, motto_translation = Come In Good, Go Out Better , established = 1888 , type =

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, day,

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Established in 1888, it is the northernmost member of the Queensland grammar schools. During World War II the school was acquired by the

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for use as barracks accommodation for the No. 3 Fighter Sector RAAF.

School badge

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. The background represents the

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, with the Three Turrets set on the Rock of

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of Plenty. The central turret symbolises spiritual values, while the two side turrets represent intellectual and sporting values. The

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text on the badge reads ''"Bonus intra melior exi"'', literally "Come in good, go out better".

Headmasters

P. F. Rowland is as of 2018 the longest serving headmaster, holding his position for 34 years. During his time,"Boss" Rowland taught the School's two Rhodes Scholars, Chester Parker and George Hall.

Campuses

North Shore

The Junior School North Shore campus teaches from pre-kindy (for children turning 3 before 30 June). This campus opened in 2015, and continues to grow.

Annandale

The Junior School Annandale campus teaches from pre-preparatory (for children turning 4 before 30 June) to grade 6. This campus opened in 1997.

North Ward

The North Ward campus is situated in the seaside suburb of North Ward in Townsville. It comprises the Middle School (grades 7-9) and Senior School (grades 10-12). The School House building is now heritage-listed.

Sporting houses

The four sporting houses are named after former headmasters: * Rowland - Red colour * Miller - Blue colour * Hodges - Green colour * Whight - Purple colour

Notable alumni

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, actress * Jarrod Harbrow, AFL footballer * Ted Harding, politician and rugby league player *

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, actor *

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, lawyer and politician *

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, professional rugby league player *

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, first female solicitor in Australia *

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, former Number 1 ranked golfer * Frederick Perkins, teacher, headmaster and minister *

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, world

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champion and Australian weightlifting Olympist.

References

External links

Townsville Grammar School
Official Website {{Authority control Boarding schools in Queensland Private schools in Queensland Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools Educational institutions established in 1888 Schools in Townsville Queensland in World War II 1888 establishments in Australia