Celebrating 40 years of opportunity realised
As we celebrate 40 years of opportunity realised in 2025, we pay tribute to our pioneering founders and express our gratitude for their visionary commitment. Their dedication has cultivated a community deeply rooted in respect, humanity and a profound sense of belonging. Looking to the future, we remain committed to the continued pursuit of personal excellence and growth.
This year, we honour our past celebrate our accomplishments and look ahead to a bright future. Join us for a year of special events.
EVENTS SCHEDULE 2025
6 March – Anniversary School Service. Students and Staff will attend a memorable School Service where we celebrate the beginnings of the School.
15 May – Legacy Leaders. Invited guests will attend a morning tea before enjoying a morning of performances, speeches and reflections.
26 August – Music and the Mind. A ticketed community event featuring past students and staff performing in a special showcase. Funds raised will be donated to dementia research.
13 September – Spring Fair. The community are invited to attend our wonderful bi-annual Spring Fair. The day will pay tribute to the last 40 years in a special archival display in the RLC. The Fair will also bring all the favourites back including rides, food and market stalls, student performances, art fair and the massive pre-loved market.
16 October – Foundation Day. Students and Staff will be invited to participate in the annual Coin Line and then enjoy a day of activities which will include School Service.
25 October – Gala Ball. A black-tie ticketed event to be held at Gosford RSL. Guests invited to attend include alumni and current parents of the CCGS community.
9 November – Anniversary Performance. A community event showcasing our amazing students, held in the PAC.
Our beginnings
During 1983 local families had been discussing the establishment of an Independent school on the Central Coast. A steering committee was formed in April 1984 and the first meeting of the Council of Central Coast Grammar School was held on the 25th September 1984.
By the 1st of December the foundation of the first classroom block had been laid and the school commenced operation in February 1985, with a total enrolment of 185 students from Year 3 to Year 11. The first Year 12 students graduated the following year in 1986 with enrolment close to 500.
Dr Ron Chambers was the founding Headmaster, succeeded by Richard Lornie in 1986, Bill Low in 2008, and by the current Headmaster Phil O'Regan in 2024.
The first five years saw aggressive land purchase and building development to house rapidly growing enrolment. The school is now 40 years old and sits on a magnificent 18-hectare tree-studded campus with first class facilities and an enrolment of 1,500 students across Kindergarten to Year 12.
