Celebrating excellence in girls' education since 1886, Wenona is an independent, non-denominational day and boarding school for girls K-12 in North Sydney, close to Sydney's cultural centre. With more than 900 students, including 50 boarders, Wenona offers a rich array of academic and co-curricular opportunities and a close-knit, nurturing school community. The school has a well-deserved reputation for academic and personal achievement, with the majority of students seeking a university pathway. The school's academic standing is influenced by an academic peer culture and professional and engaging teaching and learning across a broad range of subjects, enriched by innovative ICT including a laptop program. Senior girls benefit from the Evening Study Centre. The school promotes community and service with a vertical house system, and all girls are supported in year based tutor groups together with professional counselling and careers advice. The school grounds include a distinctive mixture of heritage and new, purpose-built learning environments, with a pool and modern gymnasium. Wenona promotes confidence and zest for life through extensive co-curricular involvement in music, sport, outdoor education, drama, public speaking and service. Local and international service learning initiatives are guided by our motto, Ut Prosim, that I may serve.