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| campus_type = [[Suburban]]
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| gender = Co-educational
| gender = Co-educational
| enrolment = 1636<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://myschool.edu.au/school-search?FormPosted=True&SchoolSearchQuery=yarra+valley+grammar&SchoolSector=&SchoolType=&State= |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 May 2024 |archive-date=7 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507044301/https://myschool.edu.au/school-search?FormPosted=True&SchoolSearchQuery=yarra+valley+grammar&SchoolSector=&SchoolType=&State= |url-status=live }}</ref>
| enrolment = 1715
| grades = K–12
| grades = K–12
| houses = {{color box|#429BD6}} Annells<br />{{color box|#C63538}} Arnott<br />{{color box|#FCEE50}} Hughes<br />{{color box|#2C6B66}} Plummer<br />
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| newspaper = Valley Voice <br/> The Link
| newspaper = Valley Voice <br/> The Link
| yearbook = Levavi
| yearbook = Levavi
| endowment = $80 million<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/4763b83819dee2581739645261e2af38 | title=Charity Register &#124; ACNC }}</ref>
| endowment = $80 million<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/4763b83819dee2581739645261e2af38 | title=Charity Register &#124; ACNC | access-date=20 March 2021 | archive-date=10 May 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510173653/https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/4763b83819dee2581739645261e2af38 | url-status=live }}</ref>
| tuition = $28,593<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.goodschools.com.au/compare-schools/in-Ringwood-3134/yarra-valley-grammar/fees | title=Yarra Valley Grammar &#124; Good Schools Guide }}</ref>
| tuition = $28,593<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.goodschools.com.au/compare-schools/in-Ringwood-3134/yarra-valley-grammar/fees | title=Yarra Valley Grammar &#124; Good Schools Guide | access-date=5 November 2020 | archive-date=20 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120110252/https://goodschools.com.au/compare-schools/in-Ringwood-3134/yarra-valley-grammar/fees | url-status=live }}</ref>
| affiliation = [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria]]
| affiliation = [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria]]
}}
}}


'''Yarra Valley Grammar''' ('''YVG''') is an independent [[Anglican]], co-educational grammar school, located in [[Ringwood, Victoria|Ringwood]], a suburb of [[Melbourne]], Australia. Yarra Valley was founded as an [[All-boys school|all boys]] Anglican [[day school]] in 1966 before transitioning to a co-educational model in 1978. Yarra Valley is a member of [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria|AGSV]] (Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria), and has been periodically ranked amongst the top 50 schools in the state according to ATAR and VCE results,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bettereducation.com.au/results/vce.aspx | title=VCE School Ranking - 2021 }}</ref> being placed as the 18th school in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]] in 2022.
'''Yarra Valley Grammar School''' ('''YVG''') is a [[Private school|private]] [[Co-education|co-educational]] [[Anglican]] grammar school, located in [[Ringwood, Victoria|Ringwood]], a north-eastern suburb of [[Melbourne]], Australia. Yarra Valley was founded as an Anglican [[day school]] [[All-boys school|for boys]] in 1966, before transitioning to a co-educational model in 1978. The school is a member of [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria|AGSV]] (Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria), and has been periodically ranked amongst the top 50 schools in the state according to VCE and ATAR results,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bettereducation.com.au/results/vce.aspx | title=VCE School Ranking - 2021 | access-date=26 October 2020 | archive-date=28 October 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028210408/https://bettereducation.com.au/results/vce.aspx | url-status=live }}</ref> being placed 25th in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]] in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Victoria High School Ranking [2024]: Which is the Best? |url=https://schoolsinformer.com/victoria-high-school-ranking/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=School Informer |language=en-US}}</ref>


Yarra Valley Grammar has also produced various notable alumni in the areas of sport, politics and academia, including seventeen professional [[Australian Football League|AFL players]], four [[Olympic Games|olympians]] and two [[Supreme Court of Victoria|Victorian supreme court judges]].
Yarra Valley Grammar has also produced notable alumni in the areas of sport, politics and academia, including seventeen professional [[Australian Football League|AFL players]], four [[Olympic Games|olympians]] and two [[Supreme Court of Victoria|Victorian supreme court judges]].


== History ==
== History ==
The idea of a new school for boys in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs was conceived in 1963 by a group of locals who recognised the need for a school closer to home for their sons. One of these locals was Robin Clarke who noticed that the nearest preparatory school that would accept his son was in [[Kew, Victoria|Kew]]. This prompted Clarke to establish the School Formative Committee with 16 local businessmen and community leaders to outline the idea and premise for a new school in the east.{{cn|date=August 2023}}
The idea of a new school for boys in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs was conceived in 1963 by a group of locals who recognised the need for a school closer to home for their sons. One of these locals was Robin Clarke who noticed that the nearest preparatory school that would accept his son was in [[Kew, Victoria|Kew]]. This prompted Clarke to establish the School Formative Committee with 16 local businessmen and community leaders to outline the idea and premise for a new school in the east.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}


The school was officially established in 1966 as the Yarra Valley Church of England School for boys. John Pascoe was the first headmaster and John Harper became the first president of the new Yarra Valley Anglican School Council. The first assembly took place with 135 boys in attendance.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}
On 31 July 1963, the committee adopted the name "Formative Committee for a School in the Yarra Valley," and John Harper was elected committee president. After its founding, the committee immediately embarked on plans to organise a fundraisers to garner money to purchase a plot of land. Tom Plummer, a founding member of the committee, formed a sub-committee for education and building, and on 2 October presented a comprehensive plan for the construction of buildings, facilities and roads as well as a plan for pupil intake over the course of a 6-year period.{{cn|date=August 2023}}


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In 1970, the school was invited to become a member of the [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria]]. In 1972, Yarra Valley Anglican School established the first hearing unit for [[profoundly deaf]] students in Victoria.<ref>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Kathy|url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/hearing-unit-shows-triumph-of-integration-and-technology-20151129-glaqxn.html|title=Hearing unit shows power of integration and technology|date=6 December 2015|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=17 August 2017|archive-date=17 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817121958/http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/hearing-unit-shows-triumph-of-integration-and-technology-20151129-glaqxn.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Girls were admitted to the two senior levels in 1978, and the school progressively became fully co-educational from 1993 through 1995.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}
On 13 January 1964, the formative committee finalised the purchase of the 71 acre Larkin property set between Wonga Park Road and Wonga Road (now Plymouth Road and Kalinda Road). By early September a "master plan" for the schools construction had been accepted by the formative committee; however, work would not commence until late 1964.{{cn|date=August 2023}}


The school was officially established in 1966 as the Yarra Valley Church of England School for boys. John Pascoe was the first headmaster and John Harper became the first president of the new Yarra Valley Anglican School Council. The first assembly took place with 135 boys in attendance.{{cn|date=August 2023}}
In 1999, the school officially changed its name to Yarra Valley Grammar. In 2009, Mark Merry became principal, taking over from Neville Lyngcoln. In the same year, a new early learning centre was opened.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}


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[[Image: Yarra Valley Grammar north sporting field.jpg |thumb|right|250px|Yarra Valley Grammar School northern sporting field, October 2020]]
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In 1970, the school was invited to become a member of the [[Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria]]. In 1972, Yarra Valley Anglican School established the first hearing unit for [[profoundly deaf]] students in the state of Victoria.<ref>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Kathy|url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/hearing-unit-shows-triumph-of-integration-and-technology-20151129-glaqxn.html|title=Hearing unit shows power of integration and technology|date=6 December 2015|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=17 August 2017}}</ref> Girls were admitted to the two senior levels in 1978, and the school progressively became fully co-educational from 1993 through 1995.{{cn|date=August 2023}}


In 2011, the foundation hall and a new upper primary building were opened. In 2012, an electrical fire destroyed the science, mathematics and laboratory buildings. In 2015, a new science and mathematics building was opened. In 2017, the school's outdoor pool was demolished and replaced with an expanded drama facilities, including a new classroom and three music rooms. In later 2017 a new indoor aquatic centre was opened in partnership with Paul Sadler Swimland.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}} In 2019, a new research centre, library and chapel were also built. In 2021, a new fine arts building was opened. And in 2023, a new Junior Primary Building was opened.
In 1999, the school officially changed its name to Yarra Valley Grammar. In 2006 and then in 2016, Yarra Valley Grammar celebrated its 40th birthday and 50th birthday respectively with many important events.{{cn|date=August 2023}} The school celebrated its 40th birthday in a service at [[St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne|St Paul's Cathedral]] September 2006 and then its 50th birthday in 2016. In 2009, Mark Merry became principal, taking over from Neville Lyngcoln. In the same year, a new early learning centre was opened.{{cn|date=August 2023}}


In May 2024, several male students were suspended from the school after creating a [[tier list]] that classified female students as "wifeys", "cuties", "mid", "object", "get out" or "unrapable".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kolovos |first=Benita |date=2024-05-06 |title=Students suspended at Melbourne private school over ‘disgraceful’ spreadsheet rating female classmates |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/06/yarra-valley-grammar-students-suspended-spreadsheet-rating-female-classmates |access-date=2024-05-07 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506085535/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/06/yarra-valley-grammar-students-suspended-spreadsheet-rating-female-classmates |url-status=live }}</ref> A complaint was made to [[Victoria Police]] over the incident, and two of the students were expelled from the school.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wind |first=Emily |date=2024-05-07 |title=Australia news live: RBA interest rates held at 4.35% for fourth consecutive meeting |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/may/07/australia-news-live-rba-interest-rates-cost-of-living-labor-budget-debt-chalmers-politics-social-media-online-age-verification |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507013308/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/may/07/australia-news-live-rba-interest-rates-cost-of-living-labor-budget-debt-chalmers-politics-social-media-online-age-verification |archive-date=7 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-07 |work=The Guardian |language=en-AU |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-07 |title=Two boys expelled from Melbourne private school over offensive spreadsheet ranking female students |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-07/boys-expelled-from-yarra-valley-grammar/103813488 |access-date=2024-05-08 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref>
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[[Image: Yarra Valley Grammar north sporting field.jpg |thumb|right|250px|Yarra Valley Grammar School northern sporting field, 2020]]


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[[File:YVG Fine Arts classroom.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Yarra Valley Grammar fine arts classroom overlooking the [[Dandenong Ranges]] and the north campus]]
In 2011, the foundation hall and a new upper primary building were opened to facilitate the expansion of the overall school.

In 2012 a fire destroyed a large part of the school's upper senior campus, including the science, mathematics and laboratory buildings. The cause of the fire was concluded to be an overheated electrical board in the science building. In 2015, a new science and mathematics building was opened to replace the one lost in the fire. The new building has been considered a state of the art design for safety and security, including heat and fire alarms, emergency chemical showers, eye washes and fire isolation sections. The new science and mathematics building was officially opened by [[Peter Cosgrove|Sir Peter Cosgrove]], [[Governor-General of Australia]] and [[Philip Freier]], [[Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne]].

In 2017, the school's outdoor pool was demolished and replaced with an expanded drama facilities, including a new classroom and three music rooms. In later 2017 a new indoor aquatic centre was opened in partnership with Paul Sadler Swimland.

In 2019, a new research centre, library and chapel were also built to replace an older building in the same location. The research centre was officially opened by [[Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne]] and Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia.

In May 2021 a new fine arts building was opened by [[Linda Dessau]], [[Governor of Victoria]] and Philip Freier, Archbishop of Melbourne and Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia.

In October 2023, the Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier officially opened a new Junior Primary Building. The building was opened in the presence of distinguished guests including The Honourable Michael Sukkar, Federal Member for Deakin, The Honourable David Hodgett, the Victorian Member for Croydon and Cr Rob Steane the Mayor of Maroondah.

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[[File:YVG Fine Arts classroom.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Yarra Valley Grammar fine arts classroom overlooking the [[Dandenong Ranges]] and the north campus, 2021]]


== Curriculum ==
== Curriculum ==
Compulsory core subjects exist from years 7 to 10 with electives being offered to students from year 9. The school provides year 11 and year 12 students the [[Victorian Certificate of Education]] (VCE), the main assessment program which ranks students in the state. The school also offers select Vocational Education and Training subjects.
Compulsory core subjects exist from years 7 to 10 with electives being offered to students from year 9. The school also offers select Vocational Education and Training subjects, as well as VCE.


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The school offers co-curriculum programs outside of the standard curriculum, including:
== Co-curriculum ==
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The school offers many co-curriculum programs outside of the standard curriculum. These include, but are not limited to:
* Drama productions (plays and musicals)
* Drama productions (plays and musicals)
* ESTEAM Programs
* ESTEAM Programs
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* Community Links
* Community Links
* Swimming, athletics, canoeing, volleyball, golf, snowsports
* Swimming, athletics, canoeing, volleyball, golf, snowsports

== Academia ==
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Yarra Valley Grammar has periodically achieved high academic results; particularly in the last 5 years{{when|date=June 2023}} where the school has been ranked in the top 50 schools in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]. In 2020 Yarra Valley achieved its strongest ever academic results since the introduction of the [[Victorian Certificate of Education|VCE]] system, with 63% of students receiving an ATAR of 80 or above and 41% of students receiving an ATAR over 90. This subsequently increased the schools ranking from 44th in 2019, to 34th in 2020.


== Houses ==
== Houses ==
Yarra Valley Grammar has four coloured school houses allocated by the school to each student upon entry. These houses compete at school athletics as well as during performing arts week and in music and science.
Yarra Valley Grammar has four coloured school houses allocated by the school to each student upon entry. These houses compete at school athletics as well as during performing arts week and in music and science.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}


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=== AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships ===
=== AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships ===
Yarra Valley 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>
Yarra Valley 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|archive-date=30 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130122432/http://www.agsvsport.com.au/content.aspx?file=36296%7C27145k|url-status=dead}}</ref>


'''Boys:'''
'''Boys:'''
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* Hockey – 1998
* Hockey – 1998
* Tennis (3) – 1989, 2013, 2014
* Tennis (3) – 1989, 2013, 2014
* Volleyball (16) – 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013
* Volleyball (17) – 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2024


'''Girls:'''
'''Girls:'''
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* Swimming (3) – 2001, 2002, 2005
* Swimming (3) – 2001, 2002, 2005
* Volleyball (14) – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021
* Volleyball (14) – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021

==Facilities==

Yarra Valley Grammar offers numerous sporting, academic and specialist facilities to its students and staff as well as the local and broader community.

===Sporting facilities===

* Indoor basketball courts
* Open air basketball courts
* Tennis courts
* Hockey fields
* Soccer field
* Football ovals
* Indoor heated swimming pool
* Fitness centre and gym
* Table tennis courts
* Sporting pavilion

===Art facilities===

* Performing arts centre
* Specialised theatre rooms
* Concert and music hall
* Music studio
* Multi-story fine arts department
* Art and exhibition galleries
* Wood work facilities
* Computer labs
* Recording studio
* Industrial kitchens
* Fine Arts Centre

===Academic facilities===

* Senior resource centre
* Library
* Junior library
* Math and Science building
* Languages building
* Fine arts building
* Performing arts centre
* Humanities building
* Well-being centre
* Lecture theatre
* Digital collaboration space
* Chapel


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
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{{More citations needed|section|date=February 2024}}
* [[Peter Almond]] (1972) – Judge of the [[Supreme Court of Victoria]]
* [[Peter Almond]] (1972) – Judge of the [[Supreme Court of Victoria]]
*[[Andy Griffiths (author)|Andy Griffiths]] (1979) – Children's Author
*[[Andy Griffiths (author)|Andy Griffiths]] (1979) – Children's Author
*[[David Lyons (actor)|David Lyons]] (1993) – Hollywood Actor
*[[David Lyons (actor)|David Lyons]] (1993) – Hollywood Actor
*[[Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia|Paul Singer MVO]] (1995) – Official Secretary to the Governor-General; and Co-Founder and General Manager, Make a Mark Australia
*[[Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia|Paul Singer MVO]] (1995) – Official Secretary to the Governor-General; and co-founder and General Manager, Make a Mark Australia


=== Sport ===
=== Sport ===
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* {{Official website|http://www.yvg.vic.edu.au/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.yvg.vic.edu.au/}}


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{{AGSV Schools}}
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{{Authority control}}

Revision as of 10:02, 5 July 2024

Yarra Valley Grammar School
Main School Building
Standort
Map
Ringwood
,
Victoria

Australien
Coordinates37°47′1″S 145°15′36″E / 37.78361°S 145.26000°E / -37.78361; 145.26000
Information
TypIndependent, co-educational
MottoLatin: Levavi Oculos
(I lift up my eyes)
DenominationAnglican
Established8 February 1966; 58 years ago (1966-02-08)
ChairmanCarrie Edwards-Britt
DirektorinDr. Mark Merry
ChaplainRev. Paul Joy
GradesK–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment1636[1]
Campus size30 Hectares
Campus typeSuburban
Houses  Annells
  Arnott
  Hughes
  Plummer
Colour(s)Red, gold & black
     
SloganConfidence to Achieve
NewspaperValley Voice
The Link
YearbookLevavi
Endowment$80 million[2]
Tuition$28,593[3]
AffiliationAssociated Grammar Schools of Victoria
Websiteyvg.vic.edu.au

Yarra Valley Grammar School (YVG) is a private co-educational Anglican grammar school, located in Ringwood, a north-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Yarra Valley was founded as an Anglican day school for boys in 1966, before transitioning to a co-educational model in 1978. The school is a member of AGSV (Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria), and has been periodically ranked amongst the top 50 schools in the state according to VCE and ATAR results,[4] being placed 25th in Victoria in 2023.[5]

Yarra Valley Grammar has also produced notable alumni in the areas of sport, politics and academia, including seventeen professional AFL players, four olympians and two Victorian supreme court judges.

History

The idea of a new school for boys in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs was conceived in 1963 by a group of locals who recognised the need for a school closer to home for their sons. One of these locals was Robin Clarke who noticed that the nearest preparatory school that would accept his son was in Kew. This prompted Clarke to establish the School Formative Committee with 16 local businessmen and community leaders to outline the idea and premise for a new school in the east.[citation needed]

The school was officially established in 1966 as the Yarra Valley Church of England School for boys. John Pascoe was the first headmaster and John Harper became the first president of the new Yarra Valley Anglican School Council. The first assembly took place with 135 boys in attendance.[citation needed]

In 1970, the school was invited to become a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria. In 1972, Yarra Valley Anglican School established the first hearing unit for profoundly deaf students in Victoria.[6] Girls were admitted to the two senior levels in 1978, and the school progressively became fully co-educational from 1993 through 1995.[citation needed]

In 1999, the school officially changed its name to Yarra Valley Grammar. In 2009, Mark Merry became principal, taking over from Neville Lyngcoln. In the same year, a new early learning centre was opened.[citation needed]

Yarra Valley Grammar School northern sporting field, October 2020

In 2011, the foundation hall and a new upper primary building were opened. In 2012, an electrical fire destroyed the science, mathematics and laboratory buildings. In 2015, a new science and mathematics building was opened. In 2017, the school's outdoor pool was demolished and replaced with an expanded drama facilities, including a new classroom and three music rooms. In later 2017 a new indoor aquatic centre was opened in partnership with Paul Sadler Swimland.[citation needed] In 2019, a new research centre, library and chapel were also built. In 2021, a new fine arts building was opened. And in 2023, a new Junior Primary Building was opened.

In May 2024, several male students were suspended from the school after creating a tier list that classified female students as "wifeys", "cuties", "mid", "object", "get out" or "unrapable".[7] A complaint was made to Victoria Police over the incident, and two of the students were expelled from the school.[8][9]

Yarra Valley Grammar fine arts classroom overlooking the Dandenong Ranges and the north campus

Curriculum

Compulsory core subjects exist from years 7 to 10 with electives being offered to students from year 9. The school also offers select Vocational Education and Training subjects, as well as VCE.

The school offers co-curriculum programs outside of the standard curriculum, including:

  • Drama productions (plays and musicals)
  • ESTEAM Programs
  • Music orchestras, band and choirs
  • Debating
  • Community Links
  • Swimming, athletics, canoeing, volleyball, golf, snowsports

Houses

Yarra Valley Grammar has four coloured school houses allocated by the school to each student upon entry. These houses compete at school athletics as well as during performing arts week and in music and science.[citation needed]

House Colour Details
Annells Light blue Annells House is named after Don Annells, a founding member of Yarra Valley Grammar and an original board member.
Arnott Maroon Arnott House is named after Richard Arnott, a founding member of a Yarra Valley Grammar.
Hughes Gold Hughes House is named after Dale Hughes, a founding member of Yarra Valley Grammar.
Plummer Green Plummer House is named after Tom Plummer, a founding member of Yarra Valley Grammar.

Sport

Yarra Valley Grammar is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) and competes professionally and at the amateur level with other associated member schools. Yarra Valley also conducts physical education classes, health and fitness and body wellbeing classes throughout years 7–10. The school also offers skiing and snowboarding opportunities as a part of the YVG Snow Sports Team, as well as canoeing, kayaking, equestrian and golf.

AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships

Yarra Valley Grammar has won the following AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships.[10]

Boys:

  • Athletics (2) – 1981, 1985
  • Basketball (2) – 2008, 2009
  • Cricket (3) – 1985, 2011, 2014
  • Golf (3) – 1989, 2018, 2019
  • Hockey – 1998
  • Tennis (3) – 1989, 2013, 2014
  • Volleyball (17) – 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2024

Girls:

  • Badminton – 2010
  • Basketball (3) – 2015, 2016, 2021
  • Cross country (6) – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
  • Softball – 2021
  • Swimming (3) – 2001, 2002, 2005
  • Volleyball (14) – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021

Notable alumni

Sport

See also

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Charity Register | ACNC". Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Yarra Valley Grammar | Good Schools Guide". Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  4. ^ "VCE School Ranking - 2021". Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Victoria High School Ranking [2024]: Which is the Best?". School Informer. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  6. ^ Evans, Kathy (6 December 2015). "Hearing unit shows power of integration and technology". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  7. ^ Kolovos, Benita (6 May 2024). "Students suspended at Melbourne private school over 'disgraceful' spreadsheet rating female classmates". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
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