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Secondary school Auckland Grammar is a local landmark, with a reputation for academic and sporting excellence. This documentary surveys the state school's traditions; the "ways of Grammar" include academic streaming, the prefect system, and sport (rowing trials and the traditional 1st XV match against King's are featured). It also touches on the lengths parents will go to enable their children to attend the prestigious boys' school. Old boys interviewed include cricketer Dion Nash, All Blacks Doug Howlett and Grant Fox, and broadcaster John Hawkesby.
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Love the elitist nature, exams & sport as the only measure of achievement and the absolute freedom to compete.
What a shame they don't accept girls. I would have loved it!
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Grammar Boy
Posted at 09.16PM - 19.01.2012
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