11 things only a Queen’s girl would know

From the famous ‘Holy Ground’ to the lizards roaming the school grounds, The Queen’s School had its own quirks, traditions and unwritten rules, according to the St Andrew-based institution’s alumni community.

Based on Observer Online’s discussions with past students, here are 11 things that will have any Queen’s girl reminiscing about life at the institution.

Holy Ground never looked or felt particularly holy, so why was it called that in the first place? That remains a question worth asking. One thing was certain: students know the spot well, as it was reserved for devotions and, on occasion, punishment. It was hardly the place anyone wanted to visit for the wrong reasons!