As an independent, forward thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community.
We are custodians of a 147-year legacy of courage and character, where heart, mind, and community coalesce to shape the leading thinkers, innovators, and contributors of the next generation.
Our community has told us what truly matters — Curiosity (Mind), Kindness (Heart), and Connection (Community). Together, they offer both direction and grounding.
Curiosity – We are agile thinkers who enjoy intellectual challenge.
Humans are innately curious. A Ruyton education cultivates the openness to understand, to know, and to be more — qualities essential to an intellectually rich life. Curiosity is both critical and creative; it drives us to question, analyse, imagine, and dare to think differently. It calls us to be courageous — to wonder, to challenge assumptions, and to embrace failure and adversity as pathways to growth. It also calls for humility — to recognise that we do not have all the answers and that true learning happens in collaboration with others. Relentlessly curious, Ruyton students become bold thinkers and lifelong learners, equipped for a rapidly changing world.
Kindness – We believe we matter to one another.
At Ruyton, kindness is strength in action. It is compassion, empathy, and care — expressed in the way we treat ourselves and one another. Kindness is integrity in practice: the courage to honour our word, the commitment to consistency, and the humility to listen. Above all, kindness communicates clearly to everyone in our community: you matter; you are seen, valued, and understood.
Connection – We believe belonging and shared purpose inspire us.
Connection is the heartbeat of our school. It is more than belonging — it is the courage to stand with and for others, especially those on the margins. It is the integrity to uphold trust, and the commitment to shaping a joyful and inclusive community where every person is known, valued, and respected. Connection is the foundation of a purposeful life. When our students feel connected to others and to something greater than themselves, they become outward-looking, compassionate people of action who strive to make the world a better place.
Inspire girls to be bold. Educate girls to lead lives of impact and purpose.
Tomorrow’s world needs problem solvers and change makers.
The girls of today must be fearless in their pursuit of the knowledge, skills and action required to become the leaders of tomorrow. As women of the future, they must bravely stand up for what they believe in and boldly use the gifts of their education to positively contribute to the world in which they belong.
With modern skills for the modern age and armed with more questions than answers, the women of tomorrow must problem find and problem solve, collaborate across real and virtual boundaries, and always be led by a passion for knowledge, an enthusiasm to learn more, and the desire to make a difference.
There is something inherent in the girls’ school environment that ignites in young women the inspiration and confidence to lead self and others; the motivation to live a life of impact and purpose; and the courage and grit to be the change-makers our world needs.
Our community’s mission is to prepare girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. Central to this spirit of endeavour is our commitment to educating girls and young women with a focus on inclusivity, personal best, and agency, ensuring our students meet the complex challenges of today and are prepared to take on those of the future as women of action.
Ruyton is committed to the principles of a liberal democracy:
- We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government.
- We respect and observe the rule of law and believe that no person is above the law.
- We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender or other attributes.
- We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practice tolerance and understanding of others' beliefs.
- We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have the responsibility not to abuse this freedom.
- We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all members of the School community regardless of background.
Fearless Pursuit – 2023 and Beyond
We recognise the future is inherently unknown as it is in the making and with this knowledge, we have devised a five-year strategic plan with a ten-year horizon.
Fearless Pursuit launches an adventurous series of pathways as we explore the possible, plausible and probable futures in our context and culture. Through the realisation of this plan, we will build on the known, using our experience and knowledge and alongside our collaborative partnerships and alliances, to best meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
