Introduction to Guildford Grammar Preparatory School
Welcome to the Preparatory School
At Guildford Grammar Preparatory School, our focus is on the
child ... your child. Children come into the School from a wide
variety of backgrounds, each with natural gifts and curiosity and
a desire to learn. We love this as it adds to our dynamic, engaging
learning community of staff and students. We want to help them
grown intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
Guildford Grammar Preparatory School children are a treasured
and integral part of our whole school community. We all work
to create a warm, joyful atmosphere that fosters a sense of deep
connectedness, of belonging, of core shared values and, most
importantly, of the individual and their uniqueness. There are no
atypical Preparatory School students – they are unique individuals
who develop skills, competencies and growth in a collective,
nurturing environment. We work hard and we have fun and along
the way we cherish creativity, imagination, rigour and wonder.
As the leader of the Preparatory School I believe deeply in the
positive, affirming relationships that are built between students,
parents and staff. We work together in partnership to get the
most out of this incredible experience. We love what we do,
educating our future. Please use the information enclosed in
this Handbook as a guide, and never hesitate to come in for a
chat if you have any questions. Your children definitely come in
for a chat, a story or for some advice. That’s what makes this
Preparatory School so incredibly special.
We trust that the transition to our school is smooth and successful
for you and your child. This Handbook contains some of the
important information you will need during your time here.
You will find much of the information in this guide and more
on the Guildford Grammar School App or on our website at
www.ggs.wa.edu.au have any questions. In addition, the class teachers will be more
than happy to discuss your child’s spiritual, academic, sporting,
pastoral and cultural welfare at any time.
Some of the subjects are a direct link to the website or Guildford
Grammar School App which contains the most current
information, and is updated regularly to reflect the evolving
needs of our school community. We hope that 2019 is an enjoyable and memorable time for you
and your child and that this continues throughout all his or her
school years.
We encourage you download and install the Guildford Grammar
School App, and to make it your first point of contact if you
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Mr Clark Wight
Head of Preparatory School