Welcome to Hunter Valley Grammar School.
At its heart, HVGS is a values-driven school that places students at the centre of all we do. From the minute you walk through the gates, you see it in the greetings from students and staff, and the pride we take in our connection to land and the Australian bush. Gum trees tower overhead, and we share our campus with a plethora of bird life.
Our goals at HVGS are to ensure
- Every child feels valued
- Every child feels like they belong
- Every child’s unique potential is understood and nurtured
- Every child experiences equity in their learning journey
- Every child can find their unique pathway to success.
Our campus extends beyond the school gates to Duckenfield Berry Park on the banks of the Hunter River where we have our rowing complex, and to our working farm in South Maitland where students can spend the early mornings tending cattle and sheep. We have a working agricultural plot, vegie garden and free-range chickens on campus, as well as three full-size ovals.
Learning at HVGS is about striving for excellence in all that we do. As an inclusive school, HVGS supports a multifaceted approach to success and strives to meet all students where they are in their learning journeys. This has led to multiple learning pathways in Years 11 and 12, a team of psychologists on site, and a well-resourced student support services team that includes gifted and talent enrichment as well as support for students with complex learning profiles.
"“Success through Endeavour” is our motto because we know that no matter who you are or how you learn, success comes through hard work and determination in a supportive and nurturing environment."
We also honour the diversity of HVGS and seek to provide a learning environment which values that diversity and builds on it to help our students be compassionate and engaged young people. Each student and staff member at HVGS feels connected to each other, has autonomy in their work and learning, and is supported to achieve mastery. By doing this, we help each member of the community thrive.
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school, HVGS fosters critical and creative thinking and nurtures in our students care and compassion. We recognise that differences of thought and ways of being make for a rich and dynamic learning environment. Likewise, we foster in our students global citizenship so that they think beyond their regional and national context to understand our place in the world and the responsibilities we have to ensure a sustainable future for all.
HVGS is proudly a part of Maitland and the Hunter Region and seeks to foster our connections to community and land. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our bush-style campus in the heart of Maitland!
About Rebecca (she/her)
Rebecca is an experienced educator with experience in leading schools across Europe, Asia, and Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours from the University of Tasmania, with a double major in English and minors in History and Psychology. Rebecca completed a Master’s dissertation on the IB’s commitment to altruistic education. With over 20 years experience, she has taught in Australia, Singapore, China, and Switzerland, bringing a global perspective to her work.
Executive Team
They say, "Great people make great schools," which is certainly true at HVGS. Our executive leaders champion our mission and values, contribute to the school's strategic direction, and prioritise student and staff learning and thriving. We are fortunate to have seasoned leaders who contribute to the School's flourishing every day.
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November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024