OVERVIEW
Ipswich Grammar School (IGS), Queensland’s first secondary school and first Grammar School was established in 1863 and has produced men of distinction for 142 years. The school tenaciously guards the old ‘3 R’s’, focussing on literacy while also honouring the new basics: technology, thinking skills, problem solving, communication skills, teamwork and building self-esteem.
Embracing modern research into raising sons and educating boys, the school has established a Centre for Specialisation in Boys’ Education. Research findings into the ways that boys learn best are integrated into all aspects of the School. For example, the school recognises the role of the Arts and Sport in boys’ education, as a way to express themselves, build self-esteem and learn important life skills. Visiting specialists speak with students, parents and the wider community about issues relating to the education and development of young men.
IGS has a zero tolerance of bullying policy and has specific elements of its Life Skills program to deal with bullying and related issues of personal development and growth. Importantly, the school realises that students must be happy at school.
Distinctive Characteristics
- Centre for Specialisation in Boys’ Education
- Extensive Co-curricular Activities
- Excellence in Sport Program
- Life Skills and Outdoor Education Program
- ‘Learning Made Easy’ Program
- Tertiary Pathways - University Linked Subject
SCHOOL FACILITIES
Facilities include a heated Olympic pool, international standard fields for football, cricket and soccer, tennis courts, fitness centre, modern computer laboratories, Industrial Technology & Design workshop, Precinct of the Arts (including Art, Drama and Music studios), Resource Centre for extension and assistance, and a school Museum.
Boarding facilities include two boarding houses with rooms accommodating 2 to 4 boys with ensuite, air- conditioning and individual desk and study area. Recreation facilities available to boarders, including a large wide-screen TV, pool tables, BBQ and access to sporting and library facilities.
WHAT IGS OFFERS YOUR CHILD
The curriculum at IGS covers a wide range of subjects – core and elective, vocational education and training, including links with aviation and a number of industry bodies.
In the Junior Years (Years 5 and 6), students are taught by specialist teachers and have access to secondary school facilities. This way, their transition into secondary school is eased.
The Middle Years (Years 7 to 9) are designed to ensure the educational, emotional and physical transition for each student is as smooth as possible. Subject offerings are broad, with structured reading programs, enrichment activities, and a curriculum which is learner centred, flexibly structured and well resourced.
Students in Senior Years (Years 10 to 12) benefit from our strong emphasis on scholarship, achievement, leadership, character building and values education. The subjects offered in these years are similar to the Middle Years with the addition of Legal Studies, Maths A, B & C, Accounting, Information Processing and Technology, Trade & Business Mathematics, Recreational Education and a number of VET areas of study.
2004 ACADEMIC RESULTS
2004 Year 12 results achieved:
- 7.8% Achieved OP1, State average 2.34%
- 15.5% OP1 – OP3 range, State average 8.35%
- 48.3% OP1 – OP8 range, State average 27%
- 4 Vice-Chancellors’ University Scholarships in 2004
- Above State averages in QCS Tests, Writing Task
COMPETITION PARTICIPATION
- GPS affiliate
- Art & Drama
- Tournament of Minds
SPORT
- Golf
- Basketball
- AFL (Australian Rules Football)
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Hockey
- Lawn Bowls
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Triathlons
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
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