History
Ballarat Church of England Grammar School for Boys was opened by Bishop Green on the current Forest Street site in 1911. The Church of England Girls’ Grammar School was acquired by the Anglican Diocese in 1918 having formerly been Queen’s College which was established 1877, and later having “Queen’s” once again included in the name.
The two schools amalgamated in 1973 and became Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School on the Forest Street site.
For the 2011 Century Year Celebrations a book, Met by Wendouree, captures much of the history of the schools. Although both were originally small schools, many alumni have made significant contributions to the Nation, in politics, in academia, education and health services, in business and as musicians and artists. Many are mentioned in the book.
There is also Mainly About Girls, A History of Queen’s, Ballarat 1876 – 1972 written by Susanne White and Winds of Influence, A History of Ballarat Grammar School 1911 – 1971 by Michael Boyle.
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