School in Australia
| Central Coast Grammar School | |
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| Location | |
| Erina Heights, Central Coast, New South Wales Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°25′30″S 151°23′53″E / 33.42500°S 151.39806°E / -33.42500; 151.39806 |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent secular co-educational primary and secondary day schoolg |
| Motto | Latin: Vita Et Scientia (Life and Knowledge) |
| Established | 1985; 40 years ago (1985) |
| Educational authority | New South Wales Department of Education |
| Chairman | Stephen Brahams |
| Headmaster | Phillip O'Regan |
| Employees | 213 |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrolment | 1315 (2020) |
| Area | 17 hectares (42 acres) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Green, gold & blue |
| Publication | Bundara (magazine) |
| Website | www |
Central Coast Grammar School is an independent secular co-educational primary and secondary day school, located in Erina Heights on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The school provides a general education for approximately 1,315 students from Year K to Year 12; and is situated on a 17-hectare (42-acre) campus.
History
The school was established in 1985, opening with 16 teachers and 185 students. It was the first school of its type on the Central Coast. It was expanded in the 1990s, incorporating buildings from the former Erina Hotel-Motel.
Headmasters
The following individuals have served as headmasters of Central Coast Grammar School:
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Chambers | 1985 | 1987 | 1–2 years | |
| 2 | Richard Lornie OAM | 1988 | 2008 | 19–20 years | |
| 3 | William Low | 2009 | 2023 | 15–16 years | |
| 4 | Phillip O'Regan | 2024 | incumbent | 0 years |
Houses
The six school houses are named after native Australian flora:
- Acacia (yellow)
- Banksia (orange)
- Grevillea (red)
- Ironbark (blue)
- Nicholii (green)
- Hakea (purple)
Notable alumni
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- Charlotte Best – actress and model
- Caitlin De Wit – Australian wheelchair basketball player
- Matt Graham – Olympic skier
- Gordon Reid – Politician
- Charlie Hunter – Olympic Runner
- Sam Corlett – actor
See also
References
- ^ "Central Coast Grammar School". Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- "A History of Erina" (PDF). Gosford City Council.
- ^ Doukakis. Twenty. A Short History of CCGS
- "Meet the Headmaster". Central Coast Grammar School.
- "Meet the Headmaster". Central Coast Grammar School.
- "Olympic athlete profile - Matt Graham". Australian Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
External links
| Members of the Independent Schools Association (Australia) | |
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| Lists of notable alumni | |
- Private primary schools in New South Wales
- Private secondary schools in New South Wales
- Educational institutions established in 1985
- Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools
- Independent Schools Association (Australia)
- 1985 establishments in Australia
- Grammar schools in Australia
- Schools on the Central Coast (New South Wales)