Our History

The first 5 acres at Arundel Road are purchased and stage 1 building commences. A further 7 acres are purchased and the cottage becomes the first administration block.

CCGS commences at Avoca Beach while the final touches are made to the Erina Heights site. Two days later, the school opens with Ron Chambers as Headmaster and Bill Elliott as Chairman of the Board.

12 acres on Carlton Road are purchased. Building commences on the two storey B Block. The Chambers Adminstration Building opens and the first ‘Jungle Gym’ is built by a P&F working bee.

Richard Lornie succeeds Ron Chambers as Headmaster. The first stage of the science block is built and work commences on the kindergarten building.

Main sports ovals are established on 10 acres fronting Carlton Road. The science undercroft is completed to house the canteen, clothing shop and changing rooms.

The Resource Centre (Library) opens.

Grandstand seating is built by the P&F, outdoor netball/basketball courts are opened and the infants block is completed.

Brian Hilton becomes Chair of the Board. The Erina Heights Motel is purchased for a performing arts centre (now called the hall).

Laptop computers were introduced and the first Computer Awareness course was offered to Year 5.

Construction is completed on the ARTECH building and a fifth science laboratory is added.

Student numbers exceed 1000, and CCGS is restructured to create Junior School (K-6), Middle School (7-9) and Senior College (10-12).

Judy Stokes becomes Chair of the Board. More land is purchased and work commences on the Carlton Road entrance, a new car park and an internal road.

The Richard Lornie Centre (RLC) opens, comprising a multi-purpose sports hall and gymnasium.

Alan Bingham becomes Chair of the Board. A 10 year master plan is completed.

John Taylor becomes Chair of the Board. The infants I block is extended and refurbished. The pond is refurbished as part of the Vision Splendid plan.

Bill Low becomes the 3rd Headmaster of CCGS. A full-sized, floodlit, all weather, multipurpose Sports Field is opened.

The new library features a tiered lecture theatre, age appropriate learning, borrowing and study facilities, and a range of different sized classrooms and seminar rooms.

Ken Jolly becomes Chair of the Board. Erina Creek frontage is rehabilitated.

State-of-the-art science facilities include 7 laboratories, 3 general learning areas and professional preparation areas, connected by spacious internal corridors housing display cabinets for scientific models and apparatus.

The new PAC features a 750 seat auditorium, orchestra pit, sound and light box, spacious foyers, catering kitchen and a bar/cafe. Learning facilities include 7 custom learning spaces for music, drama and dance including a keyboard lab, computer lab and spacious drama studio/green room. 10 music tutorial rooms complement small and large orchestra rehearsal rooms, a recording studio and a large instrument store.

The school turns 30 years old and celebrates with a variety of events including a gala concert and an aerial photo.

Four brand new bright and colourful kindergarten classrooms feature furniture which can be configured into unique instructional spaces. The spacious rooms allow for flexible learning centres and group work, with interior semi-glass doors that can be completely opened to create a large whole-grade learning space.

Senior school English/History/Geography B block is refurbished, reflecting the very latest international thinking in learning environments. Flexible design and increased digital capacities complement a seamless connection to the outdoor environment.

Stephen Brahams becomes Chair of the Board. Years 3-6 are relocated to temporary classrooms and work begins on a new K-6 Junior School facility.

A new House, Banksia, is added to complement the existing 4 houses – Acacia, Grevillea, Ironbark and Nicholii.

A blank sheet allowed the optimum design for teachers to collaborate in teams, within flexible learning spaces that can quickly adapt to the learning needs of the moment. Integrated learning technology is instantly at hand.

Located in the centre of the school campus, the new Senior College is a sophisticated and supportive home for emerging adults as they prepare for life beyond school.

In May 2021 we welcomed a ray of sunshine in the form of an Australian Cobberdog. Welcome to CCGS Sunny, our wellbeing dog and a much-loved member of the CCGS family.

A brand new state-of-the-art canteen opens with dine-in seating flowing out to the beautiful grounds. Centrally located, the café is a great place to relax and enjoy a healthy bite to eat.

Phil O’Regan becomes 4th Headmaster of Central Coast Grammar School.

Hakea House is introduced and becomes Grammar’s 6th House, alongside Acacia, Banksia, Grevillea, Ironbark and Nicholii.

Grammar celebrates its 40th anniversary with a series of events throughout the year including the Headmaster’s Welcome Gathering, Pioneers’ Lunch and 40th Anniversary Gala Ball.