Camberwell Grammar School: Difference between revisions
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The school currently has around 1600 students. The school is divided into three sections – Junior School (Prep – Year 5), Middle School (Year 6 – Year 8) and Senior School (Year 9 – Year 12). |
The school currently has around 1600 students. The school is divided into three sections – Junior School (Prep – Year 5), Middle School (Year 6 – Year 8) and Senior School (Year 9 – Year 12). |
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The school has eight houses, named Derham, Macneil, Robinson, Summons, Bridgland, Schofield, Clifford and Steven. The house colours are red, |
The school has eight houses, named Derham, Macneil, Robinson, Summons, Bridgland, Schofield, Clifford and Steven. The house colours are red, yellow, jade green, blue, sky blue, magenta, orange and royal blue respectively. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 2007, the new Middle School, VCE, Careers and Counselling offices were opened. The new Middle School building was named the William Angliss building. |
In 2007, the new Middle School, VCE, Careers and Counselling offices were opened. The new Middle School building was named the William Angliss building. |
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At the beginning of 2013, the new Senior School building, the Wheelton Centre, was completed. It includes the new science department and science laboratories, a lecture theatre, language centres computer pods and a new Year 12 common room. This building has replaced the Old Angliss Building, which stood for over 90 years. |
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A new sports centre is also planned for the school, which will replace the existing gymnasium. |
A new sports centre is also planned for the school, which will replace the existing gymnasium. |
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Revision as of 08:26, 9 March 2013
| Camberwell Grammar School | |
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| Camberwell Grammar School crest. Source: www.cgs.vic.edu.au (Camberwell Grammar School website) | |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 37°48′55″S 145°4′2″E / 37.81528°S 145.06722°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Single-sex, Day school |
| Motto | Latin: Spectemur Agendo ("By our deeds may we be known") |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Established | 1886 |
| Headmaster | Dr. Paul G Hicks |
| Enrolment | ~1,600 (P-12)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Gold, Navy Blue & Pale Blue |
| Website | www.cgs.vic.edu.au |
Camberwell Grammar School is an independent, Anglican, day school for boys, located in Canterbury, an eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Camberwell Church of England Grammar School was founded in 1886. In its early years, the school was housed at a number of sites in and around the suburb of Camberwell, Victoria. It has occupied its present site on Mont Albert Road on Canterbury's Golden Mile, since 1935. In 2011, it celebrated the 125th year anniversary of its establishment in 1886.
The school currently has around 1600 students. The school is divided into three sections – Junior School (Prep – Year 5), Middle School (Year 6 – Year 8) and Senior School (Year 9 – Year 12).
The school has eight houses, named Derham, Macneil, Robinson, Summons, Bridgland, Schofield, Clifford and Steven. The house colours are red, yellow, jade green, blue, sky blue, magenta, orange and royal blue respectively.
History
In 2004, the H.R. McDonald Library and Humanities building replaced the old library block. The building includes a two storey library, seventeen classrooms and a ceramics studio.
In 2007, the new Middle School, VCE, Careers and Counselling offices were opened. The new Middle School building was named the William Angliss building.
At the beginning of 2013, the new Senior School building, the Wheelton Centre, was completed. It includes the new science department and science laboratories, a lecture theatre, language centres computer pods and a new Year 12 common room. This building has replaced the Old Angliss Building, which stood for over 90 years.
A new sports centre is also planned for the school, which will replace the existing gymnasium.
Crest
- The Bishop's Mitre
- symbol of the English Church and faith kept within the School
- The Laurel Wreath
- symbol of victory
Extra-curricular activities
- The Camberwell Grammar School Army Cadet Unit (CGSACU) was established in 1888 and will be celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2013. The Cadet Unit conducts military training including weekend bivouacs and annual camps. The cadets participate in weekly trainings and activities within and outside of school. Additionally, the cadet unit participate on the annual marches to the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day.Sometimes they also participate in the Remembrance Day service at the Shrine of Remembrance
- Interschool Debating
- Camberwell Grammar is a part of the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) and holds interschool debates with other schools in the region with school grounds.
- Rotary Interact Club
- Camberwell Grammar has one of only a few Interact clubs in Victoria. The club participates in many community service and fundraising events.
Notable Old Camberwell Grammarians
- Darren Chau (writer, performer, producer, television executive).[2]
- Simon Chesterman (international law professor).[3]
- Rob Gell (born 1952, geomorphologist and television weather man)[4]
- David de Kretser AC KStJ (born 1939, former Governor of Victoria)[citation needed]
- Harrison Truelove (born 1992, Melbourne Socialite).[citation needed]
- Barry Humphries AO CBE (born 1934, also known as Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson)[citation needed]
- Robert A. Little (1895–1918, World War I flying ace)[citation needed]
- Sir Keith Murdoch (1886–1952, journalist, father of Rupert Murdoch).[5]
- Henry Douglas Stephens (1877–1952, paediatric surgeon)[citation needed]
- Roshan Gill (2003–2008, Australian Kayaker + M.C).[6]
- Greg Strachan (born 1958, Australian rules footballer).[7]
- George Alan Vasey (1895–1945), Major General) – Also attended: Wesley College, Melbourne[citation needed]
- Andy Lee (comedian) (born 24 May 1981) Television and radio personality (Captain of music and sport 1999)[8]
- Greg Ham (1953–2012, musician in the band Men at Work and actor)
- Andrew McFarlane (actor, ABC play school and many TV dramas)
- Kym Gyngell (actor and comedian)
- Sam Gibson (footballer) (The North Melbourne Football Club)
- Tony Wilson (Radio Presenter) (author and broadcaster)
See also
- List of schools in Victoria, Australia
- List of high schools in Victoria
- Victorian Certificate of Education
References
- ^ "Headmaster's Welcome". About. Camberwell Grammar School. Retrieved 2 February 2008.
- ^ [1]
- ^ OCGA Gallery of Achievement
- ^ Aiten, Doug (29 October 1989). "The weatherman who wants more". Retrieved 12 November 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Noted Business Man – Death of Mr F. G. Murdoch". The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933–1954). 27 December 1933. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
- ^ [2]
- ^ Barr, Andrew (19 March 1985). "Consistent 'Strachan' looks to 'cubs' to lift Tigers". The Age. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
- ^ Fynes-Clinton, Matthew (10 November 2007). "Hamish Blake, boy wonder". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
External links
- Use dmy dates from May 2011
- Anglican schools in Australia
- Private schools in Victoria (Australia)
- Schools in Melbourne
- High schools in Victoria (Australia)
- Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria
- Educational institutions established in 1886
- Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
- Boys' schools in Australia
- Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools