Objects of Substance - The 150 Year Badge

The 150 Year dress badge was thoughtfully designed to echo and complement the School’s iconic tie badge. Its crest, adorned with the School’s motto ‘Nil Sine Labore’ (nothing without hard work), is inscribed on a ribbon gracefully arched beneath an open book. This emblem holds profound historic significance, symbolising the School’s legacy of educating girls and young women. The inclusion of the number 150 serves as a tribute to the momentous occasion of the sesquicentenary.

The sesquicentenary School dress badge.

While the dress badge is more refined and delicate in design compared to its bold, silver sister, it speaks to a sense of preciousness, inviting gentle care and reverence. Dipped in gold, the badge is not only a symbol of prestige, its warm, uplifting hue evokes inspiration and confidence – qualities deeply ingrained in the spirit of BGGS. It serves as a small yet bright beacon, encouraging all who wear it to embrace their dreams with the unwavering determination of a Grammar girl. How and where the School’s various badges are worn is significant. It was decided that the 150 Year badge would certainly not replace the School badge, but be worn on the blouse collar in summer and the blazer lapel in winter on special occasions throughout 2025. The sesquicentenary celebrations commenced on Friday 24 January 2025, with a transformative presentation by futurist Kristin Alford (Stewart, 1989), followed by a stirring Lilley Oration delivered by Elizabeth Jameson AM (Head Girl, 1982, Chair, Board of Trustees 2006-2018). Teachers and staff of Girls Grammar then received their 150 Year Badge, accompanied by a card that conveyed its significance.