Celebrating 50 Years: The Golden Jubilee
In honour of its Golden Jubilee, Edge Hill School hosted celebrations to commemorate five decades of excellence in education. As part of these festivities, the Jubilee committee meticulously curated a book that delved into the rich history of the institution, chronicling its evolution and numerous transformations over the years.
The Badge: A Symbol of Identity and Tradition
An emblematic feature that stands as a testament to Edge Hill's enduring legacy is its distinguished badge. The school badge serves as an emblem of identity and tradition, representing the values and ethos that have defined the institution since its inception.
The History of the Badge
To provide insight into the significance of this emblem, Rick Wright, a past student who attended Edge Hill from 1953 to 1957, graciously shared his reflections on the history of the badge. Drawing from his personal experiences and memories, Rick offers a narrative that sheds light on the origins and evolution of this iconic symbol.
Taken from the Golden Jubilee book
The History of the Badge – Rick Wright, past student 1953-1957
“The school badge came about during a class discussion at the beginning of my Grade 7 year, 1957. We had to attend Cairns State High School every second Monday afternoon, the boys for woodwork and the girls for domestic science, and at that time there wasn't an official uniform, school colours or a school badge. I am not sure who chose the Red and Gold colour, but I do know that the girls of the class came up with the school badge design, the boys with the positioning of the lettering on the badge and the headmaster Norm Daniels with the school motto at the bottom of the badge. The first badges were all red with gold lettering and edges and the second run of badges had red edges with a gold band on the top and bottom and a diagonal gold strip across it."
