The Rockhampton Grammar School is a non-denominational co-educational school of 1350 students, catering for students from early childhood to Year 12. The School consists of a well-resourced city campus, an Early Learning Centre, a rowing and hospitality complex on the Fitzroy River and an 82-hectare beach property located four kilometres north of Emu Park on the Keppel Coast.
It is the largest regional co-educational boarding school in Australia with accommodation for up to 360 students.
RGS is structured into four separate schools (Early Learning Centre, Primary, Middle and Senior), each led by a Head of School. Student numbers are kept at a level that is large enough to support a diverse and rich curriculum but small enough to provide proper care and attention for every student.
The School’s motto Macte Virtute Et Litteris “Grow in Character and Scholarship” captures not only the expectation that every student will seek to do their very best in all that they undertake, but also the School’s commitment to learning and development of each student. Rockhampton Grammar’s teaching and learning programs are child centred and promote the deliberate development of higher order thinking processes, intelligent behaviours and actions, and a dedication to learning throughout life.
The teachers are committed to working with their students to help them achieve to the highest standard in all of their endeavours, and through partnerships with parents, strive to make each student’s dream a reality.
Electives Years 8 to 10: English, Japanese, History, Music, Mathematics, Geography, Art, Home Economics, Science, Agriculture, Marine Systems (Year 10), Physical Education, Keyboarding, Food Technology, Business Life Skills, Graphics, Drama, Junior Design & Technology, Computer Solutions (Year 10), Business Enterprise Education, Food and Textiles, Sports Science, Business Technology Studies, Small Business Management (Year 10).
Electives Years 11 and 12: English, English Communication, Mathematics A, B and C, Pre Vocational Mathematics, Physics, Graphics, Marine Studies, Technology Studies, Biological Science, Home Economics, Information Technology Systems, Accounting, Legal Studies, Music, Economics, Art, Music Extension (Year 12), Hospitality Studies, Ancient & Modern History, Agriculture, Geography, Japanese, Information Processing and Technology, Physical Education, Health Education, Drama, Dance, Business Organisation and Management, Marine Aquatic Practices, Chemistry, Agriculture and Horticulture, Vocational Education.
Sport: Athletics, beach volleyball, basketball, cricket, cross-country, equestrian, football, futsal, golf, hockey, netball, tae kwon do, rowing, rugby league, rugby union, sailing, soccer, softball, sport aerobics, swimming, tennis, touch, triathlon, water polo.
Extracurricular activities: art, aviation, ball room dancing, cadets, chess, choir, computer, debating, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, hospitality, mathematics enrichment, mooting, music — bands, opti-minds, oratory, scuba, show cattle team, theatre/musical.