Wanganui Girls College old girls celebrate school leavers

Wanganui Girls College Old Girls Society's president, Megan Wallbutton, far right, speaks at the lunch for this year's school leavers. Photo/Bevan Conley

Whanganui Girls' College students about to finish their schooling were honoured with a special lunch at the school last week.

The lunch, held on Monday at the college's hostel, Ad Astra, was laid on for the leavers by members of the Wanganui Girls' College Old Girls Association.

Association president Megan Wallbutton said the tradition of former students honouring school leavers went back a long way.

"The school was founded in 1891, and the old girls' association not long after that. So I think the tradition started around that time."

Ms Wallbutton said the tradition had waxed and waned over the years but the current members of the association were keen to make it an annual event.

"It's just a nice way to show our appreciation for these young ladies," she said.

The lunch was attended by 36 students, around eight members of the association, and several senior staff members, including principal Tania King. Ad Astra staff catered the lunch.