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'''Auckland Grammar School''' is a [[state school|state secondary school]] for years 9 to 13 boys in [[Auckland, New Zealand|Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]. It had a roll of 2461 as of June 2011, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Tibbs' House, making it the sixth-largest school in New Zealand, and the largest single-sex school.<ref name="2011rolldecile">{{cite web |url= http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/directories/list-of-nz-schools |title= New Zealand Schools - Education Counts |publisher= New Zealand Ministry of Education|accessdate= 9 September 2011}}</ref> It is widely regarded as one of the top secondary schools in New Zealand, regularly having academics place in the top percentile in the country as well as winning numerous national sports titles every year. {{Citation needed|date=February 2012}}
'''Auckland Grammar School''' is a [[state school|state secondary school]] for years 9 to 13 girls in [[Auckland, New Zealand|Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]. It had a roll of 2461 as of June 2011, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Tibbs' House, making it the sixth-largest school in New Zealand, and the largest single-sex school.<ref name="2011rolldecile">{{cite web |url= http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/directories/list-of-nz-schools |title= New Zealand Schools - Education Counts |publisher= New Zealand Ministry of Education|accessdate= 9 September 2011}}</ref> It is widely regarded as one of the top secondary schools in New Zealand, regularly having academics place in the top percentile in the country as well as winning numerous national sports titles every year. {{Citation needed|date=February 2012}}


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 03:26, 15 March 2012

Auckland Grammar School
The school is built in 'Spanish Mission' style architecture.
Address
Map
87 Mountain Road
Epsom
Auckland 1023
New Zealand
Coordinates36°52′9″S 174°46′10″E / 36.86917°S 174.76944°E / -36.86917; 174.76944
Information
TypeState single-sex boys secondary (Year 9–13) with boarding facilities
MottoPer Angusta Ad Augusta
Through difficulties to greatness.[1]
Established1868
Ministry of Education Institution no.54
HeadmasterJohn Morris
School roll2483[2](June 2011)
Socio-economic decile10
Websitewww.ags.school.nz

Auckland Grammar School is a state secondary school for years 9 to 13 girls in Auckland, New Zealand. It had a roll of 2461 as of June 2011, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Tibbs' House, making it the sixth-largest school in New Zealand, and the largest single-sex school.[2] It is widely regarded as one of the top secondary schools in New Zealand, regularly having academics place in the top percentile in the country as well as winning numerous national sports titles every year. [citation needed]

History

The school was established in 1850 by the then Governor-in-Chief, Sir George Grey, and was officially recognised as an educational establishment in 1868 through the Auckland Grammar School Appropriation Act.[3]

Auckland Grammar School buildings contain two Category I historic places, the school's main block and a war memorial.[4][5][6] An obelisk located in front of the school commemorates former students who fought in various wars. The school's main block, built in 1916 in the "Spanish Mission" style, is used for daily assemblies, exhibitions, and contains various classrooms.[citation needed] Surrounding the main hall in which the daily assembly is held are the school honours boards listing the names of the school's top scholars including Rhodes Scholars and Girdlers Scholars.

The school owns a facility called the VentureLodge located in the township of Ohakune, in the central North Island, which is used by students for camps.[7]

The school's motto is "Per Angusta ad Augusta" which translates to "Through difficulties to greatness." The school has also translated the motto as "Through rough ravines to hallowed heights."[8] The origin of the motto is uncertain, but it was a common maxim at the time of the school's founding.[9]

A documentary on the school titled Grammar Boys was aired in July 2005 on TV3.[10]

Auckland Grammar School is well known for its strong chess team, which has won many national championships.[11]

Architecture

A closer look at the architectural style of the main building.

In addition to its original or "main" building Auckland Grammar School has in recent years added several new structures. These include a new gymnasium which contains several full size basketball courts. Most recently a sports pavilion was completed on its upper field to house events and sports teams.[12]

Enrolment

Historically, because of its reputation, the demand for places in the school has outstripped capacity, and entry was selective. The school was zoned at least since the 1960s. Now entry is determined by a state school enrolment scheme. The school argues that zoning increases house prices in the zone, reducing access to the school for students from lower socio-economic groups.[13]

Auckland Grammar's voluntary donation for each student was NZD$700 in 2005, NZD$740 in 2006, NZD$810 in 2008, and NZD$880 in 2010 — approximately five times higher than the average.[14] The highest voluntary donations are requested by state integrated schools, reaching up to NZD$4,472,[15] For example, Grammar's neighbour St Peter's College (an integrated school) charges a maximum fee of $2,248.[16] But Auckland Grammar's request is the highest of any state (as opposed to state integrated) school.[14]

International students

The School has around 70–80 International students. International students are tested for English language proficiency and some students may be required to complete an intensive course of English language before starting at Auckland Grammar School. The international students at Auckland Grammar School paid the highest tuition fees in New Zealand state schools at more than $20,000 each year.[17][18]

Academics

NCEA controversy

The current headmaster, John Morris, is a vocal critic of the NCEA. In response to what is perceived by the school to be a poorly designed system being forced on them, the school introduced Cambridge International Examinations in 2002, offering the IGCSE, AS Level and A2 examinations to its more talented students. Other students sit NCEA exams. Students placed in an IGCSE/AS/A2 class are allowed to switch to NCEA, but this is usually discouraged by the school. However in the ensuing years the majority of students were encouraged to take part in CIE qualifications. The introduction of New Zealand Scholarship has been viewed skeptically by the school, and it encourages only the top students to attempt it. Despite this, the school had the highest number of scholarships of any school in New Zealand in 2006.[19] And the 2008 Education Review Office (ERO) report commented the School ranks amongst the highest performing schools in New Zealand from the results in national and international examinations.[20] From 2011, the school will only offer the CIE Form 5 programme to all students in Form 5.[21]

School song

The school song was introduced in March, 1955. The words were composed in 1954 by L. W. A. Crawley, senior Classics lecturer at Auckland University College (now the University of Auckland). The song consists of two verses in Latin and includes the school motto as a refrain. It is sung to the melody of the German hymn Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God).[22]

Notable alumni and staff

Main category: Former students of Auckland Grammar School
The main building shortly after its completion in 1916

Academia

The Arts

Broadcasting

Business

Literature

Public service

Science

Sport

Auckland Grammar has produced the most All Blacks out of any New Zealand school; it has a total of 50 former All Blacks.[45]

Headmasters

Period Headmaster
1869–1870 Reverend Dr Robert Boyd Kidd, BA, LLD(Dublin)
1871–1882 Farquhar Macrae
1882–1892 Charles Frederick Bourne, MA(Oxon)
1893–1922 James William Tibbs, CMG, MA(Oxon)
1922–1928 James Drummond, MA
1928–1935 Harold James Del Monte Mahon, BA
1935–1954 Colin McGregor Littlejohn, MA, BSc, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal 1953
1954–1972 Sir Henry Cooper, Kt, CBE, MA(Hons)
1973–1993 Sir John Graham, KNZM, CBE, ED, MA(Hons)
1994–2012 John Morris, MA(Hons)

Notes

  1. ^ "Augusta Fellowship".
  2. ^ a b "New Zealand Schools - Education Counts". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  3. ^ Auckland Grammar School (----). "Enrolment". Auckland Grammar School. Archived from the original on June 21, 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-02. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  4. ^ "Auckland Grammar School (Main Block)". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 2006-07-02.
  5. ^ "War Memorial, Auckland Grammar School". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 2006-07-02.
  6. ^ Auckland Grammar School (----). "School Campus". Auckland Grammar School. Archived from the original on May 5, 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-02. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  7. ^ Venture Lodge | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  8. ^ Trembath, 358.
  9. ^ Trembath, 55.
  10. ^ "Programme Catalogue". New Zealand On Air. ----. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 2006-07-02. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  11. ^ "Chess". Auckland Grammar School. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
  12. ^ About Grammar | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  13. ^ Enrolment | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz (2010-09-06). Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  14. ^ a b Dye, Stuart (2005-01-31). "School fee burdens parents". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2006-07-02. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Page, Emma (2006-02-12). "State schools charge $5000 fees". Sunday Star Times. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  16. ^ see "Printable Enrolment Forms download printable versions" on this page from the St Peter's College website and go to the very end of the form: [1].
  17. ^ http://www.ero.govt.nz/content/view/pdf/56973
  18. ^ Application Process for International Students | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  19. ^ Grammar School, Auckland (2006-05-07). "NCEA Scholarship Results 2006". Auckland Grammar School. Archived from the original on June 30, 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
  20. ^ Review Report, Education (2008-10-07). "Education REVIEW REPORT:AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OCTOBER 2008". Education Review Office. Retrieved 2010-06-07. [dead link‍]
  21. ^ Grammar School, Auckland (2010-06-26). "Extension of IGCSE to Form 5 in 2011". Auckland Grammar School. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
  22. ^ Trembath, 313.
  23. ^ Page22: Augusta Awards
  24. ^ a b A serial director who has seen it all.
  25. ^ a b HISTORY - COLIN MAIDEN PARK
  26. ^ Denis Feeney ’68 | Auckland Grammar School. (PDF) . Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  27. ^ Raymond Firth[dead link‍]
  28. ^ Sir Hugh Kawharu | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  29. ^ Sir Roger Moses ’68 | Auckland Grammar School. Gov-gen.govt.nz (2009-09-02). Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  30. ^ The New Zealand Edge : Media / NEWZEDGE : Arts: Russell Crowe: www.nzedge.com
  31. ^ Charles Goldie. Experiencefestival.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  32. ^ a b Page 22: Augusta Awards
  33. ^ Max Gimblett ’50 | Auckland Grammar School. (PDF) . Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  34. ^ Russell Crowe: Sweet, egotistical and charming – one of the biggest entertainment stars at. Mondostars.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  35. ^ BIOGRAPHY – Sir James Fletcher. The Fletcher Trust. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  36. ^ Sir Thomas Rainsford BAVIN [Former Member]. Parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  37. ^ New Zealand Government Ministers Hon Doug Graham. Executive.govt.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  38. ^ Augusta Awards / Old Boy of the Year | Auckland Grammar School[dead link‍]
  39. ^ Sir Kenneth Keith | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  40. ^ Sir George laking dies at 95, ending a life of public service | infonews.co.nz New Zealand's local news community[dead link‍]
  41. ^ Sir Duncan McMullin ’40 | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  42. ^ SIR LESLIE MUNRO – 12th Session. Un.org. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  43. ^ Hon Dr Lockwood Smith ’61 | Auckland Grammar School. (PDF) . Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  44. ^ Sir Graham Liggins | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  45. ^ Sport | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  46. ^ New Zealand All Blacks Player Profiles, Match Details and Statistics. Stats.allblacks.com (1983-05-05). Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  47. ^ Hamish Carter | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  48. ^ a b Russell Crowe Media Man Australia. Mediaman.com.au. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  49. ^ New Zealand All Blacks Player Profiles, Match Details and Statistics. Stats.allblacks.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  50. ^ Wales Coach Archive: Graham Henry: 1998 – 2002. WRU. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  51. ^ Sir Edmund Hillary | Auckland Grammar School. Ags.school.nz. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  52. ^ Doug Howlett (rugby player) – Biography Research Guide. 123exp-biographies.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.
  53. ^ New Zealand All Blacks Player Profiles, Match Details and Statistics. Stats.allblacks.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-10.

References

  • Nicholls ("Streak"), C. N. (1987). Fifty Years at Grammar or Tales out of School. Auckland: ESA Books.
  • Trembath, K. A. (1969). Ad Augusta. Auckland: The Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association. OCLC 447653.
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