Welcome to Ipswich Grammar School, a place where tradition meets innovation and history shapes the future.
Our commitment to acknowledging and embracing the traditions of the past, while also welcoming the changes to come, creates a dynamic learning environment. We hold our boys to high expectations because we believe in their potential to rise to the challenge. The opportunities available for our students to discover their passions, broaden their experiences, and build resilience are extensive and designed to equip them with essential skills that will serve them for life.
Our highly skilled staff are committed to the holistic development of every student within a nurturing environment where boys are challenged and supported to be the best they can be. These dedicated professionals are backed by forward-thinking governance, ensuring that IGS provides every opportunity for our boys to achieve their best from Prep to Year 12.
This commitment to excellence is a cornerstone of our School. Our crest proudly bears the motto Labore et Honore, meaning ‘by work and with honour,’ a principle our students and staff embody every day.
At IGS, we build upon our storied history to help our boys understand the legacy they carry and the brotherhood they enter as IGS Old Boys. In today's rapidly changing world, knowing one's place in history is especially important, and our boys will be stepping into a future that demands constant learning, and the acquisition of new and evolving skills.
As an Old Boy myself, and with family members and friends having attended the school for generations, I have seen firsthand the impact of an IGS education.
An IGS education gives young men the opportunity to enter life beyond the school gates ready to be of good influence and to take on whatever challenges lie in store; it gives them the determination to build strong relationships, to serve others as well as lead them, and to make a difference and positive impact on the world.
I invite you to visit us to learn more about the diverse opportunities and innovative programs tailored specifically for boys that have set IGS apart since 1863.
Dr Adam Forsyth
Headmaster