Melbourne Girls' College
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Melbourne Girls' College is an all-girls, government school located in the Melbourne
suburb of Richmond
. It has one campus on the banks of the Yarra River
which is for girls from year 7 to 12. Currently, girls from 212 Melbourne postcodes, in Melbourne and in country Victoria, along with girls from overseas countries, make up the student population. 60 countries of birth are represented there.
government.
Although the College was established as an entirely new entity with its own unique identity and mission, much of the founding staff and initial intake of students came from three other schools which had ceased to exist. These were Richmond Girls' High School, Malvern Girls' High School and Richmond Secondary College.
The Foundation Principal was Cavell Zangalis, the Principal from Richmond Girls' High School, who created the school from the empty shell that once was Richmond Secondary School. From 1995, Jan Parkes led (as principal) the newly formed Melbourne Girls’ College for over seven years, developing it into an innovative educational college. In 2002 the current principal, Judy Crowe, joined the college and has continued the innovation, including introducing a new curriculum structure and several new facilities development. Current Assistant Principals: Linda Brown and Kay Clarke.
Chisholm, named after Caroline Chisholm
;
Melba, named after Dame Nellie Melba;
Maris, named after Hyllus Maris;
and Lyons, named after Dame Enid Lyons.
Purple represents dignity
Green the environment and personal growth
White, independence and purpose
Navy represents the pursuit of excellence
The combination of green, white and purple were the colours of the Women's Social and Political Union in the UK.
There are three uniforms: summer, winter and sports, all of which generally consist of two colours, navy and white.
The summer uniform is worn throughout terms 1 and 4 and the winter uniform in terms 2 and 3 (Victorian School Terms). There is generally a two week transition period between wearing the separate uniforms. The sports uniform is only to be worn during P.E. and other sporting events.
Melbourne girls college has four house colours for their school: purple, blue, green and white. Each colour is also a the colour of each of the four houses. They are the colours of the women's suffragetes.
The summer school uniform is a checked blue and white dress with a white collar. You must also wear the blazer (navy with crest), the navy blue knit jumper (pullover) or the new navy blue vest (pullover). The socks must be white knee high but may be worn down low.Also the school hat must be worn in terms 1&4.
The winter uniform consists of a white blouse, a navy skirt, navy tights, a blue and white striped tie. (or an optional blue with green, white and purple stripes for year twelves) the school hat does not need to be worn but the blazer and pullover may.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
suburb of Richmond
Richmond, Victoria
Richmond is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Yarra...
. It has one campus on the banks of the Yarra River
Yarra River
The Yarra River, originally Birrarung, is a river in east-central Victoria, Australia. The lower stretches of the river is where the city of Melbourne was established in 1835 and today Greater Melbourne dominates and influences the landscape of its lower reaches...
which is for girls from year 7 to 12. Currently, girls from 212 Melbourne postcodes, in Melbourne and in country Victoria, along with girls from overseas countries, make up the student population. 60 countries of birth are represented there.
History
Melbourne Girls' College was established in January 1994 with an enrolment of approximately 300 students. The site on which the College is was initially Richmond High School, which was closed in 1992 by the KennettJeff Kennett
Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC , a former Australian politician, was the Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999. He is currently the President of Hawthorn Football Club. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national depression initiative.- Early life :Kennett was born in Melbourne on 2 March...
government.
Although the College was established as an entirely new entity with its own unique identity and mission, much of the founding staff and initial intake of students came from three other schools which had ceased to exist. These were Richmond Girls' High School, Malvern Girls' High School and Richmond Secondary College.
The Foundation Principal was Cavell Zangalis, the Principal from Richmond Girls' High School, who created the school from the empty shell that once was Richmond Secondary School. From 1995, Jan Parkes led (as principal) the newly formed Melbourne Girls’ College for over seven years, developing it into an innovative educational college. In 2002 the current principal, Judy Crowe, joined the college and has continued the innovation, including introducing a new curriculum structure and several new facilities development. Current Assistant Principals: Linda Brown and Kay Clarke.
House system
All students are allocated a House when they first enrol at the College. The four houses are named after Australian women; Chisholm (green), Melba (blue), Lyons (white), and Maris (purple).Chisholm, named after Caroline Chisholm
Caroline Chisholm
Caroline Chisholm was a progressive 19th-century English humanitarian known mostly for her involvement with female immigrant welfare in Australia. She is commemorated on 16 May in the Calendar of saints of the Church of England...
;
Melba, named after Dame Nellie Melba;
Maris, named after Hyllus Maris;
and Lyons, named after Dame Enid Lyons.
Purple represents dignity
Green the environment and personal growth
White, independence and purpose
Navy represents the pursuit of excellence
The combination of green, white and purple were the colours of the Women's Social and Political Union in the UK.
Uniform
Melbourne Girls' College maintains a strict uniform policy. All students are required to wear a uniform from Year 7 through to Year 12, at all times of the year (with the excpetion of school organised events such as Casual Clothes Day).There are three uniforms: summer, winter and sports, all of which generally consist of two colours, navy and white.
The summer uniform is worn throughout terms 1 and 4 and the winter uniform in terms 2 and 3 (Victorian School Terms). There is generally a two week transition period between wearing the separate uniforms. The sports uniform is only to be worn during P.E. and other sporting events.
Melbourne girls college has four house colours for their school: purple, blue, green and white. Each colour is also a the colour of each of the four houses. They are the colours of the women's suffragetes.
The summer school uniform is a checked blue and white dress with a white collar. You must also wear the blazer (navy with crest), the navy blue knit jumper (pullover) or the new navy blue vest (pullover). The socks must be white knee high but may be worn down low.Also the school hat must be worn in terms 1&4.
The winter uniform consists of a white blouse, a navy skirt, navy tights, a blue and white striped tie. (or an optional blue with green, white and purple stripes for year twelves) the school hat does not need to be worn but the blazer and pullover may.
Acceptance
To be accepted to Melbourne girls college you either need a sister who goes there, or you need to live in the district. Also 100 girls are accepted by doing an essay on themselves. And if they are not successful with that then later they will be invited for an interview with the principal.(Judy Crowe)See also
- List of schools in Victoria
- Victorian Certificate of EducationVictorian Certificate of EducationThe Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
- Head of the River (Victoria)Head of the River (Victoria)The Victorian Head of the River regatta is contested between the eleven Associated Public Schools of Victoria .The race is usually the last race of the official APS rowing season and has recently been rowed on Lake Nagambie which is a full buoyed international standard course allowing six boat...