On Monday 27 July, we celebrated 123 years of Ivanhoe Girls' on our school's birthday - Cooerwull Day.

Derived from an Indigenous word meaning 'little seed or plant', Cooerwull is a fitting reminder of how Ivanhoe Girls' began as a small seed and has grown into the vibrant, welcoming and thriving community we know today. To mark this special milestone, staff and students enjoyed a slice of birthday cake or a cupcake as we celebrated 123 years of learning, friendship and achievements.

In the Junior School Assembly, we celebrated student birthdays and heard from our Year 3 students as they shared some of their recent learning experiences. 

Meanwhile, in the Senior School Assembly, we welcomed Alumni Lili Xu (Class of 2018), who shared the inspiring story behind her brand @ludis.au, which transforms used tennis balls into new shoes. After singing Happy Birthday and cutting the school cake, students put their Ivanhoe Girls' knowledge to the test in a Kahoot quiz packed with school history and fun facts - with 7NR taking out the win! Students then enjoyed a cupcake and continued celebrations throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Cooerwull Day 2026 so special!