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.
At Ruyton, we are intellectually curious and deeply relational. We foster a culture of courage in which heart, mind, and community coalesce to produce the leading thinkers, innovators, and contributors of the next generation.
Our values of curiosity, kindness and connection anchor every decision, every action.
Curiosity – We believe we are agile thinkers who enjoy intellectual curiosity.
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; our default is to question, analyse, critique, imagine and dare to think differently. Curiosity calls us to be courageous: to wonder, to challenge assumptions, to embrace failure and adversity as pathways to learning and growth, and to pursue deeper truths. Curiosity also calls us to be humble: to recognise that we cannot and do not always have the answers and that there is freedom in learning from others.
Relentlessly curious, our students command a range of knowledge and ways of thinking. They enjoy grappling with unclear and thorny problems. By being curious, we become bold thinkers inspired to become lifelong learns in a future-focused 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 the way we treat others. Kindness is integrity in practice: the courage to do what we say we will do, keep our word, and build trust by being honest and consistent in our dealings with others. Above all, kindness speaks clearly to all whose paths we cross: you matter, you are seen, valued and understood.
Connection – We believe that feeling connected to each other and to a shared purpose is fulfilling and inspiring.
Connection is the heartbeat of our school. It is more than belonging — it is the courage to stand with and for others, particularly those who sit on the margins, the integrity to uphold trust, and the commitment to shaping a joyful and inspiring community where every person is known, understood, and valued.
Connection is a precondition for living a life of impact and purpose. When our students are connected to others and their community the develop into outward-looking, compassionate people of action committed to making 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.
