The History

Sir Charles Lilley is appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees; holding the position for 10 years. In 1891, Sir Charles Lilley chaired a royal commission that sought to establish a Queensland university. Sadly, he passed away in 1897, 12 years before the establishment of The University of Queensland in 1909.

Miss Sophia Beanland was appointed Lady Principal, having been recruited from Bradford Girls Grammar School in the UK. Miss Beanland championed significant changes, including the separation from Brisbane Grammar School in 1882 and the relocation of the School in 1884 to its current premises on Gregory Terrace.

The Old Girls Association is established and continues to provide a valuable contribution to the Girls Grammar community today.

The East Wing, which housed the first specifically designed science laboratory, was officially opened by governor Sir Leslie Wilson on 25 August 1933. Additional laboratories were added in 1964.

The Parents and Friends (P&F) Association was established, followed by the Mothers and Fathers Groups. Today the P&F Association supports the School in numerous ways, including significant contributions to Open Day.

In 1952, Mrs Louise McDonald was appointed headmistress, succeeding Miss Kathleen Lilley.

Year 8 students commence at the School and a House system is adopted.

In 1975 the School celebrated its centenary year, with Headmistress Nancy Shaw overseeing the celebrations. On School Day 1975, the Bain Staff Centre and Beanland Memorial Library opened, the culmination of the Centenary Building Program.

On Sunday 9 August 1987, the Memorial Outdoor Education Centre at Imbil was officially opened by Dr AS Gehrmann, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

As part of the School's 125th anniversary celebrations, Principal, Judith Hancock, commissioned the writing of a School song—Nil Sine Labore.

Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh joined the School and the Rangakarra Recreational and Environmental Education Centre was opened.