Alphington Grammar School

Alphington Grammar School is an independent, co-educational secondary school located in Alphington, Victoria, Australia, established by the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria in 1988.[2]

Alphington Grammar School
Location
Alphington
,
Victoria

Australia
Coordinates37°46′49.3″S 145°02′10″E
Information
TypeIndependent, co-educational
MottoAspiring to Excellence
DenominationNon-denominational
Established1989
ChairmanProf. Marinis Pirpiris
PrincipalDr Vivianne Nikou
YearsELC-12
Enrolment550[1]
HousesAristotle     , Byron     , Pericles      and Socrates     
Colour(s)Blue, white and black
            
Websitewww.alphington.vic.edu.au

The school was designed to reflect the cultural diversity of Melbourne, and is non-denominational with students from around 25 ethnic and religious backgrounds.[3]

History

Alphington Grammar School was established by the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne in 1989, the campus having previously been Parade College.[4]

The Greek community of Melbourne is supportive of the school and holds its Greek language classes on campus on Friday evenings as well as weekends.[5]

Alphington Grammar marked their 30 Year Anniversary on the 1st of March 2019 with a celebratory Gala for the staff and families and a Twilight Festival on campus for students and alumni.[6]

Sport

Alphington Grammar is a member of the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne (EISM).

EISM Premierships

Alphington Grammar has won the following EISM senior premierships.[7][8]

Combined:

  • Cross Country - 2013

Boys:

  • Basketball - 2014
  • Cross Country - 2013
  • Football (2) - 2002, 2003
  • Football 12's - 2017
  • Hockey - 2005
  • Soccer (6) - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2012, 2018
  • Table Tennis (3) - 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Tennis (5) - 2005, 2006, 2017, 2018, 2020
  • Volleyball (4) - 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020

Girls:

  • Netball (2) - 2016, 2019
  • Soccer (3) - 2013, 2017, 2018
  • Softball - 2004
  • Tennis - 2009
  • Volleyball (2) - 2014, 2020
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References
  1. "Alphington Grammar School". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
  2. Alphington Grammar School, school website, Accessed 11 December 2010
  3. School Choice Archived 25 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed 11 December 2010
  4. , Accessed 11 December 2010
  5. "", Accessed 11 December 2010 Archived 18 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "30 Year Twilight Celebration". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  7. "EISM". www.eism.org. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  8. "EISM". www.eism.org. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
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