Our Heritage
Our school was born on 24 January 1955 in pre-fabricated buildings on the grounds of Andrew Rabie High School. There were 155 pupils, the principal Mr Winston Cordingley, and 5 teachers. Three additional classrooms for 'standard sixes' were later opened on Seventh Avenue, Newton Park. In 1956 we moved to our present home.
Over the years, additions and alterations have been carried out to cater for the ever-increasing drive to provide quality education at Alex. These additions include: our restaurant complex, solar heated swimming and waterpolo pool, the music block, auditorium, arts centre, drama centre and state of the art computer laboratories.
Our Vision
We strive to be a happy, stable, caring school where we create a sense of belonging in all our members. We hope to maintain a progressive, pro-active approach to our responsibility of building a nation and providing an excellent standard of education. We will continue to integrate academic, cultural and sporting endeavours; spiritual, emotional and moral development, and social awareness. We recognise Alex's role as a leader in the community, both immediate and further afield.
"We are committed to maintaining a warm, family identity"
Our Badge
Our badge endorses our commitment to developing the body, mind and spirit of each and every Alexan. Nil Sine Labore translates as 'nothing worthwhile is achieved without effort'.
This valuable lesson is one which we strive to inculcate in all students so that it remains with them long after they have left school. Our desire to provide an ALtogether EXperience describes the focus of our endeavours.
