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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = The Peninsula School
| name = Peninsula Grammar
|image = [[Image:tps-logo.jpg]]
| logo = Tps-logo.jpg
| logo_size = frameless
|motto = {{lang-la|Quod Bonum Tenete}}
| motto = {{langx|la|Quod Bonum Tenete}}
|motto_translation = Hold fast that which is good
| motto_translation = Hold fast that which is good
|established = 1961
| established = 1961
|type = [[Independent school|Independent]], [[Co-educational]], [[Day school|Day]] & [[Boarding school|Boarding]]
|denomination = [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]]
| type = [[Private school]], [[co-educational]], [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]], [[Day school|day]] and [[Boarding school|boarding]] school
| denomination = [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]]
|slogan = "The School with Spirit!"
| slogan = Learn. Grow. Flourish!
|principal = Johnston
| principal = TBC
|key_people =
|city = [[Mount Eliza, Victoria|Mount Eliza]]
| chaplain =
| address = 20 Wooralla Drive
|state = [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]
| city = [[Mount Eliza, Victoria|Mount Eliza]]
|country = [[Australia]]
| state = [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]
|coordinates = {{coord|38|11|55|S|145|5|27|E|display=inline,title}}
| zipcode = 3930
|enrolment = ~1,350 (P-12)
| country = [[Australia]]
|num_employ =
| coordinates = {{coord|38|11|55|S|145|5|27|E|display=inline,title}}
|colours = Blue, Red & Gold<br />{{color box|#0000FF}} {{color box|#FF0000}} {{color box|#FFD700}}
| gender = Co-educational
|website = [http://www.tps.vic.edu.au/ www.tps.vic.edu.au]
| enrolment = 1,190 (K–12) (approximately) (2022)
| num_employ =
| years = K–12
| colours = Blue, red and gold<br />{{color box|#2F55A5}} {{color box|#B22222}} {{color box|#DABA27}}
| affiliation = [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria]]
| website = http://peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au
| alumni = [[#Notable alumni|Old Peninsula Grammarins]]
}}
}}


'''The Peninsula School''' is an [[Independent school|independent]], [[co-educational]], [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]], [[Day school|day]] and [[boarding school]], located in [[Mount Eliza, Victoria|Mount Eliza]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia.
'''Peninsula Grammar''', formerly '''The Peninsula School''', is an Australian [[private school|private]], [[co-educational]], [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]], [[Day school|day]] and [[boarding school]] located in [[Mount Eliza, Victoria|Mount Eliza]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]].


==History==
Founded in 1961, the [[school]] is set on the large hilly green fields overlooking Port Phillip Bay in the Mornington Peninsula and is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria. Peninsula has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 1,400 students from [[Pre-school]] to Year 12.
Founded in 1961, originally as a boys-only school, Peninsula Grammar began enrolling girls from 1994.<ref name="Leeung">{{cite news | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/private-school-rivals-in-merger-talks/2006/11/29/1164777654874.html | title = Private School Rivals in Merger Talks | last = Leeung | first = Chee Chee | work = [[The Age]] | publisher = [[Fairfax Media]] | date = 30 November 2006 | accessdate = 8 November 2013 }}</ref> It is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria. The school has a non-selective enrolment policy and caters for approximately 1,190 students from [[Kindergarten]] to Year 12.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ACARA |title=My School provides information that helps parents and the community in understanding the performance of schools over time. |url=https://www.myschool.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=My School |language=en-AU}}</ref> [[Co-educational]] from 1994 and an [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]] school, Peninsula's [[chaplain]] for twenty-four years (1974–1998) – the Rev. John Leaver – initiated the founding of several other similar Anglican or [[Ecumenical]] co-educational schools in Victoria.<ref>{{cite news |last1=MCCULLOUGH |first1=P. |title=The Rev John Leaver – minister, chaplain, education pioneer and family man |url=https://baysidenews.com.au/2018/07/09/the-rev-john-leaver-minister-chaplain-education-pioneer-and-family-man/ |access-date=5 May 2020 |publisher=The News - Bayside |date=9 July 2018 |quote=Meanwhile, in the Easter of 1974, John, Wendy and their two daughters (Jane and Susan) arrived on the Mornington Peninsula as John had accepted the role of chaplain to both Toorak College and The Peninsula School (as it was then known)...This led to Braemar College in Mt Macedon in 1975, Bayview College in Portland in 1977 which grew from the struggling Loreto convent school, followed by Newhaven College on Phillip Island, Beaconhills College (Pakenham), Overnewton College (Keilor), Christian College (Geelong), Casey Grammar (Cranbourne), Hume Anglican Grammar (Craigieburn), Trinity Albury, Trinity Wodonga, Cathedral College (Wangaratta), Moama Anglican Grammar, and, more recently, Balcombe Grammar, Mt Martha. All were initiated or assisted by the Rev John Leaver...}}</ref>


== International program ==
Current principal, Mr Ray Hille will retire from his post at the end of 2009, after eighteen years of service, commencing in 1992. Mr Ron Zammit, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Peninsula School, announced the appointment of Mr Stuart Johnston as the fourth Principal of The Peninsula School, to succeed Mr Hille on 1 January 2010.
In addition to catering for the boarding of international students (notably from [[China]], [[South Korea]] and [[Vietnam]]), Peninsula Grammar operates multiple overseas campuses, largely in South East Asia.


==Houses==
==Houses==
*Ansett, Purple
*{{color box|#c56de6}} Ansett, royal purple
*Carr, Navy Blue
*{{color box|#2F55A5}} Carr, navy blue
*Clarke, Red
*{{color box|#B22222}} Clarke, red
*Country, Yellow
*{{color box|#DABA27}} Country, gold
*Newton, Green
*{{color box|#006400}} Newton, green
*Town, Sky Blue
*{{color box|#7bd9f8}} Town, sky blue


== Alumni==
== Sport ==
Peninsula Grammar is a member of the [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria]] (AGSV).
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*[[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] - Channel 7 News presenter
=== AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships ===
*[[Tim Ross]] - Comedian/ Radio Presenter for Nova 100.3fm
Peninsula Grammar has won the following AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Associated Grammar Schools|url=http://www.agsvsport.com.au/content.aspx?file=36296%7C27145k|access-date=2021-01-25|website=www.agsvsport.com.au}}</ref>
*[[Cameron Daddo]] - Actor

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'''Boys:'''
*[[James Reyne]] - Musician

*[[David Reyne]] - Musician/ Actor
* Athletics (4) – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
*[[Andrew Daddo]] - Actor
* Badminton (2) – 1994, 1995
*[[Lochie Daddo]] - Actor
* Basketball – 2007
*[[James Sorensen]] - Actor
* Cricket (5) – 1976, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2016
*[[Matt Tilley]] - Radio Presenter
* Cross Country – 1990
*[[Daniel McGough]] - Radio Presenter
* Golf (2) – 1994, 1995
*[[Stewart Loewe]] - Former St Kilda AFL footballer
* Hockey – 1991
*[[David Hille]] - Essendon AFL footballer
* Squash – 1994
*[[The Honourable|Hon]] [[Greg Hunt]] - [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] member for [[Division of Flinders|Flinders]] since 2001
* Tennis (13) – 1977, 1980, 1985, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020
*[[Nathan Jones (Australian rules footballer)|Nathan Jones]] - Melbourne AFL footballer
* Volleyball (3) – 1999, 2004, 2011
*[[Brad Robinson (Australian musician)|Brad Robinson]] - Musician

*[[Simon Binks]] - Musician
'''Girls:'''
*[[John McCarthy (Australian rules footballer, born 1989)|John McCarthy]] - Collingwood AFL footballer

*[[Bryce McGain]] - Australian cricketer
* Athletics (12) – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
*[[The Honourable|Hon]] [[Rob Hulls]] - Victorian Attorney General
* Basketball – 2013
*[[Sammy J]] - Comedian
* Cross Country (12) – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
*[[Mick Molloy]] - Comedian
* Netball – 2007
*[[Bredan Fevola]] - Legend
* Swimming (3) – 2006, 2007, 2008
* Tennis (2) – 2003, 2004

== Notable alumni ==
*[[Simon Binks]] – musician
*[[Belle Brockhoff]] – Olympic Athlete
*[[Ryan Broekhoff]] – basketball player
*[[Andrew Daddo]] – actor
*[[Cameron Daddo]] – actor
*[[Lochie Daddo]] – actor
*[[Jarrad Grant]] – Western Bulldogs AFL footballer
*[[Billy Hartung (footballer)|Billy Hartung]] – Hawthorn AFL footballer (Number 23 AFL Draft Pick for the 2014 season)
*[[Oliver Hayes-Brown]] – basketball player
*[[David Hille]] – Essendon AFL footballer
*[[Rob Hulls]] – Victorian Attorney General
*[[Greg Hunt]] – [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] member for [[Division of Flinders|Flinders]] from 2001 until his retirement in May 2022
*[[Simon Hussey]] – ARIA award composer/recording producer for [[James Reyne]] and [[Daryl Braithwaite]]
*[[Sammy J]] – comedian
*[[Nathan Jones (Australian footballer)|Nathan Jones]] – Melbourne AFL footballer
*[[Matson Lawson]] – Australian representative to the 2012 Olympics in swimming
*[[Stewart Loewe]] – former St Kilda AFL footballer
*[[John McCarthy (Australian rules footballer, born 1989)|John McCarthy]] – Port Adelaide AFL footballer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mornington-peninsula-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/sorrento-in-shock-over-death-of-footballer-john-mccarthy/ |title=Sorrento in shock over death of footballer John McCarthy - Local News - News - Mornington Peninsula Leader |accessdate=2012-09-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912071530/http://mornington-peninsula-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/sorrento-in-shock-over-death-of-footballer-john-mccarthy/ |archivedate=2012-09-12 }}</ref>
*[[Bryce McGain]] – Australian cricketer
<!-- Red link, wait for articles??? *[[Daniel McGough]] - radio presenter -->
*[[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] – Channel 7 News presenter
*[[Mick Molloy]] – comedian
*[[Neighbours: Erinsborough High|Grace O'Sullivan]] – actress, known for her role as Olivia Lane on ''[[Neighbours]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Grace O'Sullivan|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm10379185/|access-date=2020-06-28|website=IMDb}}</ref>
*[[James Rees (entertainer)|James Rees]] – entertainer and host of ''[[Giggle and Hoot]]''
*[[David Reyne]] – musician and actor
*[[James Reyne]] – musician
*[[Brad Robinson (Australian musician)|Brad Robinson]] – musician
*[[Tim Ross]] – comedian/radio presenter for Nova 100.3fm<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dapin|first=Mark|date=September 29, 2018|title='It seems strange to a lot of people': the reinvention of Tim 'Rosso' Ross|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/it-seems-strange-to-a-lot-of-people-the-reinvention-of-tim-rosso-ross-20180926-p5066g.html|website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref>
*[[The Voice (Australian season 2)#Episode 2 (8 April)|Jackie Sannia]] – musician and producer (finalist on ''[[The Voice (Australian TV series)|The Voice Australia]]'' 2013 season)
*[[James Sorensen]] – actor
*[[Dale Stevenson (athlete)|Dale Stevenson]] – Australian representative to the 2012 Olympics in athletics
*[[Matt Tilley]] – radio presenter
*[[Jacob Weitering]] – Carlton AFL footballer (number 1 draft pick for the 2015 season)
*[[Lachie Whitfield]] – Greater Western Sydney AFL footballer (Number 1 AFL Draft Pick for the 2013 season)
*[[Claudia Whitfort]] – St Kilda AFLW footballer<ref>{{Cite web|title=Claudia Whitfort {{!}} AFL|url=https://www.saints.com.au/players/1823/claudia-whitfort|access-date=2020-06-28|website=saints.com.au|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Triple Threat — Claudia Whitfort|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/triple-threat-claudia-whitfort/|access-date=2020-06-28|website=AFLPA}}</ref>
*[[Tim Wilson (Australian politician)|Tim Wilson]] – former MP for the Liberal Party and former [[Australian Human Rights Commission]]er
*[[Sam Sturt]] – Fremantle Dockers AFL footballer<ref>{{cite news|title=Medium forwards named for AFL Draft Combine|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/136180/medium-forwards-named-for-afl-draft-combine|work=afl.com.au|date=September 13, 2018|first=|last=}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of schools in Victoria]]
* [[List of schools in Victoria]]
* [[List of high schools in Victoria]]
* [[List of high schools in Victoria]]

* [[Victorian Certificate of Education]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
The Peninsula school has a compulsory Saturday sport program between years 7 to 12 involving compulsory attendance at least two trainings per week as well as having to participate in games on Saturdays. A medical certificate is required to gain exemption from this.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.tps.vic.edu.au/ The Peninsula School Website]
*[http://www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 04:58, 17 December 2024

For the American school, see Peninsula School (U.S.).

Peninsula Grammar
Address
Map
20 Wooralla Drive

Mount Eliza
,
Victoria
3930

Australia
Coordinates38°11′55″S 145°5′27″E / 38.19861°S 145.09083°E / -38.19861; 145.09083
Information
TypePrivate school, co-educational, Anglican, day and boarding school
MottoLatin: Quod Bonum Tenete
(Hold fast that which is good)
DenominationAnglican
Established1961
PrincipalTBC
Years offeredK–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment1,190 (K–12) (approximately) (2022)
Colour(s)Blue, red and gold
     
SloganLearn. Grow. Flourish!
AffiliationAssociated Grammar Schools of Victoria
AlumniOld Peninsula Grammarins
Websitehttp://peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au

Peninsula Grammar, formerly The Peninsula School, is an Australian private, co-educational, Anglican, day and boarding school located in Mount Eliza, Victoria.

History

[edit]

Founded in 1961, originally as a boys-only school, Peninsula Grammar began enrolling girls from 1994.[1] It is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria. The school has a non-selective enrolment policy and caters for approximately 1,190 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.[2] Co-educational from 1994 and an Anglican school, Peninsula's chaplain for twenty-four years (1974–1998) – the Rev. John Leaver – initiated the founding of several other similar Anglican or Ecumenical co-educational schools in Victoria.[3]

International program

[edit]

In addition to catering for the boarding of international students (notably from China, South Korea and Vietnam), Peninsula Grammar operates multiple overseas campuses, largely in South East Asia.

Houses

[edit]
  •   Ansett, royal purple
  •   Carr, navy blue
  •   Clarke, red
  •   Country, gold
  •   Newton, green
  •   Town, sky blue

Sport

[edit]

Peninsula Grammar is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV).

AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships

[edit]

Peninsula Grammar has won the following AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships.[4]

Boys:

  • Athletics (4) – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Badminton (2) – 1994, 1995
  • Basketball – 2007
  • Cricket (5) – 1976, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2016
  • Cross Country – 1990
  • Golf (2) – 1994, 1995
  • Hockey – 1991
  • Squash – 1994
  • Tennis (13) – 1977, 1980, 1985, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020
  • Volleyball (3) – 1999, 2004, 2011

Girls:

  • Athletics (12) – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
  • Basketball – 2013
  • Cross Country (12) – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Netball – 2007
  • Swimming (3) – 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Tennis (2) – 2003, 2004

Notable alumni

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Leeung, Chee Chee (30 November 2006). "Private School Rivals in Merger Talks". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  2. ^ ACARA. "My School provides information that helps parents and the community in understanding the performance of schools over time". My School. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  3. ^ MCCULLOUGH, P. (9 July 2018). "The Rev John Leaver – minister, chaplain, education pioneer and family man". The News - Bayside. Retrieved 5 May 2020. Meanwhile, in the Easter of 1974, John, Wendy and their two daughters (Jane and Susan) arrived on the Mornington Peninsula as John had accepted the role of chaplain to both Toorak College and The Peninsula School (as it was then known)...This led to Braemar College in Mt Macedon in 1975, Bayview College in Portland in 1977 which grew from the struggling Loreto convent school, followed by Newhaven College on Phillip Island, Beaconhills College (Pakenham), Overnewton College (Keilor), Christian College (Geelong), Casey Grammar (Cranbourne), Hume Anglican Grammar (Craigieburn), Trinity Albury, Trinity Wodonga, Cathedral College (Wangaratta), Moama Anglican Grammar, and, more recently, Balcombe Grammar, Mt Martha. All were initiated or assisted by the Rev John Leaver...
  4. ^ "Associated Grammar Schools". www.agsvsport.com.au. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Sorrento in shock over death of footballer John McCarthy - Local News - News - Mornington Peninsula Leader". Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  6. ^ "Grace O'Sullivan". IMDb. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  7. ^ Dapin, Mark (29 September 2018). "'It seems strange to a lot of people': the reinvention of Tim 'Rosso' Ross". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  8. ^ "Claudia Whitfort | AFL". saints.com.au. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Triple Threat — Claudia Whitfort". AFLPA. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Medium forwards named for AFL Draft Combine". afl.com.au. 13 September 2018.
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