Alphington Grammar School

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Alphington Grammar School
Alphington Grammar School Logo.jpg
Location
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Alphington
,
Victoria

Australia
Coordinates37°46′49.3″S 145°02′10″E / 37.780361°S 145.03611°E / -37.780361; 145.03611Coordinates: 37°46′49.3″S 145°02′10″E / 37.780361°S 145.03611°E / -37.780361; 145.03611
Information
TypeIndependent, co-educational
MottoAspiring to Excellence
DenominationNon-denominational
Established1989
ChairmanProf. Marinis Pirpiris
PrincipalDr Vivianne Nikou
YearsELC–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment550[1]
HousesAristotle  , Byron  , Pericles   and Socrates  
Colour(s)Blue, white and black
   
AffiliationEastern Independent Schools of Melbourne
Websitewww.alphington.vic.edu.au

Alphington Grammar School is an independent, co-educational secondary school located in Alphington, Victoria, Australia, established by the Orthodox Community of Melbourne in 1988.[2]

The school was designed to reflect the cultural diversity of Melbourne, and is non-denominational with students from around 25 ethnic and religious backgrounds.[3]

History[]

Alphington Grammar School was established by the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne in 1989, the campus having previously been Parade College.[4][needs update]

The Greek community of Melbourne is supportive of the school and holds its Greek language classes on campus on Friday evenings as well as weekends.[5]

Alphington Grammar marked their 30 Year Anniversary on the 1st of March 2019 with a celebratory Gala for the staff and families and a Twilight Festival on campus for students and alumni.[6]

Sport[]

Alphington Grammar is a member of the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne (EISM).

EISM Premierships[]

Alphington Grammar has won the following EISM senior premierships.[7][8]

Combined:

  • Cross Country - 2013

Boys:

  • Basketball - 2014
  • Cross Country - 2013
  • Football (2) - 2002, 2003
  • Football 12's - 2017
  • Hockey - 2005
  • Soccer (6) - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2012, 2018
  • Table Tennis (3) - 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Tennis (5) - 2005, 2006, 2017, 2018, 2020
  • Volleyball (4) - 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020

Girls:

  • Netball (2) - 2016, 2019
  • Soccer (3) - 2013, 2017, 2018
  • Softball - 2004
  • Tennis - 2009
  • Volleyball (2) - 2014, 2020

References[]

  1. ^ "Alphington Grammar School". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
  2. ^ Alphington Grammar School, school website, Accessed 11 December 2010
  3. ^ School Choice Archived 25 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed 11 December 2010
  4. ^ [1], Accessed 11 December 2010
  5. ^ "", Accessed 11 December 2010 Archived 18 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "30 Year Twilight Celebration". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  7. ^ "EISM". www.eism.org. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  8. ^ "EISM". www.eism.org. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.

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