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Korowa crested blazer pocket
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Features School crest in use since 1920. Motto 'Palma Non Sine Pulvere' from the Latin 'No Palms Without Dust' meaning No Reward Without Effort. Features the Archbishop's Mitre for our Anglican connection and palm leaves of celebration. Since 2006 in cherry and silver colours.
Sample of craft work created by students of Korowa in the 1960s
Sample of Craft work created by students in the 1950s
The photograph shows students at the Archway to Dorrington Avenue which was opened in 1934 and still in use today
Assemblies took place in the former Ballroom of 'Ranfurlie' until 1963. In the 1960s known as Knox Hall
New winter school hat introduced in 1950 and worn until late 1980s. A much recognized Korowa item
First Old Girls' Prize awarded to the Dux of School for 1914
KGS Korowa Girls School
First edition of School Magazine
Gates dedicated in 1938 and still mark the School Entrance. The mansion Ranfurlie was demolished in 1974
Earliest known Prospectus from the Wattle Tree Road school site. Use of motto and palm leaves later used in the School crest
Earliest image of Korowa students
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