Epsom Girls' Grammar School
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| Epsom Girls Grammar School | |
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| Address | |
| Silver Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Information | |
| Type | State Single Sex Girls Secondary (Year 9–13) with Boarding Facilities |
| Motto | Latin: Per Angusta, Ad Augusta (Through difficulties to greatness.) |
| Established | 1917 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 64 |
| Principal | Madeline Gunn |
| Colour(s) | Navy and gold |
| School roll | 2208[1] (March 2016) |
| Socio-economic decile | 9Q[2] |
| 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 Madeline Gunn.[3] She succeeds a long line of distinguished educators such as Margaret Bendall and Miss Adams.[4]
Notable alumnae
- Joanna Aitken - world medalist in gymnastics (aerobics) and dance [5][6]
- Danica Aitken - world medalist in gymnastics (aerobics) and dance[5][6]
- Kelly Aitken - world medalist in gymnastics (aerobics) and dance[5][6]
- Melanie Aitken - NZ Rhythmic Gymnast and 1994 Commonwealth Games Representative for Rhythmic Gymnastics[7]
- Petra Bagust - television presenter[8]
- Helen Clark - 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand[8]
- Miriam Dell - President National Council of Women[8]
- 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[8]
- Joan Metge - anthropologist[8]
- Brenda Perry - tennis player [9]
- Wilma Smith - lead violinist in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
- Freda Stark - dancer [10]
- Olivia Tennet - actress, dancer [11]
- Lois White - artist [12]
See also
References
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Book of Memories: Epsom Girls Grammar School 1917-1992
Epsom Girls Grammar School golden jubilee 1917-1967
External links
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