Mentone Grammar
Mentone Grammar crest. Source: www.mentonegrammar.net/ (Mentone website)
Address
63 Venice Street

Mentone
,
Victoria
3194

Australia
Coordinates37°59′15″S 145°4′4″E / 37.98750°S 145.06778°E / -37.98750; 145.06778
Information
TypeIndependent, co-educational, Anglican day school
MottoLatin: Labore et Honore
(By work and with honour)
DenominationAnglican
Established1923
ChairpersonRoss Joblin[1]
PrincipalAndy Müller (since 2024)
ChaplainRev. Micheal Prabaharan & Rev. Andrew Stewart
Years offeredELC–12
GenderCo-educational (since 2006)[2]
Enrolment2,025 (ELC–12)[2]
Campus size7 hectares (70,000 m2)[3]
Colour(s)Navy blue, gold & white    
AffiliationAssociated Grammar Schools of Victoria
Websitewww.mentonegrammar.net

Mentone Grammar (formerly known as simply The Boys' Grammar in the local community) is an independent, Anglican co-educational grammar day school in Mentone, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

History

Mentone Grammar School was founded on 3 March 1923 by a group of Anglicans who had a high profile in the town, supported by the local Mentone Anglican vicar.[4] Mentone Grammar remained a boys only school until 2006 when the school decided to accept female students. Prior to this, the school hierarchy announced, in July 2005, its co-educational intent after a merger proposal put forth by the Board of Management was rejected by nearby Mentone Girls' Grammar School, its sister school.

The school is renowned for its 'Together-Apart-Together' learning model, where classes are co-educational from ELC – Year 4 and from Years 10 – 12, with students learning in single-gender classes through Years 5 – 9.[5]

As of 2024, annual fees for a Year 12 student studying at Mentone Grammar were slightly over $30,000.[6]

Heads

Headmasters/Principals

There have been a total of nine Principals (formerly Headmasters) of Mentone Grammar since the school was founded in 1923. The current Principal is Andy Müller (since 2024).[2]

Years servedName
1923–1931Henry Lycett Tonkin
1931–1932Royce Mayne
1933–1939Charles Campbell Thorold
1939–1960John Jeffery Thorold
1961–1987Keith William Jones
1988–2003Neville John William Clark MC OAM
2003–2006Timothy Warren Argall
2007–2023Malcolm Jack Cater
2024–Present Andy Müller


Cadet Unit

The Mentone Grammar Army Cadet Unit (MGACU) is an Australian Army Cadets school-based unit, founded and operating continuously since 1943. It is part of the 31st Battalion (Melbourne Schools) and now represents the largest school-based Unit in Victoria.

Leadership is highly valued in the Unit and being part of the MGACU provides opportunities for Senior students to develop leadership skills, together with expertise in the areas of fieldcraft, first aid and navigation. All Year 9 students join the Cadets for one year then have the option to continue on in Years 10, 11 and 12 to further develop their skills, training and leadership of incoming recruits.

Sport

Former AFL player and coach, Brenton Sanderson commenced as the school's Director of Sport in 2023. Their sequential sports program provides opportunities for students of all abilities to benefit from elite coaching programs, established through partnerships with highly credentialled coaches, talent pathway programs and professional sporting clubs.

Saturday sport is compulsory for all students in Years 7 – 12, with boys competing in the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) competition and girls in the combined AGSV / Associated Public Schools (APS) competition in both Summer and Winter sports.

On Saturday 29 January 2022, Mentone Grammar's 2022 Head Prefect, Evie Stansby made Mentone Grammar sporting history by becoming the first female to earn a place on their First XI cricket team.[7]

AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships

Mentone Grammar has won the following AGSV and AGSV/APS premierships.[8]

Boys:

  • Athletics (6) – 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1996
  • Cricket (12) – 1965, 1966, 1975, 1984, 1986, 1987, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2017
  • Golf – 2005
  • Soccer – 1993
  • Squash (2) – 2001, 2002
  • Swimming (36) – 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • Table Tennis (4) – 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Tennis (19) – 1961, 1966, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2016
  • Volleyball (5) – 2010, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023

Girls:

  • Athletics (3) – 2019, 2022, 2023
  • Cross Country (5) – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
  • Swimming (6) – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022
  • Touch Football (7) – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Notable alumni and staff

Administration

Business

Entertainment

Military

Sport

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mentonegrammar.net. “Mr Ross Joblin – Mentone Grammar,” 2017. https://www.mentonegrammar.net/team/mr-ross-joblin/.
  2. 1 2 3 Mentonegrammar.net. “Our Heritage – Mentone Grammar,” 2023. https://www.mentonegrammar.net/why-mentone-grammar/our-heritage/.
  3. ↑ "mentone – Mentone Grammar". www.mentonegrammar.net.
  4. ↑ Kingston Historical Website
  5. ↑ Alaress,humans.txt. "Why Mentone Grammar? - Mentone Grammar". mentonegrammar.net. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "Fees". 3 March 2022.
  7. ↑ "Sporting history was made at Mentone Grammar when Year 12 student, Evie Stansby, became the first female to play for our First XI cricket team". www.mentonegrammar.net. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Associated Grammar Schools". www.agsvsport.com.au. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "Phil De Young". Monash University. 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
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