The Spencer Girl or Bishop Spencer Monument commemorates the Bishop Spencer College, a diocesan school for girls in St. John's. The school was opened in 1845 and ceased operations in 1972. The life-sized statue depicts a little girl, leaning against a wall, counting her fingers. People interact with the sculpture by placing various items in her hands, everything from an iPhone to flowers, and photographing them. The sculpture was donated by philanthropist Elinor Gill Ratcliffe, who grew up in St. John's and attended Bishop Spencer College. She has donated several public art pieces to the City of St. John's, including The Rower at Quidi Vidi, The Skater at Bannerman Park, and A Time at George Street.