• Positive
• Happy 
• Friendly
• Motivated
• Determined
• Team player 
• Considerate
• Expert listener 
• Well organised
• Reliable 
• Responsible

A QIS student is determined to succeed

They are positive and optimistic, having high aspirations for themselves and the other students around them. They are resilient when facing set-backs but also realistic in their plans for the future. They are self-motivated and are unafraid of failure. They have a strong work ethic and engage with all learning opportunities to the best of their ability. They try to put in all of their effort, all of the time. They enjoy learning and see beyond just the essential information needed to pass exams. They are happy to take risks and try new things.

A QIS student is balanced

They have a wide variety of interests, hobbies and friends. They value all of the subjects that they study as well as extra-curricular opportunities. They are kind, honest and respectful to other students and other members of the school community. They are genuine in what they say and are friendly and caring.

A QIS Student is responsible

They manage their time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met. They are where they need to be when they need to be. They keep their promises and are ready to learn during every lesson. They respect and follow the school rules with an understanding that they are there for everyone’s benefit. They accept when they have made a mistake and take ownership for putting things right.

A QIS Student is part of a team

They understand that everyone has a role to play in the classroom and on the sports field. They accept that we all have different abilities and talents but that we should play to our strengths not our weaknesses. They are willing to support their classmates so that everyone can be successful. They are able to communicate effectively by speaking in English, respecting and valuing the fact that other people may have different opinions to them.