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School Prospectus 2026

Integrity, Endeavour, Community This Prospectus was printed January 2026. The information contained within may be subject to change at any time. Cobram Anglican Grammar School thanks you for your understanding.

Table of Contents Principal’s Welcome

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Why Choose Cobram AGS?

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Our Philosophy

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What is Anglican Identity?

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Student Support Services

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Student Leaders

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Junior School and Senior School Visions

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Junior School Curriculum

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Year Seven and Eight Curriculum

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Year Nine and Ten Curriculum

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Year Eleven and Twelve (VCE)

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Academic Subjects (VCE)

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Applied Learning Pathways

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Senior School Pathways Program

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Learning Pathways at Cobram AGS

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Sport at Cobram AGS

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Sports Academy

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Trades Centre

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Camps and Excursions

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School Communications

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Extra-Curricular Opportunities

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School Fees and Finance Information

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Principal’s Welcome Mr Keith Willett

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Schools play an integral role in shaping young lives – moulding values, developing essential skills, and helping students understand and engage with the world around them.

It is a privilege and responsibility Cobram Anglican Grammar School takes seriously.

As a faith-based school rooted in the Anglican tradition, we are guided

by Christian values that emphasise compassion, integrity, and service to others. Yet we are proudly inclusive and welcoming of all students and families, regardless of faith or background. Our mission extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to developing good people who will make meaningful contributions to their communities, not just good students who achieve high marks.

We believe in empowering our students to take sensible risks, to explore, and to discover through our innovative approach to teaching and learning. Rather than limiting potential, we encourage our students to push boundaries, particularly in embracing technology and new ways of thinking. This spirit of innovation is matched by our commitment to providing genuine career pathways for every learner.

With the recent completion of our state-of-the-art Trades Centre in 2025, we can now support students whether they aspire to university study or wish to pursue excellence in vocational education and the trades. Whatever pathway your child chooses, we have the facilities and teaching expertise to help them succeed and achieve the future they desire.

Beyond the classroom, we offer rich opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. Our comprehensive camps program runs from Year Three through to Year Twelve, building resilience, teamwork, and independence. Year Ten students can get “job ready” by being part of the Project Ready program, while talented athletes in Years Seven to Ten can develop their sporting prowess through our excellent Sports Academy.

I warmly invite you to tour our campus and experience firsthand what makes Cobram Anglican Grammar School such a special place. The people here – our students, staff and families – are truly what makes our school special. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming your family into our wonderful community.

Regards.

Why Choose Cobram AGS?  We are a school passionate about educational excellence and personal growth;  We value creating and maintaining a strong sense of community;  We provide an innovative and progressive approach to learning, and celebrate the achievements of our school community;  We strive to ensure our students feel valued, happy, safe and secure;  We empower our students to participate actively in all aspects of school life, from their academic studies to sporting events, cultural pursuits and community service.  We provide flexible learning programs that support every student regardless of whether they’re pursuing an academic pathway or an applied learning pathway.

Scan the QR code to watch a short video where Mr Willett explains some of the things that make our school a wonderful place to learn.

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Our Philosophy Integrity Endeavour Community

Cobram Anglican Grammar School is a centre for educational excellence, endeavour and inclusion: we inspire our students to be their best and contribute to our local community.

Cobram AGS has a proud Anglican tradition, and aims to develop the whole person. Spiritual and moral growth and maturity are developed hand in hand with academic pursuits.

Our highly skilled staff members provide quality education opportunities in a caring and pastoral atmosphere.

The three main pillars for our school are Integrity, Endeavour and Community:

• Faith: Living by Gospel values.

• Integrity: always be honest and true in all dealings with one another.

• E ndeavour: always be prepared to do one’s best, no matter the obstacles.

• Community: always be supportive of one another, and recognise the intrinsic value of every individual’s contribution.

Discover our point of difference by scanning the QR code and watching a short video on our school philosophy.

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The core values of the Anglican Schools Commission and Cobram AGS are: • E xcellence: Pursuing high standards in all things.

• J ustice: Demonstrating fairness, compassion and conviction.

• Respect: Respecting self, others and our planet.

• Integrity: Acting with honesty and openness.

• Inclusion: Promoting diversity and celebrating difference.

We expect and trust that all of our students and staff follow and respect our school values whilst always striving to be their best and treat others how they would like to be treated.

Love Compassion Hope Justice Diversity Inclusion

What is Anglican Identity?

Student Support Services

Our Anglican Identity is the grounding on which our school is built. It permeates every aspect of our school life: love, compassion, hope, justice, diversity and inclusion.

Student support services at Cobram AGS aim to:

The Reverend Dr Daniel Heischman, Executive Director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools in the USA described Anglican schools in Australia as “welcoming places, enriched by the presence of those who practise other faiths as well as no faith at all.”

• acknowledge the key concepts of ‘continuity of care’ and the importance of forming nurturing partnerships between the school and families/guardians

He also states that “participation often precedes understanding; experiencing worship paves the way to deeper meaning”.

This description certainly underpins our philosophy and values. Students in our school community of other faith or no faith have equal opportunity to participate in thinking about the way faith can impact their lives.

To help give important discussions around faith and Anglican values greater context, we facilitate regular Chapel Services rotating between the Junior School and Senior School. These services give students the platform to explore what Anglican Identity means to them.

As a faith-based school, attending Chapel Services and actively participating in Religious and Values Education (RAVE) classes is not optional. All students and staff at our school are required to act in accordance with our school values and respect our Anglican Identity.

• assist students to develop as healthy, secure and resilient adults • enable students to take full advantage of all the learning opportunities offered at the school

Student Learning and Wellbeing With the world rapidly changing and young people facing more complex challenges than ever before, Cobram AGS is committed to supporting the holistic development of our students; particularly their emotional wellbeing. Our experienced and approachable Student Wellbeing Team offer confidential counsel and support regarding school or personal matters.

Families seeking wellbeing support are most welcome to complete a School Welfare Referral Form to address concerns with our Wellbeing Team.

Heads of School The Heads of School should be contacted for assistance with urgent student matters, inside or outside the classroom.

Education Support At Cobram AGS, we are proud to have an extensive Education Support team that operate across our Junior and Senior School classrooms. Our Education Support Officers provide dedicated assistance to students requiring additional help with their learning. Students also have the opportunity to attend Homework Club once per week if they feel as though they need extra support.

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Student Leaders

Savannah Kernaghan

Matilda Waser

Olivia Thompson

Miley Driscoll

Captain of Community Service

Captain of Stewardship

Captain of Anglican Identity

Captain of Student Voice

Junior School Vision "My vision for our Junior School is to provide high quality education in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that builds a foundation for lifelong learning. In collaboration with our staff and parents, I would like to ensure that our Junior School students enjoy a positive and successful experience whether that is academic, social or personal.”

Mrs Fiona Clark, Head of Junior School

Senior School Vision "The skills and habits students build in their early secondary school years are foundational to the success they are going to experience in Year Eleven and Twelve.

As our students reach that pathway stage in Year Nine and Ten, it is my objective to ensure they are able to select the subjects that align with their goals and interests and what they feel most passionate about.”

Mr John Thompson, Head of Senior School

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Junior School Curriculum (Foundation to Year Six) Core Curriculum • Literacy • Numeracy • Integrated Studies • Science

Specialist Curriculum • Art • Music • Library Studies • Information Communication Technologies and Design (Year Five/Six) • Religion and Values Education (RAVE) • Physical Education At Cobram AGS, we view every child as a unique individual with different needs and aspirations. With this in mind, we tailor our approach to working with each student to ensure the best possible learning outcomes.

As students progress through our Junior School, their learning is underpinned by building the foundations they will need to experience success in their future academic endeavours as the curriculum becomes more challenging.

There is a particular focus on the consolidation of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, as well as fostering the skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.

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Year Seven & Eight Curriculum Core Curriculum • English • Humanities • Mathematics • Religion and Values Education (RAVE) • Health • Science • Physical Education

Electives • Food Studies • Art • Music • Technology • Drama • Media • Learning with Technology • Cobram AGS Sports Academy • Mental Health + Resilience • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

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Our Year Seven and Eight curriculum provides a seamless and supportive transition for all students, regardless of whether they are coming from our Junior School program or another primary school entirely.

Year Seven and Eight represents a time of rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional development, which looks different for each child. To support this period of individual transformation, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that enables students to feel confident to express themselves both inside and outside the classroom.

Students explore and engage in a learning environment which allows them to experiment, discover and create.

As a Year Seven or Year Eight student at Cobram AGS, there are many opportunities to develop academic skills as well as be part of a supportive transition program that becomes the genesis for lasting friendships and personal growth.

Year Nine & Ten Curriculum Core Curriculum

Year Nine

• English

Students in Year Nine challenge themselves through their participation in a broad range of learning opportunities that set the foundation for their final years of schooling and help drive self-enrichment.

• Humanities • Mathematics • Religion and Values Education (RAVE) • Science • Health • Physical Education

Electives • Service • Food Studies • Art • Murray Matters • Technology • Drama • Media • Accounting • Outdoor Education • Australian Film Studies • Healthy You • Forensic Science • Cobram AGS Sports Academy • Project Ready (Year Ten only) • Psychology

Students in this year level are asked to test themselves in their academic studies and strive to be the best version of themselves in all aspects. Students are encouraged to make positive choices in and out of the classroom, and to build on their previous learning and experiences.

It is important that students in Year Nine develop a growth mindset that is underpinned by a strong work ethic and sound study skills because this will set them up to thrive in their future years. Our curriculum and wellbeing programs incorporate self-regulation, organisation and time management skills. Year Nine students are empowered to take responsible risks and learn from their mistakes as this is all part of their journey in navigating the challenges of adolescence.

Year Ten The Year Ten curriculum is designed to be challenging and engaging so students can step up to the demands and opportunities that will follow in Year Eleven and Year Twelve. Students develop an enterprising mindset to prepare them academically, emotionally and socially for the pace of undertaking the VCE or applied learning pathway.

In this year level, we support and enable our students to take ownership of their preferred career pathway, self-manage and become independent learners. They are nurtured through career and course counselling so they can make informed choices, in turn providing a strong base for strategic career development and lifelong learning.

Pathway and Elective Opportunities • Progressive subject selection with career pathway counselling and advice from our Careers Advisor • Preparing for VCE/VET and beyond • Fast tracking VCE/VET Subjects

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Year Eleven & Twelve (VCE)

Academic Subjects (VCE)

Progressive subject selection as a Year Eleven and Twelve student at Cobram AGS means:

Please note that our VCE subject offerings are highly dependent on student preferences, timetable allocations and staff availability and are therefore subject to change.

• a personally tailored VCE program • an option to complete Vocational Educational Training (VET)

• English

• pathway counselling and advice from our dedicated Careers Advisor

• General Mathematics

• supported application and planning for university

• Mathematical Methods

• a comprehensive breadth of subject offerings, tailored to suit each individual student’s interests, abilities and passions.

We encourage the pursuit of academic excellence and emphasise the value of obtaining the VCE as the foundation of our Senior School program. Through some fantastic relationships with external providers, we can facilitate the opportunity for students to incorporate hands-on pathways such as School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and VET programs, whilst simultaneously pursuing their VCE certificate.

• Foundation Mathematics • Further Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Psychology • Food Studies • Health & Human Development • Physical Education • History • Systems Engineering • Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) Other subjects can be completed with school support through Virtual School Victoria (VSV)

Cobram AGS is proud to be able to offer a uniquely tailored and flexible VCE program for our Year Eleven and Twelve students.

Our VCE students are backed by their teachers and mentors to challenge themselves to fulfil their potential as they work to succeed in their chosen pathway. They develop the skills, knowledge and habits to make effective decisions, provide leadership to their cohort and ultimately flourish post-school.

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School Based Apprenticeships/ Traineeships Through some fantastic relationships with external providers, we can facilitate opportunities for students to incorporate a School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) into their studies, whilst still actively pursuing their VCE certificate. Undertaking an SBAT is a fantastic way for students to upskill and boost their employment prospects prior to completing their schooling.

Project Ready Project Ready is a hands-on life and work readiness program that is currently offered to students in Year Ten. For those who feel like they need help choosing a career path, building self-confidence and gaining skills to successfully transition into the workforce or further training, Project Ready is a great starting place!

Applied Learning Pathways Cobram AGS aims to provide an inspiring and engaging learning environment where all students thrive, are innovative and aspire to a future defined by their individual passions, interests and skills.

To cater for a diverse group of learners, we offer several educational avenues in the Senior School in which students can actively pursue a vocational pathway. These pathways are designed for students who favour a practical style of learning and enjoy completing hands-on tasks and assessments. These different pathways include: • VCE Vocational Major • VCE with VET (Vocational Education and Training) • VCE with an SBAT (School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship) Successful completion of any of the above pathways will result in a recognised Year 12 completion certificate.

VCE Vocational Major The VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a vocational and applied learning program within the VCE, designed to be completed over a minimum of two years. The VCE VM gives students greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life.

It prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce. Students undertaking the VCE VM will complete the following units of study: Personal Development Skills, Work Related Skills, Literacy, Foundation Mathematics and their chosen VET. Students undertaking the VCE VM must include a Vocational Education and Training (VET), as well as one day per week of Structured Workplace Learning. Students must complete a minimum of three other unit 3-4 sequences (not including the VCE VM Foundation Mathematics or VCE English units' sequence) as part of their program.

Project Ready is a full-year VET program (running for one full day, once per week) that includes a Certificate II in Volunteering, meaning participating students will graduate with recognition for up to two units at 1 and 2 level for VCE. Students should be aware that Project Ready is not like regular school. The program is run by a facilitator with experience in youth programs and group work. At its core, Project Ready is interactive, fun, engaging and inspiring.

Project Ready helps students to: • build ‘groupness’: a group space where they feel comfortable to personally develop • discover their unique skills and strengths so they can plan for their career • understand possible training and work pathways through a range of career development and industry engagement activities • build resilience through personal development activities, volunteering and community involvement • improve their communication skills • develop work readiness skills, such as the job application process • source work placement opportunities

Who is Project Ready suitable for?

While the program is suitable for all students, it holds particular benefits for those who are considering pursuing the VCE Vocational Major pathway (VCE VM). The VET component of the program can contribute towards students' unit count within the VCE VM. It should be noted that completing Project Ready does not lock students into completing the VCE VM – students may still select to complete VCE. *Project Ready has an additional materials fee of $350 per student.

This fee covers the cost of essential resources and materials that students will use throughout the program.

If you have questions relating to any of the applied learning pathways covered above, please contact our Careers Advisor Jade Drew via email at careers@cags.vic.edu.au

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Senior School Pathways Program At Cobram AGS, we endeavour to provide a careers education program that gives every student the opportunity to explore their individual talents and aspirations. Life is a journey that takes us on many different roads, it is not necessarily a straight line.

As a school, our goal is to prepare our students for the ‘real world’ of work. It is now widely acknowledged that while young people need a combination of technical skills and knowledge related to specific areas, their capacity to adapt to change, identify and embrace opportunities, and develop resilience for the inevitable tough times, are skills that are crucial to their future success in a world where rapid change is the only constant.

Our careers program ensures students have the skills and knowledge to navigate multiple career pathways and pursue opportunities that arise. The program commences at Year Seven and entails the following for each year level.

Year Seven – I Discover

Year Seven students use a range of activities to discover their strengths and interests to develop a positive selfimage that provides the foundation for optimistic pathway planning. Students build their career action plan on the selfknowledge they have acquired through the activities they have undertaken.

Year Eight - I Explore

Students in Year Eight research a wide range of occupational profiles to examine the nature of the work, the personal attributes and skills necessary to perform the tasks, and the required entry-level education and training. They revisit their annual career action plan and review their career and learning goals in line with their academic achievements.

Year Nine - I Focus

Year Nine students focus on the contribution that personal attributes and effective communication skills make to their future life and work roles. Students also participate in Morrisby Online profiling and have an unpacking interview with Careers Counsellor Jade Drew to help guide their future pathways. Students examine the changes that have taken place in the workplace over a period of time and apply their knowledge to consider the nature of change on their planning for their preferred future. In their career action plan, students apply their knowledge of their personal attributes and reflect on possible future pathways taking into consideration education and training requirements and the impact of change.

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Year Ten - I Plan

Year Ten students focus on planning their pathway to achieve broad career goals that offer a range of options. In their career action plan, students identify their preferred future pathway and explore a range of scenarios that will provide optional pathways. Students will participate in work experience to gain exposure to the workforce. Research has proven that work experience is one of the most effective ways to gain insight into specific professions and the nature of work in our culture, which can help young people make decisions about their own future plans. Research also tells us that people who have already worked are more likely to gain further employment.

Year Eleven - I Decide

The focus for Year Eleven students is confirming and managing their career action plan. Students should be able to identify the skills and abilities they have acquired through activities and experiences in school and their community, including paid and unpaid work or volunteering. Year Eleven students should be able to identify the transferability of their skills and abilities to future career choices. Students will participate in a camp to Melbourne to explore what universities and TAFE providers have to offer, as well attend the Victorian VCE and Careers Expo.

Year Twelve - I Apply

Year Twelve students need to be able to critically examine their career goals and have sound knowledge of the requirements for their planned further education, training or employment choices.

Students undertake activities to assist in their Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and/or Universities Admissions Centre applications. The goal for Cobram AGS is to ensure every student achieves a quality destination post-school. A quality destination is tertiary study, apprenticeships, traineeships, or employment with a long-term future. We provide the resources and opportunities for students to pursue their passions through our Senior School alternative pathways including: • VET delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) • School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) • Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Cobram AGS offers the VCE Vocational Major for students entering Year Eleven and Twelve.

Students in Year Ten who are considering the VCE Vocational Major will have the opportunity to participate in the Project Ready work readiness program. This will also provide students with a Certificate II in Volunteering.

Learning Pathways at Cobram AGS

YEAR 10 GENERAL

PROJECT READY

Seven Core subjects and three electives.

Full-year work readiness and personal development program incorporating VET Certificate II in Active Volunteering

Students have the opportunity to fastrack a VCE subject

VCE

VCE VM

Students will typically complete between 20-22 units

Literacy, Foundation Maths, PDS, WRS, VET, SWL Typically 20 units

VET School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship and other VET units

TAFE, RTO, Industry

Structured Workplace Learning

Complete VCE

Complete VCE VM

Employment/Apprenticeship/Traineeship

TAFE – Certificate I/II/III/IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma

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Our sports program allows students to challenge themselves against their peers and other students in the district.

Sport at Cobram AGS Sport is an integral part of our school program, with many opportunities available to students all year round. Physical Education is a core subject for all students in Foundation to Year Ten, while VCE students have the opportunity to study Health and Human Development and/or Physical Education.

Additional interschool sports are offered to students in Years Seven to Ten throughout the school year as part of the Goulburn-Murray Division of School Sport Victoria, Hume Region and School Sport Victoria State Championships.

These include:

Cobram AGS boasts a fully turfed sports oval as well as a large enclosed multipurpose basketball/netball court and indoor gymnasium.

Summer Sports:

Intraschool Sporting Opportunities

Winter Sports:

Our Year Three to Twelve Swimming Carnival is a competition between our four school houses (Cowell, Farrer, Parkes and Stanyer) and presents an opportunity for students to advance to the next level of competition against other schools in the region.

Students from Foundation to Year Twelve also have the opportunity to participate in our School Cross Country Carnival which takes place during Term Two, and our Athletics Carnival in Term Three. These events also provide opportunities for high performing students (between Years Three to Twelve) to progress through the various levels of competition under the School Sport Victoria system.

Interschool Sporting Opportunities Our students participate within the Goulburn-Murray Division of School Sport Victoria in Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics. The students who perform well in the regional Goulburn-Murray events then have the opportunity to compete in the Hume Region Carnivals, and if they qualify there, they go on to the State level of competition. Students in both primary and secondary school have the opportunity to compete in these interschool carnivals providing they qualify through our intraschool events.

Students in Years Three to Six have the opportunity to participate in the Murray Valley Interschool Competition and one-off events such as Badminton, Football/Soccer Lightning Premiership and T20 Blast Cricket.

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Table Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Volleyball, Ten Pin Bowling and Clay Target Shooting.

Basketball, Australian Rules Football, Netball, Badminton and Soccer.

Sports Academy Cobram AGS has developed its own Sports Academy which is designed to give aspiring athletes in our local region the best possible chance of succeeding in their chosen sport. The Sports Academy gives students exposure to a high-performance environment where they will have the chance to develop not only an elite skillset, but an elite mindset.

The program is split into two groups: Year Seven and Eight and Year Nine and Ten. In Year Seven and Eight, the core focus is on general skill acquisition/ development and strength and conditioning which takes place in our fully furnished school gymnasium. In the classroom, students will explore the theoretical side of what it takes to be an elite athlete, learning about sports psychology, nutrition, physiology, injury prevention and recovery.

In Year Nine and Ten, the core focus is on training session construction, energy systems, coaching styles, improving officiating skills, first aid in sport, sports marketing, and undertaking strength and conditioning program requirements under professional guidance.

Essential things to know about the Academy: • The Sports Academy is part of our Senior School curriculum and is available as an elective subject to students in Year Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten. • The selection of students into the academy considers three areas: sporting ability, academic achievement and interpersonal development. Selection is not based on sporting performance alone. All students must play/compete for a peak body affiliated or community club in their nominated sport.

• Year Seven and Eight students who are accepted into the Sports Academy program will be expected to attend three periods per week during allocated class time.

• Year Nine and Ten students who are accepted into the Sports Academy program will be expected to attend four periods per week during allocated class time.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with our Head of Sport, Mr Jon O'Dwyer, via email Jon.O'Dwyer@cags.vic.edu.au

To learn more, scan the QR code to watch a short video about the objectives of the Sports Academy.

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Trades Centre Our state-of-the-art Trades Centre represents a significant, long-term investment in vocational education and in preparing students to feel genuinely “future ready”. Featuring advanced robotics typically found in tertiary settings, alongside industry-standard welding, fabrication, automotive and woodwork equipment, the facility provides students with an exceptional foundation for both emerging industries and traditional trades.

Within the facility, students will work with professional-grade laser and waterjet cutters, CNC machines and 3D printers, allowing them to turn creative ideas into real-world outcomes. Students begin engaging with the space in Junior School, with opportunities becoming increasingly specialised through Senior School Technology and into VCE Systems Engineering.

By building practical skills, confidence and a clear sense of pathway, the Trades Centre is redefining what’s possible for young people in our region.

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Camps & Excursions School camps are an integral part of the learning framework at Cobram AGS as they not only contribute meaningfully to personal development, but also provide many students with treasured memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Camps Program commences from Year Three and is tailored to suit different age groups. School camps provide students with opportunities to acquire essential life skills, emphasising the value of teamwork. Camps can often take students outside their comfort zone which creates a learning environment where resilience and character are developed through adventure and challenge. Importantly, our camps are designed to complement classroom studies.

Essential things to know All students are required to attend camps as part of their essential learning at Cobram AGS unless they have a medical exemption from their doctor. Please note, we do not offer a refund for non-participation in camps except in cases where a family has applied for a medical exemption and it was subsequently approved by the school.

Our camp fees are adjusted yearly to reflect changes in costs set by the various camp providers. They are published towards the end of the preceding year, and then included as part of the annual school fee invoice which is distributed to families in October.

Our camp locations are thoroughly researched and carefully selected to support students with: • growing independence from home • establishing deeper connections with their classmates • reinforcing classroom learning • building skills and knowledge that may potentially lead to lifelong involvement in a worthwhile leisure pursuit • promoting and growing self-esteem, resourcefulness, independence, leadership, judgement, cooperation and tolerance • developing self-awareness of their relationship to our country

2026 Camp Locations: • Year Three/Four – Beechworth • Year Five/Six – Canberra • Year Seven – Borambola • Year Eight – Phillip Island • Year Nine – Mount Buffalo • Year Ten – Melbourne • Year Eleven – Melbourne • Year Twelve – Beechworth Please note that camp locations are subject to change and are highly dependant on availability, costs and suitability.

Excursions/Incursions In addition to our Camps Program, we also run several excursions and incursions throughout the year for a range of purposes and benefits. Incursions typically relate to topics such as personal safety and personal development, while excursions offer a chance for students to practically engage with content they have been learning about in class. Most year levels (particularly in the lower year levels) will typically do an activity together at the end of the school year to celebrate, such as going to the cinema, the local pool or an entertainment show.

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School Communications What's On

Extracurricular Opportunities Offered at Cobram AGS

We distribute a fortnightly newsletter titled 'What’s On'.

This covers upcoming school events and recaps what has been happening across the school; whether it's events, excursions, student achievements or service to the community.

Lunchtime Activities

SEQTA Engage

• Karaoke Club

Cobram AGS uses a school app called SEQTA Engage which allows parents/guardians to directly message their child’s teachers in real time. This app also allows parents/guardians to view school reports, access notes and permission slips for excursions and extra-curricular activities, stay informed on the curriculum and receive notifications about school events and activities.

School Reports Cobram AGS publishes online school reports via SEQTA Engage. End of term interim summary reports are provided in Term One and Term Three, while full school reports are provided at the end of Term Two and Term Four.

Parent Teacher Interviews The school schedules Parent Teacher Interviews bi-annually following interim reports. We recommend that families utilise our online booking system to meet with educators and staff face to face. We also encourage parents to contact class teachers or Heads of School throughout the year if they have any queries or concerns, or would simply like to check on the progress of their child/children.

Website Our school website www.cags.vic.edu.au is also a valuable communication tool where families can view the school calendar and find important links to school news and updates from the Principal.

• Book Club • Lego, Computers and Colouring • Drone Club • Gym Time • Library Chill Zone • Ukulele Club • Homework Club

School Competitions • GROK Computer Coding • ICAS Academic Assessments • Lions Club Public Speaking

Cultural and Social • School Production • AngliSchools Schools Concert in Perth • Service Trip to All Saints School in Samoa • Buddy Program – Foundation and Year Six • Private Music Lessons at school – these can include guitar, piano, keyboard, drums flute, ukulele, and clarinet (instruments subject to change) • Junior School Disco • Year 12 Valedictory Dinner • Senior School Formal • Debutante Ball Please note that some of these extracurricular opportunities may vary from year to year and come at an additional cost to school fees.

Cultural and Social TheirCare provides our school community with exceptional Outside School Hours Care. Children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play-based programs.

The program is available for all children at Cobram AGS from 3:00pm until 6:00pm each school day.

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School Fees & Finance Information Each year the Cobram AGS School Council review school fees and set them accordingly for the following year. This process is important to ensure the school is able to deliver an ongoing, quality education to all students at an affordable price.

Tuition fees include: • Teaching services • Classroom support • Student facilities • Administrative assistance

Resource fees include: • Printing • Electronic material • Curriculum supplies/resources • Sports equipment • Computer programs and software

Early Payment Discount An early payment discount of 5% is available when annual fees for your child/children are paid in full by 31 December of the year prior to the applicable fee schedule.

Buses In addition to the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) school buses, Cobram Anglican Grammar School operates daily private bus travel for students from Numurkah, Nathalia, Yarrawonga, Strathmerton and districts. The cost of this service is dependent on a family’s eligibility for transport conveyance. Families not eligible for the transport conveyance will be charged a full fee per student, which can be in excess of $3,000.

2026 Summary of Fees and Costs Year Level

Tuition Fee

Resources

Camp Levy

Total Fees & Levies

Foundation

$1,565

$405

$100

$2,070

Years 1 & 2

$1,565

$405

$100

$2,070

• Individual texts and stationery – Year Seven to VCE

Years 3 & 4

$1,565

$405

$500

$2,470

• BYOD computer/electronic device – Year Five to VCE (refer to IT policy on school website)

Years 5 & 6

$2,165

$405

$700

$3,270

Years 7 – VCE

$3,065

$510

$700

$4,275

• Stationery items (Foundation to Year Six) • Minor excursions related to the curriculum • Contributions to capital maintenance and development

Additional charges may include:

• VET material fees (as set by off-campus education providers) • Outdoor Education costs • Musical instrument hire • Project Ready – Year Ten • Cobram AGS Sports Academy • Musical instrument hire/purchase and private music tuition

*Fees subject to change in 2027.

Payment of Accounts The school offers payment plan arrangements. All families must pay in full or enter into a payment arrangement.

There are no exceptions.

• Overdue library book fees

Sibling Discounts Family discounts are applied to the total family tuition fee as follows: • Two Children – 10% • Three Children – 20% • Four or more children – 30%

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40-48 Campbell Road, Cobram VIC 3644 P.O. Box 607, Cobram VIC 3643 P: 03 5871 1816 admin@cags.vic.edu.au www.cags.vic.edu.au

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