Townsville Grammar School
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| Bonus Intra Melior Exi (Latin:"Come In Good, Go Out Better") |
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| Established | 1888 |
| School Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day and Boarding |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Key People | Mr. Richard Fairley (Headmaster) |
| Location | Townsville, Queensland, Australia  |
| Enrolment | ~1,400 (P–12) |
| Colours | Black and Gold |
| Homepage | www.tgs.qld.edu.au |
Townsville Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, day and boarding school, located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Established in 1888, it is the oldest co-educational school on the Australian mainland. It is the most northern member of Grammar school system in Australia. During World War II the school was acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force for use as barracks accommodation for the No. 3 Fighter Sector RAAF.
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[edit] School badge
The School Badge was designed in 1902 by a Sydney architect. The background represents the Southern Cross, with the Three Turrets set on the Rock of Christianity, surrounded by the sea of Plenty. The central turret symbolises spiritual values, while the two side turrets represent intellectual and sporting values.
The Latin text on the badge reads "Bonus intra melior exi", literally "Come in good, go out better".
[edit] Headmasters
| Period | Details |
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| 1888 | E.F. Upward |
| 1889 – 1900 | C.H. Hodges |
| 1901 – 1904 | F.T. Miller |
| 1905 – 1938 | P.F. Rowland |
| 1939 – 1946 | T.B. Whight |
| 1947 – 1948 | A.C. Logan |
| 1946 – 1965 | M.W. Blank |
| 1966 – 1975 | L.S. Daniels |
| 1976 – 1992 | A.D. Morwood |
| 1993 – 1997 | S.C. Paul |
| 1998 – Present | R.W. Fairley |
[edit] Campuses
[edit] Annandale
The Annandale campus of TGS is commonly known as the "Townsville Grammar Junior School", and teaches from pre-preparatory (ages 3-4) to grade 6.
[edit] North Ward
The North Ward campus is situated in the seaside suburb of North Ward in Townsville. It comprises of the Middle School (grades 7-9) and Senior School (grades 10-12).
[edit] Notable alumni
- Greg Norman, enrolled Norman, G.E. 1964
- Josh Hannay- Cronulla Sharks and Queensland Rugby League- National Rugby League
- Micheal Luck - New Zealand Warriors- National Rugby League
- Matt Elliot - Penrith Panthers Rugby League Coach
- Travis Hall- Former Rugby Union Player for the A.C.T Brumbies and the NSW Waratahs
- Sam Scott-Young- Former Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Player
- Chris Muckert- Former North Queensland Cowboys, Parramatta Eels National Rugby League player
[edit] References
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Townsville Grammar School Official Website
- Environmental Protection Agency Queensland history of heritage listed 'School House'.
