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Auckland Grammar School is a State Secondary School for boys and caters for students from Form 3 to Form 7 (Years 9-13) who reside in the 'Grammar Zone'. The School also has a boarding hostel which caters for 120 boys from outside the Auckland isthmus. The School insists on the pursuit of all-round excellence in academic, sporting and cultural

activities, encouraging each boy to recognise and develop his individual potential and gain pride and satisfaction through setting demanding personal goals and striving to attain them. Opportunities are given to all boys for participation in group and team endeavours to develop skills in cooperation, and healthy competition is promoted in all activities.

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Overview 2009 Examination Results - Feb 2010: Results have only recently been received from both NZQA and CIE and hence we are still analysing these but a few general comments are possible. NZ Scholarship results will not be made available to schools until the middle of February. Overall the School is extremely delighted with examination results for both NCEA and CIE.; Read More
Head Prefect 2010: Andrew Cartwright was appointed Head Prefect of Auckland Grammar School and Magnus Holding his Deputy at a special assembly on 26 January 2010. JDA Adam, T P Kelly, A V Ramji, JJM Watt and M Thornton were appointed Senior Prefects. All five are outstanding Grammar men who are humble, respectful and respected by all sectors of the School community and also very proud to serve their School.; Read More
Old Boys' Pavilion Changing Rooms Opened: The new sports changing rooms beneath the Old Boys’ Pavilion were officially opened on Thursday 28 January 2010 at a special ceremony involving donors and supporters. Richard Adams, President of the Old Boys’ Association said: “We are very pleased that this vital and necessary addition to the Pavilion has been completed in time for the new school year, thanks to the support of the Grammar community. Thank you to all the Old Boys and Friends of the School who have supported this project. Special thanks go to the Trustees of the Burnett Trust. We were delighted to be able to name the main lounge in the Pavilion as the “Burnett Room” in memory of Old Boy Noel Burnett (who attended AGS in the 1920s). We would also like to acknowledge significant financial support from Old Boy Charles J Roberts (AGS Class of 1937).“ Trustees of the Burnett Trust, John Wigglesworth and Peter Hirst presented Headmaster John Morris with a special memento to hang in the Burnett Room – a photo of Noel Burnett with a blurb detailing his connection with Auckland Grammar School and his commitment to sporting and educational endeavours. The Headmaster cut the ribbon to officially opening the Sports Changing Rooms and guests at the event were able to view the new facilities which will make a huge difference to current and future generations of Grammar students.; Read More

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School Leaders Announced and new Staff Welcomed

On Wednesday 27 January eight new staff were welcomed to the school at assembly - click for more details. At the same time the Head Prefect, Deputy Head Prefect, four Senior Prefects and the Head Boy of Tibbs House were all announced to the School. Head Prefect for 2010 is Andrew Cartwright and his Deputy is Magnus Holding. The four Senior Prefects are Joe Adam, Tom Kelly, Ash Ramji and James Watt. Head Boy of Tibbs House is Matthew Thornton.

First Day for Form 3 2010

Form 3 Dean, Mr Fleming, addressing almost 500 new Grammar boys in the old gymnasium.

Form 3 Day Two: Athletics Experience

All Form 3 boys participated in an Athletics Experience organised by Mr Blackwell and the PE Department. A number of junior sports coaches were in attendance running an eye over the new talent.