Pembroke School, Adelaide

Pembroke School, Adelaide

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Pembroke School was established in 1974 through the amalgamation of Girton Girls' School and King's College, a school for boys.

The founding schools were small, neighbouring, independent schools of quality and have a combined history dating back to 1915.

Pembroke School is non-denominational and has a philosophy that is based on Christian principles.

Pembroke School consists of three campus locations for Junior School, Middle School and Senior School.

The School Archivist office is situated in Middle School, King's Campus.

Pembroke School Archives is responsible for the preservation of documents, photographs, textiles, objects and memorabilia connected with the history of Pembroke including our founding schools, Girton and King's College.

• Complete set of school publications including those of founding schools
• Historical records of past students, sporting honour boards, trophies
• Textiles including uniforms from Pembroke, King's and Girton
• Photographs
• Videos, CDs and a collection of books.
  Material dates from 1915 for Girton, 1924 for King's College and 1974 for Pembroke School.

• Davis, J.R. (John Robert), Principles & Pragmatism Volume 1 - A history of Girton and King's College
• Davis, J.R. (John Robert), Principles & Pragmatism Volume 2 - A history of Pembroke School, 1974-2010.
  Available via https://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/

Open school office hours Mondays to Fridays, 8am-4.30pm during school terms and 8.30am-4pm during non-school terms.
Closed public holidays and throughout Christmas and New Year.

Advance notice is required and agreed access via School Archivist archives@pembroke.sa.edu.au

Location and facilities are detailed on the website. https://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/Introducing-Pembroke/location-and-facilities/

Arrangements to access information for research purposes can be made through the School Archivist during opening times.

Entered 22 April 2018

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