Facilities to enhance learning
We work towards providing the best possible facilities to enhance our students' learning and experiences. This is some of what is on offer:
The Locksley Building
Our Arts, Drama and Music facilities are housed in the Locksley building. We have custom built art rooms, computer facilities for design studies, a dedicated drama room with professional lighting, sound and seating options and a variety of specialised music rooms. There is an Art Exhibition each year in which our students' work is showcased for parents and the school community to admire as well as an impressive variety of music concerts and the annual School Musical. Back to top
The T R Lee Science Centre
The T R Lee Science Centre was redeveloped in 2007, ensuring that our science students continue to have access to state-of-the-art facilities. The centre includes two purpose-built Chemistry laboratories, two purpose-built Physics laboratories, five general Science laboratories and facilities for astronomy and weather studies. The redeveloped centre was officially opened by the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC. Back to top
The Buckley Hall Performing Arts Centre
The Buckley Hall Performing Arts Centre is named after the School's founder and provides a venue for school drama and music performances, assemblies, school gatherings, community forums and Alumni reunions. The stage has professional light and sound facilities to highlight our students' talents. The Hall also hosts our Gallery of Achievement, which recognises the significant achievements of our Alumni. Back to top
The Lillian Foote Library
The Lillian Foote Library is much more than just a physical space for students to find books, do research and complete homework. It is used by students for activities such as playing chess and cards, by readers wanting a quiet place and by senior students wanting to focus on revision. The library also hosts author visits, with students enjoying talks and interaction with leading authors such as Archie Fusillo, Cath Crowley and Barry Heard. In addition, the library houses the multi media room where students can hire cameras, edit videos, make movies and prepare presentations. Back to top
The Food Technology Centre
The Food Technology Centre offers commercial grade ovens, cook tops, grills and preparation areas so students can learn a wide range of nutritional concepts and food preparation skills in a professional environment. Students also work in a role called the Kitchen Manager where they discover what goes into the running of a commercial environment. Food Technology is compulsory in Year 7 and an elective in Year 8. Back to top
Sports
The Ridgeway Campus's sports facilities include two playing ovals, one of which is fully synthetic and includes a running track, soccer, hockey and softball fields as well as basketball and netball courts, the John Benson Physical Education Centre and a swimming pool. Students have the choice of playing a wide range of sports on campus, such as soccer, hockey, netball, softball, basketball, cricket, football and tennis. Students also have access to Chelsworth Park with its tennis, cricket and football facilities. Back to top
The International Centre
Home to the ELICOS program, the International Centre has a recreation area with kitchen facilities for students, staff offices and four teaching spaces that are used by ELICOS and mainstream classes. ELICOS students start here and get to know their fellow classmates and become a part of the Ivanhoe family as they prepare to enter mainstream classes. Back to top
The Ridge Café
The Ridge Café is more than a standard school cafeteria. It offers cafe quality food with students having a daily choice of a range of healthy and freshly prepared hot and cold meals. There is seating in The Ridge, on the outdoor balcony and in the adjacent courtyard. The courtyard includes barbecue facilities and provides an ideal venue for student fund-raising events such as sausage sizzles and Pancake Day. Back to top
Information Technology
Ivanhoe Grammar School is a laptop school with every student from Year 5 onwards having their own laptop. We have an in-house Information Technology support team who assist with computer issues and ensure the school is kept up to date with items such as smart boards and video conferencing equipment. Back to top
Grounds
The Ridgeway Campus enjoys beautiful grounds. Buildings are nestled among lovely gardens, sports ovals and 100 year old trees. As well as adding to the welcoming feel of the Campus, the grounds offer students a wide range of locations to play sports or sit and chat during their breaks. Back to top