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Coordinates: 38°16′28″S 145°1′55″E / 38.27444°S 145.03194°E / -38.27444; 145.03194
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  • Comment: Same issue as before. C F A 💬 04:04, 27 July 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Still fails the requirements of WP:NSCHOOL - requires significant coverage not inclusions in guides or directories (the information contained within is based on information provided by the school - a primary source). Dan arndt (talk) 02:17, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

Balcombe Grammar School

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Balcombe Grammar School
Address
Map
389 Nepean Highway

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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

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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

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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

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

Community and Ethos

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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

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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.