1995 School Magazine

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6irlg' @rammar Scfool TGrigbane 1995

A little demanding - physics for the girls, physical education, better building, better teachers- . . . A little too demanding - was not invited to altend Board Meetings. I resign as of 1st January 1877 and intend to open my own day and boarding school. (MRS O'CONNOR EXITS AND PASSES BETI TO SARAII CARGILL) Miss Sarah Cargill, a former member of the teaching staff. For the first time girls sat for the Sydney University Junior and Senior examinations. Not invited to attend Board meetings. Left mid-1878 to open her own school for boys. (Mrss c EXrTs AND P,4SSUS BELL TO MISS MAC) Miss Mary Mackinlay - the first Lady Principal to be appointed with the aid of Girton Col- 1ege, England. Rare enthusiasm and valuable experience. Promoted scientific study. Resigned in 1881 to marry SirJames Dickson, one time Premier of Queensland. (MISS MAC EXITS, ENTER FOANDATION DAY 1883 CROWDAND FORM PREWOAS FREEZE. COMES BACKTO LIFE) In laying this foundation stone, I 1ay the firm foundations for girls to achieve to their poten- tial and be well equipped for 1ife. At the heim of the school, we have a woman of the highest calibre - a graduate of London Universify - Miss Sophia Beanland. (HANDS TIIE SCHOOI BEII) May the next hundred years and beyond of Grammar girls benefit from your wisdom and determination.

Lilley: Reu. IIay:

The Rev. Alan Hay. Parents consider that their daughters ought to have equal advantages with their sons. Herman Schmidt, fourth master at Brisbane Grammar. In my homeland, Germany, some girls al- ready have access to an academic secondary education. It was obvious that there was public support. I had connections to several members of the Board of Trustees at Brisbane Grammar, and used these to advocate opening a gids'branch of the school. (TRASTEES WAIK IN A CIRCLE, STOPPING WHEN A IINE IS DEIIWRED) I propose we open a girls' branch, next year) rn 1875 Hearl Hearl It should provide exactly the same education as that provided for boys. Hear! Hear! But where will they be housed? Mumble, mumble, mumble. Headmaster Harlem's o1d residence on George Street! Hear, Hear! \7e need a lady principal. An advertisement - Twenty-lour applicants - Six shortlisted. The successful applicant? Mrs Janet O'Connor of Ballarat. (M RS O' CONN OR ENTE RS WrTrr SCHOOT BEII) Enthusiastic, energetic! Held in high esteem by parents and students a1ike.

Trustee 3:

Trustee 4:

Iill.ey:

Mrs O'Connor

Schmidt:

Lilley:

Trustee 7:

Trustee 2:

Trustee 3: Trustee 4:

Trustee 1:

All: Trustee 2:

Trustee 1:

Au: Trustee 3: Ail: Trustee 4: Au: Trustee 1: Trustee 2: Trustee 3: Trustee 4: Au: Trustee 7:

Trustee 2: Trustee 3: Trustee 4:

Lilley:

Trustee 7: Trustee 2:

(CHEERING AND BIACKOT]T)

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