Welcome to an exciting new chapter in your educational journey – starting Year 7 at Hunter Valley Grammar School!
This page serves as a comprehensive hub to guide you through this significant transition and provide you with all the essential information you need to make the most of your time in the Senior School.
Why Hunter Valley Grammar School?
Hunter Valley Grammar School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, character development, and a vibrant learning community. As you embark on your Year 7 adventure, you’ll find a supportive and nurturing environment that will help you grow academically, socially, and personally.
What you need to know
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- Open Mornings are a great way to get to know more about the Year 7 experience at HVGS, meet our wonderful Senior School and Key Staff along with taking a fun tour around the school! Book your place here
- Year 7 is very popular with extremely strong enrolment demand. Starting in the Junior School at HVGS ensures your child’s formative and impressionable years will be defined in your school of choice. To guarantee your place, contact our Registrar.
- Prior to starting Year 7, you’ll be invited to an Information Evening. You can ask questions and meet the Principal and Head of Senior School, Head of Year 7 and Heads of House. They’ll share academic and well-being information and expectations pertinent to Year 7.
- Our transition program is second to none. Over a full week, new and continuing students experience life in the Senior School. They’ll meet their teachers and other students, and follow a Year 7 timetable. They’ll also meet key people who will form an integral role in their learning and wellbeing for the years to come.
- In Term 4 (prior to starting Year 7), we undertake academic testing so we know how best to support or extend your child in their learning. We’re not an academic selective school – so no pressure!
- Our families come from all corners of the Hunter region and beyond! About thirty-five new students start their HVGS experience in Year 7.
- We run five streamed classes in Year 7.
- We offer a variety of scholarships for new and existing Year 7 students. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.
- Many Year 7 students interested in leadership and service, join our Leo Club. Take a look at a day in the life of Amber, one of our Year 7 Leo’s.
- Year 7 students learn within the framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) which was implemented in 2018. Visit our International Baccalaureate page to find out more.
- We are experiencing very strong enrolment interest in Year 7, so it’s important to join our waitlist as early as possible – even if Year 7 is still years away! Visit our Enrolment FAQs or contact our Director of Enrolments.
- Starting at a new school is a big deal. Take a look at Monty’s experience joining HVGS in Year 7. Watch the video
What Does an International Baccalaureate School Mean?
Our children are faced with an increasingly challenging world. For students to navigate a complex and ever-changing society, it’s important they see themselves as global citizens who are open-minded, thinking about the world around them, taking action for change and contributing to a more economical, peaceful and sustainable world.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme at HVGS uses school-wide pedagogy to better develop students’ skills necessary to navigate global citizenship.
For more information on an IB education, CLICK HERE.
Where do I start?
We can’t wait to hear from you! The first step is to simply reach out to our wonderful registrar who will be in touch and organise a time for you to come and visit us! Alternatively, you can join us on our next Open Morning. For all dates and to book your spot, simply CLICK HERE.
