Epsom Girls' Grammar School
| Epsom Girls Grammar School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Silver Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 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 | Template:Lang-la (Through difficulties to greatness.) |
| Established | 12 February 1917 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 64 |
| Principal | Lorraine Pound |
| School roll | 2248[2] (August 2024) |
| Colour(s) | Navy and gold |
| Socio-economic decile | 9Q[1] |
| 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, the 11th principal, who succeeded Madeline Gunn in 2016.[3][4] She succeeds a long line of distinguished educators such as Margaret Bendall and Miss Adams.[5]
Notable alumnae
- Maggie Jenkins - New Zealand representative footballer
- Petra Bagust - television presenter[6]
- Helen Clark - 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand[7]
- Miriam Dell - President, National Council of Women[6]
- 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[6]
- Joan Metge - anthropologist[6]
- Hannah O'Neill - principal ballerina at the Paris Opera Ballet[8]
- Wilma Smith - lead violinist in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
- Freda Stark - dancer [9]
- Olivia Tennet - actress, dancer
- Rima Te Wiata - comedian and actress[10]
- Karen Walker - fashion designer[11]
- Jean Spencer (born 1940), Olympic gymnast
- Lois White - artist [12]
- Susan Moller Okin - feminist philosopher
- Annalie Longo - International and professional footballer
See also
References
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Senior Leadership Team". Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ Lynn, Alastair (27 January 2016). "Lorraine Pound takes the reins at Epsom Girls Grammar School". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ Robyn Langwell (23 December 2007). "Principal's shock exit from Epsom Girls". New Zealand Herald.
- ^ a b c d "Founders' Awards" (PDF). 2007.
- ^ "Helen Clark".
- ^ "Kiwi ballerina Hannah O'Neill wins top dance prize". New Zealand Herald. 18 May 2016. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ "Stark, Freda Beatrice – Biography – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz.
- ^ "Rima Te Wiata". Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ Hewitson, Michele (20 June 2007). "Genius at work - Karen Walker". The New Zealand Herald.
- ^ "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