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It is my great pleasure to be able to provide you with this introduction to Poole Grammar School. It is a unique environment: the
pupils who study here, their teachers, the support staff; the richness of the academic, cultural, sporting and extra-curricular
opportunities offered. It has been providing a first class education for the Borough of Poole since 1904 and the close ties it
enjoys with the local community are evident in the number of Old Grammarians who play a leading role in the life of the town today
and who return to the staff room.
I hope that as you navigate the site you get a feeling for a vibrant community where each individual is valued and can achieve his
full potential whatever his talents. We give boys many opportunities to help them grow into politely self confident able young men
who are equipped for the world of the 21st century where critical thinking, an international perspective, ICT skills, teamwork and
independence of thought are essential for success. Our academic results place us in the premier division of grammar schools and
are achieved by hard work, from both our capable and committed staff and from the boys themselves. We hope to challenge the
brightest boys and instil a love of learning and a respect for scholarship. This is based upon a well-organised, supportive
pastoral system where an open home-school dialogue enables all pupils to make progress and develop self-discipline and good
judgement.
Our watchwords are 'personal excellence through commitment and service' and I view it as a great privilege to lead such
a talented team in delivering this vision. Whatever your interest, I hope you will decide to visit us to see for yourself what
makes Poole Grammar School special for those of us who come to school here.
Mr I C Carter BSc Hons (Durham) PGCE (Cambridge) C.Biol MI.Biol
Headmaster
