The Magnificent Seven
Seven members of the sixth form at The Queen"s School are celebrating after being offered places at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Following rigorous interviews and additional tests as part of the admissions process, the students have gained places to read subjects ranging from mathematics and medicine to music, modern languages and philosophy.
Helen King of Chester (medicine), Rachael Lindsay of Chester (French and philosophy) and Charlotte Meara from Wrexham (modern languages) will study at the University of Oxford, whilst Charlotte Gowers of Chester ( mathematics), Tabatha Leggett from Wrexham (philosophy), Emily Tooke from Mold (modern languages) and Ruth Shannon of Chester (music) will take up places at Cambridge.
Queen"s School headmistress Mrs Catherine Buckley said:
“We are delighted for those girls who have won places at these prestigious universities. At Queen”s we have a long tradition of success in sending pupils to Oxbridge, beginning with two of the girls who entered the school on its opening day in 1878 and subsequently went on to study at Cambridge in the 1880s. Since then, gaining entry to Oxbridge colleges has become increasingly competitive, but I am thrilled that these students have maintained a tradition which stretches back over 120 years. They are extremely able young women and have worked very hard to earn their success."
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090114 Oxbridge.jpeg – Photo left to right: Ruth Shannon, Charlotte Meara, Rachael Lindsay, Charlotte Gowers, Helen King, Tabatha Leggett and Emily Meara
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The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. We have a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence and our girls consistently achieve outstanding results at GCSE and A level.
Our school celebrates young women and their potential. We prepare our girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a “can do” philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen"s School, we seek to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. Our individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time here.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Mrs Catherine Buckley is the headmistress of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral.
More information available from www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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