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Toorak College was first established in 1874 as a boys’ school in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak. In 1897, Toorak College was converted into a girls’ school by its first female Principal, Miss Margaret Tripp. In 1919, Toorak College moved to more spacious buildings and grounds on Glenferrie Road. In September 1928, the first assembly was held at the newly-built school in Mount Eliza.
Blue ink on cream card stock
Details of the days activities. Includes school crest.
invitation, speech day, toorak college
Invitation created with blue ink on cream card stock
Details of the days activities. Includes school crest.
Rectangular invitation created with blue ink on cream card stock.
Description of the days activities
invitation, wardle house, toorak collegfe
Rectangular shaped invitation made with blue ink on cream card stock.
Details of the day
invitation, speech, speech day
This uniform was worn in the 1970's in Wardle House
Summer uniform, gingham fabric dress with yoke on the back
uniform, gingham, summer, wardle house
These hats were worn by Toorak students as part of the winter and summer uniform
Hat with prefect band
Toorak College winter hat Navy blue hat with school hat band in blue red and gold. Centre front is school badge
Toorak College school motto 'In Labore Quies" is inscribed on the band centre
hat, toorak college, navy blue, akubra, crest, in labore ques, winter, summer, hats
This book was created as a celebration of the school's 140th year, that tells inspiring stories of Toorak Collegians
Hard cover book, blue, white red gingham, fabric feel cover
Left and right front cover end papers, red with inscription "Tradition." Left and right back cover end papers, blue with inscription "Spirit"
book, toorak college, collegians, gingham, 140 celeabrations, inspiring stories
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
