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	Grammar School - MSN Encarta
		Grammar School, originally a school in which the curriculum emphasized the study of Greek and Latin grammar and related subjects.
		Greek grammar was added to the curriculum during the intellectual phase of the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries.
		Although the term grammar school is still used to indicate the level of instruction next above the rudiments of reading and writing, the true grammar-school subjects have been made a part of the academic branch of secondary education in public schools.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761563046/Grammar_School.html (375 words)

	Academic \| Auckland Grammar School
		The School is a large, central city school situated on the northern slopes of Mt Eden, Auckland.
		The School encourages the development of the whole person to produce young men ready, willing and able to assume useful roles in society and to be responsible citizens, some of whom will be international, national and local leaders and all of whom will be sensitive to the needs of others.
		Auckland Grammar School is the pre-eminent academic secondary school in New Zealand.
	www.ags.school.nz /academic (1133 words)

	Definition of Auckland Grammar School
		Auckland Grammar School (fully, The Auckland College and Grammar School; commonly AGS), is a school in Auckland, New Zealand commonly known as "Grammar" to Aucklanders.
		The school is well-known for its implementation of the British GCSE and GCE A-Level examinations instead of the NCEA for the majority of its pupils.
		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.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Auckland_Grammar_School (648 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Auckland Grammar School
		Auckland Grammar School is a boys-only state secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand.
		The school was created by the Auckland Grammar Appropriation Act 1868, but is predated by the school's charter given by Governor Sir George Grey's Trust Deed in 1850.
		Auckland Grammar School is the location of two Category I historic places under the Historic Places Act 1993—the school's main block and a war memorial.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Auckland-Grammar-School (1826 words)

	Auckland Girls' Grammar School New Zealand
		Auckland Girls' Grammar School is committed to providing an education for young women which encourages achievement and self esteem, fosters a co-operative spirit and celebrates diversity so that students develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary to face the challenges of the future and to participate in a bi-cultural and ethnically diverse society.
		Auckland Girls' Grammar School is a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education's Code of Practice for International Students.
		The school employs a Homestay Co-ordinator to oversee the Homestay Programme and ensure that students are happy and well cared for in their homestays.
	www.internationaleducationmedia.com /newzealand/girls_grammar.htm (562 words)

	Grammar evicts 45 boys over zone cheating - 16 Aug 2006 - Claire Trevett
		Grammar's figures are up on previous years - in 2005, nine students had to leave, as did six from 2003 to the end of 2004.
		Auckland Grammar headmaster John Morris said: "The board are implementing the enrolment legislation rigorously and families who have got in by cheating are being asked to take their sons away.
		The ACG group of private schools said their Senior College and Parnell school had taken in at least four students from Auckland Grammar at the start of term 3.
	www.nzherald.co.nz /author/story.cfm?a_id=74&ObjectID=10396432 (603 words)

	Tourism Auckland - Secondary Schools
		Auckland Grammar School is a large, central city school situated on the northern slopes of Mt Eden, one of the city's many extinct volcanic cones.
		Avondale College, one of the largest co-educational secondary school in New Zealand, was established in 1945 and offers a top education for all its students.
		Birkenhead College is conveniently situated in a quiet suburban setting on the North Shore of Auckland City.
	www.aucklandnz.com /CorporateInformation/Study_Auckland/articlelist.aspx?SubGroup=Secondary_Schools (162 words)

	Auckland Grammar School : New Zealand Educated
		Auckland Grammar School is a state boys school founded in 1869 and has boarding facilities for 125 boys.
		Auckland Grammar is an inner city school, close to motorways and railway.
		Grammar has its own outdoor education centre at Ohakune which is 30 minutes from the skifields on Mt Ruapehu.
	www.newzealandeducated.com /us/en/institution/195 (438 words)

	Mt Eden Quarry Rock Climbing
		The Long Side is located on the lower fields of Auckland Grammar School which is situated on Mountain Road.
		After obtaining permission for rock climbing from the school (phone (09) 623 5400) proceed through the upper entrance towards the Centennial Theatre.
		The Short Side rock climbing area is located on the other side of Auckland Grammar School and access can be gained from the upper fields and down the concrete path near the incinerator.
	www.climb.co.nz /Places/Auckland/MtEdenQuary/Mt-Eden-Quarry.htm (185 words)

	Auckland Rugby Union - History (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Auckland was the first holder of the shield in 1902 and has won 152 out of 193 shield matches - the most successful record of any provincial union - including three notable shield eras.
		Auckland Rugby is built on a core strength generated by fiercely loyal and passionate clubs, beginning with Grafton (1874), Ponsonby (1874) and College Rifles (1897), Marist (1908), University (1908), Grammar (1914) and Suburbs (1918).
		Auckland's flagship senior team has won three of the last four NPC titles and will be favoured to add the inaugural Air New Zealand Cup to the trophy cabinet.
	www.aucklandrugby.co.nz /about/history.html (919 words)

	DNZB / BIOGRAPHY
		James William Tibbs, headmaster of Auckland Grammar School for nearly 30 years, was a key figure in the development of secondary education in New Zealand.
		James Tibbs made a central contribution to the creation of a grammar school tradition in Auckland, emphasising academic success, and concentrating on professional and classical courses as a preparation for matriculation and university study.
		Tibbs claimed that, of all the secondary schools in Australasia, Auckland Grammar was 'second to none in achievement and renown'.
	www.dnzb.govt.nz /dnzb/Find_Quick.asp?PersonEssay=3T37 (658 words)

	St Peter’s College, Catholic Boys School Auckland - History
		During the leadership of Br P C Ryan (1957-65) the Brothers’ residence was extended and a new building consisting of science laboratories, classrooms and a lecture theatre was built.
		The ‘Auckland Star’ article of 15 September read: “A new station near Khyber Pass Road for St Peter’s and Auckland Grammar School filled with school boys about 8.30 am today when it was used for the first time.
		It was remarkable that assemblies had been held in the school yard in front of the original building until 1974 in spite of noise from Khyber Pass traffic, occasional trains, and eventually, the Southern Motorway.
	www.st-peters.school.nz /welcome/history.php (1112 words)

	architectus :: Auckland Grammar School sports complex
		Auckland Grammar School continues its tradition of fostering sporting excellence with the appointment of leading architectural firm, Architectus to design a new sports complex adjacent to the Schools main rugby field.
		The 1,040 m² complex will supplement the Schools existing sports facilities which include three separate grassed playing fields, all weather surface tennis courts, cricket nets and a heated swimming pool.
		Founded in 1869, the 15.2 hectare campus of Auckland Grammar revolves around the original teaching facility, a magnificent Spanish Mission style building.
	www.architectus.com.au /index.php?page=36 (246 words)

	Grammar could take enrolment row to court - 31 Aug 2006 - Claire Trevett
		Auckland Grammar board chairman Dr Robert Kirkpatrick and headmaster John Morris with Education Minister Steve Maharey yesterday.
		Auckland Grammar school is considering going to court after it was ordered to take back 20 students it ejected for breaching enrolment rules.
		One point of difference was the definition of "temporary residence" and whether families had breached the law by moving out of the zone while their son was still at the school - an area which Grammar has taken a hard line on.
	www.nzherald.co.nz /author/story.cfm?a_id=74&objectid=10398959 (488 words)

	New Zealand Mt Albert Grammar School
		The Mt Albert Grammar school is located in Mount Albert in Auckland, New Zealand.
		It is a secondary school which was founded in 1922 and was a subsidiary of the Auckland Grammar School.
		There have different headmasters since the opening of the school, Frederick Gamble (1922-1946), William Caradus (1946-1954), Murray Nairn (1954-1969), Maurice Hall (1970-1988) Gregory Taylor (1988-2006) and for the year 2006 it is Dale Burden.
	www.new-zealand-nz.net /auckland/mt_albert_grammar_school.html (135 words)

	Students
		Auckland Girls' Grammar School has 1350 students from more than 50 different countries (in 2007 we have over 30 International Fee Paying students).
		The school employs an International Sudents Co-ordinator to oversee the Homestay Programme and ensure that students are happy and well cared for in their homestays.
		Insurance can be arranged through Auckland Girls’ grammar using Uni-care and should be organized before the student leaves their home country.
	www.aucklandgirls.school.nz /international/international.html (984 words)

	College Sport Auckland (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Auckland Grammar were up 9-5 at half time but the Kings forward dominance showed in the 2nd half and Randall Kamea and Shane Tasi crossed the line for King's to make the final score 17-9.
		Auckland Grammar made a last ditch effort near the end of the game but the King's defence was well structured on the night and held them at bay.
		Auckland Grammar were also awarded a number of penalty corners, but like King's, were unable to convert, though they did force the King's keeper, Devon Manchester to make a couple of crucial saves.
	www.collegesport.co.nz /reports/reports_0613.htm (1667 words)

	News :: Epsom Girls Grammar School
		It is important that the school community has the opportunity to be involved in this process also and three evenings this term have been planned for this purpose.
		The Old Girls Association recently hosted alumnae from 1947-8 in the school and they were amazed to walk around and observe how much the school and methods of teaching have changed since their days here.
		The awards to students and staff from the Heritage Fund, established by the Foundation, reflect the stewardship of funds for the future of the school.
	www.eggs.school.nz /page.asp?s_aID=3 (385 words)

	Takapuna Grammar School
		Takapuna Grammar School welcomes applications from students at all levels to become international students.
		At present there are students from throughout the world studying at the school.
		Since 1927 Takapuna Grammar School has had a reputation for outstanding student achievement offering young people academic programmes and the opportunity to learn in a culture of excellence and high standards.
	takapuna.school.nz (58 words)

	New Zealand school children put fight videos on YouTube - Wikinews, the free news source
		The videos are recorded using cellphone cameras from students at Auckland Grammar School, Tauranga Boys' College and Saint Kentigern College and other unidentified schools, according to New Zealand newspaper, The Press.
		Auckland Grammar has three videos of bullying and Tauranga Boys College and St Kentigern College both have one video each.
		Dave Turnbull, principal of Cashmere High School, said that he is unaware of anything like that has happened in Christchurch.
	en.wikinews.org /wiki/New_Zealand_school_children_put_fight_videos_on_YouTube (778 words)

	About Auckland Girls' (Site not responding. Last check: )
		to be held in the Jubilee Library, the Board of Trustees of Auckland Girls' Grammar School will resolve to change the number of elected Parent Representatives from 5 to 7.
		Parents and caregivers of Auckland Girls' students are eligible to stand and vote in the election.
		You are warmly invited to our school where guided tours of the school will run from 9.00am to 2.00pm.
	www.aggs.school.nz /main.html (327 words)

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		Auckland Grammar School is giving little away following a meeting with Education Minister Steve Maharey to discuss the dispute over enrolments in the school.
		School board chair Rob Kirkpatrick says the meeting was useful, but he declined to comment on how the school's differences with the Government can be resolved.
		Mr Maharey says Auckland Grammar's enrolment situation is a major problem, but the meeting has clarified the issue.
	www.newswire.co.nz /main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=334018&catid=0&m=print (113 words)

	Macleans College - Macleans - One of Auckland's Top Academic Schools
		A recent article in the Metro magazine did not identify Macleans College as one of the top academic schools in Auckland due to the use of inaccurate NCEA pass rates.
		In CIE 36% of the school’s A Level results were given an A grade and Macleans College won six Top of the World places in Cambridge.
		The school has contacted Metro and they have replied and confirmed that the information that they used “in the school weighting criteria was flawed in respect of assessing Cambridge schools”, and that the calculation for university entrance “is not a perfect system” and “an element of unreliability might occur”.
	www.macleans.school.nz /news/pages/2006/metro.htm (298 words)

	Search for scholarships and awards - Current Students - The University of Auckland
		Casement Gordon Aicken, FRCA, was a scholar of Auckland Grammar School and graduated from Otago University in 1905.
		The Bursary shall be open to students who, having taken their first year of study at The University of Auckland, have successfully completed their studies at the November examination just prior to the date of application and have been offered a place on The University of Auckland medical programme.
		The Scholarship will be awarded by the University of Auckland Council upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (or nominee), the Head of the Medical Programme (or nominee) and the FMHS Student Services Manager.
	www.auckland.ac.nz /uoa/for/currentstudents/money/scholarships_awards.cfm?form=details&detailCode=500205 (338 words)

	Student interest in neuroscience skyrockets - The University of Auckland
		Established in 2006, the Brain Bee Challenge is coordinated in New Zealand by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at The University of Auckland.
		In 2007, Auckland students were placed second and third in the final of this Australasia-wide competition.
		"This is the second year Auckland students have been involved in the Brain Bee Challenge, and the success of last year’s competition has lead to a huge increase in participants," says Associate Professor Louise Nicholson, coordinator of the New Zealand competition.
	www.auckland.ac.nz /uoa/about/news/articles/2008/03/brain_bee.cfm (278 words)

	Newmarket's future
		There are eight schools with more than 7000 pupils within or on the periphery of the study area.
		These schools include Auckland Boys Grammar School and Epsom Girls Grammar School, both of which have high numbers of students wanting to attend them.
		There is the potential for more schools, with a distinctly urban nature, to locate here in the future.
	www.aucklandcity.govt.nz /council/documents/newmarket/optionyoung.asp (375 words)

	Northern Regional Schools
		AIC is a world class international school, offering a top quality education to students in Years 11 to 13.
		It is a school with high academic standards, extending even the most gifted students, with a programme which expands horizons intellectually and personally.
		The school is full boarding with 194 students in the junior school and 340 in the senior school.
	www.boarding.org.nz /northland.asp (501 words)

	SIR LESLIE MUNRO - 12th Session (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Sir Leslie was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on 26 February 1901, and educated at the Auckland Grammar School and the Auckland University College, where he received the degree of master of law.
		He was President of the Auckland Law Society from 1936 to 1938 and a member of the council of the New Zealand Law Society from 1036 to 1939.
		During this period he was a member of the council of Auckland University College, of the senate of the University of New Zealand and of the Auckland Grammar School board (of which he later became Chairman).
	www.un.org /ga/55/president/bio12.htm (356 words)

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