In 1886, young visionary Edith Hooke set out to transform women’s education. At just 20 years old and supported by her mother, Mrs Hooke, she opened Wenona’s precursor, Woodstock, in a cottage on Pacific Highway, North Sydney. While at the time women’s education was predominantly confined to domestic preparation, Ms Hooke envisioned something greater.
Woodstock flourished with remarkable speed, welcoming both day students and boarders. By 1913, it had evolved into Wenona and outgrown several homes. In 1920, former Head Girl, Ms Edith Ralston, purchased the School and boldly relocated it to its current site at 176 Walker Street a couple of years later where she also introduced uniforms.
