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Happy Birthday, Greenwich Academy!

BICENTENNIAL

Greenwich Academy’s tradition of excellence is long and rich. Founded in 1827, we are the oldest girls’ day school in Connecticut—the sixth oldest in the nation. Over the course of three sites and as many distinct eras, GA has lived by our motto, Toward the Building of Character. We are and have always been committed to leadership, responsibility, and community, both on campus and in the world. On the brink of our next milestone—200!—we also celebrate a remarkable legacy that continues to inform life at GA. As “The Academy Song” notes, We link the strength of all thy past / To glorious future days.

AD INGENIUM FACIENDUM

Greenwich Academy acquired its motto early in the last century, and these days it appears in English more often than Latin, but even when we celebrate our Tricentennial, GA girls of any age, from every era are united Toward the Building of Character.