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| Tempus Celerius Radio Fugit (Latin:"Time Flies Faster than a Weaver's Shuttle") |
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| Established | 1885 |
| School Type | Independent, Single-sex, Day and Boarding |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Key People | Mrs. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local Government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges gifts and Single-sex education ( SSE) is the practice of conducting Education where male and female students attend separate classes or in separate buildings A day school is - as opposed to a Boarding school - an Institution where Children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers The Anglican Church of Australia, a member church of the Anglican Communion, was previously officially known as the Church of England in Australia and Tasmania (renamed Judith Poole (Principal) Miss Marian Clarke (Founder) Mr. Philip W Bell (Chairman) |
| School Fees | AU$11,564–19,326 p. a (2007)[1] |
| Location | Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia  |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Enrolment | ~1,370 (K–12)[2] |
| Employees | ~148[2] |
| Colours | Black and Gold |
| Homepage | www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au |
Abbotsleigh School for Girls (commonly referred to as Abbotsleigh) is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school for girls, located in Wahroonga, on the upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Wahroonga is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local Government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges gifts and Anglicanism is a tradition of Christian faith Churches in this tradition either have historical connections to the Church of England or have similar beliefs A day school is - as opposed to a Boarding school - an Institution where Children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers Wahroonga is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Upper North Shore is an informal term for the northern suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia which are located along the Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
Established in 1885 at North Sydney, the school has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 1,370 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, including 155 boarders from Years 7 to 12. ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling [2]
Abbotsleigh is a member of the Alliance of Girls' Schools (Australasia),[3] the Junior School Heads Association of Australia[4] the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[5] the Australian Boarding Schools' Association,[6] and a founding member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS). The Junior School Heads Association of Australia, informally known as the JSHAA, is an incorporated body representing the heads of independent Primary schools The Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS is an association for private girls' schools based in North Ryde, a Lower North [7]
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History
Abbotsleigh was founded in 1885 in a small terrace house in North Sydney. In Architecture and City planning, a terrace(d or row house or townhouse (though the latter term can also refer to Patio houses The school then moved to Parramatta, first to Honiton House, and then to more spacious premises at the corner of Church and Marsden streets, a site now covered by a car park. Parramatta (ˈpærɑːmætɑː is a suburb in the west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The school proved successful in Parramatta, and in 1895 Miss Marian Clarke left 80 pupils behind to set out for a year in England for family reasons. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The school declined during her absence, and on her return only a small number of boarders remained. [8]
Abbotsleigh's final move was to its current location at Wahroonga in 1898, where the school's founder, Miss Marian Clarke, purchased land and built her new school. It is here that Abbotsleigh became the first girls' school in Sydney to have a sports field. [8]
Headmistresses
| Period | Details[7] |
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| 1885 – 1913 | Miss Marian Clarke |
| 1913 – 1924 | Miss Margaret Murray |
| 1924 – 1930 | Miss Dorothea Poole |
| 1931 – 1954 | Miss G Gordon Everett |
| 1954 – 1957 | Miss Ruth Hirst |
| 1958 – 1970 | Miss HE (Betty) Archdale |
| 1970 – 1987 | Miss Kathleen McCredie |
| 1988 – 1996 | Mrs Diane C Nicholls |
| 1996 – 2005 | Mrs Judith Wheeldon |
| 2005 – Present | Mrs Judith Poole |
Campus
The senior and junior schools cater for 1300 students in total from Kindergarten to Year 12 (Higher School Certificate). Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Archdale (21 August 1907 - 11 January 2000 was an educationalist and cricketer. The Higher School Certificate, or HSC, is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete In the senior school, there is a Design and Technology Centre, a Music Centre, a Science Centre, a gymnasium, and an indoor swimming pool, and two sporting fields. The word γυμνάσιον (gymnasion was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual Education of young men (see Gymnasium A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is an artificially enclosed Body of water intended for Swimming or A new library named the Abbotsleigh Research Centre (ARC) was built and officially opened on April 2, 2006. A library is a collection of information sources resources and services and the structure in which it is housed it is organized for use and maintained by a public body an institution Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The ARC contains the Library Teaching Room (LTR) – a computer room, laptops that can be used on tables around the ARC, and three seminar rooms. There are over 40,000 books, over 4,000 videos and DVDs and approximately 70 Periodical titles.
Motto and crest
The Abbotsleigh motto, Tempus Celerius Radio Fugit, may be translated from Latin as "Time Flies Faster than the Weaver's Shuttle". A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Translation is the interpreting of the meaning of a text and the subsequent production of an equivalent text likewise called a " translation Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. As the shuttle flies a pattern is woven; the shuttle of time also weaves a pattern of which the threads are people, buildings and events. A shuttle is a tool designed to neatly and compactly store Weft yarn while Weaving. The motto was given to the school by Miss Marian Clarke, whose family crest was a weaver's shuttle surrounded by the motto, Tempus fugit radio celerit. The word crest is often mistakenly applied to a Coat of arms. See also Tempus fugit " Tempus Fugit " is the seventeenth episode of the fourth season of television series The X-Files The school used this form until 1924, when it decided that the ungrammatical Latin should be changed to the present word order, which has been used ever since.
The 1934 edition of The Weaver explains the symbolism of the school crest: "the lion for the strength in God, lillies for purity and fish as the symbol of Christianity through baptism. "Symbolic" redirects here For other uses see Symbolism (disambiguation and Symbolic (disambiguation. God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. Ichthys or Ichthus Greek: grc ἰχθύς capitalized grc ΙΧΘΥΣ also transliterated and Latinized as ichthys, Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings In Christianity, baptism ( Greek, "immersing" "performing Ablutions " is the ritual act with the use of water by which one is admitted "[9]
Curriculum
Abbotsleigh offers a range of subjects. In Year 8, students choose broad subjects to study for Years 9 and 10. Students must study Maths, English, Science, PDHPE, and Christian studies. They may then choose elective subjects from: Commerce, History, Geography, Design and Technology, Music, Drama, Art, Japanese, French, German, and Latin.
In the upper school, students have a wider range of subjects to choose from, which tend to be more specific. In Year 11 these include: chemistry, biology, physics, standard English, advanced English, extension English (1 unit), general mathematics, mathematics (2 unit course), extension mathematics (1 unit), economics, modern history, ancient history, music 1, music 2, Latin, French, Japanese, German, PDHPE and design and technology. In Year 12, students may pick up extra units such as extension 2 English/maths, and extension language subjects. It is compulsory to complete twelve units for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Abbotsleigh, even if students have already completed units due to accelerated courses. The Higher School Certificate, or HSC, is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete Furthermore, students may not do more than fourteen units in Years 11 and 12.
Co-curriculum
The school conducts a number of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, drama and musical performances, chess, debating, mock trials, public speaking, skiing, jewellery making, sports, dress making, film club, charity groups, equestrian, and cattle breeding for competition in the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The DofE (or The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged from 14 to 25 regardless of personal ability Chess is a recreational and competitive Game played between two players. Debate ( American English) or debating ( British English) is a formal method of interactive and position representational Argument. Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured deliberate manner intended to inform influence or entertain the listeners Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment The Sydney Royal Easter Show, also known as the Royal Easter Show or simply The Show, is an annual show held in Sydney, Australia over two weeks
Sport
The school competes in many Independent Girls' Schools Sporting Association (IGSSA) sports including, softball, tennis, swimming, basketball, soccer, athletics, cross country, hockey, netball, waterpolo, touch football, and cricket. The Independent Girls' Schools Sporting Association (commonly known as IGSSA) was established in 1922 with five founding members all of them independent Protestant Softball is a team Sport popular especially in the United States. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Cross Country running is a Sport of running Compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams Hockey is any of a family of Sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a Ball, or a hard round rubber or heavy plastic disc called a puck Netball is a non-contact team Sport similar to and derived from Basketball. Water polo is a team water sport A team consists of six field players and one Goalkeeper. Touch is a field game also known as Touch Football (particularly in Australia Six Down (in South Africa and Touch Rugby. Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries As of 2006, the school had been IGSSA champions in swimming and athletics for three and five consecutive years, and had won the IGSSA Cross Country in ten out of the twelve carnivals held.
Music
With its close neighbour Knox Grammar School, Abbotsleigh has an orchestra named KAYO (Knox/Abbotsleigh Youth Orchestra). Knox Grammar School is an independent, Uniting Church, day and Boarding school for boys located in Wahroonga, an upper North Through KAYO, students may choose to participate in musical tours around the world.
House system
The House System was introduced by Miss Everett. The house system is a traditional feature of British Schools and schools in ex- British colonies, similar to the collegiate system of a University The Weaver for May 1931 explains: "Points are awarded for work, conduct and sport and a shield will be presented annually to the winning House. The Houses have increased and renewed interest and deep speculation on the part of the girls. " The "Malloch Shield", given the following year by Mr A Malloch, was won for the first time by Sturt.
In the Junior School there are five houses:
- Blaxland Named after Gregory Blaxland (1778–1853), an Australian explorer. Gregory Blaxland (17 June 1778 – 1 January 1853 was a pioneer farmer and explorer in Australia Colour: Blue.
- Lawson Named after William Lawson (1774–1850), an Australian explorer. William Lawson (2 June 1774 – 16 June 1850 was an explorer of New South Wales, Australia who co-discovered a passage inland through the Blue Mountains from Colour: Green.
- Macquarie Named after Lachlan Macquarie (1771–1824), the Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. Major-General Lachlan Macquarie CB (31 January 1762 – 1 July 1824 Scottish Gaelic spelling Lachlan MacGuaire) British military officer Colour: Red.
- Sturt Named after Charles Sturt (1795–1869), an Australian explorer. Captain Charles Napier Sturt (28 April 1795 – 16 June 1869 was an English explorer of Australia, part of the European Exploration of Australia Colour: Yellow.
- Wentworth Named after William Wentworth (1790–1872), an Australian explorer, statesman and lawyer. William Charles Wentworth (13 August 1790 – 20 March 1872 was an Australian poet explorer journalist and politician and one of the leading figures of early colonial New South Colour: Purple.
In the Senior School there are eight houses:
- Chisholm Named after Caroline Chisholm (1808–1877), an Australian pioneer. Caroline Chisholm ( 30 May 1808 - March 25, 1877) was a progressive 19th-century English Humanitarian known mostly for her involvement Colour: Dark Blue
- Franklin Named after Miles Franklin (1879–1954), an Australian writer. Miles Franklin (born "Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin" 14 October 1879 – 19 September 1954) was an Australian writer Colour: Green.
- Gilmore Named after Mary Gilmore (1865–1962), an Australian poet and writer. Dame Mary Jean Gilmore née Cameron DBE ( 16 August 1865 - 3 December 1962) was a prominent Australian socialist Colour: Brown until 1982, now Pink.
- Melba Named after Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931), an Australian Opera legend. WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> Dame Nellie Melba GBE (19 May 1861 &ndash 23 February 1931 born Helen Porter For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Opera is an art form in which Singers and Musicians perform a Dramatic work (called an opera which combines a text (called a Libretto Colour: Light Blue.
- Prichard Named after Katherine Susannah Prichard (1884–1969), an Australian writer. Katharine Susannah Prichard ( 4 December 1883 - 2 October 1969) was an Australian author and co-founding member of the Communist Colour: Black until 1990, now Purple.
- Richardson Named after Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson (1870–1946), an Australian novelist. Henry Handel Richardson, the Nom de plume of Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson, ( 3 January 1870 - 20 March 1946 Colour: Orange.
- Tennant Named after Kylie Tennant (1912–1988), an Australian World War II and Great Depression novelist. Kathleen Kylie Tennant AO ( 12 March 1912 &ndash 28 February 1988, kаɪliː was an Australian Novelist, World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Colour: Yellow.
- Wright Named after Judith Wright (1915–2000), an Australian poet. Judith Arundell Wright ( 31 May 1915 &mdash 26 June 2000) was an Australian Poet, Environmentalist and campaigner Colour: Red.
The House System has been modified over time to reflect the changing needs of the School, and its increased enrolment. One of the most significant changes occurred in the late 1960s under then Headmistress Betty Archdale. Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Archdale (21 August 1907 - 11 January 2000 was an educationalist and cricketer. Senior School Houses had previously been named after well-known male Australian poets, and Archdale introduced new house names recognising accomplished Australian women. This was the basis for the Senior School Houses in use today. Houses now compete for the House Choir banner and the Spirit Cup.
Boarding
Abbotsleigh has offered boarding since its establishment, and currently caters for boarding students from the greater metropolitan area, rural New South Wales and overseas. The school currently has five boarding houses:
- Hirst Opened in 1980 and 1985. Catering for Year 12 boarders.
- Lynton Opened in 1969. Catering for Year 7 boarders and occasionally boarders from other years depending on the number of Year 7 girls in the year.
- McCredie Opened in 1990. Catering for Year 10 to 11 boarders.
- Murray Opened in 1962. Catering for Year 8 to 9 boarders.
- Vindin Opened in 1931. Catetring for Year 8 to 10 boarders.
There are currently approximately 155 boarders at Abbotsleigh from Years 7 to 12. [2] Boarders make up about one-sixth of the senior school population.
Notable alumni
- Academic
- Ingrid Clare Barnsley – Rhodes Scholar 2002[10]
- Kathleen McCredie – Educator; Former principal of Abbotsleigh[11]
- Merrilee Roberts – Educator, former principal of Newcastle Girls' Grammar School and Ascham School[11]
- Elizabeth Ward – Educator; Former principal of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne[11]
- Freda Whitlam AM – Lay Preacher of the Uniting Church;[12] Sister of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam; Former principal of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney (also attended Canberra Girls' Grammar School)[13]
- Entertainment, media and the arts
- Erica Baxter – Singer and model; wife of James Packer
- Nell Campbell – Actor; played Colombia in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Lauren Clayton – Contestant on Big Brother Australia series six
- Jill Ker Conway – Author[11]
- Georgie Parker – Actress[11]
- Jennifer Oswin Rowe – Children's book author under pen name Emily Rodda[11]
- Helen de Guerry Simpson – Novelist (also attended Kincoppal-Rose Bay)[14]
- Grace Cossington Smith – Artist[11]
- Francesca Willis – Australian model (also attended Barker College)
- Medicine and science
- Agnes Elizabeth Lloyd Bennett – Pioneering medical practitioner and scientist (also attended Cheltenham Ladies' College, Dulwich Girls' High School and Sydney Girls High School)[15]
- Cindy Pan – Doctor, dancer, television personality
- Politics, public service and the law
- Beatrice Miles – Bohemian rebel and political activist[16]
- Sport
- Sue Fear – First Australian woman to climb Mount Everest (also attended Barker College)
- Margaret Elizabeth Maynard Peden – Cricketer; former captain of the Australian women's cricket team (1934)[17]
- Catherine Lip – Chess champion
References
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See also
External links
- Abbotsleigh website
- The Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools
- Anglican Church of Australia
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