Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2010

IN FOCUS

East Wing The first specifically designed science laboratory was opened in 1933 and in 1964 further laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology were added. The building was completely refurbished in 2003 and now contains 10 state of the art science laboratories and withdrawal rooms for teaching of Science.

The GehRmann Theatre and G Block Named after Dr A S Gehrmann, Chair of the Board 1976-1986. The theatre seats 200 and has a dual function as a lecture theatre and a multi-purpose performance space. G Block contains 16 general classrooms.

DR McCrae Grassie Sports Centre Named after Dr McCrae Grassie AOM , Chair of Board 1987- 1996. The Sports Centre was opened in 1995 providing a multi-purpose hard floor court area, a specialist gymnastics area, two classrooms, weights and change rooms and a three-grade climbing wall with a four metre overhang.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BRISBANE CAMPUS

After opening in 1875 as a branch of Brisbane Grammar School by July 1882, the School was well established and the decision was made to separate from Brisbane Grammar School and to operate independently under the Grammar Schools Act. Plans were also made to move the School to its present site on Gregory Terrace and in 1884, the Main Building, designed by architect Richard Gailey, was opened to one hundred students.

Pool Officially opened on Foundation Day 2010 the much anticipated new swimming pool has cleverly maximised use of both campus space and existing facilities. The pool is suspended above the historic running track, effectively allowing the School to retain the use of this valuable space as a covered, all-weather multi-purpose area.

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