Objects of Substance- Library Foundation Stone

1956 Headmistress, Louise McDonald first on the right.

There were, of course, speeches on such an auspicious occasion and the Headmistress, Mrs Louise McDonald, looked suitably serious [as was her wont!].

1956 library building, foundation stone and Grammar girl visible

On the top level, of this 1956 library, accessed from the main level of the School, was the “reference” section where the non-fiction collection was held. It was furnished with beautiful wooden bookcases with sliding glass doors. Wooden tables and chairs, the latter with patriotic school-blue backs, provided student seating, and special reference books were centrally situated. The 1960s’ photograph [below] shows this upper level in use and it is interesting to note that many of the pieces of furniture [and the prints on the back wall] are still visible and in use in the present library spaces.