NSW AAGPS 2025

[scrum15]

1200 academically selected boys. It would be embarrassing if they didn’t do well in the HSC. 1200 isn’t small, it larger than Joey and View

Sydney Grammar actually has the smallest year 12 cohort besides TAS. Year 12 SGS 2024 is only 188 students ... rest are easily 200+. Often 230+ for Kings, Newington, View.

Grammar's only partially academically selective. Prep schools use lots of behavioural interviews and interviews look at non-academic talents as others do

 

[moa999]

Anyone know if Newington plans to grow enrolment going co-ed, or will the number of boys shrink over time?

 

[Rudderless]

Anyone know if Newington plans to grow enrolment going co-ed, or will the number of boys shrink over time?

A current New dad told me boys enrolments for 2025 and beyond have shrunk since the announcement. I believe the goal was to maintain current levels for boys. He also said girls enrolments have been poor at this point.

 

[keenas]

A current New dad told me boys enrolments for 2025 and beyond have shrunk since the announcement. I believe the goal was to maintain current levels for boys. He also said girls enrolments have been poor at this point.

That’s not surprising GPS schools are losing their traditional values which I think is a shame

 

[moa999]

Interestingly in the East I'm hearing the opposite problem with Cranbrook numbers for boys oversubscribed and they are giving preference to families with girls who are putting them on the lists.

 

[fortheloveofthegame]

Sydney Grammar actually has the smallest year 12 cohort besides TAS. Year 12 SGS 2024 is only 188 students ... rest are easily 200+. Often 230+ for Kings, Newington, View.

Grammar's only partially academically selective. Prep schools use lots of behavioural interviews and interviews look at non-academic talents as others do

And if you aren’t on track to getting 90 + they shuffle you off

 

[thesolicitor]

And if you aren’t on track to getting 90 + they shuffle you off

That’s not true don’t bring that rubbish on the forum mate

 

[Joker]

Happy New Year everyone.

2025 is looking good. I have turned a corner in my health battles. I am much stronger and more stable on my feet.
No need for a wheelchair now. Unfortunately I am unable to drive anymore but I have been given the all clear to travel by PT to games.
Last season I saw only three. Normally I go to everyone possible..
Looking forward to seeing the season ahead and catching up with old friends and students from here. (shout out to the Shore lads who came and said hello last year)

Best wishes to all.

 

[Rudderless]

Happy New Year everyone.

2025 is looking good. I have turned a corner in my health battles. I am much stronger and more stable on my feet.
No need for a wheelchair now. Unfortunately I am unable to drive anymore but I have been given the all clear to travel by PT to games.
Last season I saw only three. Normally I go to everyone possible..
Looking forward to seeing the season ahead and catching up with old friends and students from here. (shout out to the Shore lads who came and said hello last year)

Best wishes to all.

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Great to hear.
Let’s hope 2025 is kind to you

 

[Goosestep]

Grammar's rugby is right. Sport as a complement to education, unlike the rest of the GPS.

That's why Sydney Grammar still has the most Wallaby Captains out of all Australian schools (7 for Grammar vs 3 for Joeys), more Olympic Rowing medallists than SHORE and much more.

Nope - sport is very much a part of education.

 

[fortheloveofthegame]

Grammar's rugby is right. Sport as a complement to education, unlike the rest of the GPS.

That's why Sydney Grammar still has the most Wallaby Captains out of all Australian schools (7 for Grammar vs 3 for Joeys), more Olympic Rowing medallists than SHORE and much more.

For context, when did Grammar last produce a Wallaby captain or even a Wallaby cap? Also, when did they last produce an Olympic rising medalist?

 

[Joker]

For context, when did Grammar last produce a Wallaby captain or even a Wallaby cap? Also, when did they last produce an Olympic rising medalist?

They did produce Andrew "Boy" Charlton.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Charlton

 

[Flak]

Has anyone heard anything about the Scots 7's tournament?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

So a very narrow set of perennial favourites play 12 months a year. The northern hemisphere laughs. So what

Yes it is, but whats the answer?

This is a Rugby fans problem in Aus. We pick and poke at administrations (I do it all he time) but do we contemplate why they are doing it the way they are?

How does a sport that is in the second tier or sports nationally garner the resources to spoil everyone with abundant games. Rugby have to do their best to identify well direct what they have.

There are more boys and girls now getting games then ever before. The split between Aus 18s and Aus School boys may have confused many but a by product of it has seen players who may have been the 4th or 5th player in their position nationally now get more games post school season.

 

[GTPIH]

I think a couple of lean years ahead for Grammar rugby, particularly with the current headmasters' total focus on academics and distinct dislike for rugby

Current Headmaster is leaving.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

Patiently awaitng @Joker Cranbrook vs Scots story.

 

[Joker]

Patiently awaitng @Joker Cranbrook vs Scots story.

Oh yes. Have not forgotten. Just been getting the facts correct. I have had to delve into the Scots Old Boy community who are divided on me. Just ask @Balmain Subbies. There are plenty who will buy me a drink and some who will throw me in the drink. In the meantime check out my book.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

Would pay money to read that. Need to sit down with the Joker and pick your brain and learn some AAGPS lore.

 

[Joker]

Would pay money to read that. Need to sit down with the Joker and pick your brain and learn some AAGPS lore.

I am always available for a chat and a beer. I have met up with other members in the past. Good to know the face behind the avatar.

 

[Mr Burns]

Anyone have thoughts on how Newington will go this year with the appointment of Ben Herring as the director of Rugby? Surely they will be on the improve.