Epsom Girls' Grammar School
| Epsom Girls Grammar School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
Silver Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 36°52′38″S 174°46′28″E / 36.87722°S 174.77444°ECoordinates: 36°52′38″S 174°46′28″E / 36.87722°S 174.77444°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State Single Sex Girls Secondary (Year 9–13) with Boarding Facilities |
| Motto |
Latin: Per Angusta, Ad Augusta (Through difficulties to greatness.) |
| Established | 1917 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 64 |
| Principal | Lorraine Pound |
| Colour(s) |
Navy and gold |
| School roll | 2208[1] (March 2016) |
| Socio-economic decile | 9Q[2] |
| Website | Epsom Girls Grammar School |
Epsom Girls Grammar School is a state secondary school for girls ranging from years 9 to 13 in Auckland, New Zealand. It had a roll of 2,200 as of 2012, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Epsom House, making it one of the largest schools in New Zealand.
The principal is Lorraine Pound.[3] She succeeds a long line of distinguished educators such as Margaret Bendall and Miss Adams.[4]
Notable alumnae
- Joanna Aitken - world medalist in gymnastics (aerobics) and dance [5][6]
- Danica Aitken - world medalist in gymnastics (aerobics) and dance[5][6]
- Kelly Aitken - world medalist in gymnastics (aerobics) and dance[5][6]
- Melanie Aitken - NZ Rhythmic Gymnast and 1994 Commonwealth Games Representative for Rhythmic Gymnastics[7]
- Petra Bagust - television presenter[8]
- Helen Clark - 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand[9]
- Miriam Dell - President National Council of Women[8]
- Rowena Jackson MBE - ballerina and later artistic director of the New Zealand Ballet Company
- Dorothy Jelicich - Member of Parliament for Hamilton West (1972–1975)
- Marya Martin - flautist[8]
- Joan Metge - anthropologist[8]
- Brenda Perry - tennis player [10]
- Wilma Smith - lead violinist in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
- Freda Stark - dancer [11]
- Olivia Tennet - actress, dancer [12]
- Lois White - artist [13]
See also
References
- ↑ "Directory of Schools - as at 18 April 2016". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
- ↑ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "Senior Leadership Team". Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ Robyn Langwell (23 December 2007). "Principal's shock exit from Epsom Girls". New Zealand Herald.
- 1 2 3 "NZ Team Off To Serbia For World Hip Hop Champs". 22 May 2007.
- 1 2 3 "New Zealand wins 2007 World Hip Hop Championships". 22 October 2007.
- ↑ "Results for Melanie Aitken". Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Founders' Awards" (PDF). 2007.
- ↑ "Helen Clark".
- ↑ "Brenda Perry, Auckland, MNZM, for services to women's tennis". gg.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Stark, Freda Beatrice – Biography – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Olivia Tennet". Linkedin.com.
- ↑ "White, Anna Lois – Biography – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz.
Book of Memories: Epsom Girls Grammar School 1917-1992
Epsom Girls Grammar School golden jubilee 1917-1967
External links
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