About
The Queen’s Alumnae Atlanta Chapter (QAAC) is a not-for-profit 501 ( c ) 3 organization comprised of past students of the all-girls Queen’s High School in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. In 2000, a group of past students, reflecting on the strong foundation their alma mater built for them, established the chapter as a way to give back to the school. The goal of QAAC is to create a sisterhood comprised of committed past students who are dedicated to the on-going support and improvement of the school and its students.
The chapter raises funds to support a variety of programs and projects at the school in close consultation with the school’s leadership. A few of the varied projects we have supported thus far include: Scholarships to individual students, fans for classrooms, computers for the lab, books for the library and ongoing support for the Welfare and Exam Funds that assist students in need at the school.
QAAC’s programs and services provide alumnae meaningful opportunities to support not only the school and current students, but also the Jamaican community and local charities right here in Atlanta. QAAC welcomes all who would join us in our ongoing efforts.
Our History
In 1953 the Synod of the Church of England passed a resolution that a new secondary school should be established to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II ascension to the throne.
In January 1954, the The Queen’s School was formally opened with 51 students as a Diocesan High School for Girls.
The first Headmistress was Mrs. Anne Chambers, who was succeeded by Mrs. Evelyn Clarke, 1955 – 1974. Mrs. Etheline Aiken led the school from 1971 – 1992. Mrs. Yvonne Keane-Dawes was headmistress from 1992 – 2008; Carole Jackson was Acting Headmistress 2008 – 2010. The current headmistress, Ms. Jennifer Williams took office in 2010.
The school now includes more than 1500 students and hosts a wide range of academic and social student organizations from sports and service clubs to competitive academic pursuits such as the national School’s Challenge Quiz.
After celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary in 2014 the school is now focused on raising funds to build a multipurpose auditorium on the grounds adjacent to the school.
School’s Motto
“Virtute et Sapientia Floreat” – “May she flourish in virtue and wisdom”
Houses and Badges
Victoria – Red Badge, Mary – Blue Badge, Alexandria – Green Badge, Elizabeth – Yellow Badge
Uniform
Grey “V” neck tunic, white rolled-up three quarter sleeve blouse, red tie – with crest. Black shoes, white socks.
The tunic is for 1st – 5th form (7th – 11th grades) and the grey skirt and white blouse with red tie is for lower and upper 6th students.
