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History. The school was founded in 1855 as a private diocesan school with the blessing of Bishop Perry by the Venerable Theodore Stretch, Archdeacon of Geelong, with an initial enrolment of fourteen boys.
- Rupert Murdoch, Media Proprietor. I best be careful what I say, I wouldn’t want him to hack my phone… Ranked number 17 in the list of the Most Influential Contemporary Americans, and number 21 on the list of the Most Irreplacable CEOs in the World, there is no doubt that Rupert Murdoch is the ultimate media juggernaut.
- Charles, Prince of Wales. Yep, the heir to the British throne was the proud beneficiary of a Geelong education! Prince Charles was born Charles Philip Arthur George in 1948, the son of Queen Elizabeth the II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
- Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, Sultan of Terrenganu. It’s true! Prince Charles is not the only Royal figure to seek the Geelong wisdom… Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin (we’ll just stick with ‘Abidin’ from now on…) was born in Kuala Terrenganu in 1962, the eldest son of Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah.
- Portia de Rossi, Activist/Actress. Mmmm-Hmm! One half of the world’s favourite funny power-couple (the other half being Ellen DeGeneres) also went to Geelong!
Established in 1855, Geelong Grammar School began with just 14 pupils in Geelong. We pay homage to our history and traditions, adapting them into modern education.
Mar 4, 2024 · SHANE O'HARE, FMR GEELONG GRAMMAR STUDENT: Not in the slightest. LOUISE MILLIGAN, REPORTER: Before he left Geelong Grammar, Nicholas Sampson wrote to Jonathan Harvey.
At 15, while attending Geelong Grammar's Timbertop, she wrote "All for Believing" for a school music assignment, completing it just hours before the deadline. [6] The assignment earned an A and she performed her song in front of classmates. She approached a Melbourne record company and was told that they wanted more than one song. [4]
May 14, 2015 · Established in 1855, Geelong Grammar School has built an international reputation as the provider of an excellent education, with a rich heritage of innovation. In 2007 the school staked its reputation on a radical new approach to teaching and learning it called Positive Education.
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Welcome to Geelong Grammar School. A pioneering school that provides exceptional learning opportunities built on real-world experiences and genuine human connections. Established in 1855, we advance our heritage through innovation that champions a well-rounded, modern education for young people.
