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 one of the 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

Colour publication printed on paper with staple binding. 12 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

Front Page:
THE R RUYTON /
RECTE ET FIDE LITER /
Reporter /
WINTER EDITION 1993 /
Our 4th straight G.S.A. win /
KEW'S FIRST /
JUNIOR MAYOR /
As part of the 1993 Kew Festival, the first /
Junior Kew Council was convened with students /
from local Independent, Catholic and Ministry /
Schools. Janine Loftus, Year 6 at Ruyton was /
elected Mayor and she presided with /
considerable poise and wisdom as her fellow /
councillors debated various topical issues /
including a permit for a McDonald's Restaurant /
in High Street. Her last official duty was to /
present a cheque - the result of fund-raising /
during the Festival - to the Asthma Foundation /
on behalf of the Schools of Kew. /
1993 RUYTON BALL PICTURES MUSIC TOUR TO NEW ZEALAND /
MORE ON THE GSA RESULT SPORTS RETROSPECTIVE /