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| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day school |
| Motto | Latin: Vita Et Scientia (Life and Knowledge) |
| Denomination | Nondenominational |
| Established | 1985 |
| Chairman | Ken Jolly |
| Headmaster | William Low |
| Employees | ~170[1] |
| Key people | Ron Chambers (Founder) |
| Enrolment | ~1,150 (k-12)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Green, Gold & Blue |
| Slogan | "Striving for excellence in all endeavours in a happy, caring and supportive environment" |
| Website | www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au |
Central Coast Grammar School is a K-12, co-educational, independent, nondenominational, private day school located in Erina Heights, New South Wales, Australia.
A leading independent school renowned for its academic excellence, first class facilities and strong family spirit, CCGS has a reputation on the Central Coast for excellent HSC results. Under the leadership of Headmaster, William Low, the school offers an innovative, broad education with outstanding teachers to help students develop both intellectual and moral strength. Students thrive within a culture of excellence where effort is rewarded and achievement is viewed as normal. Students can work to their own potential and achieve their personal best both within and beyond the classroom.
Located on a single 17-hectare tree-studded campus just 45 minutes north of Wahroonga, students enjoy the benefits of a peaceful, spacious learning environment combined with world-class facilities.
CCGS offers a comprehensive range of cocurricular opportunities to meet a wide range of interests including Public Speaking and Debating, Drama, Music, Outdoor Education, Sport, Overseas Student Exchange and Overseas Tours. The school is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and plays other ISA schools in sports including Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Netball, Softball, Cricket and Basketball. An extensive cocurricular music program supports a great choice of over 15 ensembles including an Infants Choir, Junior Concert Band, Middle School guitar ensemble and Senior Orchestra.
The school's annual community event is the Spring Fair at the beginning of September.
History
Established in 1985, Central Coast Grammar School's Founding Charter was 'to be a place of honest endeavour, striving to meet the individual needs of its pupils, and drawing out of them their best efforts in the varied fields in which their talents lie.' CCGS opened its doors on February 1985 with 165 pupils enrolled and a teaching staff of 19. The first school assembly took place at Avoca Beach Theatre as building work was completed. The original few buildings that dotted along the hillside looked forlorn when set within the spacious folling fields. Dr Ron Chambers was the Founding Headmaster and led the school through a period of growth until his retirement in 1987.
In 1988 Mr Richard Lornie, the school's Founding Deputy Head, was appointed Headmaster. His 20-year leadership brought CCGS to the forefront of independent education on the Central Coast. As student numbers exceeded 1000, CCGS was structured into three sub-schools: Junior School (K-6), Middle School (7-9) and Senior College (10-12).
In 2009 William Low became the 3rd Headmaster of CCGS. A quarter of a century has seen CCGS thrive and earn its reputation as the flagship educational institution within the Central Coast Region whilst continuing to stay true to its Founding Charter.
The School Houses are;
Acacia (Yellow) Grevillea (Red) Ironbark (Blue) Nicholii (Green)Recent Changes
A new Library and Lecture Theatre was opened in 2010, a spacious, passive-solar learning environment located at the heart of the campus. An integral part of the facility is a semi-circular, tired Lecture Theatre. Facilities include age-appropriate resources in dedicated areas for Junior and Senior students, 4 tutorial rooms, 2 reading pits and audiovisual and photocopying facilities. The complex houses a state-of-the art technology laboratory with 36 terminals, 4 online public access terminals and wireless access for Notebook computers.
In 2009 the school opened a new multipurpose sports field. The full-sized, floodlit, all weather field has a wet-dressed playing surface suitable for a variety of sports codes and is of a standard that allows both national and international play.
See also
References
- ^ a b CGGS Annual Report 2005 (accessed:24-04-2007)
- ^ [1] About CCGS/Facilities, accessed on December 28, 2010.
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