Lowther Hall’s motto, non nobis solum, which translates “not for ourselves alone” was in place by the end of the School’s first year, having been chosen by Florence Hutton, the School’s first principal. It was the title given to the School Song, composed by Elizabeth Yeo late in 1920...

Our recent Academic Awards Ceremony gave Grant House a chance to celebrate our highest VCE scorers from 2024. The ceremony also featured an inspiring address from 2016 Lowther Clarke Scholar (Dux) Carina Chi. Our 2024 VCE Study Scores ranked Lowther Hall as the best performing school for VCE results in Metropolitan Melbourne’s North and West!

This week, Lowther Hall celebrated its 105th birthday! At the whole school Found Day Assembly, we recognised and gave thanks for the many individuals who have assisted our school to grow and develop since its first students entered the gates on the 11th of February, 1920. From Archbishop Lowther Clarke, who had the vision and foresight to establish and Anglican school for girls in Melbourne’s north west, through our school councils, principals, staff, parents and of course each generation of students, who have shaped our community into the wonderful place it is today. Our guest speaker, Diane Williamson from the Class of 1959, shared memoires of her own school days with the girls – including her reflections on assemblies and the uniform and fond reminiscences of Miss Sampford and Miss Thurman – individuals whose legacies live on tangibly in our school spaces today.

Our Year 6 cohort were excited to receive their leadership badges during our recent Raymond House Commencement Service and Dedication of Year 6 Students. As our new leaders of Raymond House we can’t wait to see everything that they have in store for the junior school and the wider School community!

Term 1 is in full swing! The day began with Principal Elisabeth Rhodes encouraging students to consider how they can build momentum this year in their pursuits as we gathered for a whole school assembly. Like with riding a bike, or starting the school year, she noted that getting started can require a bit of extra effort, but that in no time everyone will be surging ahead with all of the momentum they have generated.

The VCE results for 2024 reflect the outstanding work of our girls and staff. You can read more about our VCE Results by clicking on the brochure image below.

Lowther Hall girls have continued to thrive academically in 2024, as evidenced by the outstanding VCE results achieved this year. With 70 percent of students placing in the top 20 percent of the nation, the hard work and dedication of students and teachers is clear! We congratulate the Class of 2024 and celebrate the efforts of all who have supported them.

​As the school year draws to a close it is a good time to reflect on all that has been achieved during 2024. Many strategic objectives have been accomplished, new staff have been appointed, programs have been reviewed and updated and most importantly, girls have had the opportunity to undertake a great deal of learning, both inside and beyond the classroom.

​One of the things I most enjoy at this time of year is hearing the sound of Christmas carols being rehearsed across the School. Not only does it remind me that our girls can sing like angels, but it provides a festive air and heralds the commencement of the summer and the end of the school year.