Old Girls' Association

On Saturday 8^th December members of Christchurch Branch met for our annual Christmas Morning Tea at Eliza’s Manor on Bealey Avenue.   The Manor, a beautiful 19^th century boutique hotel, is owned and managed by Ann Zwimpfer and her husband. Ann is a former pupil of our school and enjoys playing hostess to her fellow ‘old girls’ as much as we enjoy the hospitality provided.

91 year-old Mary Verity cut the home-made Christmas cake and, along with delicious sandwiches, savouries, sweet slices and Christmas mince pies, all thoroughly enjoyed a magnificent spread.

Principal Sarah Davies updated the group on the current status of the school and hostel, leaving no doubt to all present that Timaru Girls’ is in good hands.

The raffles were drawn and three lucky members went home with a lovely hamper of “kitchen goodies” each, all contents being donated by members. After a hearty rendition of the school song, girls went on their way, having enjoyed another great get-together and scrumptious food.

The 2012 President's Annual Report for the Mid Canterbury Timaru Girls' High School Old Girls Association is now available and can be found at this link. Thank you Clare Chapman for sending this to us.

Tessa Molloy, a former Timaru Girls' High School pupil has written a book about the life and achievements of the remarkable Gwen Avery, an esteemed and highly respected New Zealand educator and early Principal of Timaru Girls' High School. This book is a must have for any pupil or teacher with TGHS connections and other educators with an interest in the history of education in New Zealand. To order, click this link for the orderform 

 

 

The most important aspect of the activities of the Old Girls’ Association must be the fellowship and friendship which begins at school and is carried on throughout a lifetime

The first meeting of the Old Girls Association was held in Timaru on June 14 1920. Mrs William Raymond presided and there was an attendance of approximately 100. Branches are active in Otago (Dunedin), Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Mid Canterbury (Ashburton), and Waimate.

Our vision is, that through this link, past pupils of the school will keep in touch both with the school, and with fellow old girls within their region, thereby strengthening membership in existing branches, or form new groups in other areas around New Zealand and overseas.

Branches contribute to prize giving and many other facilities around the school and hostel. Presently a small group of past students are helping with maintenance and renewal of gardens and in hostel maintenance. Past pupils and members of the Association play a significant role at prize giving ceremonies – linking past, present and future achievements.

We invite you to join us and help preserve the special character and remarkable heritage of our great School.