our philosophy | twin schooling

Boys and girls learn differently, particularly during their formative years, and we have structured the entire school, curriculum and the overarching teaching philosophy to address this. Our approach is to predominately educate our students in single-sex classes with a gradual introduction to co-education by Year 11-12, in preparation for university and life beyond.

Students are taught in single-sex classes for all Years from Kindergarten to Year 8. For other special elements of the programme and at break times the boys and girls come together sharing their playground, allowing them a comfortable environment for socialisation.

Elective subjects in Year 9 and 10 are taught in a co-educational setting while the foundation elements of the curriculum across English, Maths and Sciences continue to be taught in single-sex classes. In Year 11 and 12 all classes are fully co-educational. This gradual integration of both sexes in the classroom allows students to be engaged in learning styles appropriate to their gender in their early years of education whilst providing the opportunity to learn to work in a co-educational environment as they prepare for higher education and life beyond school. 

The Girls' College and the Boys' Grammar School maintain their own identity by having leadership positions, sports and special events that are unique to each.  Form classes are the cornerstone of the pastoral care programme and remain single-sex from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Both schools combine for major celebrations, extra-curricular and special academic activities, giving students a learning environment that offers a truly balanced approach to education.