Trinity Grammar School is an Anglican school for boys located across several campuses in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, Victoria. It is one of the group of prestigious and exclusive single-sex private schools for which Melbourne is famous. It was founded at a meeting of several church figures on November 14, 1902. It opened in 1903, operating out of a church hall. It has among its alumni a number of leading Australian figures, including scientists, politicians, businessmen, academics and sportspeople. Trinity has a particularly good reputation for developing Australian rules football footballers. Trinity is also a founding member of the AGSV.
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| Name |
Trinity Grammar School, Kew | |
| Address |
60 Wellington St | |
| Suburb |
Kew, Victoria 3101 | |
| Established |
November 1902, classes began 1903 | |
| Community |
Urban & Small boarding house | |
| Type |
Private | |
| Motto |
Viriliter Agite ( Act Manfully ) | |
| Religion | ||
| Students |
Approximately 1,300 Single sex (Boys) | |
| Years/Grades |
ELC to 12 | |
| Headmaster |
Richard Tudor | |
| Deputy Headmaster, Head of Senior School |
Simon Le Plastrier | |
| Deputy Headmaster (School Liason) |
Rohan Brown | |
| Assistants to the Headmaster |
Christopher Howell, David Bevan, Colin Potts | |
| Junior School Headmaster |
Colin Coutts | |
| Colours |
Green and Gold | |
House System
The Trinity House System began in 1917 and were named after four men who played a notable part in establishing the school the houses were:
- Arnold - Purple
- Henty - Light Blue
- Merritt - Maroon
- Roberts - Dark Blue
Over 2004 and 2005 8 new houses were added to accommodate the growing population of the school (the original houses were replaced from Grades 3-6 and 4 new houses were added from 7-12) the new Senior Houses were:
- Cowen - Orange
- Hindley - Grey
- Kent-Hughes - Red
- Sutton - Yellow (Referred to as the Canary House, and patronized by a large number of the school's boarding house community in its first year)
This change resulted in a large amount of rivalry between the "old" and "new" houses, with many students becoming disgruntled as they were moved from houses they had been in for many years.
The junior school (grades 3-6) houses were replaced with new ones. Boys, going from year 6 to 7 would become members of one of the corresponding Senior school houses. The Junior School houses had two colours.
- Friend - Yellow and Light Blue: Students would go into either Henty or Sutton
- Henderson - Red and Dark Blue: Students would go into either Roberts or Kent-Hughes
- Inglis - Grey and Maroon: Students would go into either Meritt or Hindley
- Summers - Orange and Purple: Students would go into either Arnold or Cowen
Campuses
- Main campus located in Kew, Victoria
The campus covers three of four sides of the Wellington and Charles Street intersections in Kew. The Centre for the Arts is located further north on Charles Street; the school has recently purchased the former Stillwell Ford site on the corner of Charles Street and Cotham Road, to be used as a multi-purpose site until development in the future.
- Sports fields located in Bulleen
- Outdoor education centre at Leppitt Lake Eppalock
- Outdoor bush area in Licola
The School Song
Our fair home stands on the crest of the hill. When we've dodged our taks, and played with a will. But where'er we roam our hearts linger still With the Green and the Gold and the Mitre. Oh here's to the school that we love the est; We name her with pride, and we serve her with zest. Come sing hurrah; and the glories attest Of the Green and the Gold and the Mitre. TO live our motto and play the game In field and classroom shall be our aim; Till in life's broader fields we may win wider fame, We have tried our fellows and found the true True to the School and their comrades too; Never a one but his duty will do For the Green and the Gold and the Mitre
The School Hymn
(Tune of Hyfrodol)
Heavenly father, may thy blessing,
rest upon all Trinity now
When in praise thy name we hallow
When in Prayer thee we bow
In the wondrous story reading
Of the Lord of Truth and Grace
May we learn from this great story
All the Arts of friendliness
Truthful speech and honest action
Courage, patience, steadfastness
How to master self and temper
How to make our conduct fair
When to speak and when be silent
When to do and when forbear
May God's spirit wise and holy
With his gifts our spirits bless
Make us loving, joyous, peaceful
Rich in goodness, gentleness
Strong in self-control and faithful
Kind in thought and deed; for he
Sayeth, "What ye do for others
Ye are doing unto me"
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Trinity Grammar School include:
- Thomas Mayne, Inventor of MILO, Nestlé Milo
- Phil Anderson (1969-1975), Cyclist
- Bishop Kenneth Leslie (1923-1928), Anglican Bishop
- Professor Peter McIntyre (1933-1943), Architect
- John Perceval (1934-1939), painter, potter, and sculptor
- Sir Arthur Rylah (1917-1927) Politician and Attorney-General
- Robert Timms, businessman and founder of Robert Timms Coffee
- Ray Weinberg (1940-1944), Olympic athelete and coach
- Wayne Schwass, Australian Rules Footballer
- Luke Power, Australian Rules Footballer
- Jamshid "Jumps" Khadiwhala (1993-1998), Musician (The Cat Empire)
- Sam Power, Australian Rules Footballer
- Ronald Millar, Artist and writer for The Age
- Ian Johnson, Managing director of Channel Seven Melbourne
- Bermar "Bib" Sellars Stillwell, Car dealer and famous motor sport racer
- David Gnochi Mansour, Australian Weightlifter
- Wilfrid Kent Hughes, Politician
- Martin Boyd, Famous author, member of the prolific Boyd Family
Notable Teachers
- Jon Carnegie, innovative teaching methods, winner of several awards, inventor of Learning Journeys and a school in High Street, Kew.
- Bob Hillman, Writer for The Age