“Nurture with Structure” – At Queen Victoria School our main aim is to cultivate as near as possible a ‘home from home’ environment where pastoral care is of the utmost importance.
At Queen Victoria School our main aim is to cultivate as near as possible a ‘home away from home’ environment where pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do. We focus on providing a safe, structured and nurturing environment to help ensure every student grows and endeavours to fulfil their potential. Our holistic approach ensures students grow in all aspects of life, with a focus on fostering a “have a go” attitude. We encourage students to challenge themselves, to learn from their experiences, to learn about themselves and to take pride in their achievements. For students to thrive they must be happy and content and it is this that we focus on here at QVS.
Our goal is to equip students with essential qualities for life beyond our school gates. We aim to respect, support and promote their individuality. All students and staff are expected to live and work by the school values that are embedded within our community. We, with the help of parents and families, are expected to not only adhere to, but to promote the values through their own behaviours and attitudes.
Queen Victoria School is registered with The Care Inspectorate. Further details can be found at www.scswis.com
Our Boarding Houses:
- Trenchard – Junior boys and girls (P7-S1)
- Cunningham – Senior boys ( S1-S6)
- Haig – Senior boys ( S1-S6)
- Wavell – Senior girls (S2-S6)
Students typically enter in P7, joining Trenchard House, where they stay for one or two years. Afterward, boys move to either Haig or Cunningham in S1, while girls transition to Wavell House in S2. Students will remain in their senior house until they leave school.
Each House has a House Team led by a Housemaster/mistress (residential), a Deputy Housemaster/mistress (Residential), an Assistant Housemaster/mistress, Housematron (Residential), supported by tutors.
Trenchard House accommodates P7 – S1 pupils, while senior houses accommodate students from S1 – S6. Senior girls in S5 and S6 act as prefects and ‘big sisters’ for younger students in Trenchard. P7 – S3 students share rooms of two to four, while most S4 – S6 students have single rooms and the facility for private study.
Each house has a combination its own recreational spaces, including common rooms, gaming rooms, refreshment areas, and libraries. All students also have access to the School’s extensive facilities and playing fields.
