Our School
Our History
CHS was founded in 1898 by the Gordon sisters , Jessie , Mary , and Edith , in their father ’ s home on Georgia Street with just four students . Three years later , in 1901 , the School moved to the corner of Jervis Street and Nelson Street . The name Crofton House was suggested by memories of the “ Crofton Cottages ” just outside Cambridge , England , where Jessie Gordon lived while studying at the University of Cambridge . The ivy leaf — the emblem of the Gordon clan — was chosen as the school emblem , and the motto became “ Servabo fidem ”: “ I will keep the faith ”.
In 2023 , the School celebrates 125 years . Throughout the year , special events are planned to bring together all community members – alumnae , students , staff , parents , past parents and guardians – to honour the School ’ s proud legacy and to look ahead to a future guided by a new strategic plan , Thriving in Possibility .
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