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Sep 8, 2016 · Free grammar school places were allocated on the basis of performance in a competitive 11+ exam, open to children from all backgrounds. But, in the 1920s, only about a third of children won...
Driven to see young women flourish in their education, the founders not only built a school, but created a culture of learning and forward-thinking. In a time when the expectations of women’s education weren’t overly high, this vision was revolutionary to say the least.
The CGGS Archives were established in 1987 to serve the history and research needs of Canberra's oldest independent school. The Archives see the assembly and preservation of records relating to the School and its associated bodies.
Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school predominantly for girls, located in Deakin, a suburb of Canberra, the capital of Australia.
Our connection to Canberra and its people runs deep, and long shall that continue. In 1906 a Church of England Grammar School was established for girls and boys in Cooma it was later sold and established as the Manaro Grammar School in 1908. 1928 Campsite of Head Edwards.
Jun 15, 2019 · Some of our most famous faces have emerged from a grammar school such as Sir David Attenborough, Boris Johnson and Benedict Cumberbatch. What is a Grammar School? A grammar school is a state secondary school that selects their pupils based on whether they pass an exam, known as the 11 plus.
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Oct 15, 2015 · Grammar schools have existed since the 16th Century, but the modern grammar school concept dates back to the Education Act 1944. This made secondary education after the age of 14 free.
