Guildford Grammar School
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Guildford Grammar School, informally known as Guildford Grammar, Guildford or GGS, is an independent
, day
and boarding school
for boys situated in Guildford
, a suburb of Perth
, Western Australia
.
The school
is a member of the Public Schools Association
and the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. It is an Anglican
grammar school
which traces its origins back to 1896, when it was established by Charles Harper. In 1900, the school moved from the Harper family home, to its current site, near the banks of the Swan River
, approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) from the centre of the City of Perth
on 80 ha (197.7 acre) of property. The East Guildford campus consists of a high school
for Years Seven
to Twelve
, a preparatory school
for kindergarten
to Year Six
, sporting grounds, and boarding facilities for 150 students.
Guildford Grammar School traces its foundations back to 1896 when Charles Harper, an influential Western Australian, established in the billiard room
of his house (Woodbridge House) a school (under the guidance of Frank Bennett, the first Headmaster) which was to cater to the educational needs of his children, and those from the surrounding district. Harper's vision was to create a school based on the English public school
system, whilst also attempting to accommodate the different culture of the modern colonial society.
In 1900, the school moved to its current site. Together with Christian Brothers College (now Aquinas College
), Scotch College
and the High School (now Hale School
) the school established the Public Schools Association in 1905. Initially, the school only had 14 students, but in 1910, with over 100 students, it was taken over by the Trustees of the Church of England. Canon Percy Henn was appointed Headmaster.
In 1914, the Chapel of St Mary and St George was consecrated, and, to the east of the Senior School, the Preparatory School was founded by Henn and Cecil Priestley. Currently, the Preparatory School is co-educational and also includes boarders. These boarders are accommodated in the Graham Malcolm Junior Hall of Residence.
In March, 1942, the staff and students of the Senior School were evacuated to Fairbridge Farm School near Pinjarra for 18 months, as a precaution during World War II
.
The Guildford Grammar School Foundation was established in 1974 to help guarantee the financial independence of the School and to develop its standing within the Western Australian education system. The Board of the Foundation aims to establish a large, self-perpetuating capital fund of $30 million. Currently, a portion of the income generated from the Foundation's assets funds a Bursaries and Scholarships programme.
Today, Guildford Grammar School is a thriving school of some 1000 students, including 400 pupils who attend the Preparatory School. The Senior School has approximately 600 students, including 100 boarding students.
. Most of the buildings and sporting fields are named after significant people in the school's foundation and history.
2005 saw the school embark on a major redevelopment project, named the 'One Campus Project,' the first major project to be undertaken at the school in 15 years. This project includes the redevelopment of the School's playing fields and property bordering the Great Eastern Highway. The project is expected to cost in excess of $5.5 million and includes the construction of a new hockey pitch, a second football oval, 12 new acrylic surface tennis courts, a new sports pavilion and the reconstruction of Roberts Oval. Much of the construction work will be completed by the end of May 2006 and the Roberts Oval sports pavilion is scheduled for completion by mid 2007.
. It currently houses a bible (the Windsor Bible) gifted to the school by Queen Elizabeth II as a replacement for the bible gifted by King George V which was destroyed in a fire in 1980.
The Cadet program at Guildford has a long and proud tradition, which dates back to 1904. The program is governed by the State and Federal Arms of the Australian Army Cadet Corps, and is supported by the A SQD Tenth Light Horse.
Guildford is known to be one of the highest contributors to the national Tournament of the Minds competition which spans throughout Australasia. Guildford produced 15 teams composed of 7 boys from years 8–10 in 2007 and annually produces about 12 teams. Guildford has had success within this competition, regularly going into State Finals and making the nationals in 2005, ranking fourth nationally in 2005 and being the top team for Maths/Engineering in Western Australia
.
The school offers a range of academic pursuits for students, and also gives awards such as academic colours, subject awards and the dux award
, which are given at an annual presentation night.
Guildford awards several scholarships based on academic merit to students, but under agreed PSA rules no member schools may award sports scholarships.
D'Arcy Slater Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a student entering Year 8 in memory of D'Arcy Slater, a student of the School who died in 1991. The student that receives the award must be a good all-rounder. This scholarship provides all tuition fees for the student.
Council Scholarships - Candidates must be under the age of 13 on the first day of January following the examination. This scholarship is tenable for between 25 to 50% of five years' worth of tuition fees.
Harry Campbell Pope Scholarships - Awarded to a number of students entering Year 8 of the Western Australia
n education system, following an examination and an interview with the Headmaster. These scholarships are worth 25% of tuition fees for five years.
Calder Crowther Scholarship - Awarded every two years to day boy candidates from government schools in the vicinity of Guildford. It is worth 50% of tuition fees from years 8 to 12.
Ray Mackewn Scholarships - Awarded to boys in Year 7 at Guildford Grammar Preparatory School to those who plan to continue in the Senior School as boarders.
All boarders reside in one of the boarding hall of residences with their house masters, house mothers and boarding assistants. Meals are served in the Dining Hall which is located in close proximity to the residences, and boarders have 12-hour access to medical services in the school's medical centre.
On weekends boarders will often do a variety of activities that staff and senior boys arrange. They also use the nearby Swan River as well as Adventure World and Subiaco Oval
. Boarders in years 10, 11 and 12 will also participate in sport on a Saturday morning.
, an influential headmaster of the school, and James Stirling
, a man much credited with the settlement of Western Australia.
The eight houses are Henn's, School, Stirling, Harper, Bennett, St. George's, Woodbridge and Freeth House with each house being divided into six mentor groups with a mentor group for each year (e.g. Stirling Year 10, Henns Year 8 and so on). Each mentor group is overseen by a mentor and Head of House. The members of each house are led by the House Captain (elected each year by the members of the house).
The eight houses compete against each other in three areas; sport (for the Cock House Cup), culture (for the Centenary Cup), and academia (for the John Gladstones' Cup). There is also the Council shield, which is awarded to the house adjudged to have been the most successful in the three competitions.
music in year 12. Senior school students have the opportunity to learn under Peter Sunman
, an eminent and respected clarinetist formerly of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
The Drama program at the school is based largely around the school production, recent productions include; My Fair Lady
, Twelve Angry Men, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and Lord of the Flies
. Heath Ledger
, a prominent actor, attended Guildford Grammar School, where he had his first acting experiences, starring in a school production as Peter Pan
at age 13.
Debating and Public Speaking are components of the co-curricular program at the school. Guildford Grammar School competes in Western Australian inter-school debating competition, which is run by the Western Australian debating league.
Guildford Grammar School was a founding member of the Public Schools Association (PSA) in 1905, and the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA) in 1968. Mr. Craig Wheatley (junior school headmaster), is the current (2007) president of the JSHAA, within both organisations the school competes in inter-school sports.
The school holds its House Athletics Championships annually, with all eight houses competing for the House Athletics Cup.
In 2006, Guildford won none of the PSA sporting competitions, although it has won the following trophies more than five times; Swimming (18), Cricket (15), Athletics (12), Rugby (8), Football (6), and Rowing (Head of the River) (6).
established in 1905, which represents the former students of the school. The association exists to provide fellowship to former students, parents and staff and to support the school - especially in the provision of scholarships and financial assistance to families in need.
The club plays its home games at Guildford Grammar School, using the available facilities and clubrooms available. It must be noted that it is not a requirement of the club to have left school, in fact many of the clubs members haven't left school.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
, day
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
and boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
for boys situated in Guildford
Guildford, Western Australia
Guildford is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 13 km northeast of the city. Its Local Government Area is the City of Swan.-History:Guildford was established in 1829 on the Swan River, being sited near a permanent fresh water supply...
, a suburb of Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
.
The school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
is a member of the Public Schools Association
Public Schools Association
Established in 1905 the Public Schools Association, or the PSA, is an association of seven independent boys schools in Perth, Western Australia. The schools compete against each other in athletic competition throughout the year...
and the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. It is an Anglican
Anglicanism
Anglicanism is a tradition within Christianity comprising churches with historical connections to the Church of England or similar beliefs, worship and church structures. The word Anglican originates in ecclesia anglicana, a medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English...
grammar school
Grammar school
A grammar school is one of several different types of school in the history of education in the United Kingdom and some other English-speaking countries, originally a school teaching classical languages but more recently an academically-oriented secondary school.The original purpose of mediaeval...
which traces its origins back to 1896, when it was established by Charles Harper. In 1900, the school moved from the Harper family home, to its current site, near the banks of the Swan River
Swan River (Western Australia)
The Swan River estuary flows through the city of Perth, in the south west of Western Australia. Its lower reaches are relatively wide and deep, with few constrictions, while the upper reaches are usually quite narrow and shallow....
, approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) from the centre of the City of Perth
City of Perth
The City of Perth is a local government area and body, within the Perth Metropolitan Area, which is the capital of Western Australia. The local government body is commonly known as Perth City Council. The city covers the Perth central business district and surrounding suburbs...
on 80 ha (197.7 acre) of property. The East Guildford campus consists of a high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
for Years Seven
Year Seven
Year Seven is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the seventh year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between eleven and thirteen.-Australia:...
to Twelve
Year Twelve
Year Twelve is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is sometimes the twelfth year of compulsory education, or alternatively a year of post-compulsory education...
, a preparatory school
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
for kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
to Year Six
Year Six
Year Six is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the sixth year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between ten and twelve.-Australia:...
, sporting grounds, and boarding facilities for 150 students.
History
Billiard room
A billiard room is a recreation room, such as in a house or recreation center, with a billiards, pool or snooker table...
of his house (Woodbridge House) a school (under the guidance of Frank Bennett, the first Headmaster) which was to cater to the educational needs of his children, and those from the surrounding district. Harper's vision was to create a school based on the English public school
Public School (UK)
A public school, in common British usage, is a school that is neither administered nor financed by the state or from taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of endowments, tuition fees and charitable contributions, usually existing as a non profit-making charitable trust...
system, whilst also attempting to accommodate the different culture of the modern colonial society.
In 1900, the school moved to its current site. Together with Christian Brothers College (now Aquinas College
Aquinas College, Perth
Aquinas College is a Catholic independent, day and boarding school for boys, located in Salter Point, Western Australia. Its sister school is Santa Maria Ladies College located in Attadale...
), Scotch College
Scotch College, Perth
Scotch College , is one of Australia's leading independent schools for boys, situated in Swanbourne, Western Australia, Australia. The school is a member of the Public Schools Association and is now a Uniting Church school, although it was founded in 1897 by the Presbyterian Church of Australia...
and the High School (now Hale School
Hale School
Hale School is a selective, independent, Anglican day and boarding school for boys, located in Wembley Downs, a coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia....
) the school established the Public Schools Association in 1905. Initially, the school only had 14 students, but in 1910, with over 100 students, it was taken over by the Trustees of the Church of England. Canon Percy Henn was appointed Headmaster.
In 1914, the Chapel of St Mary and St George was consecrated, and, to the east of the Senior School, the Preparatory School was founded by Henn and Cecil Priestley. Currently, the Preparatory School is co-educational and also includes boarders. These boarders are accommodated in the Graham Malcolm Junior Hall of Residence.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
The Guildford Grammar School Foundation was established in 1974 to help guarantee the financial independence of the School and to develop its standing within the Western Australian education system. The Board of the Foundation aims to establish a large, self-perpetuating capital fund of $30 million. Currently, a portion of the income generated from the Foundation's assets funds a Bursaries and Scholarships programme.
Today, Guildford Grammar School is a thriving school of some 1000 students, including 400 pupils who attend the Preparatory School. The Senior School has approximately 600 students, including 100 boarding students.
The School Coat of Arms
The dedication of the School Chapel to Saint Mary and Saint George took place on 25 March 1914. The dedication was the inspiration for the current School Coat of Arms, which replaced the cross and coronet of the Harper family. The Arms consist of the red cross of St. George on a white shield below the three fleur de lys of St. Mary against a dark blue field. "Go Forward," the school motto which succeeded the Harpers' "Coelum ipsum petimus," appears in a scroll under the Arms.Headmasters
| Headmaster | Years |
|---|---|
| Frank Bennett | 1896 – 1898 |
| Alex Gillespie | 1899 – 1903 |
| William Corr | 1904 – 1909 |
| Percy Henn | 1910 – 1924 |
| Philip Hinckley | 1925 – 1927 |
| Robert Freeth | 1928 – 1949 |
| Peter Thwaites | 1950 – 1956 |
| David Lawe Davies | 1957 – 1978 |
| John Moody | 1979 – 1996 |
| Kim Walton | 1997 – 2002 |
| Robert Zordan | 2003 – 2010 |
| Stephen Webber | 2011 – |
Campus
Guildford Grammar School is located on a 100 acres (40.5 ha) campus on the banks of the Swan River, and stands among trees and lawns. The campus has a number of buildings and sporting facilities necessary for the day to day educational needs of the students. Some of these buildings are of historical significance - including the Chapel, which is listed with the Heritage Council of Western AustraliaHeritage Council of Western Australia
The Heritage Council of Western Australia is the Government of Western Australia agency created to identify, conserve and promote places of cultural heritage significance in the state.It was created under the Heritage of Western Australia Act...
. Most of the buildings and sporting fields are named after significant people in the school's foundation and history.
2005 saw the school embark on a major redevelopment project, named the 'One Campus Project,' the first major project to be undertaken at the school in 15 years. This project includes the redevelopment of the School's playing fields and property bordering the Great Eastern Highway. The project is expected to cost in excess of $5.5 million and includes the construction of a new hockey pitch, a second football oval, 12 new acrylic surface tennis courts, a new sports pavilion and the reconstruction of Roberts Oval. Much of the construction work will be completed by the end of May 2006 and the Roberts Oval sports pavilion is scheduled for completion by mid 2007.
Chapel
The Federation Gothic-styled School Chapel (the Chapel of St. Mary and St. George), first suggested by headmaster Canon P.U. Henn (after whom Henns House was named) and funded by Cecil Oliverson, after whom the school gymnasium is named. It is heritage listed and contains a large amount of English Oak woodPedunculate Oak
Quercus robur is commonly known as the Pedunculate Oak or English oak. It is native to most of Europe, and to Anatolia to the Caucasus, and also to parts of North Africa.-Taxonomy:Q...
. It currently houses a bible (the Windsor Bible) gifted to the school by Queen Elizabeth II as a replacement for the bible gifted by King George V which was destroyed in a fire in 1980.
Student life
Guildford offers a comprehensive extracurricular program for students. The school also has boarding facilities for students who live in rural areas of Western Australia, as well as international students. The major components of the program are sports, music, the arts, and cadets.The Cadet program at Guildford has a long and proud tradition, which dates back to 1904. The program is governed by the State and Federal Arms of the Australian Army Cadet Corps, and is supported by the A SQD Tenth Light Horse.
Guildford is known to be one of the highest contributors to the national Tournament of the Minds competition which spans throughout Australasia. Guildford produced 15 teams composed of 7 boys from years 8–10 in 2007 and annually produces about 12 teams. Guildford has had success within this competition, regularly going into State Finals and making the nationals in 2005, ranking fourth nationally in 2005 and being the top team for Maths/Engineering in Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
.
Academic studies
Dux
Dux is Latin for leader and later for Duke and its variant forms ....
, which are given at an annual presentation night.
Guildford awards several scholarships based on academic merit to students, but under agreed PSA rules no member schools may award sports scholarships.
D'Arcy Slater Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a student entering Year 8 in memory of D'Arcy Slater, a student of the School who died in 1991. The student that receives the award must be a good all-rounder. This scholarship provides all tuition fees for the student.
Council Scholarships - Candidates must be under the age of 13 on the first day of January following the examination. This scholarship is tenable for between 25 to 50% of five years' worth of tuition fees.
Harry Campbell Pope Scholarships - Awarded to a number of students entering Year 8 of the Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
n education system, following an examination and an interview with the Headmaster. These scholarships are worth 25% of tuition fees for five years.
Calder Crowther Scholarship - Awarded every two years to day boy candidates from government schools in the vicinity of Guildford. It is worth 50% of tuition fees from years 8 to 12.
Ray Mackewn Scholarships - Awarded to boys in Year 7 at Guildford Grammar Preparatory School to those who plan to continue in the Senior School as boarders.
Boarding
When Guildford opened in 1896, it was a day school, since its humble beginnings boarding was introduced for years 6–12, there are 100 boarders at the school. In 2007, international students were required to pay an extra $7683 in lieu of Government Subsidies and extra administration costs, which brought fees for international student at Guildford to $32,006.All boarders reside in one of the boarding hall of residences with their house masters, house mothers and boarding assistants. Meals are served in the Dining Hall which is located in close proximity to the residences, and boarders have 12-hour access to medical services in the school's medical centre.
On weekends boarders will often do a variety of activities that staff and senior boys arrange. They also use the nearby Swan River as well as Adventure World and Subiaco Oval
Subiaco Oval
Subiaco Oval , known colloquially as Subi, is the highest capacity sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia...
. Boarders in years 10, 11 and 12 will also participate in sport on a Saturday morning.
House system
Guildford Grammar School has an eight-house system in both junior and senior school. Each house is named in honour of individuals who have had an association with the school and the Western Australian community including: Canon Percy HennPercy Henn
Reverend Canon Percy Umfreville Henn was a clergyman and teacher in England and later Western Australia. He is best known for his time as Headmaster at Guildford Grammar School and later for the building of the Chapel of SS...
, an influential headmaster of the school, and James Stirling
James Stirling (Australian governor)
Admiral Sir James Stirling RN was a British naval officer and colonial administrator. His enthusiasm and persistence persuaded the British Government to establish the Swan River Colony and he became the first Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Western Australia...
, a man much credited with the settlement of Western Australia.
The eight houses are Henn's, School, Stirling, Harper, Bennett, St. George's, Woodbridge and Freeth House with each house being divided into six mentor groups with a mentor group for each year (e.g. Stirling Year 10, Henns Year 8 and so on). Each mentor group is overseen by a mentor and Head of House. The members of each house are led by the House Captain (elected each year by the members of the house).
The eight houses compete against each other in three areas; sport (for the Cock House Cup), culture (for the Centenary Cup), and academia (for the John Gladstones' Cup). There is also the Council shield, which is awarded to the house adjudged to have been the most successful in the three competitions.
Performing arts and debating
Students at Guildford have the opportunity to learn a music instrument during class time in the senior school. The school offers a variety of ensemble's for students to join including the senior choir and guitar ensemble. Music is compulsory for all students from Kindergarten to year 8, with the option of continuing to TEETertiary Entrance Exam
For the new examination and curriculum system that has replaced the Tertiary Entrance Exam , see WACE ....
music in year 12. Senior school students have the opportunity to learn under Peter Sunman
Peter Sunman
Peter Sunman MMus, BMusEd, LMusA, LTCL, GradDipBus is an eminent clarinetist, formerly the principal clarinetist of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra between 1978 and 1990. He is a state examiner for the Western Australian branch of the Australian Music Examinations Board...
, an eminent and respected clarinetist formerly of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
The Drama program at the school is based largely around the school production, recent productions include; My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe...
, Twelve Angry Men, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies is a novel by Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding about a group of British boys stuck on a deserted island who try to govern themselves, with disastrous results...
. Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger
Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian television and film actor. After performing roles in Australian television and film during the 1990s, Ledger moved to the United States in 1998 to develop his film career...
, a prominent actor, attended Guildford Grammar School, where he had his first acting experiences, starring in a school production as Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
at age 13.
Debating and Public Speaking are components of the co-curricular program at the school. Guildford Grammar School competes in Western Australian inter-school debating competition, which is run by the Western Australian debating league.
Sport
The school holds its House Athletics Championships annually, with all eight houses competing for the House Athletics Cup.
| Year | Winning house |
|---|---|
| 1924–1925 | St. George's |
| 1926 | Stirling |
| 1927 | St. George's |
| 1928 | Stirling |
| 1929 | St. George's |
| 1930–1932 | School |
| 1933–1934 | St. George's |
| 1935–1936 | Stirling |
| 1937 | Henn's |
| 1938–1941 | School |
| 1942–1944 | No award |
| 1945–1946 | School |
| 1947 | St. George's |
| 1948 | School |
| 1949–1951 | Stirling |
| 1952 | Henn's |
| 1953–1957 | School |
| 1958–1960 | Stirling |
| 1961 | School |
| 1962 | St. George's |
| 1963 | Henn's |
| 1964 | Harper |
| 1965–1966 | School |
| 1967–1969 | Harper |
| 1970 | Henn's |
| 1971–1973 | Harper |
| 1974 | School |
| 1975 | Freeth |
| 1976–1977 | Henn's |
| 1978–1987 | St. George's |
| 1988 | Stirling |
| 1989–1990 | School |
| 1991 | Henn's |
| 1992–1993 | School |
| 1994 | Bennett |
| 1995 | Henn's |
| 1996–1999 | St. George's |
| 2000–2001 | Henn's |
| 2002 | No award |
| 2003 | St. George's |
| 2004–2005 | Henn's |
| 2006 | St. George's |
| 2007 | Henn's |
| 2008 | Bennett |
| 2009–2010 | Harper |
In 2006, Guildford won none of the PSA sporting competitions, although it has won the following trophies more than five times; Swimming (18), Cricket (15), Athletics (12), Rugby (8), Football (6), and Rowing (Head of the River) (6).
Old Guildfordians Association
The Old Guildfordians Association or 'Old Boys' is an incorporated organisationIncorporation (business)
Incorporation is the forming of a new corporation . The corporation may be a business, a non-profit organisation, sports club, or a government of a new city or town...
established in 1905, which represents the former students of the school. The association exists to provide fellowship to former students, parents and staff and to support the school - especially in the provision of scholarships and financial assistance to families in need.
Old Guildfordians Mundaring Hockey Club
The Old Guildfordians Mundaring Hockey Club (OGMHC), is an incorporated men’s and women’s hockey club based in the Guildford/Mundaring area. The club competes in various grades of the HockeyWA competition, from minkey (junior hockey) to senior’s hockey.The club plays its home games at Guildford Grammar School, using the available facilities and clubrooms available. It must be noted that it is not a requirement of the club to have left school, in fact many of the clubs members haven't left school.
Notable alumni
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Further reading
- Cardell-Oliver, John (1983) Henn, Percy Umfreville (1865–1955), Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 9, Melbourne University Press. pp 261–262.
- Cardell-Oliver, J (1985) Canon P.U. Henn and Woodardism in Western Australia: Antipodean Modifications of an Anglican Ideal, Masters Thesis, The University of Western Australia
- Ellis, Nic (1995) Guildford : the life of the school / photographed by Nic Ellis ; introduction Paul Murray. Fremantle, W.A. : Plantagenet Press, 1995. ISBN 1875968105 Published for the centenary of Guildford Grammar School.
- Firkins, Peter For God, King and country : the story of Old Guildfordians who have distinguished themselves in the wars of the 20th century . Perth, W.A. ISBN 0646355538
- Canon Percy Henn - obituary - Born in the U.K. and died in Perth on 25 Feb. 1955. West Anglican, Vol 1, no.3 (April 1955), p. 2-3,
- Hungerford, T.A.G. ed (1996) Tall stories : an anecdotal history of Guildford Grammar School, 1896-1996 .Guildford, W.A.: The School. ISBN 0959873147
- Merryweather, E. J. (1988) Guildford Grammar School : the first half century : a personal history Perth, W.A : E.J. Merryweather. ISBN 0731635027
- Simpson, Paul. Moody : a teacher to the very last. Profile of Guildford Grammar School principal, on his retirement after 36 years in teaching. West Australian 7 Dec. 1996, p. 38-39,41, (West Magazine)
- White, M. A. (1996) Go forward!' '(History of school for centenary). Perth, W.A. : Guilford Grammar School, 1996. ISBN 0959873139
- Wickham, John (2004) Merging streams : the story of the Cloisters and Guildford Grammar School : a constitutional landscape Bassendean, W.A.. : Advance Press. ISBN 0975803409