilling finishing 5-5 but losing in a penalty Mrs Green said “I am delighted with this statistic which proved having a shuffle shootout. separate training night on a Thursday was so important.” U14 - 50 goals scored in 24 games with only five lost.The girls had a The 1st X1 played 30 games losing only eight and scoring 96 goals! great run in the County and North West National Schools competitions. The girls got through to the fourth round of both the National School We had great hope for them going to North Finals but it just didn’t and Independent School Cup. They also made it to the Indoor North seem to click on the day and they finished fourth. Finals but finished a close 3rd to deny their return to national finals. An exciting year where many students had returned to playing hockey U13 - Such a promising team.The girls played 22 games, lost 1, and through their Quest choices and loved the camaraderie. scored 53 goals before school closed.This team had an incredible run in the Independent Schools Cup making it to the quarter finals where they U16 - Another exciting year for our U16 team, building on their were defeated by a team from Ipswich.The girls had beaten all teams for experiences form their previous season. The girls played 25 games, the north that they had played prior to lockdown and were due to go to scoring 105 goals and only losing five. The girls won all levels of games North Finals in March. through to the National Schools Plate Final. They also won three U12 - The U12 season had not long started prior to lockdown and the girls had performed superbly, winning all four of their games and scoring was about to start before lockdown and the girls, they had so far played 4 games and won 4 scoring goals. Goalkeepers for the year included Eleanor Lloyd Brown, Bethany Griffiths, Emma Shortall, Bea Taylor, Cerys Fagan and Francesca Barnes. All of our goal keepers have a success rate below 50% with Eleanor showing her experience with a success rate of 36%. Our goal keepers continue to improve and at times have played crucial roles in the success of Queen’s this year. Top goal scorers per age group in all competitions. S P O RT U18 - Anna McBurney 11 goals U16 - Esther Smellie 27 goals. U15 - Elinor Bellis, Holly Mulligan, Lola Byrne 3 goals U14 - Priya Kerfoot 26 goals U13 - Emily Hunt 7 goals U12 - Aster McCann 9 goals 36

Netball Well done to: U16 - Jemima Higby, Dorinda Lokko, Kitty Long, Xanthe Lord, S P O RT Arshia Manoj, Charlotte Underwood and Amy Banim. U15 - Zoe Cliff, Ottilie Netball this year has been a huge success. Across all year groups, Goodfellow, Evie Johnson, Alys Kerfoot, Ffion Richards, Eve Runciman, Jessica we have seen a significant increase in the number of pupils Samarji,Tallulah Tilley and Willow Waggott. attending practices, with a total of 121 regularly attending lunch time and/or after school sessions. In addition to this, a total of 116 U14 Cheshire Schools Tournament pupils have had the opportunity to represent school in various This year, we also entered an U14 team into the Cheshire Schools matches and tournaments throughout the year. Matches have netball tournament.The squad of 8 had a mixed bag of results in the ranged from local friendly fixtures to cup games, and tournaments group stage, coming across some strong teams. A 3-1 win against Helsby have ranged from District age groups to County, and National added some extra confidence to the squad, but unfortunately wasn’t Schools competitions. In total, netball this year has seen 47 enough to see the girls progress through to the next stage.The mixed matches played across all age groups and a total number of 12 squad of Year 8s and 9s really gelled over the course of the morning, tournaments entered. with some beautiful sets of play throughout the court, demonstrating There has been a great sense of sportsmanship and teamwork significant improvements on results and their performance from last year. at netball this year. In addition, commitment and determination Well done to Hana Wiley, Millie Bellis, Limonée Fearn, Isabella Iles, Emiy from all girls attending has seen a significant improvement in Hunt, Olivia Rodenhurst, Priya Kerfoot and Freya Watson. skill and game play in each individual, as well as in each team. For some girls, they have represented school for the first time this year U19 Chester & District Tournament The U19 netball team played in their Chester and District tournament, Sisters In Sport National Netball Cup what for some of them would be their last netball tournament of their This year, we entered our U13, U15 and Senior age groups into a new school career. A fantastic seven schools competed on the night with the Cup Competition - The Inspire sport Sisters in Sport National Netball tournament taking a round-robin format. A mixed bag of results for the Cup for Schools. girls, with enjoyment at the forefront of their minds. Congratulations girls! Well done to: Chloe Fahmy, Leah Gough, Hannah Jones, Amelia Rodenhurst, The U13s faced a tough side from The Grange in the first round of the Jasmine Higby, Jess Byrne, Anna Boyne and Saskia Ball. Cup. A loss meant the girls were unable to progress further in the Cup competition, but they were put through to the first round of the Plate U16 Chester & District Tournament competition.The girls faced an equally tough side from Wirral Grammar The U16 netball team had a fantastic campaign at their Chester and and unfortunately missed out on progressing to the next round. District netball tournament this year! Six teams were taking part on the Well done to Alicia Dixon, Abigail Jeavons, Hana Wiley, Emily Bryce, Manon night, which saw the competition take a round robin format, with five Wagenaar, Saskia Capewell, Millie Bellis, Holly Stuart and Alexa Byrne. Also, matches to play. After playing against Upton, Catholic High, Bishops’, Elena Lyons, Aster McCann, Lucy MacKay and Francesca Barnes (Year 7s King’s and Bishop Heber, the girls remained unbeaten in all five games, who played at a later date) taking 1st place overall! What a fantastic result! Congratulations to Jemima Higby, Amy Banim, Kitty Long, Xanthe Lord, Arshia Manoj, Charlotte The U15s had a convincing 37-14 win against North Cestrian School Underwood and Dorinda Lokko. in the first round of the Cup, but unfortunately lost to a very strong Sandbach team in the second round. Well done to Jessica Samarji, Zoe U15 Chester & District Tournament Cliff, Ottilie Goodfellow, Evie Johnson,Willow Waggott,Tallulah Tilley, Alys The U15 netball team finished 6th in their Chester and District Kerfoot, Eve Runciman and Ffion Richards. tournament this year in a highly competitive, yet very cold evening of netball.Well done to Eve Runciman, Ottilie Goodfellow, Evie Johnson, Jessica Our U19s had a tough first round game against the Grange and Samarji, Zoe Cliff, Alys Kerfoot, Kate Braley, Ffion Richards and Erin Smales. unfortunately didn’t progress further in the competition, but the girls enjoyed the opportunity to play a highly competitive and challenging U14 Chester & District Tournament match, with some girls trying out new positions.Well done to: Chloe Our U14s took part in their Chester and District netball tournament Fahmy, Hannah Jones, Leah Gough, Jasmine Higby, Saskia Ball, Jessica Byrne, this year, placing 5th overall.The team put fantastic effort into each Anna Boyne and Amelia Rodenhurst game, showing great team spirit, especially when taking it in turns to play circle defence! Well done to Priya Kerfoot, Freya Watson, Lola Byrne, Independent Schools Netball Cup Olivia Rodenhurst, Eleanor Kerridge, Helena Lobato Jones, Isabella Iles and This year, we entered our U13 and U15 netball teams into the Limonée Fearn. Independent Schools Netball Cup. U13A Chester & District Tournament Our U13s were drawn against Kings Macclesfield in the first round of The U13A netball team had a successful Chester and District the Cup. A loss put our girls through to the Plate competition where tournament this year. In the initial round, the team managed to secure they faced King’s School,Worcester. A very close and competitive two wins and unfortunately a narrow loss, but this saw the girls finish in match saw our girls miss out on a place in the next round with a 16-8 the top half of the teams competing.This meant they had qualified for loss; a score line which didn’t reflect how well our girls played and the the cup competition, where they played a further three games. After two closeness of the game! Well done to Alicia Dixon, Abigail Jeavons, Hana losses, the girls won their final game, finishing the tournament 3rd overall. Wiley, Emily Bryce, Manon Wagenaar, Saskia Capewell, Millie Bellis, Holly Well done to Manon Wagenaar, Emily Hunt, Annabella Stevens, Hana Stuart and Alexa Byrne. Also, Elena Lyons, Aster McCann, Lucy MacKay and Wiley, Abigail Jeavons, Freya Hawkins and Millie Bellis. Francesca Barnes (Year 7s who played at a later date). U15s - In the first round of the Cup, our U15 team were up against Birkenhead school.This game was close from the starting whistle, with the two teams playing goal-for-goal for most of the match! In the final minutes of the game, Birkenhead pulled away to finish with a 32-28 win to Birkenhead. The girls were put through to the Plate competition, where they unfortunately lost to a very strong Cheadle Hulme team. Jessica Samarji, Zoe Cliff, Ottilie Goodfellow, Evie Johnson,Willow Waggott, Tallulah Tilley, Alys Kerfoot, Eve Runciman and Ffion Richards. U16 Cheshire Schools Tournament and U15 Cheshire Schools Tournament Both the U15 and the U16 netball squads took part in their respective Cheshire Schools tournaments early on in the season. All the girls who played showed real grit and determination throughout the tournament, and demonstrated highly skilled and creative passages of play through court. Both the U15s and U16s found themselves in tough groups, but competed til the very last seconds of each game, with some very close but unfortunate results. 37

U13B Chester & District Tournament the sport.The girls who selected netball took part in a two hour session We also had an U13 team take part in the U13B/C Chester and District each week, as well as having the experience of a friendly fixture against netball tournament this year, where they competed against 9 other The King’s School.The weekly sessions saw the girls exposed to various teams from schools in the area.The girls gelled really well throughout the aspects such as fitness, skills and drills, fun challenges/games, match play, tournament and managed to win their group.They progressed to the semi- as well as giving the girls the opportunity to work on their leadership final, which they narrowly lost, but were successful in their 3/4th place play skills by coming up with their own netball-based practices and teaching off to finish a very respectable 3rd place overall. For a couple of girls on the the rest of the group. team, it was their first time representing school in a netball tournament too! Congratulations to Emily Borders, Manon Wagenaar, Saskia Capewell, Lucy Notable Pupils Vaughan, Emily Bryce,Abbey Littlewood, Lily Richards and Hannah Longman. Hana Wiley - After a successful trial, Hana was selected for the Cheshire Netball U13 Academy for this 2019/2020 season. Congratulations Hana! U12A Chester & District Tournament The U12A netball team took part in their first Chester and District Notable Photos tournament, along with 10 other schools from the local area.The initial We had all year groups (U12, U13, U14, U15 and U16) in action at King’s part of the tournament was split into three groups, with each team this year for a fantastic evening of netball. playing everyone in their group. Queen’s were in a group with Bishop Heber and Abbetgate College, beating both.The girls progressed through to the Cup competition for the second part of the tournament where they played another five matches. An even split of wins and losses saw the girls secure a comfortable middle spot of the Cup competition, with lots of positives to take through to next year! Congratulations to Jenny Lobato Jones, Aster McCann, Lucy MacKay, Elena Lyons, Sophia Andrew, Emily Owen, Francesca Barnes, Alicia Johnstone and Kate Longden. QUEST Netball Having netball as an option for QUEST during the first half term allowed those who selected it to experience a wide range of different aspects of Athletics Gymnastics Our Year 7 Indoor Athletics team put in a superb performance against Evelyn Kilikita gained the status some tough opposition at the Chester and District Championships of Elite British Gymnast and achieving 2nd place and silver medals for the squad. competed in Gymnastics British The Year 8 team went one better and won their competition, Championships in April in both progressing onto the county round. the junior and senior categories We had a fantastic summer of athletics last year with many personal alongside many Tokyo 2020 bests and maximum participation from lots of girls. Record numbers Olympic hopefuls! attended our athletics clubs and many girls represented the school and Our Year 7 gymnasts have been county along with their respective clubs. trying to follow in Evelyn’s Outstanding performances from Megan White at the City of Manchester footsteps and have been Indoor Series’, taking a convincing win in her 600m race and knocking working hard to develop some two seconds of her PB in the process. Fantastic results also from Ella creative group balances which Jones this year in Cross County. She competed in the Welsh Cross tested teamwork, balance and Country Championships and achieved 3rd place with her team. coordination. After successful local round of competition this team of dedicated runners were selected to race in the Cheshire Cross Country Swimming Championships. There were fantastic performances from everyone with Ella Jones being selected to represent Cheshire. Year 7, 8 and 9 travelled to Cheadle Hulme School for our annual gala. Ella Dimbylow and Esther Smellie were successful in qualifying for the After some challenging races and some excellent performances the Mason Trophy Inter county Athletics competition and were pleased to results were as follows: 35-47 win for Y7, 32-24 loss for Y8 and 31-25 bump into former Queen’s girls Evie whilst they were there. win for Y9. Bea Taylor has had a particularly successful year and has continued to swim competitively both in school and at club level and has won countless medals in various swimming galas. Eleanor in Year 10 and Lucy in Year 11 also continue to swim at an excellent level with Eleanor progressing on a talent pathway. Who knows, hopefully we may have a future Olympian in the making! Aster McCann in Year 7 performed superbly in the Cheshire Swimming Championships. Aster qualified in several stroke and distance combinations, swimming a personal best and winning a bronze medal in the 50m backstroke. S P O RT 38

Lacrosse Rounders The Senior Lacrosse squad travelled down to Aldershot for two Year 7 played in their first Chester and District rounders competition days of intense competition against the best Lacrosse playing schools in and progressed all the way to the final, achieving silver medals. the country at the National School’s Lacrosse Championships. After day one being cancelled due to poor weather the excitement of games was Gold medals for Year 8 in their Chester and District Championship. condensed into one day. The girls won the group where they played Loretto School (Scotland), Glenalmond and Tudor Hall before facing local Year 9 were crowned champions of the Chester and District rivals Birkenhead School in the quarter final. We progressed to the semi- competition after a very close final against The King’s School. final versus Cheltenham Ladies College and were successful in winning the tough game 4-3 to make the final. Tension was high and after a close game Year 10 played in their last every Chester and District Championships the girls sadly lost 3-2 but we could not be prouder of them in achieving and progressed to the final bringing home silver medals. something that no other Queen’s Senior Lacrosse team has ever done! Football The U12 lacrosse team travelled to Moreton Hall for the annual North School’s Lacrosse tournament. This team have developed brilliantly from the We entered the U16 School’s Football Cup for the first time this year. start of the year when many of them picked up a stick for the very first time. The team consisted of a combination of age groups and although we lost 5-1 is was very pleasing to see so many pupils playing football. Building on their skills from last year, the U13 lacrosse squad started the Year 8 and 9 footballers were out in force at the Chester and District season with a challenging fixture against Moreton Hall. They did not get football competition, winning one game against Blacon and losing one the result that they wanted however the match posed as a good start to against Catholic High School. the season and led to a future win against Birkenhead School. Badminton Some fantastic achievements from our lacrosse players this year with many girls on performance pathways. We would like to congratulate all We have been fortunate girls who have played for school, been selected for pathways and would to have both Mr McKeown like to make specific mention to Anna Boyne and Ella Dimbylow who have and our badminton been selected to represent England, along with Amelia Rodenhurst who coach Steve providing was selected to represent Wales and Louise Kiley Ireland. superb coaching to a very large number of Tennis girls once again this year and we thank them for After progressing through the their dedication this year. local rounds of the AEGON Once again we entered team tennis competition, our the National School’s Year 9 players progressed Badminton Championships to the AEGON regional finals at Ellesmere Port Sports in Tamworth. An amazing Village. The team played a variety of singles and doubles matches and experience for the team and progressed all the way to the final which they narrowly lost resulting in one that they hope to repeat. silver medals. Gold medals for our Equestrian U13 tennis players in the Chester and District Tennis Lavinia Johnson represented Great Britain and won the British Dressage Championships where they Youth North West “Pony Rider Of the Year”Trophy for 2019. were victorious in all of their games throughout the tournament. A very talented team with some superb tennis skills on display. Sisters Sophie and Abby Mulcaster achieved success at the Pony Club Triathlon with superb performances from both and Sophie qualifying for Gold medals and plenty of smiles following the annual King’s tennis the National Championships at the end. invitational competition. Opposition was tough as many tennis playing schools from the north west were invited but our girls demonstrated Rowing some outstanding skills and game play to bring home the cup! Fantastic success for our Our Year 10 tennis players were crowned champions in the Chester very talented rowers. Lucy and District Championships.They were also victorious in their annual and Mica won Coxless fixture against Moreton Hall with some superb performances. 4x and coxless double 2x beating senior women’s times! Fenella, Lucy and S P O RT Mica are progressing well with their British Rowing route.We are very proud of all of our rower’s dedication to training both on the water and off the water and hope to see some Olympic hopefuls of the future. 39

Thank you and Farewell THANK YOU AND FAREWELL Richard Ainsworth - It is with great Sue has always been involved in extra-curricular activities, running a sadness that we are saying goodbye to lunchtime DT club for many years. She has produced props and scenery Richard Ainsworth at the end of this with the Art Department for various productions including a giant spray school year. Having joined Queens in 1991, can for Hairspray! She has also taken part in numerous staff talent shows Richard has been one of our longest serving for charity. Camped out for ‘I’m a Teacher Get Me Out of Here’ Sue did members of staff working under no less some very funny bush tucker trials.   than four different Headmistresses. His Bright by name and nature, Sue has been a bright light for both girls obvious love for The Queen’s School shone and staff at The Queen’s School for the 23 years she has been with through from the outset when he initially us and we will miss her very much. One girl recently sent Sue a very had to travel from beyond Liverpool to touching message which sums up all our feelings when she wrote,“I school on public transport, not being able would like to thank you for all of your help and support. I always looked to drive. Indeed his position at Queen’s forward to your lessons and they were the highlight of my week.You gave him a good incentive to pass his driving test! He has held some are an inspiration and I am so very grateful for having had you as my important positions at the school including Head of English where he Design and Technology teacher”.The Queen’s School won’t be the same introduced English Language A-level to the curriculum. In this capacity he without you Sue. used to run regular summer trips to Ludlow open air theatre as well as putting on some fantastic school productions,Top Girls being one that is Rob Jarvis - A fiercely proud Welshman, particularly fondly remembered by many. Richard has always been a loyal Rob Jarvis joined the school in 2012 to fill and supportive colleague, stepping in to attend many non-compulsory a maternity cover post on a short term events even whilst living far away, and he has taken the support of appointment. It quickly became apparent his colleagues further still by being the first ever staff observer at that he was a perfect fit for the school. governors’ meetings and also acting as our union representative for He built a rapport with the pupils and his many years. But it is not just for these roles which Richard will be missed colleagues, and threw himself into the life of and remembered. It is also because of his enigmatic and entertaining the school, putting himself forward to help personality. He will be remembered as the teacher who always wore a wherever he could. He was quite good at panama hat on sports day, as the teacher with the most impressive array maths as well, so we decided to keep him of waistcoats, as the teacher who, to this day, has had the biggest school after the maternity cover ended. lunch bill! Outside of school life Richard embodies the school motto to Mr Jarvis has been an invaluable member honour wisdom through his work as chairman of The Arts Society in of the maths department, where he is typically the first to volunteer Crosby, and all of this whilst embracing babysitting duties for his umpteen his support in any aspect of work. His deep, South Walian accent is a grandchildren! Perhaps the most significant legacy that Richard is leaving characteristic that has endeared him to many, with some words and behind is the school song which he wrote the lyrics to.The song ends phrases that will long stay in the memory. He can often be heard with the lyric ‘When our time has come to pass the lessons learned will extolling the 'booty of maths' and nobody else can make the word, always last.We’ll stay Queen’s girls for all our days.’ and certainly Richard 'parabola' sound so mellifluous. He is frequently seen during his non- Ainsworth will remain the champion of Queen’s girls for all his days. teaching hours sitting at the tables on the landing working through some maths problems with the girls. Sue Bright - In 1997 Sue joined The He is always willing to help out in other aspects of school life, especially Queen’s School as a newlywed and newly if sport is involved, and Mr Jarvis’ love of sport and his nation have been qualified teacher of Design Technology, to prevalent throughout his time with us. In 2016, he even convinced the teach alongside Mrs Pat Moate who had headmistress to put the England v Wales European Championship started the department six years earlier. football match on a big screen and let the girls watch the match all When Pat retired in 2011 Sue took over together. It was a great experience, but ultimately disappointing for the as Teacher in Charge of DT. In 2014 Sue Welsh in the sports hall that day. His encouragement of the girls to introduced the school’s first GCSE DT always try their best is admirable. He has been there for them in hockey, course and became Head of Department athletics, cricket, badminton and in any teachers' event where we are at the same time. Sue also implemented the asked to show how good we used to be at things like rounders and tug school’s first A-level DT exam in 2019. Over of war. her 23 years of teaching and dedication to Mr Jarvis has been a wonderful Year 7 Form Tutor and his care and the girls at The Queen’s School, Sue has grown the Design Technology nurturing approach has helped new generations of Queen’s girls settle department into the strong, successful and immensely popular subject quickly as they begin their life at the Senior School. Lively debates in it is today.  form time, the countless times he has provided a spare locker key, the As well as teaching DT Sue has always worn a number of other hats. She grandad dancing on Year 7 residential trips and the sympathetic ear joined the Careers Department in 2008 and became responsible for when a pupil is anxious have meant that Mr Jarvis is a popular and well organising the careers convention and the work experience programme. respected member of the pastoral team. She also taught the careers aspect of the PSHE programme. Mr Jarvis has always been a very sociable member of staff and values the Sue has been a great supporter, organiser and group leader on school importance of bringing everyone together in many different ways. He has trips including several PGL Year 8 adventure holidays to Embrun in organised a number of competitions for the staff based around world the Southern French Alps. She ventured on the renowned Dublin trip cups in rugby and football and he is always present at social events. He with Year 13 and put on her geographer’s hat to join Ben Bates on the has been a keen supporter of the QSPA, attending the summer and Iceland trip. Sue is a better cyclist than skier being the only person on autumn balls, and he was the inaugural winner of the Shaun Mason the ski trip to Italy in 2018 to start in the intermediate group and work QSPA golf trophy; a proud and emotional moment for him having been her way down to the beginners’ group by the end of the week! From Miranda's form tutor in Year 7. 2012 to 2017 she rode all six of the Q2Q cycle trips in their entirety, He is passionate, warm-hearted and generous with his time, which is our and had planned to also do the 2019 trip but due to an injury was most precious commodity, and he will be greatly missed by the girls and only able to join the trip on the last day. In fact, Sue and her family have his colleagues alike.We wish him well in his retirement and thank him for always been cycling mad! Her son is a very successful national cyclist everything that he has given to the school. for the Welsh Under 18s.  40

Caryl Roberts has been Assistant looking forward to spending more time with her family as well as THANK YOU AND FAREWELL Librarian at Queen’s for many years and has with her menagerie of animals.We will need regular updates on provided an invaluable service to the school her sheep, donkeys, dogs and chickens and hope that Alison will over this time. Before joining us in 2000, maintain her connections with Queen’s even if we no longer see her distinguished and varied CV describes a her in the pumpkin house every day! career that has proved of immense benefit to the school library service. Diana Stafford - All who She read biology at Aberdeen University know Diana, know her for her big before going to south Thailand for two years personality and great ability to laugh to be a botanist at the Rubber Research and bring light to every situation! She Centre, where she managed the library will surely be missed from the Lower as well.  Caryl then decided she wanted School staffroom in September. She to be a scientific librarian rather than a scientist so on her return went joined Queen’s in 2012 to teach to the College of Librarianship Wales at Aberystwyth University for a in Year 2. Since then she has been Postgraduate Diploma. A job as the librarian of East Malling Research immersed in the Infant department Station in Kent followed, before Caryl married and moved up to Cheshire and girls throughout the school have where she worked as Science Librarian at Liverpool Polytechnic. After very fond memories of being in her moving to Hong Kong where she became the British Council librarian, class. Diana always spent time to get Caryl returned to the UK and worked in a school library, did freelance to know each of the girls individually and also gave so much of work, and got a job running the Cheshire Business Library. herself to their families, often chatting on the playground well With daughter Alexandra in Queen's and son Michael in King‘s, Caryl after the home time bell! was given the chance to share her expertise between the two schools In recent years she has taught our youngest girls in Reception class, and worked in the libraries of both before settling in Queen’s where her wonderful creativity and fun-filled approach to teaching has her dedication, work ethic and enjoyment of the job were evident on given the girls a great start to their Queen’s journey, making their a daily basis. She was meticulous, utterly reliable and quietly efficient first year, one to remember. in everything she did - the sort of person who can turn her hand to She has always enjoyed a good ‘dress-up’ event throughout her anything she was asked to do without any fuss. years at the school. From taking on the role as ‘Fairy Queen’ at our Caryl was dedicated to her job in Queen’s and spent hours helping staff Magic of Queen’s events to dancing at the annual School Ball in a and pupils, often using her extensive experience to research topics for beautiful sari with a group of us, performing Bollywood style! others in her own time. Needless to say, she continues to expand her We all wish her well for her retirement, I am sure she will enjoy interests and knowledge, now embarking on a geology course, running a the opportunity for plenty of sunshine in her favourite place in local environment group, looking after her horses and home, whilst still France! investigating archaeology, rural Britain and art. Caryl’s calm demeanour masks a wicked sense of humour and a kindness Emma Thomas which is limitless. Her great sense and wisdom has come to the fore on Emma joined The Queen’s Lower many an occasion and she has worked tirelessly to help provide a superb School in 2008 as a part time library service for our users. Assistant Secretary/Receptionist. She progressed to the role of PA Alison Stables It is with sadness that we to the Head of Lower School in say goodbye to Alison Stables at the end of 2014. Emma was a caring, supportive this term. Alison joined Queen’s in 2013 and and popular member of staff with has made a huge impact to the school, the both our girls and staff. She will staff and the pupils over this period. Alison has be remembered for her excellent taught across the Lower School but made her organisational skills and being a great home as a Year 6 form tutor. Her deep-rooted support to the current and previous care for the wellbeing and academic progress Head of Lower School. In her leisure time she enjoys spending of all of her students is clear from the passion, time with her family, horticulture photography and meeting up time and effort she puts in to everything she with her Book Club friends. does. Lower School parents regularly describe We wish Emma every success in her new role as Executive PA.  Alison as ‘wise’ and approach her for advice on academic matters as well as for tips and support about how to navigate Alison Wallace the minefield of bringing up pre-teen children! Our parents will not only It is the end of an era following Mrs miss her wisdom but also her bowls of jelly babies during parents’ evenings! Wallace’s departure from Queen’s One of Alison’s many passions is art. She has the ability to insert in March. Alison joined the school in creativity into any topic, and her classes can often be found using paint, 2006 as an Administration Assistant embroidery thread and coloured card in lessons ranging from maths to in the Senior School office. She languages. She has inspired other staff to embed creativity across the moved on to become PA to the curriculum through her introduction of LCC, the Learning Challenge Deputy Head and Admission’s Curriculum. Alison also leads and inspires staff during regular ‘arts weeks’. Manager. Following a year away, Alison Alison is always the first to volunteer to do or try anything … run an returned to once again become the extra after school club, try out a different venue for a school trip … welcoming face of Queen’s in the even learn a new language! This spirit of being keen to experience new senior school office. Her calm and things and support the school led to Alison accompanying Senior School confident manner with parents and pupils was a great asset to staff and girls to China and to Peru in their annual summer expeditions. the school; she was popular with both her peers and our girls Alison threw herself in to every opportunity on these trips, and returned and had an intuitive sense of when her help and support was from China sharing her love of Tai Chi with her pupils. She has since also required. Alison has a wonderful sense of humour which lifted invested a lot of her time into learning Mandarin. One of her highlights of us all in testing times and she was a strong, reliable member of this school year has been sharing her language skills with Lower School the administration team. Her tidy tablecloth corners have gone pupils including our Reception girls who adore their weekly Mandarin down in history, and her recent flower arrangements, which she sessions with Mrs Stables! thoroughly enjoyed making for school events, were amazing! We As a member of the Lower School Senior Leadership team Alison hope that she will now be able to spend quality time with her has shown great commitment to Queen’s and has helped to shape family, making memories to treasure in times to come. We will all the direction of the Lower School. Our staff will very much miss her miss her very much but we know we will stay in touch for years knowledge and experience, as she has become a first port of call for to come. many of us over the years when we need support or ideas. Alison is 41

The Alumni Office Queen’s Past, Present and Future The cloud of coronavirus and its effect of emptying the School buildings has produced an unexpected silver lining of blurring the boundaries between past and present pupils - meaning that in some ways there has been more connectedness than ever. The physical impossibility of getting to City Walls Road has been overcome for many of us by technology, and we’re virtually replacing a friendly smile and face-to-face conversation as closely as possible. Communications, social media and TQN mean that alumni are pleased and proud to be playing a fully active part in the Queen’s community. n The Leavers of 2009 seemed as pleased to be back at Queen’s as we were to welcome them when they returned for their ‘10 years on’ reunion. n Thirteen 1957 ladies enjoyed a special day when they got together from all corners of the country to celebrate their 80th birthdays. n Not only did the 1981 leavers have a wonderful reunion lunch again this year, but three of them ran the Chester 10k together the next day! n At our 2019 Summer Reunion Queen’s was filled with life and laughter as ‘old girls’ reminisced about their schooldays and enjoyed tours. Mrs WW spoke about her first year as Headmistress, the vision for the future of the School and the great value and importance of our alumnae as role models. After lunch a short memorial service was held to commemorate and celebrate the lives of teachers Miss Elinor Edwards, Miss Shirley Hayes, Miss Jane Chowen and Mrs Anna Mistry. THE QUEEN'S NETWORK The Queen’s Network Queen’s all our days Connecting the Queen's community Resilience and positive attitude shone through as 2020’s Year 13 left School much earlier than planned. Friday 20th March n The academic year 2019-20 has seen many connections between alumnae was a non-uniform day with the theme ‘Wear what makes and girls, with the innovative programme fronted jointly by the Alumni Office you happy’ in support of International Day of Happiness, and the Careers Department promoting networking opportunities which, if and the sun was shining as girls and staff together set up a anything, have been enhanced by the world’s move into virtual, rather than game of rounders on the field. After lunch in the Hall the physical, communication. Here is a small selection: girls shared photo montages of their time at Queen’s.There were tears, laughter, encouragement and of course a spirited n In real life Lindsay Skoll (Stent) ‘89 and Anna Sznerch ‘04 came on flying visits rendition of the school song! We welcome Chloe Fahmy as from Moscow and New York respectively, and inspired this year’s Class Rep, and wish these young alumnae all the the girls they addressed towards the Queen’s vision:Think luck in the world as they move into the next phase of life. Independently. Collaborate Confidently. Aspire Globally. Poppy MacKay ‘10 spoke to RS students about combining her faith and her job as an A&E doctor. Chiara Lisowski ‘05 participated in an alumni lunch and spoke to the Economics Society and returned to give the keynote address to Q-MUN1 with her six-month old daughter. n Laura Whiteley ‘07 and Siân Davies ‘15 gave seminars from abroad via our virtual boardroom and, after lockdown, Libby Anderson ‘09, Liz Thompson (Evans) ‘95 (pictured), and Jane Bingham (Tickle) ‘85 (pictured) contributed to our ongoing series of blogs and vlogs to inspire Queen’s girls present and future! Email: [email protected] Keep in touch: www.facebook.com/groups/QSChesterAlumni News and events: www.thequeensschool.co.uk/alumni Network: www.linkedin.com/groups/4110738 Manage your alumni data: www.tqn.thequeensschool.co.uk 42

Lower School Staff SENIOR STAFF Miss J Carter Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) Leeds MUSIC & DRAMA Miss I J Carmody MSc Southampton, BA (Hons) South PE Teacher Mrs J Childe Dip. Acting East 15 Africa, H Dip Education Head of Lower School Mrs H Stockley BSc (Hons) University of Derby, PGCE Speech and Drama Teacher Mrs K Morris-Yousaf BA (Hons) Warwick, PGCE IT Bangor, PGCE MMU Head of Infant Sport Mr M Whiteman BA (Hons) Birmingham PGCE Deputy Head of Lower School and Pastoral Lead Mrs P Williams BEd (Hons) Chester Percussion Teacher Mrs A Doheny BEd (Hons) Cantab Head of Infants Specialist Science and Maths Teacher Mrs C Souza Flute and Piano Teacher Mrs G L Taylor BA (Hons) Sheffield Hallam, Mrs D Lawson BEd (Hons) Bangor Mr J Donaldson Brass Teacher Manchester Met PGCE Computing Teacher Mrs C Goodwin Violin Teacher Mrs A Bartram BA(Hons) London, PGCE Chester Mr G Macey ATCL Woodwind Teacher Director of Studies and Year 6 Teacher Year 5 Teacher Mr M Reynolds Piano Teacher Mrs A Stables LLB (Hons) UWE, PGCE Nottingham Learning Challenge Curriculum LEARNING SUPPORT LOWER SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF Leader and Year 6 Teacher Mrs J Maughan NVQ2 and 3, Advanced Dip.Teaching Children with SpLD Worcester Mrs K Jamieson PA to Head of Lower School TEACHING STAFF Mrs C Hardy Administrative Assistant Mrs R Edwards BEd (Hons) Chester SEND Support Teacher Miss A O-Donnell Administrative Assistant Year 5 Teacher and Head of Maths Mrs Z Morrey BSc (Hons) Chester, PGCE Mrs A Petrie Out of Hours Assistant Miss H Jones BA (Hons) (QTS) Bangor Special Educational Needs Coordinator Miss E Saunders Out of Hours Assistant Year 4 Teacher and Extra-Curricular Co-ordinator Mrs Borlase Out of Hours Assistant Mrs E Cummings BA (Hons) Sheffield Hallam PGCE TEACHING ASSISTANTS Mr M Chambers Caretaker Year 3 Teacher Mrs V Fitzsimmons NVQ2 TA NVQ3 TA HLTA Welsh Mr B Williams Minibus Driver Mrs S Lindop BEd (Hons) Cantab Assembly Higher Level Teaching Assistant Mr M Eaton Minibus Driver Year 3 Teacher and RE Subject Leader Mrs H Long ASA Level 1 Mr D Clarke Minibus Driver Mrs A Leighton BA (Hons) Nottingham Trent, Art & Design Staff & Swimming Teacher Mr I Warrell Minibus Driver Manchester Met PGCE Mrs H Singh BA MA Bundlekhand (India) Mr I Linton Minibus Driver BEd Delhi Mont Dip Year 2 Teacher and Head of English Mrs L Hall BA (Hons) MA Teaching Assistant and Out of Hours Assistant Year 1 Teacher and Head of Performing Arts Mrs S Howell BA (Hons) Manchester Met, FdA Mrs D Stafford BEd Birmingham Reception Teacher, Supporting Teaching and Learning, CACHE Level 3 Infant Art and Design Subject Leader Mrs J Booth BAEd (Hons) Exeter Head of Music Teaching Assistant & Out of Hours Supervisor Senior School Staff SENIOR SCHOOL STAFF CAREERS DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Mrs S Wallace-Woodroffe BSc (Hons) Edinburgh Mrs J Dawson BA Open University, PGCE Mrs S Bright BA (Hons) Leicester PGCE Leeds Headmistress (Head of Careers) Teacher (Head of Design Technology) Teacher Mrs J Keville BSc (Hons) Queen's University Belfast, Miss S Fearnley BA (Hons) Liverpool PGCE Deputy Headmistress CHEMISTRY Design Technology Teacher Mrs G Cox BSc (Hons) Durham, PGCE Mrs S Parry BA (Hons) Chester ART (Head of Chemistry) Teacher Reprographics and DT Technician Mr A Tucker BA (Hons) Bristol, PGCE Head of Art Mr D Cripps BSc Birmingham, MSc Huddersfield, Mrs L Poole BA (Hons) Manchester Metropolitan QTS, PGCE Teacher DRAMA GTP University of Chester Teacher Miss C Blundell BSc (Hons) Bangor Mrs K T P R Larder BA (Hons) Huddersfield, PGCE Mrs Z Tucker BA (Hons) Bristol, PGCE Teacher Chemistry technician (Head of Drama) Teacher Mrs J Band BA (Hons) Sheffield PGCE Teacher BIOLOGY CLASSICS Mrs S Mahay BSc (Hons) Edinburgh, PGCE Miss E Ellis MA Oxon with Oxford PGCE Teacher ECONOMICS/BUSINESS STUDIES Miss R Starling BA Reading, MA Birmingham, PGCE Mr B Durkan BA Queen's Belfast, MBA, PGCE (Head of Biology) Teacher Cambridge Teacher (Head of Economics / Business) Teacher Mrs J Arthan BSc (Hons) Birmingham, PGCE Teacher Mr D McKeown BEng (Hons) Liverpool John Moores, Dr J Threadgold BSc (Hons) Leeds PhD UMIST PGCE COMPUTING PGCE Teacher Mr D McKeown BEng (Hons) Liverpool John Moores, Teacher PGCE (Head of Computing) Teacher S TA F F Ms J Sellers BSc (Hons) Portsmouth Mrs J McKeirnan BA (Hons) London, PGCE Teacher Biology Technician 43

StaffSenior School continued ENGLISH MODERN LANGUAGES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mr R Wilson BA (Hons) Oxford, PGCE Ms L L P Whittam BA Beijing QTS Ms H Daniels BA (Hons) Dunelm, PGCE (Head of (Head of Sixth Form) Teacher Teacher in charge of Mandarin Religious Education and Head of KS3) Teacher Mrs L Garton BA Hons Queen Mary, University of Miss I Ruiz BA (Hons) Seville, PGCE Head of Spanish Dr J Scherer BA(Hons), PhD Bangor, MTh Bangor, London, PGCE Manchester University, MEd London Mme E Lagarde Licence d'Anglais University of PGCE Teacher Southbank Head of English Toulouse, PGCE Manchester Met Teacher Mrs J Keville BSc (Hons) Queen's University Belfast, Mrs J Band BA (Hons) Sheffield, PGCE Teacher Mrs I Fernandez-Hughes MA Malaga, PGCE PGCE Teacher Mr R P Ainsworth BA (Hons) Dunelm, BPhil University of Liverpool Teacher Newcastle ACP, PGCE Teacher Miss Xueqing Li - Hanban Teacher SPEECH AND DRAMA Mr J O’Meara BA (Hons) Dublin MA Liverpool, PGCE Mrs J Band BA (Hons) Sheffield, PGCE Teacher Teacher MUSIC Miss A Southwell MA Chester, PGCE Teacher Mrs K Jenkins BA (Hons) Dunelm, PGCE Teacher Mrs J Healey BA (Hons) Salford, PGCE (Head of Music) Teacher SUPPORT STAFF FOOD AND NUTRITION Mrs R Broome BMus(Hons) RWCMD, PGCE - Mrs S K Lockley BA (Hons) Sheffield BFP ACA Mrs R Pugh Teaching Cert Bangor Teacher and Head of Co-curricular (Head of Food & Nutrition) Teacher Mr M Whiteman BA (Hons) Birmingham, PGCE Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors Percussion Teacher - Mrs C Butlin Finance Manager GEOGRAPHY Mrs L Clayton BA (Hons) Huddersfield AVSD - Miss R Davies Accounts Assistant Miss S Aldridge BSc (Hons) Nottingham, MEd Vocal Teacher - Mrs L Jones Accounts Assistant (Cantab), PGCE (Head of Geography) Teacher Mr A Harper BA (Hons) RNCM, PGCE Brass Teacher - Mrs S Topple Accounts Assistant Mrs K Jones BSc (Hons) Lancaster, PGCE Teacher Miss M Shibata Woodwind Teacher - Miss L Hitchen Finance / HR Apprentice Mrs K Whittingham Bsc Keele, PGCE UCL Miss C Sousa Woodwind Teacher - Mrs R Meredith HR Manager Teacher, (Head of Geography Maternity Cover) Mr G Macey ATCL Woodwind Teacher - Ms A Lyons BA (Hons), MA Dublin Ms E Whittaker GRNCM Violin and Viola Teacher Admissions Manager HISTORY Mrs M Scott Pianoforte and Music Theory Teacher - Mrs T Potter Headmistress’s PA Mrs N Tunnicliffe BA (Hons) Cardiff, MA Manchester, Miss B Elsby 'Cello Teacher - Miss A Rutter Assistant Secretary PGCE (Head of History and Deputy Head of Sixth - Mrs K Humphreys PA to Deputy Head & Form) Teacher PERSONAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION Miss L Jones BA/Ed (Hons) Liverpool, PGCE Mrs J McKeirnan BA (Hons) London, PGCE Attendance Officer (Head of Pastoral) Teacher (Head of PSHE) Teacher - Mr P R Foster CITP MBCS MCSE IT Director Miss G Glynn BSc (Hons) Lancaster, PGCE - Mr G Blackwell BSc (Hons) Teesside IT Manager LANGUAGE CONVERSATION (Head of Sport and Fitness) Teacher - Mrs S Parry BA (Hons) Chester Señora A Bosch MA University of Deusto Miss C Lytollis Teacher Reprographics and DT Technician Spanish Teacher Mrs J Arthan BSc (Hons) Birmingham, PGCE Teacher - Mrs J Archibald BSc (Hons) Bradford, PGDIP and Mlle C Royon BA (Hons) Liverpool French Teacher Ms L L P Whittam BA Beijing QTS Teacher Mme E Lagarde Licence d'Anglais University of MA London Guildhall Director of External Relations Toulouse, PGCE Manchester Met French Teacher PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Mrs L Hughes BA (Hons) Journalism NCTJ Miss G Glynn BSc (Hons) Lancaster, PGCE LEARNING SUPPORT (Head of Sport and Fitness) Teacher Marketing Manager Mrs Z Morrey BSc (Hons) Chester, PGCE Mrs M Green BEd (Hons) Liverpool Teacher - Mrs C Holland BA (Hons) Birmingham, MA Special Educational Needs Coordinator Miss E Wykes Netball coach and PE technician Teacher Georgetown USA PGCE Alumni Officer LIBRARY Miss C Lytollis (Lacrosse coach) Teacher - Miss JCR Bennette BSc (Hons) Exeter Ms G Mayes BA (Hons) Dublin, MSc Belfast, MSc Mr S Egerton BA (Hons) Liverpool, PGCE Teacher University of Wales Miss E Chandler Graduate Sports Coach Examinations Officer Library Manager and EPQ coordinator - Mrs A Riley Estates Manager PHYSICS - Mr J Bolton BA (Hons) U.W.E. Bristol MATHEMATICS Dr J Sheldrake  BSc (Hons) Hull Msc (Eng) Liverpool, Estates Supervisor Mr I Magill MMath (Hons) Manchester, PGCE PGCE, EdD Chester - Mr P Roughsedge Groundsman (Head of Mathematics) Teacher - Mr A Tresise Assistant Site Supervisor Mrs S Osborne BSc (Hons) London, PGCE Teacher Head of Teaching and Learning and Physics Teacher - Mr S Monaghan Caretaker Mr R Jarvis BSc (Hons) Aberystwyth, MBA Lancaster, Mrs E Robinson BSc (Hons) Warwick PGCE - Mr C Dodd Caretaker PGCE Teacher Head of Physics - Ms M McDonald Catering Manager Mrs K Whitwell BSc (Hons) Manchester, PGCE Mrs P Steventon BSc (Hons) Exeter, PGCE Teacher (Head of Year 9) Teacher Miss K Reid Physics technician Mr C T W Godfrey MEng (Hons) Sheffield, PGCE Teacher PSYCHOLOGY Mrs C Hughes BSc (Hons) Chester (Head of Psychology) Teacher S TA F F 44

Results GCSE Results 2019: Subject Entry 9 A*/9/8 A/7 B/6 C/5/4 %A*-E Ar t 19 3 7 4 8 0 100% Biology 51 18 27 9 6 8 98.04% Chemistry 52 13 24 6 2 13 98.08% Classical Civilisation 8 3 4 1 2 0 100% Computing 9 1 2 1 4 2 100% DT 10 1 2 1 4 3 100% Drama 20 6 11 4 3 2 100% English Language 58 7 22 10 14 11 100% English Literature 58 6 17 12 18 10 100% French 14 3 5 2 1 3 100% Geography 19 5 12 3 3 1 100% History 31 15 22 6 1 2 100% Latin 5 3 5 0 0 0 100% Mandarin 8 N/A 4 4 0 0 100% Maths 58 10 25 9 8 13 100% Music 11 0 5 2 2 2 100% PE 12 2 5 2 3 1 100% Physics 52 12 24 8 3 10 98.08% Religious Studies 19 4 8 4 5 1 100% Science (Double Award) 6 0 0 2 0 3 91.67% Spanish 34 9 21 10 2 1 100% 21.61% 43.03% 17.86% 15.89% 15.36% 99.29% Grades A*/9/8 45.00% A*/9/8-A/7 62.86% A*/9/8-B/6 78.75% A Levels 2019: Subject Entry A* A B C %A-E EPQ 30 11 10 6 3 100% Ar t 7 3 4 0 0 100% Biology 24 6 6 10 0 100% Business 2 0 2 0 0 100% Chemistry 19 4 6 4 5 100% Classical Civilisation 2 1 1 0 0 100% Computing 1 0 0 1 0 100% Drama 1 0 1 0 0 100% Economics 4 1 2 1 0 100% English Language 4 0 2 2 0 100% English Literature 3 0 2 0 1 100% French 1 0 0 1 0 100% Further Maths 2 1 1 0 0 100% Geography 6 0 2 4 0 100% History 6 1 3 1 0 100% Latin 2 1 1 0 0 100% Maths 20 5 5 5 4 100% Music 3 0 2 1 0 100% PE 2 0 1 1 0 100% Physics 9 2 1 2 3 100% Psychology 9 0 2 6 1 100% Religious Studies 3 0 2 1 0 100% Spanish 5 2 3 0 0 100% EPQ as 1 23.03% 35.76% 27.88% 10.30% 100% Grade % (EPQ as 0.5) % (EPQ as 1) R E S U LT S A* 21.67% 23.03% A*-A 57.67% 58.79% A*-B 86.33% 86.67% A*-C 96.67% 96.97% 45

Leavers' Destinations Student Institution Name Course Placed Year Lucy Allinson Newcastle University Business Management 2019 Anna Banim 2019 Sabine Berendsen University Of Birmingham Geography 2019 Tanaisha Bhandari 2019 Emma Brierley University Of Brighton Paramedic Science 2019 Annabel Brookes 2019 Emily Brown Gap Year 2019 Darcy Burnage 2019 Dakota Chamberlain University Of Nottingham Veterinary Medicine 2019 Imogen Chappell 2019 Rosannah Cooper University Of Exeter Marine Biology 2019 Amelia Diggle 2019 Lauren Dimbylow University Of West Of England, Bristol Audio & MusicTechnology 2019 Charlotte Dodd 2019 Lucy Duller Gap Year 2019 Maisie Eddleston 2019 Eira Fearnall Leeds Beckett University Biomedical Sciences 2019 Maisie Fenner 2019 Emily Flattery University Of Warwick Classical Civilisation 2019 Isabel Gelder 2019 Tanvi Goel Gap Year 2019 Eleanor Greaves 2020 Eszter Gyorimolnar University Of Liverpool Dental Surgery 2019 Geraldine Hanna 2019 Katherine Hobson University Of Liverpool Physiotherapy 2019 Francesca Homard 2019 Bethia Howard Gap Year 2019 Ria Ince 2019 Emaan Javed University Of Edinburgh Sociology And Politics 2019 Jessica Jones 2019 Saskia Jones Newcastle University Computer Science With Industrial Placement 2019 Natasha Kimber 2019 Shaurya Kushwaha Gap Year 2019 Alexandra McDonald 2020 Rebecca Owen Manchester Metropolitan University Marketing Management 2019 Tarrika Pengwah 2019 Hope Pugh Lancaster University Linguistics And Psychology 2019 Tilly Reynolds 2019 Pranika Ross University Of Nottingham Architecture 2019 Seren Routledge 2019 Nikitha Sathyamoorthy Lancaster University Medicine And Surgery 2019 Hazel Tongue 2019 Emily Veitch University Of Leeds Geography (After GapYear) 2019 Sophie Williams 2019 Katherine Williams The University Of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest Veterinary Medicine 2020 University Of Bath Mathematics (With StudyYear Abroad) Year University Of Birmingham Liberal Arts And Sciences 2020 2019 Queen’s University Belfast Architecture 2019 2019 Oxford Brookes University Art Foundation Diploma 2019 2019 King’s College London International Management 2019 King’s College London Dentistry Year Bangor University Music 2019 Cardiff University Law And Criminology University Of Manchester Modern Language And Business & Management Buckingham University Certhe. In Medical Sciences (Pre-MedicalYear) King’s College London History (After GapYear) University Of Leeds Physics With Astrophysics University Of Manchester Dentistry University Of Liverpool Medicine Employment Swansea University Business Management With Finance University Of Edinburgh Veterinary Medicine London School Of Economics Law University Of Southampton Mathematics With Spanish Employment University Of Liverpool Medicine University Of Cambridge (St Catharine’s College) Classics (After GapYear) Students Applying From 2018 L E AV E R S D E S TI N ATI O NS Student Institution Name Course Placed Emmelia Allen Oxford Media & Business School Professional Business Diploma Ffion Bell University Of Edinburgh French And Linguistics Isobel Holland York St John University Music: Education & Community Eleanor Regnart-Butler University Of Bristol Philosophy Rebecca RiceThomas University Of York English And History Of Art Philippa Thomas Courtauld Institute Of Art History Of Art Eleanor Wood Bowyer University Of Manchester Art History And English Literature Students Applying From 2017 Student Institution Name Course Placed Jennifer Brown University Of Nottingham Natural Sciences 46

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