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1908: Foundation

In 1907 the College foundation stone was laid and the building began. Classes started in February 1908 with 31 day girls and 23 boarders. The early traditions of the College were established by Miss Maud Connell, Head Mistress from 1908 to 1913, who chose the colours of green and gold and the school motto Per Ardua Ad Alta (Strive for the Highest). The girls wore white dresses for all formal occasions. In 1917 MLC’s first university students graduated from UWA, which had begun teaching in 1913.

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