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It is an honour to be leading the Launceston Church Grammar School Board in what is an exciting new era for the School. Our timehonoured tradition of quality and excellence in educating young people ushers in a new chapter of the School’s proud history as we build on these values and inspire the next generation to become global learners and leaders. In the same way that our students are learning to be leaders, Launceston Grammar would not be where it is today were it not for the leadership of the Board who volunteer their time to help govern the direction of the School. I would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of Mr Michael Bennett who dedicated a large amount of his
When you think back on your own education, who are the teachers that had the greatest influence on you? I remember my Grade 1 teacher, Miss Strike, who was kind and caring; she also loved mathematics and would spend time showing us the amazing patterns to be discovered in counting. I also recall Miss Brock from Grade 4 who took us on a journey around the world through cooking, music and pre-internet virtual sightseeing. In high school there was Mr Lee, my Grade 11 and 12 English teacher, who introduced me to the delights of Auden, Donne, Conrad and Hawthorne.
time and energy in service as Board Chair over a period of seven years, retiring in December last year. We are excited that the School is making steady progress in its goal of becoming a fully authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with its offering of the Primary Years Programme (PYP). A key focus of the PYP is to encourage students to ‘take action’, be compassionate and continue in their journey of becoming informed, engaged and responsible citizens, far into the future. As the Board works with the Headmaster, Mr Richard Ford, we will oversee the School’s strategic direction, delivered through the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. The
These amazing women and men ignited a passion for learning and a budding understanding of the breadth and depth of the world around me. They provided learning experiences that developed compassion, patience and wisdom while cultivating a sense of justice and humility. In truth, I was fortunate to have many great teachers, some of whom I try to emulate in my own classroom. What is it that makes a teacher great? In my experience the common traits displayed by excellent educators are their obvious passion for their subject, their capacity to excite others to get hooked into lifelong
Grammar Identity Statement, which was developed by the Headmaster in consultation with parents, staff, students, alumni and the Board, will inform the actions of the Strategic Plan and provide a clear direction and distinct educational offering going forward. On behalf of the Launceston Church Grammar School Board, I offer thanks to staff, parents and alumni who work together as a strong and united community to deliver excellence in education to our young people. Nigel Bailey, Chair, Launceston Church Grammar School Board
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learning, and a respectful care of students.
Our focus is on developing learners and leaders in all areas of the Launceston Grammar Identity, and the language we have chosen to encapsulate our identity speaks volumes about what we value. We are developing global, courageous, curious, creative and compassionate leaders and learners. What a privilege it is to have this as our mandate. Penni Maher, Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning)
