Hamilton Girls' High School
1911-2011
Hamilton High School was opened to students on 10 July 1911, on the current site of Hamilton Girls' High School. The first Principal was Mr Eben Wilson and he was followed by Mr H D Tait in 1937.
In 1955 the school divided, and Hamilton Girls High School retained the original site with Miss Joan Ellis being the first Principal. She was followed by Miss Lesley Anderson in 1958, Miss Pat Edbrooke in 1969, Mrs Lyn Scott in 1982, Mrs Judith Miles in 1988 and Mrs Lil Garland in 1998. Mrs Mary Ann Baxter is our current Principal starting Term 2 2004.
The buildings have changed significantly over the years - all that remains of the original school front steps to the original building and these now lead to the Wharenui and Wharekai and Maori Language area. There is a sense of history in the grounds, and these have continued to be beautified by successive Principals.
The school is supported by a wonderful Hostel, Sonninghill, which caters for 130 girls in a very pleasant setting and with all modern amenities.
The Hamilton High and Girls' High School Old Girls' Association continues to support Hamilton Girls' High School and has three functions a year which any past pupil is welcome to attend.
Hamilton Girls' High School
1952 - 3A Third Form
Do you know anyone in this picture?
If you are interested, or know the addresses of any of these people in the photo, please contact:
Leslie Haworth
(nee Thompson)
P O Box 1201
HAMILTON
or e-mail
les.don@xtra.co.nz
Interested in tracking down long lost school friends?
Then visit
www.findakiwi.co.nz
