A lot can happen over 100 years. Triumphs, setbacks and everything in between. At Queenwood, our first Centenary has been marked by a number of milestones as the school progressed from our foundation years.
Throughout its history, Queenwood has maintained a commitment to fostering a balanced education, encouraging academic achievement alongside cultural and sporting pursuits, and nurturing young women who are curious, generous of spirit, and committed to shaping the world.
Our story
— 1920s
1925
On 22 September 1925, Grace Lawrance and Beatrice Rennie open Queenwood to 5 students (Queenwood birthday)
On 29 October 1925, Mayor of Mosman officially opens the school (Foundation Day)
1928
Lawrance becomes ill; Rennie becomes unofficial principal
1929
Violet Medway joins the school
— 1930s
1930
Boarding halts during Great Depression.
1931
Rennie officially appointed Principal
1933
Boarding re-opens
— 1940s
1944
1942
In February 1942, part of the school is evacuated to Glenleigh, south of Penrith
Medway becomes co-owner of Queenwood
— 1950s
1957
Last boarder leaves Queenwood
— 1960s
1961
Medway becomes full principal
1966
Board of Governors instituted
— 1980s
1982
Allison Stalley becomes Principal
1987
Judith Wheeldon becomes Principal
— 1990s
1990
New Junior School at Medway Centre open
1992
Medway retires as Chair of Board of Governors
1996
Kem Bray appointed as Principal
— 2000s
2004
New Senior School campus opens
2008
James Harpur becomes Principal
— 2010s
2010
Sports/Science Campus opens at 44 Mandolong Road; Lawrance Building opens
2014
Elizabeth Stone becomes Principal
— 2020s
2024
Marise McConaghy becomes Principal