Adelaide - Roman Catholic St Mary's College established 1869: now the oldest continuously running school for girls. South Australia
St Mary's College is classified as the oldest continuously running school for girls in South Australia, having been established in 1869, following the arrival of 7 Dominican Sisters from Ireland. Today it is an R-12 Catholic Girls School in the Dominican tradition.
The original school started in 3 cottages housed on the corner of Franklin Street and West Terrace. Over the years additions were made to the school, namely the 1860's, 1870's and 1890's. During the 20th century, even more additions were added, notably during the 1960's, 1980's and 1990's.
From the beginning of 1995, the school was given access to the Convent buildings, including the historic chapel where Mary MacKillop was ex-communicated at one time.
A stained window designed by one of the students reflects the college's Irish heritage with green three-leafed clovers, and plane tree leaves representing part of the Australian landscape. The stairs represent the opportunities given to students at the college.
In 2006 the centre for Performing Arts was completed and even in more recent times, further building works have been carried out, one area being dedicated to Design and the other a new Library/Resource Centre.
Another important heritage site with strong links to providing education for girls.ok to here
St Mary's College has combined heritage with modern education additions such as the basketball courts and gym complex (inset) on the West Terrace-Franklin Street, Adelaide, corner in 2019, where the Dominican sisters' mission in the city began 150 years before.
Adelaide - Roman Catholic St Mary's College established 1869: now the oldest continuously running school for girls. South Australia
St Mary's College is classified as the oldest continuously running school for girls in South Australia, having been established in 1869, following the arrival of 7 Dominican Sisters from Ireland. Today it is an R-12 Catholic Girls School in the Dominican tradition.
The original school started in 3 cottages housed on the corner of Franklin Street and West Terrace. Over the years additions were made to the school, namely the 1860's, 1870's and 1890's. During the 20th century, even more additions were added, notably during the 1960's, 1980's and 1990's.
From the beginning of 1995, the school was given access to the Convent buildings, including the historic chapel where Mary MacKillop was ex-communicated at one time.
A stained window designed by one of the students reflects the college's Irish heritage with green three-leafed clovers, and plane tree leaves representing part of the Australian landscape. The stairs represent the opportunities given to students at the college.
In 2006 the centre for Performing Arts was completed and even in more recent times, further building works have been carried out, one area being dedicated to Design and the other a new Library/Resource Centre.
Another important heritage site with strong links to providing education for girls.ok to here
St Mary's College has combined heritage with modern education additions such as the basketball courts and gym complex (inset) on the West Terrace-Franklin Street, Adelaide, corner in 2019, where the Dominican sisters' mission in the city began 150 years before.