Geelong Grammar School
BOSTOCK HOUSE 139 Noble Street, Newtown VIC 3220 CORIO CAMPUS 50 Biddlecombe Avenue, Corio VIC 3214 TIMBERTOP CAMPUS Private Mail Bag, Mansfield VIC 3722 TOORAK CAMPUS
TH E BA SIC S
14 Douglas Street, Toorak VIC 3142
Enquiries +61 3 5273 9307
Principal Rebecca Cody
At Geelong Grammar School (GGS) we do things differently;
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knowing it takes more than theory to make an impact beyond
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the classroom. Our educational theory is intentional and
Years
enduring; we exist to enable wisdom.
ELC – Year 12
Students as young as three years of age can begin their GGS
Denomination
adventure at Bostock House or Toorak Campus. As they enter
Anglican
early adolescence, their learning continues into Middle School Joining the school in 2018, Rebecca’s approach centres on an unwavering commitment to the
Gender
at the Corio Campus, followed by a transformative year at
Co-educational
Timbertop. With enlivened spirit and tenacity, our students
Fees
return to Corio Campus to complete Senior School.
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We are Australia’s largest co-educational boarding
Boarding \ Yes
philosophy and
community and celebrate a culturally rich blend of students,
practice of holistic
from rural to regional, interstate to overseas. We encourage
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education, and the
and celebrate diversity and want all our learners to feel a
ATAR \ Median 81.70*
far-reaching impact this has on shaping a buoyant, more
genuine sense of belonging within a caring and inclusive
IB \ Median 35*
environment.
adaptable and
At GGS, it is our privilege to enable wisdom by providing a
enlightened world.
holistic education that prioritises learning and academic skills, as well as the values of courage, curiosity and compassion. We offer a unique pathway for growth; an educational experience that is academically challenging and underpinned by three strategic educational pillars; Adventure Education, Positive Education and Creative Education.
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A DV E N T U R E E D
P O S ITIV E E D
C R E AT IV E E D
B OA R D I N G
Our unique Timbertop
Positive Education places
Our newest Strategic Pillar.
With ample open space and
campus provides learners
wellbeing at the heart of our
Cultivating the skills of
exceptional facilities, GGS
with a transformative year of
learning community.
communication,
uniquely satisfies a student’s
Adventure Education:
Equipping our learners with
collaboration, critical
desire for space and play,
experiential learning through
the knowledge and skills to
thinking, problem posing and
underpinned by a well-
and with nature helps to
nurture their own wellbeing
problem solving. Prioritising
established House System
develop competence in
and foster a deeper purpose
transferable competencies
that provides the structure
practical ways and promotes
to contribute to the
for young people to flourish
and support for young
independence and resilience.
wellbeing of others.
in a fast-changing world.
learners to thrive.
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