About Grammar
School Headmaster
Mr. John Morris MA Hons Dip Tchg
John Morris was appointed Headmaster at Auckland Grammar School in July 1993 after previously being Principal of Takapuna Grammar School for nearly 4 years.
Grammar News
- ANZAC Day at Grammar - 25 April 2012
- The annual ANZAC Day commemoration service was held in the School Hall before a huge crowd of 1000 people, the largest numbers ever present at this service. The address was given by Michael Wynd, Historian at the RNZ Navy in Devonport. As usual the service was a moving tribute to those who gave their lives in war for our country.
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- Headmaster's Bulletin
- To read the February 2012 edition of the Headmaster's Bulletin click 'Read More' below.
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- Head Prefect Announced - 25 Jan 2012
- Joel Bateman has been appointed as Head Prefect of the School for 2012. His Deputy is Taha Brown and along with four Senior Prefects will form the Leadership Team of the student body for 2012. The first group of Prefects will be announced by the end of February.
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- Headmaster's Prize Giving Address 2011
- The result is that Auckland Grammar School holds a special, somewhat independent, niche in the New Zealand education scene, in large part because we have remained constant, determined, committed and totally focused on the things that we believe make us different and special, and which contribute to our boys enjoying an excellent educational experience. The School stands for a style of education that is definitely not old fashioned or conservative but rather demanding, knowledge-driven, competitive and rigorous. We aim to provide our boys with the structure, values and educational opportunities that will enable them to go to the outside world as well rounded, confident young men who can mix it with the very best and be worldly citizens of our country.
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- CIE and NCEA: The Facts
- In response to the NZ Herald editorial “NCEA – Rebel school should think again”, I feel the need to rebut some of the incorrect assumptions, emotive arguments and misleading conclusions in the article.
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Brief Description
Auckland Grammar School is a boys-only state secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand. It teaches from years 9 to 13. The school also has a limited number of boarders, who live in a building adjacent to the school called Tibbs' House. It is one of the largest schools in New Zealand and is known for its unusual architectural style.
The school was created by the Auckland Grammar Appropriation Act 1868, but is predated by the school's charter given by Governor Sir George Grey's Trust Deed in 1850. Auckland Grammar School is the location of two Category I historic places under the Historic Places Act 1993 - the school's main block and a war memorial. An obelisk in front of the school commemorates former students of the school who fought in various wars. The school's main block, built in 1916 in the "Spanish Mission" style, contains a hall for school assemblies, classrooms and offices, with a vaulted ceiling covering the centre of the building. It owns a facility called VentureLodge on the outskirts of the township of Ohakune in the central North Island which is used by students for camps. The school's motto, "Per Angusta ad Augusta" (Through narrows/difficulties (Lewis and Short Latin Dictionary) to hallowed heights), is shared by some other grammar schools in Auckland. In recent times Auckland Grammar has used the translation Through difficulties to greatness (a much better translation). Grammar Boys, a 60 minute documentary about the school, was shown on New Zealand television.
- Centennial Theatre
- A 360 seat auditorium with full technical capabilities available for hire
- Tibbs House
- The school boarding hostel providing facilities for over 120 students from outside the Auckland region
- Sports
- 3 Playing Grounds, Gymnasium, Sports Centre, Hockey Turf and full pavilion facilities including the new Old Boys Association Pavilion