Our History, 1916 to 1926

1916

8 February

Presbyterian Ladies’ College Pymble opens its doors with 60 girls, 20 of whom were boarders. The new College is jointly controlled …

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1917

1 March

The College dining room is officially opened by Principal Dr John Marden. At this time there are 63 boarders and 94 day students.

1918

Grey House on Pymble Avenue is purchased by the College as a residence for Principal Dr John Marden.

1918

Black watch tartan is adopted as the official uniform fabric.

1919

July

Official opening and dedication of Presbyterian Ladies’ College Pymble.

1919

Mr Robert Vicars becomes a member of the College Council until 1945. His five daughters and two granddaughters attended the College.

1920

March

Dr John Marden retires as Principal of Presbyterian Ladies’ College Pymble.

1920

Miss G. Gordon Everett, MA is appointed as Principal.

1920

December

The first issue of The Magazine of the Presbyterian Ladies’ College Pymble is published.

1922

Miss Nancy Jobson MBE, MA is appointed as Principal.