For more than 165 years, Geelong Grammar has been pioneering transformative experiences and progressive choices in education. Such choices are founded upon a balanced and holistic education for our young people: optimising our students’ academic agency and efficacy is aligned with appreciating how essential it is to support each learner athletically, creatively, emotionally, intellectually, morally, socially, and spiritually.

Our Focus

Enabling Wisdom – Christus Nobis Factus Sapientia

Our Purpose

Intersecting the science of learning and the art of teaching to shape a better world

Our Spirit

Making a positive difference

Our Character

Our principles lie in not just instilling knowledge that allows students to get from A to B.

As Geelong Grammar students go forth into the world, we want to have strengthened in them courage, compassion and curiosity, as empowered individuals who will proactively seek to make a positive difference towards shaping a better world.

Courageous

Strengthening agency and grit

Curious

Seeking to understand

Compassionate

Supporting shared humanity

Strategic Imperatives

Parents of today value choice in the educational environment to best suit their child’s and their family’s needs. We’re a choice for families who want their children to be safe, well and purposeful at school; for families who seek an environment that prioritises ethicality, collaboration, inclusivity, progression and substantiation.

Ethicality

Modelling ethical standards and behaviour

Collaboration

Collaborating proactively and professionally to encourage, support and improve engagement

Inclusivity

Encouraging and celebrating diversity and thinking that underpins justice, acceptance, trust and compassion

Progression

Committing to a rigorous improvement agenda that prioritises contemporary practices

Substantiation

Evidence-based decision making to inform professional practice

Educational Pillars

We have three strategic educational pillars that underpin our approach to an Exceptional Education. It is our vision that all students, at every campus, will experience learning across these pillars in a significant way.

Statement of Democratic Principles

The VRQA Minimum Standards for School Registration includes a standard concerning the school’s adherence to Australian democratic principles and practice.
This standard is as follows:

The programs of, and teaching in, a school must support and promote the principles and practice of Australian democracy, including a commitment to:

  • elected Government;
  • the rule of law;
  • equal rights for all before the law;
  • freedom of religion;
  • freedom of speech and association;
  • the values of openness and tolerance.

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the principles of a liberal democracy.

We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government.
We respect and observe the rule of law, and believe that no person is above the law.
We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender or other attributes.
We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practice tolerance and understanding of others’ beliefs.
We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have the responsibility not to abuse this freedom.
We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all members of the school community regardless of background.

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