From the Archive: Wheelers Hill Softball Team, c. 1988- c. 1990s
Did you play softball? Can you help date the year of this photograph and name the staff and students? It shows coach, David Cugley with a female teacher. Please email archives@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au
News and Stories.
Welcome to the May edition of the CGA Online E-Newsletter! This month, we delve into the rich history of our school, celebrate memorable events, and seek your help in growing our archives. Read on to discover fascinating stories and learn how you can contribute.
Form parties and special celebrations: 1960s.
When we reflect on our school days generally the memories are filled with classroom learning and often hours spent travelling and doing homework. Yet occasionally there were special events held after school such as a birthday party or a class gathering.
Mark Bowman recently donated some digital scans of a party hosted by his parents to mark the retirement of Miss Esme Warriner (Mrs Lobb) in 1968. Miss Warriner was on the staff of the junior section of Caulfield Grammar at Shaw House, Mayfield St, East St Kilda for around 25 years and for 12 years was the headmistress. The casual images show a smiling Miss Warriner and a happy atmosphere.
Miss Warriner receiving Flowers from Mr C Edwards, 1968. ‘Most of the Form’, at the party, 1968. Teacher, Mr Geoff Wilkinson and Miss Warriner, 1968
Another teacher, Mr Don Wirth (Staff 1947-1977) often hosted a class party at his home. Seen in this photograph are his 1963 class watching as some play on a home-made ‘see-saw’. Can you help identify the names of the students?. See contact details below.
Growing the Shelford Collection:
From 2025 the care of the Shelford Archive collection comes under our school. There are many gaps in the collection and we’re seeking spare copies of the Quaerite magazine and other memorabilia including photographs, badges, programmes etc, to grow the collection. Please contact the Archives office via phone or email as noted below to make contact. Email archives@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au or ring the Archives office (03) 9524 6249.
Making Contact:
The CGS Archives and Heritage Collection spans from 1879 to the present-day including the Malvern Memorial Grammar School (Malvern Grammar) collection and Shelford Girls’ Grammar School Collection. Research queries or offers of donation are welcome. Contact the Archivist, Judith Gibson.
Phone (03) 9524 6249 or email archives@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au.
