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Congratulations to Queenwood Principal Elizabeth Stone

Published on: August 2022

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-126834

Congratulations to Queenwood Principal Elizabeth Stone

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—Speaker It is with sadness and joy that we will soon say farewell to Queenwood School Principal Elizabeth Stone who will be taking up the post as Head of Winchester College in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1382 as a boy's boarding school, Winchester has the longest continuous history of any English school and is poised to introduce girls to the college for the first time. Elizabeth has been chosen to lead this significant change which will offer young women the opportunity to experience a unique education at Winchester. After nine years of service to Queenwood School I know many in my local community are going to miss her leadership of the school and community, which has been described as one of integrity, inspiration, energy, and intellectual rigour. Queenwood is a school that was founded in 1925 on enlightened women's aspirations for the leadership and education of girls and young women. I pass on my congratulations to Elizabeth on this ground-breaking appointment and the achievement it represents for women's leadership. Congratulations Elizabeth and good luck on the next stage of your journey.