and black), and Stirling (black & yellow). They are named after castles in Scotland, a nod towards the Scottish heritage upon which the school was built. Queen Margaret College is the sister school of Scots College, and the colleges annually celebrate Founders' Day together. The college also has links with the international body of Margaret Schools and Independent Schools of New Zealand. The Queen Margaret College Tower Building is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category II structure, with registration number 1419. The Queen Margaret College building was originally designed and erected for T.C. Williams and his wife Anne Beetham as their family homestead in Hobson St., Thorndon, New Zealand. T.C. Williams was the son of Henry Williams (missionary) who translated the Treaty of Waitangi into Māori. Notable old girls Hilary Barry, 1980–1987, journalist and television personality Kirsty Gunn, novelist and writer of short stories Stella Maxwell, fashion model Antonia Prebble, 1999–2001, actress Helen Small, 1970–1982, English Literature professor at Oxford University Ruby Tew 2008–2011, Olympic rower Shirley Smith, lawyer Betty Loughhead JP MBE first NZer to be appointed President of Soroptimist International References Further reading External links Official website School history Educational institutions established in 1919 Girls' schools in New Zealand Presbyterian schools in New Zealand Secondary schools in the Wellington Region Schools in Wellington City 1919 establishments in New Zealand Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia