Auckland Grammar School

Auckland Grammar School (fully, The Auckland College and Grammar School; commonly AGS), is a state school in Auckland, New Zealand, colloquially known as "Grammar" to Aucklanders. It is a mixed day and boarding school for boys aged 13 (Year 9 or Form III) to 18 (Year 13 or Form VII). The 2004 roll was 2490 http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/display_school_info.php?school_id=54, making it one of the largest schools in New Zealand.

The Estate and Buildings

The School is located on a 152,000 m² estate in central Auckland. The grounds feature a War Memorial, which is a large obelisk standing on a plinth commemorating the Old Boys of the school who fought in various Wars.

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The main block of the School was built in 1916 in the "Spanish Mission" style and has "A"-grade historical protection. Inside, is a large theatre, with tiered seating, which is used for assemblies. The theatre has an innovative design, with a vaulted ceiling covering the central "court" of the building, a reminder of the Oxbridge college quadrangles. This was, at the time of constuction an innovative design concept.

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Tibbs House (the sole boarding facility) is a large colonial-style wooden edifice. As a state school, building expansion has been funded at the same level as other state schools, meaning that some more recent expansions are not well in keeping with the older buildings.

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Auckland Grammar School owns a facility called VentureLodge on the outskirts of the township of Ohakune in the central North Island which is used by students for camps.

Related Topics:
Ohakune - North Island

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