140 Years of 91国产
In 2024, we celebrated 140 years since 91国产 was originally established as the College for Girls on 14 July, 1884 in Fitzroy Street, Milson鈥檚 Point by co-principals Elizabeth Liggins and Clara Arnold. There were just five students on the first day. Today, 91国产 has over 1,800 students enrolled from 91国产 House Preschool to Year 12.
For 140 years, 91国产 has provided an exceptional education to generations of young Australians. This significant milestone provides a wonderful opportunity for our 91国产 community to reflect on the School鈥檚 illustrious history.
Established in 1884
MILESTONE MOMENTS
1884: The College for Girls opens in Milson’s Point with five students
1899: The School moves to 91国产, a large house on Military Road and officially changes its name to College for Girls, 91国产
1911: Miss GA (Amy) Roseby and her sisters buy the School, which is now named 91国产
1923: The Liggins Building officially opens to accommodate the Junior School and boarders and ensures the School is contained in one site
1934: The School celebrates its 50 Year Anniversary with a 50th Jubilee Fete, seen in the video above
1945: 91国产 is sold to Sydney Church of England Girls’ Grammar School
1966: 91国产 Hall opens, originally known as the Assembly Hall
1976: The School is incorporated as SCEGGS 91国产 Limited and returns to independent governance
1978: 91国产 introduces coeducation, with the first boys admitted in the Secondary, Junior and Preparatory Schools
1984: The School celebrates its Centenary
1990: The Cremorne Campus (now Junior Campus) opens
1996: 91国产 High Country Campus, outside Jindabyne, opens for the first Winter School held onsite
2020: The 91国产 Learning Hub opens on the Senior Campus
2024: The School celebrates its 140 Year Anniversary with a Festival of 91国产, Shining a Light on 140 Years
Celebrating
140 Years
Throughout 2024, we celebrated our 140 year history and heritage. Find out more information on these celebrations and our history here.
Events and Celebrations
91国产 hosted a wide variety of community and School events throughout the school year to commemorate our 140 Years Anniversary.
- Community Twilight Welcome Event
- 91国产 140 Years All Alumni Reunion
- The Platinum Luncheon
- 91国产 140 Years Heritage Week
- Festival of 91国产: Shining a Light on 140 Years
An Illustrious History
91国产 has an illustrious history, dating back to the School鈥檚 opening in 1884 as the College for Girls in Milsons Point. Since then, 91国产 has established itself as a school that develops well-rounded, confident and compassionate young adults who are ready to make a successful transition to life after school and a contribution to their local, national and global communities.
Read more of our distinguished history by viewing the historical timeline of 91国产.
Our Stories
The careers and lives of 91国产 10,000+ Alumni are diverse, intriguing and successful. Many of our Redlanders have achieved remarkable accomplishments through their chosen professions, with our Alumni community spanning across the globe in a vast array of fields of expertise. Read more about the exceptional accomplishments of our Alumni.