Southwood Boys' Grammar School
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Southwood Boys Grammar School is an independent school
located in Ringwood
, Victoria
, a suburb of Melbourne
, Australia
. It is the brother school of Tintern Girls Grammar School
and was founded in 1999, accepting boys up to year 7. It now caters for boys from prep to year 12. It has a VCE
and IB course; the latter of which is taken at the Tintern Campus. The school provides many co-curricular activities to students including a Young Farmers program.
During 2008, Mr. Andrew Worner announced that he would be leaving the teaching profession to further enhance his professional development, however will still remain in the education profession at large.
Following Mr. Worner's resignation; Mrs. Jenny Collins announced that in 2009 the Head of Campus position would undergo significant changes. It was decided that in 2009; the responsibilities would be shared throughout three people; the Middle School and Senior College coordinators and the new Head of Campus (Operations) position.
It was announced that the people fulfilling these positions in 2009 would be:
During Term 2 each year the music department holds a 'House Singing' competition. In previous years the Music Captain has run and facilitated this event; however in 2008 the event was run by the Director of Co-curricular Activities and the School Leader.
Bands & drama also form a significant part of Southwood's Music; with a musical being held yearly, bi-annual participation in the Rock Eisteddfod and participation in Band Competitions.
The Mascots were designed by a past Southwood student.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
located in Ringwood
Ringwood, Victoria
Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, east of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. At the 2006 Census, Ringwood had a population of 15,185....
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, a suburb of Melbourne
Melbourne
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, Australia
Australia
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. It is the brother school of Tintern Girls Grammar School
Tintern Girls Grammar School
Tintern Schools is an independent, Anglican day for girls and boys located in Ringwood East, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....
and was founded in 1999, accepting boys up to year 7. It now caters for boys from prep to year 12. It has a VCE
Victorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
and IB course; the latter of which is taken at the Tintern Campus. The school provides many co-curricular activities to students including a Young Farmers program.
History
Southwood accepted boys from prep to year 7 in 1999, then to year 8 in 2000 and so on until the first group of year 12s graduated in 2004. In its first years, Southwood had only 42 students from prep to year 7. The school grew progressively, slowly gaining more students, building new buildings to cater for them. Early on, Southwood only had the original building (currently housing the junior school) that it obtained from the government primary school which previously occupied the site. A gymnasium, resource centre and new classrooms were then constructed.Head of campus
The head of campus is the highest permanent position at Southwood (with only the Tintern Schools' Principal and Deputy Principal being higher.) Mr. Adam Kenny is the current Head of Campus, who assumed the position following Mr Mike Philips, who left to return to study, who followed Mr Peter Harte who left for unknown reasons in early 2009.- Mr Adam Kenny (2009–2010)
- Mr Mike Phillips (2009 - 2009)
- Mr Peter Harte (2009 - 2009)
- Mr Andrew Worner (2007–2008)
- Mr Michael Blood (1999–2006)
During 2008, Mr. Andrew Worner announced that he would be leaving the teaching profession to further enhance his professional development, however will still remain in the education profession at large.
Following Mr. Worner's resignation; Mrs. Jenny Collins announced that in 2009 the Head of Campus position would undergo significant changes. It was decided that in 2009; the responsibilities would be shared throughout three people; the Middle School and Senior College coordinators and the new Head of Campus (Operations) position.
It was announced that the people fulfilling these positions in 2009 would be:
- Mrs. Glenda Message (Head of Campus (Operations))
- Mr. Peter Harte (Head of Senior School)
Sport
Sport at Southwood is compulsory for all students. In years 7-10 all students participate in at least 160 minutes of scheduled sport per week: 80 minutes assigned to physical education/outdoor education classes and 80 minutes assigned to inter-school or recreational sports. In year 11 students are still required to participate in 80 minutes of Interschool / Recreational sports; however in Year 12 this is optional.Music and drama
The head of music at Southwood is Mr. Tim Collins, who facilitates music studies for all students. In Years 7 and 8 music forms a part of the core subjects and students are typically taught minor riffs and songs on acoustic guitars. Computers are also utilised to create and edit music. Throughout years 7-10 all students are required to participate in at least 40 minutes per week of singing with Mr. Collins. More talented singers will be invited to join one of the many choirs.During Term 2 each year the music department holds a 'House Singing' competition. In previous years the Music Captain has run and facilitated this event; however in 2008 the event was run by the Director of Co-curricular Activities and the School Leader.
Bands & drama also form a significant part of Southwood's Music; with a musical being held yearly, bi-annual participation in the Rock Eisteddfod and participation in Band Competitions.
Song
In 2005, the school song, titled 'Southwood Boys' was written by Paul Jarman, an Australian musician and was dedicated to Mike Blood, the head of campus at the time. The song is usually sung as part of the school's annual presentation night, the annual induction ceremony and occasionally in other important events.Houses
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The Mascots were designed by a past Southwood student.
See also
- List of schools in Victoria
- Victorian Certificate of EducationVictorian Certificate of EducationThe Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
- International Baccalaureate
- Tintern Girls Grammar SchoolTintern Girls Grammar SchoolTintern Schools is an independent, Anglican day for girls and boys located in Ringwood East, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....