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Mission and
Values

At The Illawarra Grammar School we are dedicated to cultivating confident, compassionate leaders who establish a lifelong love of learning.

Our Motto

“De Virtute in Virtutem”
From Strength to Strength
– From Psalm 84:7

Our Mission Statement

The achievement of Academic excellence in a Caring environment that is founded on Christian belief and behaviour, so that students are equipped to act with wisdom, compassion and justice as faithful stewards of our world.

Our Values

Gratitude

Generosity

Grit

Gladness

Goodness

Grace

At Illawarra Grammar:

  • teaching is competent and generous
  • learning is rigorous and engaging
  • students and staff are valued and cared for
  • service towards other is prioritised
  • the atmosphere is joyous and optimistic
  • perseverance, kindness and responsibility are expected
  • opportunities are purposeful and vast
  • infrastructure is continually upgraded and well maintained
  • leadership is honourable and relational the
  • Christian faith is modelled and proclaimed

Our graduates are empowered and confident to take their place in the world as leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, carers, creators and thinkers.

It is our hope that students at The Illawarra Grammar School grow into people who:
  • love learning
  • are confident, skilful and articulate leaders
  • aspire for excellence
  • show resilience and integrity in the face of challenge
  • are compassionate and discerning citizens
  • are committed to serving their community
  • understand and appreciate the Christian faith

Emma McKeon

Olympic Swimmer

Dr Meganne Christian

Astronaut

Zach Kitsche

Chief Marketing Officer, Canva

Margaux Chuavet

Sydney FC

Benjamin Morrell

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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