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Selective Schools and Real Grit
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Sydney Boys High isn’t just another selective school—it’s a gritty, sports-driven powerhouse where discipline is built through sweat, not just smarts. Principal Dr. Kim Jaggar, who’s led the school for 25 years, believes team sports forge character in bright kids who might otherwise slack off. He’s blunt about tutoring culture, calling it a shortcut to knowledge without grit—and worries the selective test misses the real traits that stick: organization, perseverance, and self-motivation. With a legacy that includes pricey but cherished subjects like Latin, Jaggar sees the school as a political battleground too, where selective entry sometimes overshadows educational needs. He’s skeptical of new “high potential” government programs, staying focused on what matters: math excellence, English improvement, and the whole student. Reflecting on his tenure, he credits the brilliance of students and parents—and remains fiercely committed to raising well-rounded achievers, not just test-toppers.
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