'''Sydney Girls High School
Labor Omnia Vincit
''(Work Conquers All)''
(abbreviated as '''SGHS''') is an academically selective high school, run by the New South Wales government in Sydney , Australia . Currently, it is the second highest ranked girls' school (after Hornsby Girls High School ) in the State of New South Wales in terms of HSC results and is situated right next to Sydney Boys High School . The school was established in 1883 .
Established in 1883, the double-storey school that was blocked off from outside boundaries by a high wall housed both males and females, the males situated in the ground floor whilst the females in the first floor. The boy's were later moved school to a different location. Sydney, being a workers town, produced too much noise from the transport and daily happenings, hence the remainder of the school changed site as well.
In 1916 the Sydney Zoo moved from what had been known as Billy Goat Swamp to its present site leaving vacant what was to become the site of the new school. The new building incorporated all the most modern features necessary for the education of girls in the twentieth century and when the move was made in 1921 the girls were quite overwhelmed by the acres of grass and trees and the quietness, but sad to leave the Old School.
Sydney Girls High School is for girls from years 7 to 12.
Rally round girls, to acclaim her
For our heritage proclaim her;
Loudly, proudly, let us name her
Sydney Girls' High School!
Toiling cannot tire us, we have hope to fire us,
Day by day, in work or play,
With "Labor Omnia Vincit" to inspire us.
Never slacken our endeavour,
Do not think this bond can sever,
Flourish now and flourish ever!
Sydney Girls' High School.
Famous old girls here returning,
Show the light of their discerning,
Honouring now this place of learning -
Sydney Girls' High School.
Toiling cannot tire them, they have hope to fire them,
Day by day, in every way,
With "Labor Omnia Vincit" to inspire them
Echoes from the past are ringing,
Youth is brief and time is winging,
Past and present join in singing:
Sydney Girls' High School.
Former students of SGHS who have achieved notable distinction in their respective fields
Ruby Payne-Scott - Australia's first radio physicist.
Florence McKenzie - First woman Electrical Engineer in Australia and Ham Radio Operator.
Katherine Prime - First woman president of Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
Ada Emily Evans - First woman in Australia to gain Law degree but not permitted to practise.
Marie Bashir - Medico/Adolescent Problems, first female Governor of NSW.
Mildred Brunston - Awarded M.B.E. for services to the cause of Equal Pay for Equal Work.
Jessica Rowe - TV News Presenter
Marilyn Richardson - Opera Singer
Carolyn Martin Scott - Journalist for many Australian and overseas newspapers and Time and Life magazine
Jane Saville - Olympic Walker 1996 and 2000
Tamsin Angus-Leppan - National Rowing Champion
Tracey Brook - Olympic Figure-Skater
Jessi Miley-Dyer - Champion Surfer
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