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Scone Grammar School

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Funding type
  
Independent

Established
  
1990

Chaplain
  
Rev'd. Nate Atkinson

Phone
  
+61 2 6545 3131

Number of students
  
525 (2011)

Religious affiliation(s)
  
Anglican

Principal
  
Mr. Paul Smart

Enrolment
  
525 (2011)

Motto
  
Floreat Scona (Latin)

Founded
  
1990

Address
  
60 Kingdon St, Scone NSW 2337, Australia

Similar
  
Scone Public School, Scone High School, St Mary's Primary School, Aberdeen Public School, Scone

Scone Grammar School is a coeducational, independent, K–12, Anglican school, located in the town of Scone, New South Wales, in the Upper Hunter Valley region of Australia.

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Overview

Primary classes at Scone Grammar School are provided from kindergarten to year 6, and Senior classes from years 7 to 12.

The school operates in a Christian environment and has close ties to local Anglican organisations.

There has been a school on the site since 1845, and the current school was opened in 1990.

Junior school

The Junior school provides a curriculum based on the six "Key Learning Areas" defined by the NSW Board of Studies: English, Mathematics, Human Society and Its Environment, Science and Technology, Creative Arts, and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

In addition, regular classes are provided in IT, French, Music, Library and Christian Studies.

Co-curricular programs provided for Junior school students include School Sport, Junior School Camps and Music.

Senior school

The Senior school curriculum is split into 3 stages:

  • Stage 4 (years 7 and 8)
  • Stage 5 (years 9 and 10)
  • Stage 6 (years 11 and 12)

    • Stage 5 works towards the equivalent of the former New South Wales School Certificate.

    During stage 6, studies are tailored to the Preliminary Higher School Certificate, and the Higher School Certificate.

    A structured careers programme is also part of the year 10, 11 and 12 curriculum.

    Co-curricular programs provided for Senior school students include School Sport, Senior School Camps, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Music.

    Scholarships

    The school is an independent school, and tuition fees are applicable. There are, however, scholarships available:

  • Academic - for students commencing years 5, 7, 9 and 11.
  • Musical - for students commencing years 6 to 11.
  • General excellence - for students commencing years 7 to 11.
  • Exceptional academic ability - for a student in year 7.
  • Leadership in the local community - for a student in year 9.

    • House system

    Students are allocated to one of three houses, for the duration of their time at the school.

  •      Jones (blue) - named after Mr. William Jones.
  •      Ledger (yellow) - named after Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ledger.
  •      Pulling (red) - named after Mr. William Blomfield Pulling.

    • Community

    The school plays an active role in the local Anglican community, and provides pastoral care via its chaplain.

    The school also organises and participates in local equestrian related events.

    References

    Scone Grammar School Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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