Coordinates: 38°16′28″S 145°1′55″E / 38.27444°S 145.03194°E / -38.27444; 145.03194

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Balcombe Grammar School

Balcombe Grammar School
Address
Map
389 Nepean Highway

,
3934

Coordinates38°16′28″S 145°1′55″E / 38.27444°S 145.03194°E / -38.27444; 145.03194
Information
TypePrivate school, co-educational, day school
MottoLatin: Visium, Varietas, Contendo
(Vision, Diversity, Endeavour)
DenominationEcumenism
Established2007
FounderFay Weston
PrincipalGeoff Roberts-Thomson
Employees138
Years offeredK–12
GenderCo-Educational
Enrolment960 (K–12) (approximately) (2023)
Colour(s)    
Websitehttps://balcombegrammar.vic.edu.au

Balcombe Grammar School is a co-educational, independent school located in Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia. Established in 2007, the school caters to students from Foundation to Year 12 (ages 5–18).

History

Balcombe Grammar School was founded in 2007 as an ecumenical school. The school is located on the Mornington Peninsula, approximately 60 kilometres southeast of Melbourne.

Academics

The school offers a curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education). Balcombe Grammar School emphasises a holistic approach to education, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, and social development.

Facilities

The school facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, a library, performing arts spaces, sporting facilities, and extensive grounds.

Community and Ethos

Balcombe Grammar School prides itself on its strong sense of community spirit and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sporting teams, clubs, and performing arts programs.

Governance

Balcombe Grammar School operates under the governance of CSV Limited, with a board responsible for setting strategic direction and overseeing school performance. The Principal, along with the Executive Director Corporate Services, manages internal operations. Committees, including Finance, Audit & Remuneration, and Risk, Policy & Nominations, assist the board in its duties.

References

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  1. ^ "CSV Limited". ACNC. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Schools that Excel southern winners: McClelland College and Balcombe Grammar School". The Age. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Revealed: Victoria's school leaders of 2024". Herald Sun. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Australia's top schools and educators recognised on national stage". The Educator Australia. KM Business Information Australia Pty Ltd. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  5. ^ Safitri, Lis. "Contemporary Education In Australia: Wellbeing Education at Balcombe Grammar School, Mount Martha, Victoria". Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Myschool.edu.au". Retrieved 14 May 2024.