Parent Testimonials

Dear Principal,

We have just concluded our enrolment and introduction to Grammar and I wanted to take the time to write an email of gratitude for the kindness and care we have experienced throughout the process.  

Yesterday, our child had his third and final experience day and collected his uniform ahead of starting next term. As with all his earlier visits, he was welcomed with warmth, care, and a genuine interest in who he is as a person and what he enjoys learning. The experience from our first tour has been nothing short of exceptional.

When we first visited Grammar five weeks ago, we were only considering the possibility of enrolment for next year or the year after. Indeed, he already had a place secured at another independent school from Year 5 so we came with curiosity, but no firm intent. 

From the very beginning, the Director of Enrolments was responsive to our emails, welcomed us on our tour, and gave us as much time as we needed. She answered every question we thought to ask, and many we hadn’t considered. Our child’s prospective teachers made time to meet us, to talk through our son’s learning, and the chaplain introduced herself with kindness. It felt less like meeting staff at a school and more like being welcomed into a family. 

By the day after that first visit, our decision was clear—we wanted our son to start, not next year, but next term. This was his decision, and we were happy that he was able to take such a significant step. When we spoke with him about why he wanted to move schools, he talked about how the structure suited him, how friendly everyone was, how he liked that the principal walked around and met the students, and finished with a statement to end all debate; “It felt like coming home.” 

Our son’s classroom experience days were wonderful and the flexibility to have three days prior to the change was much appreciated. At the end of the final day, he was so enthusiastic he insisted on wearing his uniform home. Every visit was easy to arrange, and the consistent message we received, both in words and in actions, was, “What can we do to make this transition easier?” and “How can we help?” Whether it was something big or small, the care shown was always thoughtful, personalised, and genuine. The Director of Enrolments, Office Administrator, Year 3 teacher, and Receptionist have made sure that nothing was a problem, and we were made to feel that if we needed something, we just had to ask, and common sense always led the way. 

Transitions midway through primary school can be disruptive and challenging. I’ve taught for twelve years, and I know firsthand how easily they can go either way in terms of the effect on learning, and on social relationships. Yet we feel no hesitation at all; instead, we feel excited, and our son is ready to step forward as the best version of himself.

I want to thank the Principal for fostering such a culture of care, to commend the Director of Enrolments and Year 3 teacher, and to acknowledge all the wonderful staff we have met. Please accept this as both a note of thanks and a testimonial for other parents who may be considering Grammar for their own children. 

I look forward to seeing you around next term as our child starts his journey. 

Cahill Family

Our daughter joined TCGS in Year 7 and has thoroughly enjoyed her first year at the school. TCGS provides a comprehensive and balanced approach to education and a broad suite of accessible extra-curricular activities for all children. She has received strong support from talented and dedicated staff and we feel that she has benefited greatly from TCGS’s smaller class sizes. The school community is fantastic and very involved. We are very pleased with our choice of school and have no hesitation recommending TCGS to others. 

 

Brown Family
Our son has absolutely enjoyed his 8 years at The Cathedral Grammar School. It has also been a pleasure for us, as parents, to see him growing from a wee boy into a confident young man successful across a number of areas. The academic excellence, musical competency and leadership skill development provided at Cathedral Grammar, has given him a great foundation from which to build on as he moves onto his next learning experience at secondary school.  Our son has not only enjoyed the range of activities provided at Cathedral Grammar from; sport, outside activities, opportunity to join the Cathedral choir, extension classes, music performances and leadership opportunities, but the school has also supported and helped develop in him a respect for his teachers, fellow students and others generally.

The Cathedral Grammar school produces students that are well rounded in all aspects of life, academically and morally. The school supports and helps students to be the best that they can be. If this is what you would want for your child, I would recommend The Cathedral Grammar School as one of the best to help develop and guide your child to achieve that goal.