Our History, 1937 to 1946

1937

12 May

The Coronation of George VI and his wife Elizabeth as king and queen of the British Empire and Commonwealth takes …

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1938

21 April

The opening of Gillespie-McIllrath House by Dr Wallace, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney. It was the first endowed building for the College and contained seven new classrooms as well as a private residence for the Principal.

1938

A system of merit certificates is introduced. First, Second and Third Class Certificates according to examination marks for the year. Only First Class Certificates were presented on Speech Day. The system was discontinued in 1968.

1938

7 May

A Maypole Fair is held to raise funds for a chapel.

1938

Pymble wins the Eklund Cup for Lifesaving.

1938

11 November

The College holds an Armistice Day Service celebration. …

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1941

31 July

The science block opens (later named Vicars House). The Hon. W.J. McKell, Premier of NSW, opened the building with Principal Miss Knox, which included shower rooms and a dark room for photography as well as four science classrooms.

1942

7 June

The outbreak of World War II did not have an immediate effect on the College but steps were taken to protect the school. When Japanese submarines threatened Sydney harbour, students and staff took shelter on the night of 7 June 1942 beneath the Colonnade where an air raid shelter had been set up.

1942

11 February

Owing to severe drought the swimming pool is closed for the term.

1942

25 July

The first Song Festival is held in place of the Dempster Cup.