Judith Hancock

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Judith Anne Hancock AM (born 25 August 1937) is a retired Australian educator and high school principal. [1] [2]

Hancock became principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School in 1977. The Hancock Communication Centre at the school is named after her. [3]

In 2000, Hancock was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. [2]

Hancock was appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School from 11 November 2010 until 30 January 2012. [4]

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References

  1. "Hancock, Judith Anne, (AM) (1937-) - People and organisations". Trove. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  2. 1 2 Centre, The University of Melbourne eScholarship Research. "Hancock, Judith Anne - Biographical entry - Encyclopedia of Australian Science". www.eoas.info. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  3. "A Proud History - Brisbane Girls Grammar School". www.bggs.qld.edu.au. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. "Queensland Government Gazette" (PDF). www.publications.qld.gov.au. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2023.