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Lauriston Girls' School was established in 1901 by Margaret and Lilian Irving, daughters of Professor Martin Howy Irving, and opened with 12 students. From the outset, Matric (Year 12) subjects were offered, and Geddes Hammond was the first student on the roll to pass Matriculation in 1901. Lauriston moved to Huntingtower Road, Armadale, in 1907, introduced Kindergarten, and hosted boarders from 1905 to 1953. In 1948 the School transitioned from private ownership to a non-profit limited guarantee company while preserving its non-denominational status, and a new building program was initiated. In the 1990s the Howqua Year 9 campus opened in 1993 and the International Baccalaureate program was introduced in 1991; in 2019 Lauriston launched a 10-year Masterplan with the first phase completed in late 2022.
Lauriston is supported by the School Council, Lauriston Foundation, the Lauriston Parents' Association, and the Old Lauristonians' Association. The School Council is a Company Limited by Guarantee that oversees governance and appoints the Principal, with committees including Finance, Risk, Building, and Governance. The Lauriston Foundation, established in 1984, funds major projects and initiatives such as the Ullmer Sports & Wellbeing Centre, the Swimming Centre, Blairholme Early Learning Centre, the Science and Resource Centre and the Howqua campus. The Old Lauristonians' Association (OLA) was formed in 1913 to support alumnae and maintain connections, including through mentoring and events. The Lauriston Parents' Association coordinates community events and fundraising, fosters belonging, appoints year-level representatives, and leads interschool sporting involvement.
The Lauriston Parents' Association (LPA) is the active parent group open to all parents and guardians with Lauriston students. The LPA coordinates a range of activities and fundraising to support and enhance School programs and it appoints year-level representatives to improve communication between families and staff. The LPA supports dedicated groups including the Lauriston Arts Association (LAA), the Lauriston SnowSports Association (LSSA), the Lauriston Rowing Association (LRA), the New and International Parents Association (NIPA), and the Fathers of Lauriston (FOL). LPA-funded projects have included the Howqua Dining Hall, the Science and Technology Centre, Ullmer Sports & Wellbeing Centre, Blairholme facilities, and the LPA Centre for Student Services; it has also provided equipment such as data projectors and a grand piano. The LPA was founded during the Great Depression in 1933 and continues to coordinate fundraising, community events, and interschool activities like rowing and skiing through its various groups and the LPA Innovation Fund.
Lauriston Girls' School is a private day school for girls aged 0–18 in Australia. It combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Years 11–12, offering IB or VCE. The school teaches in English and offers French, Chinese and Latin, with subjects across English, Humanities, Languages, Music, Social Science, Sport, STEM, Creative Arts and Drama. A distinctive feature is the Howqua program, a five‑day immersive residential study experience covering Mathematics, Science, Humanities, English, Mandarin and French, plus Music and Art, emphasising wellbeing and outdoor learning. The Lauriston Inquiry Framework—Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss, Reflect—guides learning. A 10‑year Masterplan, completed phases by late 2022, has modernised facilities including the Ullmer Sports and Wellbeing Centre and contemporary learning spaces, plus the Howqua campus. Co‑curriculars include Sport, Music, Drama and clubs such as Model UN, STEM Club and Amnesty International Support Group, fostering leadership and service for international families.
