Central Coast Grammar School
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| Central Coast Grammar School | |
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| Established | 1984 |
| School Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day school |
| Denomination | Inter-denominational |
| Slogan | "Striving for excellence in all endeavours in a happy, caring and supportive environment" |
| Key People | Mr. Richard Lornie (Headmaster) Mr. Ron Chambers (Founder) Mr. John Taylor (Chairman) |
| Location | Erina Heights, New South Wales, Australia |
| Enrolment | ~1,160 (k-12)[1] |
| Employees | ~103[1] |
| Revenue | AU$16,559,000[1] |
| Colours | Green, Gold & Blue |
| Homepage | www.cggs.nsw.edu.au |
Central Coast Grammar School is an inter-denominational, co-educational, K-12 private day school located in Erina Heights, New South Wales, Australia. The school is part of the NSW education system and also offers the International Baccalaureate.[2]
The school was established by a group of prospective parents who appointed Ron Chambers as a consultant and as first Head. The mission of the school is "Striving for excellence in all endeavours in a happy caring and supportive envronment".
The school has a reputation on the Central Coast for excellent HSC results and is also the only school in the area to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB)as an alternative.
The school is a member of the Independent Schools Association.
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[edit] History
The school was founded by a group of local people in 1984, most of which became parents at the school and later created the P&F (Parents and Friends) Association. The first school assembly took place at Avoca Beach Theatre in 1985, and was later moved to its present location at Erina Heights. The annual student of the year award is held each year in the grand hall, and is awarded to a recipient for their excellence in both academic and sporting achievements. It is currently undergoing renovations in the infants block and other areas of the school. Its annual event is the Spring Fair on the 1st of September. The Grammar School has an array of co-curricular activities such as Mock Trial, Orchestra, Debating, Mediation and Public Speaking among others. The house's of Central Coast Grammar School are Acacia (Yellow), Grevillea (Red), Ironbark (Blue) and Nicolli (Green).
[edit] Future
The current Headmaster is Richard Lornie. He has announced his retirement and his last year is to be 2008. The school is in the process of finding a new Headmaster/Headmistress for 2009.
[edit] System
The school comprizes of 3 sections;Each been led by a Head and Deputy Head.
Junior School (R) - k-6
Middle School (S) - 7-9
Senior College (K) - 10-12
[edit] References
- ^ a b c CGGS Annual Report 2005 (accessed:24-04-2007)
- ^ Support helps at exam time Central Coast Express, (06 August 2003).
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