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'''Gerard Leigh Cramer''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|size=85%|AM}} (5 February 1927 – 30 November 2004) was a secondary school educator, who was the [[Head teacher|Headmaster]] of [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]] between |
'''Gerard Leigh Cramer''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|size=85%|AM}} (5 February 1927 – 30 November 2004) was a secondary school educator, who was the [[Head teacher|Headmaster]] of [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]] between 1965 and 1989.<ref name="Carey">{{cite web| url = https://archives.carey.com.au/nodes/view/322?lsk=e5c33b662b2bcfa0923c8d2dd92e6ca3 | title = Gerard Leigh Cramer AM | first = | last = | author-link = | date = 2023 | website = [[Carey Baptist Grammar School|Carey Collections]] | access-date = 6 June 2024}}</ref> |
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Gerard Cramer was born in [[Caulfield North, Victoria|Caulfield North]] in [[Melbourne]] in 1927.<ref name="Carey"/> However, in his first few years, his family moved extensively throughout Eastern Melbourne.<ref name="Carey.2">{{cite web| url = https://archives.carey.com.au/nodes/view/4473 | title = Eulogy for Gerard L. Cramer, 2004 | first = | last = | author-link = | date = 2004 | website = [[Carey Baptist Grammar School|Carey Collections]] | access-date = 6 June 2024}}</ref> Cramer first studied at the prepatory school of [[Korowa Anglican Girls' School]], before moving to [[Melbourne Grammar School]]. Yet, the Cramer family moved again to [[Perth]], Western Australia due to his father, George becoming the Manager of the Royal Insurance Company (Western Australia).<ref name="Carey.3">{{cite book |last1= Hansen|first1= Dorothy |last2= Ian |first2= Hansen |title= Yours Sincerely, G.L. Cramer, Headmaster |date= 1990 |publisher= [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]] |page= |isbn= 9780646012599 }}</ref> Nevertheless, Cramer completed his secondary school education at [[Christ Church Grammar School]] in Perth, where he was Captain of the First XI and the Vice-Captain of the First XVIII in [[Cricket]] and [[Athletics]]. Cramer was a natural lover of sport but also of music.<ref name="Carey.3"/> After matriculating in 1944, Cramer studied at the [[University of Western Australia]], in which he majored in Economics and History for a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (Hons).<ref name="Carey"/> |
Gerard Cramer was born in [[Caulfield North, Victoria|Caulfield North]] in [[Melbourne]] in 1927.<ref name="Carey"/> However, in his first few years, his family moved extensively throughout Eastern Melbourne.<ref name="Carey.2">{{cite web| url = https://archives.carey.com.au/nodes/view/4473 | title = Eulogy for Gerard L. Cramer, 2004 | first = | last = | author-link = | date = 2004 | website = [[Carey Baptist Grammar School|Carey Collections]] | access-date = 6 June 2024}}</ref> Cramer first studied at the prepatory school of [[Korowa Anglican Girls' School]], before moving to [[Melbourne Grammar School]]. Yet, the Cramer family moved again to [[Perth]], Western Australia due to his father, George becoming the Manager of the Royal Insurance Company (Western Australia).<ref name="Carey.3">{{cite book |last1= Hansen|first1= Dorothy |last2= Ian |first2= Hansen |title= Yours Sincerely, G.L. Cramer, Headmaster |date= 1990 |publisher= [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]] |page= |isbn= 9780646012599 }}</ref> Nevertheless, Cramer completed his secondary school education at [[Christ Church Grammar School]] in Perth, where he was Captain of the First XI and the Vice-Captain of the First XVIII in [[Cricket]] and [[Athletics]]. Cramer was a natural lover of sport but also of music.<ref name="Carey.3"/> After matriculating in 1944, Cramer studied at the [[University of Western Australia]], in which he majored in Economics and History for a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (Hons).<ref name="Carey"/> |
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After completing his education, Cramer moved to [[Adelaide]] in 1948, to work as a History and English teacher at [[St Peter's College, Adelaide|St Peter's College]].<ref name="Carey"/> After a few short years there, Cramer moved to work in [[England]] at [[The Portsmouth Grammar School|Portsmouth Grammar School]]. In this time period, Cramer also associated himself with the [[Australian College of Educators|Australian College of Education]], the Institute of International Affairs and the English Teachers' Association.<ref name="Carey"/> |
After completing his education, Cramer moved to [[Adelaide]] in 1948, to work as a History and English teacher at [[St Peter's College, Adelaide|St Peter's College]].<ref name="Carey"/> After a few short years there, Cramer moved to work in [[England]] at [[The Portsmouth Grammar School|Portsmouth Grammar School]]. In this time period, Cramer also associated himself with the [[Australian College of Educators|Australian College of Education]], the Institute of International Affairs and the English Teachers' Association.<ref name="Carey"/> |
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From 1964, the [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]], School Council invited Cramer to become its 4th Headmaster.<ref name="Carey"/> From |
From 1964, the [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]], School Council invited Cramer to become its 4th Headmaster.<ref name="Carey"/> From 1965 until his retirement in 1989, the school transformed in size and abilities under his leadership as principal. Upon his retirement in 1989, he was one of the longest serving head teachers in Australia, at 25 years.<ref name="Carey.2"/> He was most remembered by his rapid building plans, including the [[William Carey (missionary)|William Carey]] Chapel, opened in 1971.<ref name="Carey.3"/> In addition to this, the school named one of there sporting facilities after him in 1990.<ref name="Carey.3"/><ref name="Torch">{{cite book |last1= Penrose|first1= Helen |title= Torchbearers: A Centenary History of Carey Baptist Grammar School |date= 13 February 2023 |publisher= HistorySmiths |page= |isbn= 9780648957430 }}</ref> |
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For Cramer's work in the independent schools sector, He was awarded a [[Order of Australia|Member of the Order of Australia]] (AM) for service to education, particularly as Principal of [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]] in the [[1992 Australia Day Honours|1992 Australia Day Honours List]].<ref>{{Cite It's an Honour |ausawardid= 881048 |date= 26 January 1992 |recipient= Mr Gerard Leigh CRAMER |award= Member of the Order of Australia |access-date= 6 June 2024}}</ref> |
For Cramer's work in the independent schools sector, He was awarded a [[Order of Australia|Member of the Order of Australia]] (AM) for service to education, particularly as Principal of [[Carey Baptist Grammar School]] in the [[1992 Australia Day Honours|1992 Australia Day Honours List]].<ref>{{Cite It's an Honour |ausawardid= 881048 |date= 26 January 1992 |recipient= Mr Gerard Leigh CRAMER |award= Member of the Order of Australia |access-date= 6 June 2024}}</ref> |
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| Born | Gerard Leigh Cramer 5 February 1927 Caulfield North, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 30 November 2004 (aged 77) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Education | Korowa Anglican Girls' School Melbourne Grammar School Christ Church Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
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| Spouse | Mary Cramer
(m. 1950) |
Gerard Leigh Cramer AM (5 February 1927 – 30 November 2004) was a secondary school educator, who was the Headmaster of Carey Baptist Grammar School between 1965 and 1989.[1]
Gerard Cramer was born in Caulfield North in Melbourne in 1927.[1] However, in his first few years, his family moved extensively throughout Eastern Melbourne.[2] Cramer first studied at the prepatory school of Korowa Anglican Girls' School, before moving to Melbourne Grammar School. Yet, the Cramer family moved again to Perth, Western Australia due to his father, George becoming the Manager of the Royal Insurance Company (Western Australia).[3] Nevertheless, Cramer completed his secondary school education at Christ Church Grammar School in Perth, where he was Captain of the First XI and the Vice-Captain of the First XVIII in Cricket and Athletics. Cramer was a natural lover of sport but also of music.[3] After matriculating in 1944, Cramer studied at the University of Western Australia, in which he majored in Economics and History for a Bachelor of Arts (Hons).[1]
After completing his education, Cramer moved to Adelaide in 1948, to work as a History and English teacher at St Peter's College.[1] After a few short years there, Cramer moved to work in England at Portsmouth Grammar School. In this time period, Cramer also associated himself with the Australian College of Education, the Institute of International Affairs and the English Teachers' Association.[1]
From 1964, the Carey Baptist Grammar School, School Council invited Cramer to become its 4th Headmaster.[1] From 1965 until his retirement in 1989, the school transformed in size and abilities under his leadership as principal. Upon his retirement in 1989, he was one of the longest serving head teachers in Australia, at 25 years.[2] He was most remembered by his rapid building plans, including the William Carey Chapel, opened in 1971.[3] In addition to this, the school named one of there sporting facilities after him in 1990.[3][4]
For Cramer's work in the independent schools sector, He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to education, particularly as Principal of Carey Baptist Grammar School in the 1992 Australia Day Honours List.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Gerard Leigh Cramer AM". Carey Collections. 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Eulogy for Gerard L. Cramer, 2004". Carey Collections. 2004. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Hansen, Dorothy; Ian, Hansen (1990). Yours Sincerely, G.L. Cramer, Headmaster. Carey Baptist Grammar School. ISBN 9780646012599.
- ^ Penrose, Helen (13 February 2023). Torchbearers: A Centenary History of Carey Baptist Grammar School. HistorySmiths. ISBN 9780648957430.
- ^ "Member of the Order of Australia entry for Mr Gerard Leigh CRAMER". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 1992. Retrieved 6 June 2024.