Melbourne Girls Grammar

Melbourne, Australia

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1893

  • $ 27.3K-41.9K

    • Australian

School History & Details

Melbourne Girls Grammar was established in 1893 by Emily Hensley and Alice Taylor as Merton Hall, a private institution located on Domain Road in South Yarra. By 1900, the school relocated to its present site on Anderson Street. In 1903, it made history by becoming the first girls' school to come under the ownership of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Leadership during the early years included headmistresses Mary and Edith Morris, with Mary Valentine Gutteridge overseeing the junior school in 1911. The senior campus, known as Merton Hall, received its name in homage to the residence in Cambridge, England, where Newnham College started. In 2007, Christine Briggs, the school's tenth headmistress, announced her retirement. The following year, Catherine Misson was named the Principal, a role she held until 2019. Then, Toni Meath, who had served as principal at  Girls' High School, was appointed the twelfth Principal of Melbourne Girls Grammar.

    School Values

  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Courage
  • Self-Discipline
School Achievements

Achievements

The 2023 cohort of Melbourne Girls Grammar has undoubtedly set a high benchmark. They have exemplified leadership throughout the year with their vibrant participation, kindness, and energy in every aspect. Beyond their scholastic accomplishments, they leave behind a legacy of a holistic education that they embraced fully. These students have been exemplary figures for the younger students, showcasing their leadership in sports (including local, state, and international competitions), in the arts during musical and theatrical presentations, and through participation in House events. They've also shown strong involvement in both the local community and further afield. This group of students has continually strived for excellence, breaking barriers and achieving remarkable successes together as a united cohort.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Unspecified
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Some of the alumni members- Enid Joske (1890–1973) was Principal of Janet Clarke Hall in Melbourne Margaret Loch Kiddle (1933) – Historian Sally Walker AM (1972) – Vice Chancellor of Deakin University Gladys Buntine OBE (Spurling 1918) – Girl Guides Commissioner  Vera Deakin White OBE (1909) – Red Cross worker Beryl Bryant (1909) – Theatre owner and actress   Caroline Craig (1992) – Actress Caroline Wilson (1977) – AFL journalist and television presenter Fay Zwicky (1950) – Poet Helen Gifford OAM (1952)  – Composer   Jill Garner (1977) – Victorian Government Architect   Kate Alexa (2005) – Singer Stephanie McIntosh (2003) – Singer and actress    

School Information

Melbourne Girls Grammar has its Junior Years (Prep to Year 4) situated at the Morris Hall campus on Caroline Street. This campus encompasses an Early Learning Centre for 3- and 4-year-olds, and learni...View moreView Less

Dr Toni Meath

Link

+61 3 9862 9200

MELBOURNE GIRLS GRAMMAR 86 Anderson Street South Yarra, VIC 3141 Australia.

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies

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