ACADEMIC

Junior Grammar's Co-curricular Academic Pursuits

Junior Grammar is renowned for its strong performance in academic competitions. 

We offer a variety of diverse range of extension opportunities and activities aimed at enhancing critical and creative thinking, as well as boosting confidence and self-expression.

Junior Grammar Diligentia Program
The Junior Grammar Diligentia program allows students to participate in competitions like the Australian Math Trust Competition and Cambridge Gifted and Talented Assessments, where students showcase their mathematical and academic skills. The da Vinci Decathlon challenges students in critical thinking and creativity across subjects such as English, mathematics, and art, while the Global Academic Challenge promotes global awareness and engagement with peers from diverse cultures. Students also participate in the renowned ICAS assessments, benchmarking their abilities in key academic areas. Events like Ipswich Experience Nature Day and the Sustainability Summit foster environmental stewardship in Year 4 students, while the Readers Cup celebrates literary knowledge, and the Ipswich Story Sports Competition blends storytelling with athletic themes to inspire creative narratives.

 Junior Grammar Masterclass Program
In addition to our expanded range of extension opportunities, Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers the Junior Grammar Masterclass program. This exciting initiative provides highly capable students with enrichment opportunities, allowing them to work with a teacher from a higher grade on a weekly basis.

The Junior Grammar Masterclass program offers students enrichment opportunities across various disciplines including creative writing, mathematics and science, robotics and coding.

We are incredibly excited about the growth and enrichment opportunities that the Junior Grammar Diligentia program and Masterclasses offer our students. These initiatives reflect our commitment to fostering a love of learning, intellectual growth, and the holistic development of our highly capable students. 

Senior School Co-curricular Academic Activities

Our school is a strong contender in academic competitions, offering a diverse range of co-curricular activities designed to challenge and inspire our students. These activities include:

• Science: Engaging in research, problem-solving, and critical thinking through ambassador programs, Olympiads, and scientific competitions in various disciplines.
• Debating: Developing critical thinking and public speaking skills through structured argumentation.
• Literacy Competitions: Enhancing reading and writing skills while fostering a passion for literature.
• Maths Competitions: Enhancing numeracy and problem-solving skills while encouraging a love for mathematics
• Public Speaking: Building confidence and eloquence in verbal communication
• TechnoHub: is a future-focused innovation space where students—known as TechnoRats—explore the exciting intersection of gaming, technology, and digital media.

At Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we are dedicated to nurturing the academic potential of our students. Through our extensive range of co-curricular activities, we ensure that every student has the opportunity to shine, demonstrating that with grit and grace, they are destined to be...