Historical information

The Ruyton Reporter (formerly known as Ruyton Reports) captures the essential Ruyton Girls' School experience for the broader school community. It has been produced since 1986.

Significance

The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. It also gives insight into the types of activities and events undertaken at Ruyton Girls' School during the period of its production.

The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.

Physical description

Black and white newsletter printed on paper with staple binding. 8 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

Front Page:
Vol. 1 No. 2 AUGUST, 1986 /
R /
RECTE ET FIDE LITER /
RUYTON /
GIRLS' SCHOOL /
Reports /
From Ruyton Girls' School /
12 Selbourne Road, Kew. 3101 /
Telephone (03) 819 2422 /
The Year 7 Camp at /
Valley Homestead in Ovens, /
Victoria was an outstanding /
success. The first in a series /
of camps with an adventure /
bias for secondary students /
at Ruyton, this camp is /
held in early June, so that /
younger students can /
experience early winter /
conditions in the high coun- /
try, while enjoying the /
warm modern comforts of /
the Valley Homestead. As /
kangaroos grazed on Mt. /
Buffalo, the girls were /
introduced to activities such /
as Obstacle Courses, Bush /
Dancing, Bush Skills such as /
fire lighting, first aid and /
shelter. Accompanied by /
members of staff, these /
activities proved not only /
interesting and enjoyable, /
but challenging and ap- /
propriate to the age group /
involved. As the leader, Miss /
Willis, explained a special /
week for all who took /
part. /
HIGH ADVENTURE /
IN HAPPY VALLEY /