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Trinity Grammar School, Kew (abbreviated to TGS) is an independent, Anglican day school for boys, located in Kew in Melbourne, Australia.

Key Information

The school was founded at a meeting of the vestry of Holy Trinity Church, Kew on 14 November 1902. It opened in 1903, operating out of the Holy Trinity Church. Trinity is a founding member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV). The school has over 1500 students and approximately 20 boarding students. The school ceased its boarding operations at the end of 2022.[1]

History

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Trinity Grammar School, Kew was founded by members of the Holy Trinity parish vestry in 1902 and opened the next year. The school started in the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church with 23 boys. Rev. Edward Taffs was the first headmaster, although Rev. G. M. Long soon succeeded him.

In 1906, the school purchased a property, "Roxeth" (now Henty House), a small distance to the south of the church, on the corner of Wellington Street and Charles Street. Trinity quickly built Arnold Hall, the first classroom block, completing it in 1907. In the same year, Trinity was registered as a public school of the Church of England. The school leased "Molina", a property on the other side of Charles Street and the site of the former Kew High School in 1908. In 1909, the school built a science laboratory beside Arnold Hall.

Two years later, Long left the school to become Bishop of Bathurst and Rev. A. W. Tonge was appointed headmaster. A second classroom building was built, now demolished to make way for the Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre for Contemporary Learning. In 1917 Tonge left the school to serve as an AIF chaplain and Trinity appointed a new headmaster, Frank Shann, who would lead the school for the next two and a half decades. Under his tenure, the school grew to a total of 245 boys and many buildings were built, including the now demolished War Memorial Library, the Preparatory (junior) School classroom building and the Health Pavilion. "Molina" was bought from its owner, John Henning Thompson, as was the neighbouring property, "Elsinore". The properties were subsequently renamed in 1925, "Molina" becoming Merritt House, "Elsinore" Roberts House and "Roxeth" Henty House. Frank Shann died in post in 1943.

Alfred Bright became headmaster upon Frank Shann's death. The school built a second storey for the Preparatory School in 1952, and in the following year, the Parents' and Friends' Hall, a multipurpose venue, was built between Merritt House and Xavier College. In 1959, on Alfred Bright's retirement, John Leppitt was appointed Headmaster. The school advanced greatly during his time as headmaster, the number of students reaching 812. The Robertson Science and Administration Building was opened in 1959 and extended later on, and two years later, the Junior School building was extended to almost meet Roberts House, providing art and music facilities. In 1968, the Shann Building was constructed between the Robertson Building and Arnold Hall and a new sports facility, the Cornell Gymnasium, was opened.

At the beginning of the 1970s, Trinity purchased land beside Lake Eppalock, near Bendigo, opening the Leppitt Outdoor Education Centre in 1973, named after the headmaster. In 1975, the boarding house, which had been run in Merritt House, closed after more than 60 years. The War Memorial Library was demolished in favour of a new classroom building, the three-storey Tonge Building, and the library relocated to one floor of the Shann Building. After twenty years as headmaster, John Leppitt retired in 1979. The new headmaster, Don Marles, continued the development of the school with a new swimming pool in 1980 and the renovation of the original science laboratories housed in the Shann Building, now renamed the Bright Laboratories. Merritt House, the former boarding house, was converted into a music school.

As a result of new buildings constructed over the previous two decades, the school sought further land for outdoor sports facilities. Trinity purchased land in Bulleen, near the Yarra River, and opened the Marles Playing Fields there in 1983. These facilities continue to be used today on a regular basis.

1989 saw the building of another classroom building, the now demolished Poynter Building. The tuck shop, the original canteen, was closed in 1990 and a new cafeteria opened on the ground floor of the Shann Building. Two years later, the school built a dedicated chapel for weekly services (previously, students had to attend services at Holy Trinity Church, where the school began). Don Marles retired the same year, replaced by Peter Crawley.[2]

The school was interested in the development of curriculum and saw the possibilities being opened up in business and industry by the use of computer technology. Nearby MLC had recently introduced laptop computers for the personal use by the students as an everyday part of their learning. Trinity, under the leadership of the new headmaster, Peter Crawley, decided to introduce a similar program at Trinity from the start of 1994. However, the new program did not use the computers in the same way as had been the MLC experience. Trinity decided to use a business model and became the first school in the world to adopt the use of Microsoft Office within an educational setting. This attracted the attention of Microsoft in the US and they sent a film crew to the school to record the way the school was using the laptops.[3] In 1995 the headmaster received a letter from Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft, commending him for his influence on American educators in the area of the use of technology in education.

Charles Street entrance to the school, showing Henty House in the background and the Science and Technology Building on the right

In 1993, Trinity and nearby Ruyton Girls' School introduced the Coordinate Program, whereby co-educational classes for Years 11 and 12 are conducted across the two schools. In 1996, the school purchased the Kew Municipal Offices, after the City of Kew was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara, in order to further expand its facilities. Two years later, it opened as the Peter Crawley Centre for the Arts. Peter Crawley resigned in the same year accepting the position as headmaster of Knox Grammar School in Sydney.[4] In 1999, Richard Tudor (former deputy headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School) was appointed as headmaster and the co-educational Early Learning Centre was opened.

21st century

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In 2000, a group of Trinity students instigated and organised a visit to Melbourne by Nelson Mandela.[5] Additionally in that year, the school began using wireless technology for their computers and, in the following year, Trinity began the construction of the Science and Technology Building to replace the Bright Laboratories. This opened in 2003, the year in which Trinity celebrated its centenary year.

The school opened a new gymnasium, the Peter McIntyre Sports Centre, to complement the old Cornell Sports Gym, and another block of forested land was purchased at Licola, to complement the Outdoor Education Centre at Lake Eppalock. In 2005 the school also purchased the former Bib Stillwell car dealership showroom, on the corner of Charles Street and Cotham Road, which is currently used as a multipurpose venue, with impending development of the site in the future.[6]

The Centre for Contemporary Learning, opened in 2013

In recent years, the school was given money to further extend and renovate the old Kew Municipal Offices. This included a junior school hall (named the South Room) and a new facade to the building. This, as nearly all new buildings, was designed by former student Peter McIntyre. The building still has heritage features with some doors saying "Kew Town Hall" and "City of Kew".

In 2011, the Poynter Building was demolished to make room for the Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre for Contemporary Learning. The building was opened in March 2013 by The Hon. Alex Chernov, the Governor of Victoria. It contains a multi-level library, a cafe and the Year 12 area.

Trinity has developed a reputation as a high-achieving school in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and is known for a well-balanced approach to single-sex education. In 2014, Michael Davies (former deputy headmaster of St Kevin's College) took the position of headmaster, succeeding the highly regarded Richard Tudor.[7]

Towards the end of 2015 the school undertook the demolition of Arnold Hall (to be replaced by the Centre for Business & Social Enterprise). The new building was opened in March 2017 by The Hon. Josh Frydenberg, Federal Member for Kooyong, and includes eight classrooms as well as a lecture hall. In 2017, the Junior School introduced the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school also introduced Cambridge University's International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Years 9 and 10 English.

In November 2017, Old Trinity Grammarians' Association president David Baumgartner wrote to the school's leadership, accusing it of being too preoccupied with academic results, fundraising and building projects under Michael Davies' leadership. Baumgartner said the school needed to return to its focus on the "holistic development" and wellbeing of students. He said that there was a "resurgent undercurrent of frustration and anger" among the school community.[8] It was revealed in 2018 that 152 staff had left the school since Davies became headmaster.

Following the dismissal of deputy headmaster Rohan Brown in March 2018, many members of the school community – including current and past students, parents and teachers – expressed extreme discontentment with the direction Michael Davies and the School Council were taking the school and demanded changes be made to the way the school operates, including the dismissal of Davies and the council.[9][10] There were several large-scale protests from students regarding the dismissal of Rohan Brown.[11] Brown was reinstated on 11 April before the commencement of Term 2 after the school's independent review showed that he was unjustly removed from his role despite breaching the school's code of conduct.[12]

Michael Davies announced his resignation on 15 May 2018, effective from the end of Term 2. The School Council announced that Phil De Young, former principal of Carey Baptist Grammar School, would be appointed interim headmaster while a search for a new headmaster took place.[13] Almost the entirety of the School Council was replaced following the events of Terms 1 and 2. De Young and the new School Council led a process of community consultation and reconciliation to restore the school to a state of harmony. De Young said in a speech early on: "Clearly, it's been a tough six months for the school, but that's all behind us. Let's move forward; let's do so with confidence, with passion, and let's do so in a positive way."[14] In March 2019, Trinity announced that Adrian Farrer, principal of Cathedral College Wangaratta, would commence in 2020 as the school's 12th headmaster.[15]

Headmasters

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Trinity Grammar School has had 12 principals or formerly headmasters since the school was established in 1902.[16]

Years served Name
1903–1904 Edward Taffs
1904–1911 George Merrick Long
1911–1917 A.W. Tonge
1917–1943 Frank Shann
1943–1959 Alfred Bright
1959–1979 John Leppitt
1979–1993 Donald Marles
1993–1999 Peter Crawley
1999–2013 Richard Tudor
2014–2018 Michael Davies
2018–2019 Phil de Young
2020–present Adrian Farrer

Co-curricular

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Trinity is known for its extensive co-curricular program.[citation needed]

House system

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A significant part of school life is the house system. Each house is named after a notable contributor to Trinity.

Name (Senior School) Colour Name (Junior School)
Arnold   Summers
Cowen   Summers
Henty   Friend
Hindley   Inglis
Kent Hughes   Henderson
Merritt   Inglis
Roberts   Henderson
Sutton   Friend

About the House Patrons:

  • G.C. Arnold: insurer and financier; member of School Council.
  • H.O. Cowen: physician; founding member of School Council; member of Holy Trinity Church; a founder of St George's Hospital.
  • A.O. Henty: solicitor, long-serving chairman of the School Council
  • Archdeacon W.G. Hindley: Vicar of Holy Trinity Church; first School Council chairman.
  • W. Kent Hughes: surgeon; founding member of School Council; fought in World War I.
  • J.K. Merritt: importer, company director and politician; member and later chairman of School Council.
  • W.J. Roberts: founding member of School Council; member of Melbourne Stock Exchange; Council member of Melbourne's Anglican diocese.
  • Canon G. Sutton: Vicar of Holy Trinity Church; member and later chairman of School Council.

Outreach

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Trinity is highly regarded for its outreach and social justice programs, which are organised under the aegis of Harambee (a Swahili word meaning "all together").[17] The program has three main ministries: East Africa, Indigenous Australians and local ministry. Activities include immersion trips to Africa and Outback Australia, working with community organisations focused on mental illness, and a variety of fundraising events for numerous causes.

Outdoor education

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The Outdoor Education program includes participation in bushwalking, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, first aid, navigation, cooking and rafting. The program is compulsory for students from Year 7 to Year 10. Camps are based around school properties at Lake Eppalock, Lake Nillahcootie and Licola.[18] Trinity also offers The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Sport

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Trinity was a founding and is a continuing member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV).

AGSV premierships

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Trinity has won the following AGSV premierships.[19]

  • Athletics (30) – 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1995, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024
  • Badminton (1) – 2009
  • Basketball (5) – 1996, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2010
  • Cricket (17) – 1934, 1935, 1948, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2007, 2013, 2019, 2022, 2024
  • Football (8) – 1935, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1969, 1976, 2012
  • Hockey (10) – 1990, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Soccer (3) – 2000, 2018, 2023
  • Squash (2) – 2008, 2009
  • Swimming (5) – 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964
  • Table Tennis (1) – 2001
  • Tennis (17) – 1921, 1922, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1948, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 2007, 2011, 2024
  • Volleyball (5) – 2006, 2008, 2014, 2017, 2020

Campuses

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Part of Trinity's Marles Playing Fields in Bulleen

Trinity Grammar School, Kew has five campuses across Victoria.[20] These include:

  • Kew (Main Campus)
    • The main campus covers all corners of the intersection of Wellington and Charles Streets in Kew.
  • Bulleen: Marles Playing Fields (Sport grounds)
  • Lake Eppalock: Eppalock Outdoor Education Centre (Outdoor education)
  • Licola (Outdoor education)
  • Nillahcootie (Outdoor education)

Controversies

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In 2016, Mark Watson, a former employee of the school whose work involved caring for boarding school students, was committed to stand trial over 41 historical sex offences against five boys. The abuse is alleged to have taken place between 1975 and 1978, and is the present subject of a compensation claim.[21]

In January 2017, the school was again brought to prominence over allegations that senior members of the school community – including Headmaster Michael Davies – knew of abuse allegations against former teacher Christopher Howell when it sent a tribute letter praising Howell's "extraordinary legacy" to the school after his death in 2016. This action, which was described as "stupid and insensitive" by lawyers representing Howell's victims, attracted a great deal of controversy to the school.[22]

In November 2017, Old Trinity Grammarians' Association president David Baumgartner wrote to the school's leadership, accusing it of being too preoccupied with high ATARs, fundraising and building projects under Michael Davies' leadership. Baumgartner said the school needed to return to its focus on the "holistic development" and wellbeing of students. He said that there was a "resurgent undercurrent of frustration and anger" among the school community. "There is too much inward focus on things like buildings, fundraising, marketing, ATAR excellence, Cambridge schooling program, etc," Baumgartner wrote in his open letter which made its way to hundreds of parents' inboxes. He said he was also disappointed by the school's treatment of many respected and revered teachers. "The constant change of staff and the disrespectful way in which it occurs seriously concerns me," he said (it was revealed in 2018 that 152 staff had left the school since Davies became headmaster.[23] Baumgartner, who is also a former parent at the school, warned that the school should not be run like a business and suggested that its culture would start to break down.[8]

2018

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In March 2018, the school council sacked deputy headmaster Rohan Brown following a disciplinary issue which the council felt was "in contravention of school policy and was also inconsistent with community expectations in this day and age". The Age revealed that the dismissal was a result of Brown cutting a student's hair on school photo day as the hair did not meet the school's appearance policy. Some members of the school community – including current and past students, teachers and parents – were outraged by his dismissal and protests (which hundreds of students took part in) subsequently occurred on school grounds.[24]

At a meeting held by the school council to address the community (attended by in excess of 800 people), some members of the community expressed their lack of faith in the council, speculating that the circumstances regarding Brown's dismissal had political motivations and asked for the council to step down and be replaced by a democratically elected body. A large portion of the school community – including a representative of the student whose hair was cut – demanded that Brown be reinstated.[23]

Students protests at Trinity Grammar following Rohan Brown's removal in 2018

Both Roderick Lyle (the school council chairman) and Michael Davies promised to consider the issue and reflect on the necessary actions. Following a town hall meeting of 13 March, which organisers said was attended by well over 1500 members of the school community, in addition to an online petition with over 6900 signatures, three members of the school council, including Lyle, tendered their resignations. Previous council chairman Robert Utter was installed as chairman, and an independent review of Brown's sacking was announced (led by former Federal Court judge Raymond Finkelstein QC and barrister Renee Enbom).

However, the appointment of Utter sparked only more controversy as it was viewed by many that Utter was an unacceptable choice for chairman as he was an existing council member prior to the incident, that he was partially responsible for the "cultural shift" that the school had faced in recent years, and that – after 24 years on the council – he was no longer connected with the school community. The OTGA called for Utter to resign, strongly urging an independent chairman be appointed.[24][9][10]

Brown was reinstated on 11 April before the commencement of Term 2 after the school's independent review showed that he was unjustly removed from his role despite breaching the school's code of conduct.[12]

Then, on 15 May, Michael Davies announced his resignation from the role of headmaster, sending out a letter stating that it came "after a great deal of thought and discussion with [his] family". He left his job at the end of term, on 29 June. The school council was almost entirely replaced on 5 June 2018. A former principal of Carey Baptist Grammar School, Phil De Young, was appointed interim headmaster until a permanent one could be found.[25][26]

Notable alumni

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See also: Category:People educated at Trinity Grammar School, Kew

Notable alumni of Trinity Grammar School include:

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Trinity Grammar School, Kew, is an independent Anglican day school for boys, founded in 1902 and opened in 1903 in the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, Kew, with an initial enrollment of 36 students under the governance of a council comprising parents and clergy. It operates primarily from its main campus at 40 Charles Street in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, Victoria, Australia, educating approximately 1,500 students from Early Learning Centre (ages 3–4, coeducational) through Preparatory to Year 12, with single-sex instruction for boys from Prep to Year 10 and coeducational Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) programs in partnership with the adjacent Ruyton Girls' School. The school emphasizes academic excellence alongside co-curricular programs in , , and across additional sites in Bulleen, Lake Nillahcootie, and Licola, reflecting its growth from a preparatory to a comprehensive provider over more than 120 years. VCE cohorts have achieved strong results, including a Australian Tertiary Admission Rank () of 88.90 for the Class of 2022, with multiple perfect study scores and high proportions of students scoring above 90. A notable controversy occurred in 2018 when the dismissal of deputy principal Chris "Browny" Howell for cutting a 's hair in violation of grooming —viewed by school as undermining disciplinary —prompted protests demanding his reinstatement, a vote of no confidence in headmaster Michael Davies, and ultimately Davies's resignation amid parental campaigns and media scrutiny. The incident highlighted tensions between traditional and student autonomy, with some analyses defending the sacking as necessary to maintain order.

History

Founding and Early Development (1902–1940s)

Trinity Grammar School originated from a meeting on 14 November 1902, when six parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, Kew, convened to address the need for a preparatory grammar school serving boys aged 7 to 13 within the parish. The vestry of Holy Trinity approved the proposal, establishing the institution as an Anglican boys' school affiliated with the church. Classes commenced in 1903 in the Holy Trinity parish hall, with an initial enrollment of 36 students under the leadership of the first headmaster, Rev. Edward Taffs. Early leadership transitioned through Rev. G. M. Long, who served from 1904 to 1911, and Rev. A. W. Tonge from 1911 to 1917, during a period of incremental expansion that saw the school enroll 80 new boys in 1908 amid broader growth trends. Frank Shann succeeded as headmaster in 1917, holding the position until 1943 and guiding the institution through its formative phases, including the construction and naming of Arnold Hall in 1925 to accommodate rising numbers. Under Shann, the school acquired the former "Molina" property—previously Kew High School—for conversion into Merritt House, enhancing boarding and residential facilities. By the and , the school had solidified its preparatory focus while fostering ties to Anglican traditions, such as sponsoring a group around 1924 that met in the school hall. Enrollment and infrastructure developments reflected steady maturation, positioning Trinity as Melbourne's second Anglican boys' by the early , with Shann's extended tenure providing continuity amid interwar economic challenges into the 1940s.

Post-War Expansion and Modernization (1950s–1980s)

Alfred Bright continued as headmaster from the wartime period through to 1959, providing leadership during Australia's post-war reconstruction and , when demand for independent schooling increased nationwide. Qualified with an M.Sc. and B.A., Bright taught senior physics classes, reinforcing the school's emphasis on scientific amid broader curricular modernization in Victorian schools. John Leppitt succeeded Bright in 1959 and served until his retirement at the end of 1978, delivering nearly two decades of stable administration that facilitated operational continuity and adaptation to demographic shifts. Holding an M.A., Leppitt was recognized for his instruction, which shaped notable including international historians, and for community engagements such as compiling early records for the Rotary Club of . Under his oversight, co-curricular activities expanded, with the school's sponsored Second Kew Scouts group achieving significant strength by the 1960s, including robust camping and meeting programs. Donald Marles assumed the headmastership in 1979, extending through the early 1980s after prior service at , where he had advanced from staff to senior roles including Master of Corio. Marles' appointment aligned with ongoing efforts to enhance facilities and programs, building on prior tenures amid sustained enrollment pressures in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Late 20th Century Growth (1990s)

In the early 1990s, Trinity Grammar School benefited from philanthropic legacies that supported facility enhancements, including the construction of the Hornemann Music Centre, funded by a bequest from alumnus Carl Hornemann (class of 1950). This addition expanded the school's capacity for and co-curricular activities, reflecting a period of targeted infrastructure investment amid broader demand for private schooling in Victoria. Technological integration accelerated toward the decade's end, with the school launching its initial webpage and systems in the late 1990s to improve administrative efficiency and communication. In 1999, under the incoming headmaster Rick Tudor, Trinity pioneered the provision of notebook computers to all senior students, becoming the first independent school in Victoria to implement such a program, which facilitated enhanced access to resources. These developments positioned the school to address evolving educational needs driven by technological advancements.

21st Century Developments and Challenges

In the early , Trinity Grammar School expanded its boarding program, commencing operations in 2002 with capacity for eight students and acquiring additional accommodation at 20 Charles Street in 2008 to support growth. This initiative aimed to enhance residential options for interstate and international students, aligning with the school's Anglican of holistic development. However, boarding numbers remained modest, peaking at around 20, and the program was discontinued at the end of amid shifting enrollment priorities and operational costs. Infrastructure advancements included the opening of the Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre for Contemporary Learning in , a multi-purpose facility designed to foster innovative teaching through flexible spaces for collaborative and technology-integrated education. The school's Trinity 2030 Strategic Plan, launched in late 2022, emphasized long-term campus renewal, culminating in the adoption of a Kew campus Masterplan by the School Council as a core priority. This plan addresses spatial constraints on the aging site by proposing phased upgrades to academic, recreational, and administrative facilities, guided by the goal of sustaining high achievement and community engagement. In 2024, planning applications were submitted for permit PA2403350 to enable these developments, reflecting ongoing adaptation to modern educational demands such as increased STEM integration and student well-being programs. Challenges emerged prominently in disciplinary and cultural spheres. In November 2015, charged a former teacher with a sexual offence against a former pupil, prompting the school to cooperate with investigations and reinforce protocols, though details of the resolution remain limited to official statements. A more public crisis unfolded in March 2018 when deputy principal Rohan was dismissed for defying uniform policy by cutting a non-compliant student's hair, sparking widespread student protests including chants of "Bring back Brownie," armbands, banners, and circulating truck advertisements demanding his reinstatement. The episode highlighted tensions between traditional authority and student autonomy, culminating in Brown's return to work on April 17, 2018, after School Council intervention. More recently, in June 2025, the invitation of guest speaker Basem Kerbage, founder of , drew parental backlash after students uncovered his posts featuring explicit content, including a video with a , alongside pro-Palestinian . The school, which had vetted the speaker through Victoria's state-funded Centre, issued an apology, withdrew the invitation, and lodged a with the recommending body, underscoring challenges in external partnership vetting amid polarized cultural debates. These incidents reflect broader pressures on elite independent schools to balance heritage values with contemporary inclusivity expectations, often amplified by and parental scrutiny.

Leadership and Governance

Headmasters and Principals

Rev. G. M. Long served as the first headmaster from the school's founding in 1903 until the end of 1911, during which enrollment grew to 207 boys. Rev. A. W. Tonge was appointed headmaster around 1911, succeeding Long. Frank Shann, M.A., Dip. Ed., led the school from September 1917 until his sudden death from a heart attack in June 1943, overseeing significant growth and embodying an old-fashioned liberal educational approach. Alfred Bright succeeded Shann as headmaster, serving from 1943 to 1959 and emphasizing respect for skilled trades amid educational shifts. Don Marles, OAM, was headmaster from 1979 to 1992, implementing key uniform changes such as mandating blazers in 1985 and advancing school development. Rick Tudor, OAM, served from 1999 to 2013, establishing an Indigenous scholarship program that supported 23 students and fostering strong community ties. Dr. Michael Davies was headmaster from approximately 2014 until his resignation in May 2018 following a over student haircuts. Phil De Young, OAM, acted as interim headmaster from mid-2018 to the end of 2019, drawing on prior experience at other independent schools. Adrian Farrer has been principal since January 2020, appointed as the 12th head of the school after roles at Camberwell Grammar and ; he holds a and Master's in from the . Sources interchangeably use "headmaster" and "principal" for the role, reflecting evolving terminology in Australian independent schools.

School Council and Anglican Oversight

Trinity Grammar School, Kew is incorporated as a and governed by a Council comprising up to 12 members, who oversee the strategic direction, financial management, and policy implementation in alignment with the school's Purpose, Values, and Ambition as outlined in the Trinity 2030 Strategic Plan. The Council delegates day-to-day operations to while retaining authority over major decisions, including appointments to senior leadership roles and infrastructure developments. Council meetings occur at least six times annually, with a of five or 50% of members. The Council's composition includes one nominee from the Anglican Archbishop of (currently , who also serves as ), one from the Parents’ Association, one from the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association (currently Leigh Hodges), and up to nine ordinary members selected based on skills such as , , and expertise per the Council's selection . Ordinary members serve terms of up to three years, renewable, while nominees serve two-year terms. Current leadership includes Chair Ashley Butler and Deputy Chair Chris Braithwaite, with sub-committees handling areas like and . Anglican oversight is embedded through the school's constitutional objects, which mandate operation as an independent Anglican boys' school providing religious instruction consistent with Anglican principles and traditions. The nominates one councillor and two stakeholder members to a broader membership of 25–36 individuals, ensuring representation without granting or direct control powers. The holds a ceremonial role as , attending events but possessing no . This structure, formalized in a revised adopted in April 2019 following community consultation and a prior review, balances with Anglican while prioritizing transparency and .

Campuses and Facilities

Main Kew Campus

The Main Kew Campus of Trinity Grammar School is situated at 40 Charles Street, , Victoria 3101, Australia, extending across the intersection of Charles and Wellington Streets. This 7-hectare site serves as the school's primary academic center, housing facilities for approximately 1,400 students from 3-year-old through to Year 12. The campus integrates historic structures with modern developments to support a comprehensive . Henty House, originally known as Roxeth—a Gothic Revival residence built by 1856 and acquired by the school in 1906—stands as a key heritage element at the Charles Street entrance, now functioning as administrative offices and staff common areas. The Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre for Contemporary Learning, completed in 2015, provides advanced senior school spaces including flexible classrooms, science laboratories, and collaborative areas designed to foster innovative teaching. Sporting facilities on campus include a multi-purpose featuring a professionally equipped gymnasium, indoor and outdoor courts, a rock-climbing wall, and a 25-metre heated , supporting and co-curricular activities. Academic infrastructure encompasses specialized areas for early learning, junior, middle, and senior schooling, with co-educational VCE classes (Years 11-12) conducted in partnership with nearby Ruyton Girls' School. Under the Trinity 2030 Strategic Plan's masterplan, recent and planned upgrades include the Batson Building—a two-storey facility for students replacing the former E-Block—and a redeveloped Junior Years Precinct incorporating a new , Prep building, and Years 1-4 spaces while preserving historic elements along Wellington Street. These enhancements aim to optimize space utilization and pedagogical environments amid ongoing enrollment growth.

Bulleen Sports and Recreation Campus

The Bulleen Sports and Recreation Campus, known as Marles Playing Fields, spans 63 acres in Bulleen, Victoria, and functions as the school's primary off-campus venue for sports activities. Opened in 1983 as an extension of the Kew campus, it supports training and competitions in various disciplines, complementing the indoor facilities at the main site. Key facilities encompass dedicated ovals and pitches for , soccer, rugby, and hockey; cricket wickets; courts; and an range. These resources accommodate weekday training for students across year levels and host inter-school matches under the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) framework. Senior School pupils travel to the campus via school-provided buses for sessions. On weekends, the fields see action from Trinity Grammar teams and Old Trinity Grammarians' clubs, including amateur football and other sports, with attendance from players, families, and community observers. The campus pavilion serves as a hub for gatherings, umpiring, and post-match activities. Under the Trinity 2030 Strategic Plan, redevelopment of the pavilion—encompassing the Just Pavilion and Cohen Room—is underway to provide modern changerooms, a gym, first aid facilities, amenities, social areas, a kitchen, offices, and meeting spaces. This upgrade aims to better cater to students, visiting teams, and supporters, reinforcing the site's role as the "jewel in the crown" of the school's sporting infrastructure after more than four decades.

Outdoor Education Campuses (Licola and Lake Nillahcootie)

Trinity Grammar School operates two dedicated outdoor education campuses at Licola and Lake Nillahcootie, designed to deliver immersive programs that emphasize skill acquisition, environmental engagement, and character formation through direct interaction with natural landscapes. These sites support a variety of activities, including , , canoeing, bushwalking, , and , functioning as practical extensions of the school's co-curricular framework to cultivate and . The Licola campus, encompassing 600 acres in the region along the Macalister River, primarily hosts the outdoor education expedition, a structured 8-day program involving two days of full-pack , three days of white-water rafting, an environmental studies project, and overnight with meals prepared over open fires or portable stoves. This initiative targets the development of key attributes such as , resilience, communication, , and problem-solving by placing students in demanding, self-directed scenarios within the Victorian High Country. Lake Nillahcootie, located near , features a 5-day program that includes , , , , canoeing, raft construction, bushwalking, , and self-cooked meals, often with students serving as leaders to mentor participants. Aimed at similar outcomes of enhanced resilience and interpersonal skills, the campus also accommodates junior-level camps, where Years 7 and 8 students undertake week-long stays alternating with the school's Lake Eppalock facility. Both campuses integrate the outdoors as a dynamic , promoting causal understanding of personal limits and while embedding principles of and practical competency, distinct from urban-based instruction at the and Bulleen sites.

Curriculum and Academics

Educational Programs and Structure

Trinity Grammar School structures its education into two primary divisions: the for Prep to Year 6 and the Senior School for Years 7 to 12. The enrolls approximately 430 boys in a single-sex environment, emphasizing foundational learning through the delivered via the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) framework. This approach integrates across concurrent subjects, including English, , , , , languages, , and , while incorporating specialist programs in , , , and to foster holistic development. Year 6 students participate in structured opportunities to build responsibility and interpersonal skills. The Senior School accommodates around 1,000 boys in a university-style setting, maintaining single-sex instruction from Years 7 to 10 before providing opportunities for coeducational experiences in Years 11 and 12. The Years 7 and 8 operates as a two-year integrated sequence, with students engaging eight subjects per term to ensure comprehensive exposure to disciplines such as English, , , , , languages, , and . This broad foundation transitions into specialized pathways in Years 9 and 10, preparing students for the (VCE) in Years 11 and 12, which includes extension programs, competitions, and advanced projects for high-achieving students. The overall prioritizes academic rigor alongside , creativity, and personal growth, aligned with Victorian educational standards.

Academic Performance and Metrics

Trinity Grammar School consistently achieves high performance in the (VCE), with the Class of 2024 recording a of 89.85 and a study score of 36 across subjects. Four students attained the maximum of 99.95, while 27 students (15% of the cohort) scored 99 or above, 50% achieved 90 or higher, and 74% reached 80 or above; the cohort also produced six perfect study scores in four subjects. In 2023, the rose to 91, with a study score of 35 and 12 perfect scores across eight subjects. These outcomes position the school among Victoria's top performers, ranking 16th statewide in VCE results for 2024 based on and high-achiever percentages. Earlier cohorts reflect sustained excellence: the Class of 2022 saw 44.57% of students achieve an of 90 or above and 24% at 95 or higher, while 2021's median was 86.65 amid disruptions. The school, which admits students non-selectively, attributes results to rigorous delivery and student preparation rather than entry filtering. High VCE attainment correlates with strong progression, as evidenced by prior years where over 96% of graduates received first-round offers and 98% entered tertiary study. In NAPLAN assessments, the school outperforms state averages, particularly in literacy and numeracy for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9; for instance, Year 9 reading and numeracy scores have averaged above 630 in recent cycles, exceeding Victoria's typical benchmarks of around 580-600. These metrics underscore foundational academic strength feeding into senior outcomes, though VCE remains the primary indicator for the school's secondary focus.
YearMedian ATAR% ATAR 90+Perfect Study ScoresNotes
202489.8550%64 students at 99.95
202391N/A12Median study score 35
2022N/A44.57%N/A24% at 95+

Co-curricular Activities

House System and Student Life

The house system at Grammar School divides students into several , each named after notable contributors to the school's history, to promote a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and community across year levels. Students are typically assigned to the same as their siblings or generational family members, unless otherwise requested, creating intergenerational ties within the school. This structure facilitates smaller peer networks that encourage participation in inter-house competitions, leadership roles, and collaborative events, such as the House Festival (HPAF), where houses produce student-written performances involving , , and dancing. Complementing the house system is a buddy program that pairs younger students with older mentors from the same house, providing guidance, support, and role modeling to ease transitions and foster positive relationships throughout the school. House captains and student leaders organize activities that emphasize involvement and contribution, integrating with broader student life elements like and . Student life at Trinity emphasizes a balanced routine combining academics, co-curricular pursuits, and character development, with daily schedules varying by year level but typically including structured classes, meals, and extracurricular sessions. Traditions include milestone Anglican ceremonies at , such as Year 7 inductions into Senior School, reinforcing the school's ethos of and discipline. Annual events like the Fair bring together students, families, and the community for stalls, activities, and celebrations of school heritage, held on the Kew campus. Student-led clubs and societies further enrich daily experiences, offering opportunities in areas beyond core academics and sports to nurture individual interests.

Sports Program

Trinity Grammar School's sports program mandates that all students participate in and represent the school in one summer during Terms 4 and 1, and one winter during Terms 2 and 3. This structure emphasizes physical development, teamwork, and leadership through interschool competition in the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV). Junior students in Years 3-6 also compete in , , and cross country events against other AGSV schools. Summer sports include , , , , , lawn bowls, , squash, summer hockey, , , touch football, , , , , and . Winter offerings comprise , cross country, , football, hockey, rugby, soccer, , and winter , with and in Term 3. The program integrates classes up to Year 11, alongside specialist instruction: five lessons per fortnight for Prep to Year 6, and four for Years 7-8 during Terms 1 and 4. Facilities support diverse activities, including an onsite complex with three full-sized indoor courts, arena seating, a gym, rock-climbing wall, outdoor courts, and a 25-meter pool. The 63-acre Bulleen Sports and Recreation Campus provides dedicated fields and courts for , soccer, rugby, hockey, and . In May 2024, the school established a multi-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to offer elite soccer training led by academy-trained coaches. The program fosters healthy lifestyles and competitive spirit, with the school maintaining a reputation for sporting prowess through AGSV participation and historical successes, such as a premiership win in 2012—the first since 1976. Recent highlights include Year 10 student Senuk De Silva's selection for the Victorian School Sport Australia team in October 2025.

Outdoor Education Initiatives

The Outdoor Education program at Trinity Grammar School emphasizes in natural environments to foster , resilience, and skills among students. Structured progressively across year levels, it integrates outdoor pursuits as a core co-curricular component, with students acquiring skills in , , and through progressively challenging expeditions. In the , students participate in introductory camps at the school's Lake Nillahcootie , located on the eastern shore of the lake near , focusing on foundational activities such as camping, canoeing, and basic bushwalking to build confidence and environmental awareness. expeditions shift to the Licola in , spanning over 600 acres in the Victorian High Country, where students engage in multi-day hikes, paddling on the Licola River, and overnight camping to develop independence and problem-solving under remote conditions. programs include interstate expeditions and a voluntary Outdoor Leaders course at Lake Nillahcootie, training participants in advanced skills like , , , and leading junior camps, with certified instruction ensuring safety and progression. Both campuses support a range of activities including , rafting, and , with facilities designed for self-sufficiency such as dedicated storage for equipment. The program, directed by Bill Cleary since 2016, aligns with the school's Anglican ethos by promoting character formation through real-world challenges, though participation remains mandatory for specified year levels to ensure broad exposure.

Outreach and Community Engagement

Trinity Grammar School's Program, branded as , engages , staff, and volunteers in partnerships with non-profit organizations to support educational development at local, national, and international scales. The program emphasizes active student participation in service activities, fostering awareness of societal needs through hands-on involvement rather than passive observation. Key partnerships include local Melbourne-based entities such as Good Grub, Africa Homework Club, You Matter, and Gunbalanya Community initiatives, alongside international collaborations with Hopebuilders International in , Harambee Vocation Centre in , and International Needs in the . These efforts involve and direct support for community projects, with student numbers in Harambee activities reported as increasing over time. Fundraising events like Harambee Sundee contribute to these initiatives, aligning with the school's broader aim to instill responsibility and service under its motto "Act Manfully." The annual Community Giving Day mobilizes the school community for , raising funds for both internal scholarships and external causes; for instance, a 2023 event generated $52,321 for international, domestic, and local organizations, including Hope-related projects. Subsequent iterations, such as the 2025 campaign targeting over $125,000, prioritize means-tested scholarships to enable access for diverse students while sustaining outreach commitments. Additional activities encompass local like barbecues, fun runs, and novelty events, alongside experiential tours such as Year 9 trips to partner schools in and engagements with Indigenous communities in . Volunteering extends across the school , with parents and fostering connections through organized support roles that reinforce program sustainability. These efforts collectively promote social awareness, tolerance, and practical contributions, integrating outreach into the curriculum without mandatory quotas but encouraging broad involvement.

Ethos, Traditions, and Values

Anglican Foundations and Moral Education

Trinity Grammar School, Kew traces its Anglican foundations to a vestry meeting of Holy Trinity Church, Kew, on 14 November 1902, where six men resolved to establish a preparatory grammar school for boys within the parish. Classes commenced on 10 February 1903 in the church's parish hall with 36 students and a small staff, marking the school as the second Anglican boys' institution in Melbourne. Governance was initially managed by an independent council comprising parents and clergy from Holy Trinity Church, embedding the school's origins in the local Anglican community's commitment to Christian education. The school's enduring Anglican affiliation shapes its moral education through a structured integration of faith-based teachings and values derived from Christian principles, emphasizing truth, , , and service. forms part of the up to , delivered in conversation-based classes that promote listening, questioning, curiosity, and critical engagement rather than dogmatic instruction. All students from to participate in age-appropriate chapel services held in the on-site Trinity Chapel, fostering habits of reflection and communal worship. A team of provides ongoing guidance to support moral and spiritual development across year levels. These elements reinforce core values as practical frameworks for ethical conduct: truth cultivates character, , rigorous learning, and reasoned inquiry; courage instills achievement, personal agency, , , and responsibility; builds belonging, inclusive relationships, and partnerships; and service promotes , , , and social awareness. Moral formation is further evident in milestone events, such as Year 7 inductions and Year 12 assemblies at , where students engage with Anglican liturgy and traditions, including participation in the cathedral choir. Participation in the school's religious life is mandatory, aimed at developing for individual worth and others' through Anglican-informed virtues, extending these principles into networks and broader .

Philosophy of Single-Sex Boys' Education

Trinity Grammar School employs a single-sex educational model for boys from Preparatory to Year 10, viewing it as essential to customizing instruction to male developmental patterns and learning preferences. This structure stems from the institution's core tenet that education cannot adhere to a uniform approach, but must instead incorporate differentiated strategies informed by student data, age-specific needs, and individual variability to promote agency, resilience, and intellectual growth. The single-sex environment facilitates targeted pedagogies, such as smaller class sizes and adaptive teaching methods, designed to address boys' diverse cognitive and social requirements without the adaptations demanded in mixed settings. School administrators have articulated that inherent differences in how boys and girls underpin this , enabling faculty to prioritize techniques that enhance and , including hands-on activities and competitive elements aligned with learning trajectories. By minimizing interpersonal dynamics unique to co-educational contexts, the model seeks to heighten focus on academic and character development, fostering traits like independence and problem-solving that prepare boys for societal roles. This philosophy integrates with the school's Anglican ethos, emphasizing moral formation in a setting conducive to boys' unencumbered exploration of virtues such as and perseverance. Transition to co-education occurs in Years 11 and 12 through partnership with Ruyton Girls' School, blending single-sex foundations with mixed-gender exposure to yield complementary advantages, as outlined in the institution's 2030 strategic plan. While proponents cite observational benefits like reduced distractions and increased participation in single-sex boys' classrooms, empirical studies yield inconsistent findings; for instance, some analyses report gains in attendance and engagement, yet comprehensive reviews conclude no reliable academic edge over co-educational alternatives when controlling for socioeconomic factors. Trinity's persistence with the model reflects confidence in its causal alignment with boys' biological and maturational realities over broader statistical debates.

Controversies

2018 Bullying and Discipline Incident

In early March 2018, a student at Trinity Grammar , Kew, arrived for day with a mullet hairstyle that violated the uniform policy on hair length and style. Deputy principal Rohan Brown trimmed the student's hair using scissors in the school office to ensure compliance, allowing the student to participate in the photos. The student's parents lodged a formal with headmaster Michael Davies, characterizing the haircut as an and an instance of that humiliated their son. was initially stood down pending review and subsequently dismissed from his position later that week. The dismissal prompted widespread backlash from students, who viewed Brown—affectionately known as "Browny"—as a strict but fair disciplinarian akin to a fictional mentor figure. On March 13, 2018, hundreds of students staged a , chanting for Brown's reinstatement and delivering a to the school administration. This escalated into a school-wide vote of no confidence in Davies, with over 1,000 participants—including students, , and some parents—overwhelmingly opposing the headmaster's . The affected student did not return to the school, reportedly due to subsequent peer related to the incident. Counter-allegations emerged against from former students at his prior position, who claimed he had engaged in physical aggression, such as throwing chairs and students, and , labeling him a . In response to the escalating dispute, the school council appointed former Federal Court judge Susan Kenny to independently investigate the dismissal and related complaints, including broader claims of a toxic culture involving staff and inadequate discipline enforcement. faced accusations of yielding to parental pressure over traditional disciplinary norms, while critics argued the incident exposed rifts between enforcement of rules and perceptions of humiliation. The controversy highlighted tensions over policies, with supporters of emphasizing uniform compliance as essential to the institution's , while opponents prioritized dignity and anti-bullying protocols. No criminal charges arose from the haircut, and the school's governing body maintained that the action breached protocols, though the independent review's findings were not publicly detailed beyond affirming procedural lapses.

2025 Pride Speaker Event

In June 2025, Trinity Grammar School in hosted Basem Kerbage, founder of Arab Australia and a self-described human rights activist, as a guest speaker during an assembly for Victorian Week, organized under the Associated Grammar Schools Victoria (AGSV) initiative. The event occurred on , June 13, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion for students at the Anglican boys' school. Students subsequently accessed Kerbage's profiles and discovered explicit content, including a video depicting him in a suggestive pose with a , as well as other pornographic material and pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel rhetoric. Parents expressed outrage over the invitation, criticizing the school's vetting process and arguing that the speaker's background was inappropriate for teenage boys, with some labeling it as exposure to sexualized and politically charged content. The controversy drew attention from advocacy groups like Family First Victoria, which renewed calls to end what it described as LGBTIQA+ in schools through events. The school issued an apology, stating it was unaware of the explicit content prior to the event and that the invitation stemmed from AGSV recommendations without full background checks. In response, Trinity Grammar engaged an external consultancy firm, previously used for vetting Australia Day honours recipients, to review future guest speaker selections and implement stricter protocols. Kerbage addressed the backlash, defending his activism while acknowledging the video's context as personal expression, though he did not retract the content. The incident highlighted tensions between the school's Anglican ethos and external diversity programs, prompting parental demands for greater alignment with institutional values in co-curricular engagements.

Notable Alumni and Impact

Trinity Grammar School, Kew has produced alumni who have achieved prominence in international sport, public administration, and literature. In , Phil Anderson (class of 1975) became the first Australian to wear the maillot jaune in the in 1981, competing professionally from 1977 to 1994 and securing stage wins in all three Grand Tours. His accomplishments elevated Australia's visibility in global and inspired subsequent generations of endurance athletes. In , attended the school before playing 225 AFL games, including premierships with Hawthorn in 2013, 2014, and 2015, and earning All-Australian selection in 2015 as a defender. like Gibson have contributed to the sport's professional standards through on-field leadership and post-retirement roles in coaching and business, reflecting the school's emphasis on discipline and teamwork. Public servant Sir John Bunting (educated at the school) served as Secretary to the Prime Minister's Department from 1959 to 1968 and as Australian High Commissioner to the from 1971 to 1974, influencing key policy areas including economic reforms under multiple governments. Mark Birrell, also educated there, held ministerial portfolios in the Victorian government, including Conservation and Environment from 1990 to 1992, advancing and industry development. In literature, Martin Boyd (weekly boarder circa 1906) authored novels such as Lucinda Brayford (1946), chronicling Anglo-Australian family dynamics and earning recognition for his contributions to mid-20th-century Australian fiction. These figures demonstrate the school's role in fostering leadership that has shaped national policy, cultural narratives, and sporting excellence, with the Old Trinity Grammarians' Association facilitating ongoing professional networks among graduates.

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