Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar School) opened in 1889 and is situated on the heights of North Sydney, close to bus and rail transport. Today there are approximately 1440 boys (Years 3 to 12) at North Sydney, including 200 boarders. The co-educational Northbridge Campus comprises the Early Learning Centre (for three and four year olds, 48 weeks per year, open 8am to 6pm) and the kindergarten to Year 2 School.
Facilities: The Northbridge School Campus enjoys one of the finest ovals in Sydney as well as five other full-sized ovals, tennis courts, pavilions and dressing rooms, together with state-of-the-art school facilities for boys and girls aged three to seven. The open plan of the Early Learning Centre allows maximum flexibility for individual and group activities. The senior school at North Sydney, with magnificent views of the harbour and city, boasts a comprehensive library, basketball courts, weight training facilities, and a swimming pool. The performing arts centre (including the 500-seat Smith auditorium), technical and applied science, visual arts and IT facilities cater for comprehensive, traditional education of boys of varying abilities. There is also a very large rowing shed/function centre on the Parramatta River at Gladesville.
Electives Years 7 and 8: English, Maths, Science, History, Christian Studies, Geography, Languages — Latin (Year 7), Elective French, German, Japanese (Year 8) Visual Arts, TAS (including computing studies) PD/Health/PE.
Electives Years 9 and 10: Japanese, German, French, Latin, Visual Arts, Commerce, Industrial Technology, Drama, Music.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Ancient History, Modern History, Business Studies, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Senior Science, Geography, Drama, Latin, French, German, Japanese, Music 1 and 2, Maths, PD/Health/PE, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development (external), Information Technology (external), Hospitality (external).
Extracurricular activities: The school believes every boy should endeavour to do his best in all pursuits and all boys are expected and encouraged to be involved in a wide range of physical and cultural activities outside the classroom. The school is proud of its comprehensive games and music programs, cadets, debating and many other activities.
Welfare and personal development: Shore offers excellent pastoral care from tutors within 17 house groups, two school counsellors, chaplains, a resource department for remedial and extension work, and a careers adviser.
Special features: Boarders are well accommodated in airy, private and spacious dormitories (single rooms in Year 12) enjoying great views of the city and harbour. With excellent bathroom and recreational facilities, dedicated and caring resident staff, an after-school learning centre and academic tutors in the boarding houses during “prep” at night, the boarders at Shore enjoy an environment second to none. Shore achieves outstanding academic results from its non-selective enrolment. Early enrolment (at birth) is advised, as waiting lists are extensive for day students. Scholarships are available for entry to Year 7 and are based on the ability of the boys to provide academic leadership within the school.
boys year 3 to year 12, co-ed early learning centre