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''Vitai Lampada Tradunt'' (Lucretius) 'They Hand on the Torch of Life'
Sydney Church of England Grammar School (also known as the '''Shore School''' and '''SCEGS''') is an Anglican school for boys in North Sydney , New South Wales , Australia . The school is a member of the Atheletic Association Of The Greater Public Schools Of New South Wales (AAGPS) . The School was founded on 4th May, 1889 and was the initiative of Revd. Alfred Barry of the Sydney Diocese of the Church of England. The site of the School's first building stands on that of the Victorian mansion of the legendary Gold Prospector BH Holtermann . Holtermann was a German migrant who discovered the famous Holtermann Nugget in the Australian gold fields. He used his new found wealth to build a magnificent home in North Sydney which is now a boarding house of Shore. His sons were amongst the first students enrolled at Shore. THE SCHOOL'S NAME The School officially has two names, Sydney Church of England Grammar School and The Shore School. The school has long been known by the latter, however it was not until the early Nineties when the name The Shore School was officially adopted. The name came about at sporting matches where supporters could not chant 'Grammar', as this was already done by the students of Sydney Grammar School . The name comes from the school being located in Sydney's North Shore region. THE SCHOOL CHARTER The St James' School Compensation Trust Act (1886) provided for the foundation of "A school of the highest type, including departments of education for all classes of the community, in which the teaching shall be throughout in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, and which shall be placed under the direction of a governing body of clergy and laity to be elected by the Synod, the Bishop of the Diocese being the ex-officio President". THE SCHOOL PSALM ''Psalm 15'' Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle: or who shall rest upon thy holy hill? Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life: and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart. He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour: and hath not slandered his neighbour. He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes: and maketh much of them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not: though it were to his own hindrance. He that hath not given his money upon usury: nor taken reward against the innocent. Who so doeth these things: shall never fall. Amen HEADMASTERS The current Headmaster of the School is Dr Timothy Wright. He was previously Headmaster of the All Saints' School in Bathurst , New South Wales and holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry . He has been an educator for over twenty years. LC Robson, the fourth headmaster of Shore School, attended Sydney Grammar School and was the first Headmaster of Shore born in Australia. All previous headmasters had been born in England . Mr Robson was offered the headmasterships of both Shore and Sydney Grammar School, but declined the latter as many of the teachers who had taught him there were still on the teaching staff. The School is also governed by a Council jointly appointed by the Old Boys' Union and the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Former Headmasters
HSC PERFORMANCE In 2005, Shore recorded it's best recorded HSC result since 1994 , which was when the new HSC was introduced. Some notable facts include that:
CAMPUSES North Sydney Senior School In addition to the administrative centres and classroom blocks there are:
# School House # Robson House # Hodges House # Barry House
Preparatory School
Northbridge Playing Fields The School's main sports facility is at Northbridge, on land purchased in 1916. The School was given a choice of either buying the neighbouring Graythwaite property, or land at Northbridge. The School chose to buy the land at Northbridge as playing fields, since the school was desparately in need of more fields. This now has one of the finest ovals (A Ground) in Sydney and five other full-sized ovals, as well as tennis courts, pavilions and dressing rooms. The grounds were opened in 1919 as a memorial to the 880 Old Boys who served and the 122 who died in the Great War. Plans for their redevelopment are currently being reviewed and are expected to be approved by June 2006. Early Learning Centre Opened in 2003, it is a K-2 learning facility for boys and girls. With Long Day Care facilities, the ELC is open 48 weeks per year. Future Developments Northbridge Northbridge is currenty under plans for a redevolompent as the current grandstands are becoming old. The new redevolopment will include new grandstands and changeroom facilities. Gym and Pool centre The Gym and Pool are currently aged and in need of an upgrade. The new upgrade plans have been made up and are ready. The new proposed plans include an updated gym, Squash courts, Basketball court and an indoor/outdoor 50m pool (the current pool is 25m). PERFORMING ARTS Shore has an immense performing arts program. Music Ensembles Include:
Drama Productions (2006)
NOTABLE ALUMNI Former students of the school are known as Old Boys. For notable Old Boys, see '' List Of Famous Shore Old Boys ''. Or see www.andrewwardlawrocksmysocks.com for info on him being good .... at soccer SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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