Marian (left) and Madeline Rees George c1890, State Library of South Australia, Background: the old Advanced School building, 2023. Rob George

Madge and Bibs and the Advancing Girls

A new documentary film produced and directed by Rob George. The Advanced School for Girls was Australia’s first state high school and it aimed to educate girls to the same standard as boys. Madeline Rees George, ‘Madge’, was headmistress for 22 of its 29 years. Former students included the great Helen Mayo. Screenings (65 mins) followed by Q&A.

Presented by Prospect Productions