Here, two Year 6 Grimwade House students who will be members of Wadhurst’s new Brookes House in 2024 reflect on their understanding of the Brookes House motto ‘Ad perseverandum et serviendum’ (Perseverance and service).
“In joining Brookes House, I am inspired to carry on the Brookes family’s long legacy of service to Melbourne Grammar, the community, and our country. Many of the Brookes family attended Melbourne Grammar School, some of whom were even there on the day Wadhurst opened.
I am delighted to be one of the first students in the House as we will have a rare opportunity to mould it the way WE want to be. I love representing my school in areas like debating and music so I feel I could continue the chain of service started by the Brookes family.”
Harry Fifield
“To me, perseverance means putting all your resolve into something you truly want, whether it be an achievement or just something personal.
Just a year ago, I broke my wrist which prevented me from playing my beloved sport, tennis, for six weeks. I had to do frequent rehabilitation and physiotherapy before I could play tennis again, and I felt proud of my determination to get through.
I think it will be amazing to strive towards the Brookes House motto ‘Ad perseverandum et serviendum’ (Perseverance and service) as a new bunch of students moving forward.”
Zachary Wong,
Find out more about Brookes House here.
