Central Coast Grammar School

Infobox Aust school private
name = Central Coast Grammar School


motto = _la. Vita Et Scientia
("Life and Knowledge")
established = 1984
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)
fees =
city = Erina Heights
state = New South Wales
country = Australia
enrolment = ~1,160 (k-12) [http://www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au/documents/AnnualReportsPublic/2005/index.html CGGS Annual Report 2005] (accessed:24-04-2007)]
num_employ = ~103
revenue = AU$16,559,000
products =
mascot = Seagull
magazine = Bundara
colours = Green, Gold & Blue color box|#228B22color box|#FFD700color box|#000080
homepage = [http://www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au/ 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 follows the NSW education system, however does implement more updated subjects and also offers the International Baccalaureate. [ [http://www.newstext.com.au/docs/EXG/2003/get.jsp?docid=EXG-20030806-1-053-4011220V8@NSW-CUMBERLAND-2004-2003 Support helps at exam time] Central Coast Express, (06 August 2003).]

The school was established by a group of 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". It was ranked within the top 10 schools in Australia in 2002.

The school has a reputation on the Central Coast for excellent HSC and IB 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(ISA).

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 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 houses are;

Future

The 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.

The school is currently building new facilities including a synthetic hockey turf, athletics feild and there are more projects to be undertaken within the following years.

System

The school has 3 sections, each led by a Head and Deputy Head.

Junior School (R) - K-6

Middle School (S) - 7-9

Senior College (K) - 10-12

References

See also

* List of non-government schools in New South Wales

External links

* [http://www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au/ Official website]