Sense of Community

Grosvenor Grammar School is nestled in the heart of East Belfast just a few hundred metres from the busy Castlereagh Road. The School has long since enjoyed a positive relationship with its neighbours, whether this be local residents, businesses or churches, to name some examples.

There is a strong sense of community amongst the pupils, staff, parents and wider community recognising the positive impact a school can have on the local area. This sense of community is played out daily in the corridors of the School as young and old pupils mix together with staff members, all with a common purpose. We believe strongly as a School in the importance of a positive relationship with our parents; we hope pupils and parents feel this strong sense of community from the day they join us at Year 8 Induction through to the Year 14 leaving for pastures new.

The School buildings are open for local use throughout the year thereby serving the local community through sport, music and drama to name some examples. Our Annual Prize Distribution is held locally, in Orangefield Presbyterian Church, with whom we have a close relationship. Our various choirs and musicians perform locally bringing joy to the community, whether this is at the café at Orangefield Presbyterian Church, or performing at the East Side Awards Ceremony. We also work closely with local businesses in a range of areas and a number of these also sponsor our sports teams. Our annual Friends of Grosvenor Sponsored Walk takes us right through the heart of our community making good use of the Connswater Greenway.

We believe strongly that the School has, not only a positive influence on the young people in our care, but a similar positive influence beyond the gates into the local community. From arrival in to Year 8, all pupils and parents are welcomed in to the Grosvenor family and are encouraged to remain so when they leave as young adults at the end of Year 14.