Walford Anglican School for Girls
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| Walford Anglican School for Girls | |
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| Virtute et Veritate (Latin:"Courage and Truth") |
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| Established | 1893 |
| School Type | Independent, Single-sex, Day & Boarding |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Key People | Mrs. Helen Trebilcock (Principal) Miss Lydia Adamson (Founder) Mr. Peter Siebels (Chairman) Father Gary (Chaplain) |
| School Fees | AU$7,920 - AU$13,380 p.a (Day) AU$25,560 - AU$26,900 p.a (Boarding)[1] |
| Location | Hyde Park, South Australia, Australia |
| Enrolment | ~650 (ELC-12)[2] |
| Employees | ~70[2] |
| Colours | Navy Blue, Light Blue & Gold |
| Homepage | www.walford.net.au/ |
Walford Anglican School for Girls is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school for girls', located in Hyde Park, South Australia.
The school is non-selective and caters for approximately 650 students from ELC to Year 12, including 70 boarders.[2]
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[edit] History
Walford was established in 1893 by Miss Lydia Adamson in her family home in Fisher Street, Malvern. Under her leadership and then that of Miss Ellen Benham, who encouraged the sciences, the school flourished.
In 1917 Miss Mabel Jewell Baker bought the growing school and moved it to its present site. Miss Baker fostered a reputation for scholarship from a religious base and encouraged students in the arts, sport and co-curricular activities. She also introduced the Old Scholars' Association, the Prefect system, the Parent Teacher Association and the school motto, Virtute et Veritate. At the end of 1955 when Miss Baker retired, Walford has 450 students and a well established boarding house.
Walford was incorporated as a Church of England Girls' Grammar School in 1956 with Miss Nina Morrison as Headmistress. She was followed by Dr Helen Reid AM (1972-1991) and then Ms Marilyn Haysom (1992-2004). As the school grew, adjacent properties were purchased and a building program was undertaken.
In May 2004 Mrs Helen Trebilcock accepted the invitation of College Council to become the seventh Head of Walford and the first to use the title of Principal.[3]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Kerrie Kelly - Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Council of Australia Limited (also attended Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne)[4]
- Taasha Coates - Australian songstress, lead vocalist of Aria award winning blues and roots band The Audreys.
[edit] References
- ^ Fee Schedule 2008. Walford Anglican School for Girls. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ a b c Walford Anglican School for Girls- Choosing a School (accessed:23-05-2006)
- ^ Walford Anglican School for Girls- History (accessed:23-05-2007)
- ^ "KELLY Kerrie". Who's Who in Australia Live!. (2006-11-17). Ed. Suzannah Pearce. North Melbourne, Vic: Crown Content Pty Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-09-17.
