Adolescence is an exciting and challenging time. The move from the certainty of the Junior School classroom to the complexities of Senior School (not to mention all the developmental changes!) requires a caring and responsive approach.
An exciting curriculum, appropriate behaviour expectations, a values-rich environment, and strong support systems keep everyone on track. At HVGS we embrace all of the learning, all of the joy and all of the complexity that growing up brings.
As students approach their final years of school, three exciting learning pathways unfold, empowering them to choose the direction their futures will take after graduation.
Learning in Years 7 - 10
The Middle Years Programme
Students in Years 7-10 undertake their schooling within the framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). The MYP is an inclusive program that places an emphasis on intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. The MYP teaches for understanding.
Learning in Years 11 - 12
Pathways to Excellence
We offer three exciting pathways for students in Years 11 - 12. Students can choose to study the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Senior School Enrolment Process
Enrolling in the Senior School
We’re so pleased that you are considering Hunter Valley Grammar School for your family. We operate waitlists at most year levels, so it is never too early to make an enquiry. The sooner you join our Waitlist, the higher up the list your child will be and the more settled you will feel.
View the Enrolment ProcessEnrolment into the Senior School
Enrolling into Year 7
Stepping up into Senior School can be a tricky time for students – and the whole family! Suddenly things change. There’s a need to be more organised, more responsible and to navigate new frontiers. But there’s also new opportunities to explore personal interests, make new friends and for the first time, the hint of independence. It’s huge!
A comprehensive transition program means that your child will step up with confidence and will find their place in our School.
More about Year 7
- Our transition program is second to none. Over a full week, new and continuing students experience life in the Senior School. They’ll meet their teachers and other students, and follow a Year 7 timetable. They’ll also meet key people who will form an integral role in their learning and wellbeing for the years to come.
- We offer a variety of scholarships for new and existing Year 7 students. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.
Thinking about joining the Junior School?
Year 7 is very popular, with extremely strong enrolment demand. Starting in the Junior School at HVGS ensures your child’s formative and impressionable years will be defined in your school of choice. Our Enrolment process into Year 7 starts at least two years before the child's commencement date at the school, so it's important to be prepared early.
Many families interested in starting in the Senior School at HVGS, are making the decision to start their HVGS learning journey earlier in Year 5.
Changing schools in Year 5 can happen for a variety of reasons. Often, a change in family circumstances prompts the change, or dissatisfaction with the current school, or for parents choosing independent schooling in a K – 12 environment, strong enrolment demand for Year 7 warrants much earlier consideration to guarantee a high school place. This certainly is the case at Hunter Valley Grammar School. Read more below.
Why join in Year 5
Starting in Year 5 at Hunter Valley Grammar School signals a very exciting time in your child’s schooling. There’s a ‘catchphrase’ we use to describe the typical HVGS student – Happy, Bold and Bright, and this certainly true for a Year 5 HVGS student.
Data suggests that Year 5 enrolment has grown by almost 14%, and the trend shows that these figures are increasing. Read our digital paper about this growing trend.
Enrolling into Year 8 and Year 9
We can enrol new students into the Senior School all year round – provided a vacancy exists.
We welcome your enquiry and if you’d like to chat with key staff about your child’s academic and pastoral care at HVGS, we can certainly arrange that too.
We know that a happy start in a new school is really important so we have structures in place to ensure a friendly welcome and a supported transition.
Enrolling into Year 10 and Year 11
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Beyond the classroom
Co-curricular
Our students thrive beyond the classroom in diverse opportunities in: sports, academics, performing arts, and special interest clubs, catering to a broad range of interests and passions. There is something for absolutely everyone here.
Beyond the classroom
Experiential Learning
Senior School Leadership
Meet our Senior School Team
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Futures and Careers
Career Education
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Academic Achievement
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