"Learning with Spirit" reflects the school's philosophy. NEGS is an independent girls' school in the Anglican tradition, where the unique talents of each girl are nurtured in a supportive environment.
The educational program commences with Transition at St John's Junior School where co-educational classes embark on learning adventures. Students move through to the Middle School and the Senior School where girls can achieve and explore their options in a safe, supported environment.
All graduates from NEGS are inducted into the Old Girls Union and this active network endures through the years and across the world.
"Whatsoever you do, do it heartily"
This motto is over a hundred years old but still is a fundamental philosophy of the school. It aims to impress upon the girls that they can do anything and once they have decided what they would like to do they are encouraged to try, succeed and reach their full potential. It also teaches students to live a full life with courage and vigour.
The School's founder, Miss Florence Emily Green wanted to teach girls service, integrity, pride, both in themselves and the school, faith in God and faith in themselves.
Mission Statement
"N.E.G.S. aims to develop the full potential of each student spiritually, emotionally, academically and physically in a Christian environment".
The Badge
The scarlet and sky of the school badge were the colours chosen by Miss Green to be the official school colours. They are derived from her brother's academic gown and hood when he received his degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of Sydney. The shield of the badge is surmounted by the Bishop's mitre symbolising the authority of the Church and the pervading power of the Holy Spirit.
On the shield itself, three figures are depicted:
The seated lady is Charity or Mother Love.
The dove is Hope with the olive branch represents Peace.
The open Bible on the Cross represents Faith.
All three together are drawn from the final verse of the school reading - "So faith hope and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love". (1 Corinthians 13.1-13)
Beneath the shield is the school motto "Quodcumque facitis ex animo operamini." It comes from Colossians 3.23, where the translation reads "Whatsoever you do, do it heartily".
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