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The Glennie School Toowoomba | Parent Fact Sheet

Are you interested in sending your daughter to The Glennie School? Read our helpful parent fact sheet for more information.

Why choose The Glennie School?

At The Glennie School you will find a warm, inviting educational environment for girls from Prep to Year 12. This Anglican day and boarding school, also operates a co-educational Kindergarten facility. This is truly a place where your daughter can develop into “All She Can Be”.

Here you will find a large school with a broad curriculum yet an individual focus on the learning journey of each student. High academic standards, a rich sporting and cultural program and a diverse co-curricular register combine to give each learner a holistic, complete educational experience. This is a strong and vibrant community where the aspirations of each member are encouraged and developed with gentle, supportive guidance.

What sporting and co-curricular options are there at The Glennie School?

Students can participate in the following sporting activities:

  • School carnivals (Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country)
  • Regional and State Carnivals
  • Track and Field
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Gymnastic
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Football
  • Futsal
  • Netball
  • Softball
  • Touch Juniors
  • Volleyball
  • Waterpolo
  • Cricket

Students can participate in the following co-curricular activities:

• Service work
• Cadets
• Instrumental Music
• Voice
• Speech and Drama
• Music Theory and Music Craft
• Dance
• Ballet
• Student Leadership

Special Programs at The Glennie School

The IdeasPLUS@Glennie Program allows girls who demonstrate very high achievements in key learning areas to challenge and extend their skills in specialised workshops.

The MFit (Mind Fitness) program in Years 7 to 9 grows resilience, shapes character, refines moral compasses and establishes social and emotional skills.

The French Immersion program allows students to study almost 60% of their subjects in French from Years 8-10.

The Be Real, Get SET Program in Year 10 provides students with an understanding of the real world of work, career options, strengths and interests and skills in job seeking. This leads into the Senior Education and Training Planning process.

The Personal Development Program in Senior Years focuses on relationships, interpersonal skills, future planning, health and study management.

What are the transport options to The Glennie School?

The Glennie School is serviced by Bus Queensland, Gatton Bus Service, Hubbards and Stonestreets. Speak to them directly about options that pertain to your child.

What are the school fees per year?

The following figures include general tuition and comprehensive fees. Other charges and levies may apply.

• Kindgergarten: $3960
• Prep – 2: $6300
• Year 3: $6440
• Year 4 & 5: $8700
• Year 6: $9000
• Year 7: $11,400
• Year 8 & 9: $11,880
• Year 10: $13,800
• Year 11 & 12: $13,300

What are the boarding options at The Glennie School?

Glennie offers casual, weekly and full-time boarding from Year 6 through to Year 12 with a range of options from full time to weekly. Following this link will lead you to contact details and the Boarder Handbook for more information.

Does The Glennie School offer scholarships and how do we apply?

A variety of scholarships are on offer for the girls of The Glennie School. Academic, General Ability, Boarding, ICPA, GOGA and Financial Need scholarships are in place for girls entering Years 7 through 10. Testing is held in March of each year.

Tour the wonderful facilities at The Glennie School and see for yourself the difference this could make for your daughter. All contact details can be found via this link for The Glennie School.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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