BGGS Annual Review 2024

Identity and History

On 15 March 1875, six years before women were admitted to universities in Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane Girls Grammar School was established— initially as a branch of Brisbane Grammar School— to provide girls the same educational opportunities as their brothers. The School opened in a two-storey house, located on George Street, catering for 50 students under the leadership of Lady Principal, Mrs Janet O’Connor. Within six months, the School outgrew these premises, and relocated to Wickham Terrace. In 1882, the decision was made to separate from Brisbane Grammar School and operate independently under the Grammar Schools Act . Two years later, in 1884, the School relocated to its current site on Gregory Terrace. The original Main Building still stands proudly in Spring Hill, symbolising Girls Grammar’s unique heritage, and its unwavering commitment to establishing the educational foundation for girls and young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity.

Above 1949 Yr 9 First day of school Above right Drill with Hilda Kennedy Webb and Kathleen Lilley Right 1940 interschool Athletics Cheersquad

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Annual Review 2024

Brisbane Girls Grammar School