Albury Grammar School (1886–1972)
The origins of Albury Grammar School can be traced to 1881, when Reverend Joseph Masters established a small but ambitious school in his home in Albury. Masters’ vision was to provide boys in the region with a rigorous academic education grounded in strong moral values, discipline, and character formation. The school quickly earned a reputation for high standards and a commitment to developing well-rounded young men, while also offering girls an education in the mornings. By 1886, Masters sold the school to two young Melbourne schoolmasters, Smith and Wilson, ensuring that the foundations he had laid would continue under capable stewardship.
Following Masters’ departure, the school flourished under the leadership of Smith and Wilson, who preserved and strengthened its reputation for academic excellence and character development. Building on these foundations, Albury Grammar School became a leading educational institution in the region, dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and a sense of community. From its earliest years, the school offered a curriculum designed to challenge students academically while also encouraging participation in sport, music, debating, and cultural activities, cultivating leadership, resilience, and confidence.
Over the decades, Albury Grammar School maintained a strong reputation for scholarship, community spirit, and character formation. In 1972, it merged with Woodstock Girls’ School to form The Scots School Albury, a co-educational institution that continues to honour the values and traditions established by Joseph Masters while embracing a broader shared heritage. His vision and commitment to education remain at the heart of the school’s mission, shaping generations of students and the wider Albury community.
Albury Grammar School War Cry (written 1930s)
Wera Worra We-ro-rum
Rum Stick a Bumble
Up the Yu-come Polly-Wolly
Stick to the Yu-par-loo
Tadderack-Tadderack
Zim-Boom-Bah
Grammar Grammar Yah-Yah-Yah