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Newcastle Grammar School, established in 1859, is one of Newcastle's most historically significant schools. The School has links to the earliest days of Anglican education in the city, beginning in 1816 when convict Henry Wrensford taught thirty eight children in a small room in Christ Church, on the site of today's Cathedral. Since its inception, the School has developed into one of the region's most notable, independent, co-educational and non-selective schools and remains a focus for many of the thousands of former students who have been educated here. Newcastle Boys' Grammar School opened on the present site in 1859 in Berkeley House and operated until 1902. Newcastle Church of England Girls' Grammar School was officially opened on 22 July 1918 with an enrolment of fifty six girls. The School was relocated to Morpeth from 7 June 1942 until some time in 1943. The control and administration of the School was given by the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle to The Pittwater House Schools in 1976 until the end of 1991 and in 1978, boys were once again enrolled at the School. In 1992 the School's administration was returned to Newcastle and Newcastle Grammar School is now conducted by Newcastle Grammar School Limited, a non-profit Company limited by guarantee. Newcastle Grammar School maintains strong links with the Anglican Church. Today it is the leading independent school in the Hunter Valley Region. Top Our Vision pursuit of excellence in all that we do. Values The School community believes in the value of:
Top Goals Spiritual To promote an understanding of the Christian faith in the Anglican tradition and a tolerance and respect of other beliefs, thus assisting students to develop a well-rounded and balanced approach to life. Academic To encourage students to develop a capacity for independent thought and judgement, to foster in each student a love of learning and to promote individual and group achievement. Pastoral To build students' self esteem and confidence, to enable students to develop a sense of personal responsibility and self-discipline and to reinforce the values, attitudes and ideals of the School. Social To foster respect and concern for all others in the world in which we live so that students show consideration for those around them, and become respected members of the community. Cultural/Physical To develop an appreciation of, and an interest in, pursuing cultural and physical activities. Top Christian Ethos The Christian foundation of the School has been maintained since the first classes were held in the Christ Church Vestry. These strong links with the Anglican Church remain today. All students attend weekly worship in Christ Church Cathedral (the School Chapel) and regular Divinity lessons. The School Chaplain takes part in the day-to-day life of the School. Our Christian education programme promotes an understanding of the Christian faith and is designed to assist students develop a well rounded and balanced approach to life. The School accepts students from all religious denominations and faiths. Top Pastoral Care 
In the Junior School the classroom teacher is the pastoral carer. In the Middle School it is the Class Patron, while in the Senior School teachers mentor small groups of students. Mentor periods are included in the weekly schedule wherein teachers oversee the development and pastoral care of their group of students. All students are assigned to a House fostering team spirit and ensuring a small support network. A buddy system provides new students with individual care and extra assistance to settle into our School. Top Catering for All Ages 
Newcastle Grammar School enrols both boys and girls from Pre-school through to Higher School Certificate level
with a Three School Focus - Junior (Pre-school to Year 4) Middle (Years 5 to 8) and Senior (Years 9-12). This
enables the whole family to be educated at the one school. Modern facilities have been purpose built to cater
for the special needs of all sections of the School. The School's campuses give the best possible opportunities
for all students. With excellent results in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits as well as consistent performances well above the State average in all external examinations and competitions, Grammar has an enviable record of achievement. Classes are structured to allow each student to work towards realising his or her potential in a supportive atmosphere conducive to achievement. As well as first class educational facilities, Newcastle Grammar School offers after-school care and vacation care programmes providing families with continuity of quality care. Top Discipline Consistent firm and fair discipline leads to self discipline in a caring, Christian community. Grammar students are always encouraged to behave and dress in a way that brings credit to themselves, their families and the School. Anything contrary to common sense, good manners and decency is contrary to the rules of the School. Students are considered as representing the School from the time they leave home to attend School, or a School function, until they return home at the end of the day or function. Top Three School Focus Park Campus Preschool 
The Preschool caters for children in the year before Kindergarten. Our hand-picked, caring and qualified
staff working in a safe, fun and challenging environment, allow children to explore, experiment, create,
discover and interact, developing the skills recognised as the foundations for a balanced life. The
flexible programmes promote self-discovery and spontaneous learning in a happy and secure way.Visits to specialist teachers in the Music Room and the Library in the Junior School as well as visits to Kindergarten help in the transition to school. Junior School 
Students from Kindergarten to Year 4 are taught in an environment that is warm, friendly and supportive.
The Park Campus allows the students to feel secure in their early years of primary education. The School
provides the structure and discipline required for young children to develop both socially and academically.
Although the curriculum provides a broad based introduction to the adventure of education, the emphasis is
on the traditional areas of literacy and numeracy. Students work in ability groups in several areas of
the curriculum.Specialist teachers work in the areas of music, PD/H/PE, library, support education and languages other than English. A varied programme of excursions and camps provides opportunities for the children to experience at first hand the subjects studied. After School Care and Vacation Care Newcastle Grammar School has an after-school child care programme and vacation care programme for Preschool to Year 6. Hill Campus Middle School On Hill Campus, Years 5-8 make up the Middle School which is a discrete learning environment set up to cater specifically for young adolescents (between the ages of 10 and 15) and created to allow a gradual, seamless transition from Junior to Senior School. Students have a Home Base with one person as their key carer. Although students have specialist teachers in the Middle School, the number of teachers a student has to encounter in these formative years is reduced significantly from traditional Secondary School settings. In Middle School our aim is that students' learning is more meaningful and they become more connected students who are able to achieve and excel. We want to allow students to become aware of and strengthen their preferred learning styles and take advantage of the array of opportunities on offer at our School. Senior School The Senior School, Year 9-12 is on Hill Campus. The School curriculum meets all Board of Studies requirements. The Years 9/10 Curriculum and Years 11/12 Curriculum are designed to develop the academic potential of each student, with the pursuit of excellence being the underlying objective. The Senior School students are given opportunities to develop in leadership roles in all aspects of School life. Support, guidance and encouragement are given to them by their mentors and teachers as they make choices in their selection of elective subjects. Our School Curriculum 
The primary aim of the School is to offer an academic education of the highest standard in an atmosphere
where academic learning and achievement are a priority. The curriculum meets all Board of Studies
requirements. A structured homework policy is integral to our students' academic life throughout the School.
The School CurriculumClick here for the School Curriculum Academic Results The achievements of Newcastle Grammar School students in external Examinations and competitions have been such that the School has gained an enviable reputation for academic success. Results in the Higher School Certificate and School Certificate examinations are consistently well above the State average. Results in music and art competitions are exceptional, with the School and individual students winning many prestigious awards. At Newcastle Grammar School we are proud of our record of achievements, but accolades and awards are not our motivation. Rather they are the simple recognition of our students reaching their potential. Newcastle Grammar School's latest academic results are detailed here. Top Learning Environment 
The School's philosophy is to contain class sizes in order to provide all students with opportunities to learn
in an atmosphere that fosters learning. Support teachers are utilised for students requiring guidance, whether
it be to overcome some difficulty or to progress at an accelerated rate. Students meet regularly in small
groups with members of staff so that their progress can be monitored and so they can be encouraged to
achieve their goals.Top School Facilities The Junior School (within two kilometres of the original campus) at Park Campus has its own library, music room and computer room. Students also have access to interactive whiteboards and computers in every classroom. A new building was opened in 2001 with well equipped rooms catering for the needs of the students. The Sandi Warren Performance Centre is used by the whole School for many musical and dramatic productions, assemblies, physical education lessons, lectures and dinners. 
The Hill Campus offers the best possible facilities. Holland House Stage I opened in 2007, houses wonderful new Technological
and Applied Studies facilities including a commercial kitchen. The Industrial Technology Faculty has new woodwork facilities
and IMac computers which can run both Apple and Microsoft Windows programs. With the completion of Stage II in August 2007,
we will see new facilities for Drama, PE, change rooms, a second stage of the Computer development, a student terrace,
general classrooms, staff and a Year 12 common room. Our Library, the central resource of the School, is an outstanding facility and is open from 8am to 5.30pm each day and for most of the year. Within the Visual Arts Centre there is a print making room, a dark room, a ceramics area and up-to-date Apple computers with Photoshop. The Horbury Hunt Hall provides a place for Drama and assemblies. An extensive network of the latest technology in computers and audio visual equipment is linked to all classroom blocks throughout the School including The Merrick Lecture Theatre which seats seventy. Interactive Whiteboards are installed in most teaching areas of the School. The School purchased Howzat Sports and Fitness Centre in 2000 and this enables students and families to utilise the excellent sporting and gymnasium facilities through the School. Top Transport Options Newcastle Grammar School is easily accessible from all areas of Newcastle, Port Stephens, Maitland and Lake Macquarie by train as well as by public and private bus services. The School runs its own bus services from and to Toronto, Maitland and Swansea. Special transport arrangements can be made for students from various areas throughout the Hunter Region. Train and bus services connect Newcastle Grammar School with all areas of Newcastle, Port Stephens, Maitland and Lake Macquarie. In particular, direct bus services to and from the School are now available from both Maitland and Toronto.
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The standard of both instrumental and choral performances at Newcastle Grammar is highly regarded and our
Orchestra and Choirs tour overseas on a regular basis and enter many competitions and eisteddfods.
Students are encouraged to participate in choirs, choral groups, orchestras, bands, string and brass
ensembles. Regular Variety Nights are scheduled along with major productions to showcase the talents
of the students.