Rockhampton Grammar School
- Rockhampton Grammar School
Infobox HighSchool
name = The Rockhampton Grammar School
motto = "Macte Virtute Et Litterus"
(Latin: "Grow in character and scholarship")|
established = 1880
type = Independent, Non-denominational, Co-educational, Day & Boarding
head = Mr. Islay Lee
city = Rockhampton
state = Queensland
country = Australia
campus = The Range
students = ~1000 (P-12)
free_label =
free =
colors = Red, Black & White
homepage = [http://www.rgs.qld.edu.au/ www.rgs.qld.edu.au]
The Rockhampton Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding school located in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
It has recently expanded to include the newly compulsory Preparatory year level, starting one year before Year 1.The Rockhampton Grammar school was founded in 1881, and was originally a co-educational school before becoming an all-boys' school, until 1977 when it again became co-educational. In 2006 the School celebrated 125 years in education.
The four school houses are Kellow, Wheatley, Wheatcroft and Jardine, all being named after previous headmasters. The current Headmaster is Mr Islay Lee.
The School offers both boarding and day facilities, and also boasts a large population of international students.
In 2005, the School became the first school to win all three interschool sporting tournaments in the same year, coming first in the interschool swimming carnival, the sports carnival and the interschool cross country race.
Every year, the School hosts a number of fund-raising events, such as school dances, Valentine's Day celebrations, Grammar Muster, dress-down days and an annual Race Day.
References
ee also
*List of schools in Queensland
*List of boarding schools
External links
* [http://www.rgs.qld.edu.au Rockhampton Grammar School Website]
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