Swimming
Girls swim in the autumn and spring terms. It is a compulsory part of the curriculum for girls in Years I-III.
In addition to learning the different strokes, girls are taught survival skills, synchronized swimming and water polo. There are swimming teams for every age group from U12 to senior. There is an extensive fixtures list which includes weekday galas against other independent schools. There is also an inter-house competition for all age groups.
QM enters the following tournaments and competitions:
• English Schools Swimming Association Secondary Schools Relays
• Northern HMC John Parry Relays
The swimming club meets for team training four times a week all year round. The swimming pool is open for recreational swimming in the evenings and at weekends.
Lifesaving is a popular option in the senior school with girls working towards RLSS Bronze Medallion and Life Support Qualifications.