P-12

$3,730.00 - $6,406.00. Full Boarding $10,292.00

Principal's Welcome

Hello and welcome.
Bev Mouritz

First introduced to the Girls Grammar in 1988 when appointed as a teacher of physical education, I was enthralled by the ambience within the School created by members of the School community and the mix of traditional with new. In the 1990s I began teaching mathematics and subsequently accepted a variety of leadership positions including the Head of KLA Mathematics, Head of Weaver House (Pastoral Care), Assistant Principal - Students (Pastoral Care) and most recently, Acting Principal of Rockhampton Girls Grammar. My two daughters are graduates of RGGS and remain strong advocates of the advantages of single sex education.

Education today is provided by a variety of means and sectors. The element of choice is a vital component of parental selection of what type of education best matches family value structures. Education is more than attending school and learning facts.

Rockhampton Girls Grammar recognizes that education comprises more than academic progress. At RGGS, students encounter a learning environment attuned to individual students, including those with specific learning needs such as giftedness in particular areas and the needs of those with learning disabilities. The School ethos is one of appreciation and concern for others in the community and acknowledges the conviction that within the shelter of the girls-only environment, young women develop a self-belief that girls can achieve in whatever field they choose. The blend of traditional and contemporary ensures that the young women of Rockhampton Girls Grammar use the values of the past to develop skills to meet the challenges of the future.

At RGGS, day students are enrolled from Prep to Year 12, with boarding commencing at Year 6. Our aim is to ensure the caring nature of the smaller school remains. We acknowledge that different educational sectors have advantages to offer students. Families must undertake research to match the school with the family and, specifically, the student needs.

The choice factor is important. By financially supporting all educational types, Australian governments acknowledge the need to determine what a family desires -

* single sex or co-educational;
* boarding or day student;
* Prep to Year 12 continuum of learning or separate primary and secondary campuses;
* church affiliated or non-denominational.

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School recognizes the need for many country families to seek boarding facilities to educate their children. I urge you to consider the choices available to families who may be considering boarding their daughters away from home for future educational experiences. The educational opportunities on offer at RGGS equal our metropolitan counterparts, but at a substantially lower cost to families.

Your interest in visiting the School website and this page demonstrates you are determining the best educational facility for your daughter. I extend a warm welcome to you to visit with us and see what we have to offer your daughter.

Bev Mouritz (Mrs)

Principal

* Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is one of the original eight Grammar Schools of Queensland.
* The School is managed under the Grammar Schools Act and is a Statutory body.
* It has been educating young women since 1892.
* Rockhampton Girls Grammar School was originally established to provide girls with access to secondary education similar to that available to their brothers.
* It provides girls from all backgrounds with access to a caring, safe, yet challenging, educational environment in which there is a good balance between academic, cultural and sporting activities.
* The School now caters for the educational needs of young women from Prep to Year 12.
* Boarders are now accepted fromYear 6.
* Boarding facilities are excellent with individual rooms with telephone and internet access for senior (Year 11 and 12) students.
* The School values its traditions, but appreciates the value of an innovative approach.
* Class sizes are small, and individual differences and needs appreciated.
* Staff are caring , committed, well qualified and most professional.
* Research highlights the outstanding results obtained by girls in single-sex environments. Results from Rockhampton Girls Grammar School certainly support this thesis.
* The School Motto - Non Scholae sed Vitae :
Not only for School but for Life we are learning -
epitomises the philosophy of the School.

Years P- 6
The Girls Grammar School Rockhampton offers a full primary education from Year P-6. The emphasis of this program is on providing a challenging but nurturing environment which extends our students as well as providing for the important foundation skills in the early years. Our small classes and multi-age groupings allow staff to give close attention to the individuals needs of each child.

Year P-6 girls benefit from special links with the middle and senior school, with younger students having a host of older role models and mentors available for assistance and help with transition issues. Years 4-6 continues this emphasis and utilises specialist teachers and facilities in areas such as Art; French; Japanese; Science and Home Economics.

YEAR 7
Year 7 is considered part of the Middle School. Middle School curriculum is about engaging students in the learning process. More than ever the Middle School Curriculum is about working as as team - student/parent/teacher to ensure the most enjoyable and productive middle years of schooling.

YEARS 8-10
Students in Years 8-10 study a combination of core and elective subjects.

Years 11-12
CORE
English ; Maths A or Maths B

ELECTIVES
Mathematics C; Agricultural Science; Biological Science; Chemistry; Physics; Modern History; Ancient History; Geography [Dist Ed]; Accounting; Business Communication and Technologies; Information Processing and Technology (Year 12 only 2008); Information Technology Systems, Legal Studies; Japanese [Dist Ed]; Art; Music [Dist Ed]; Home Economics, Hospitality; Physical Education.

Tafe Course, Traineeship, Apprenticeship

Our school also offers opportunities for students to be involved with Capricornia Language Immersion Program [CLIP] for Japanese, which continues beyond Year 7 with the subject Enhancement Japanese. A full sporting program is offered as well as a wide range of co-curricular activities including public speaking, choral and instrumental music.

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is committed to providing for girls from diverse backgrounds, in a caring environment, access to a stimulating, balanced, dynamic curriculum through which they can achieve their maximum potential. This prepares them to become confident, responsible young women motivated to work and think independently and prepared to contribute positively to a changing world.