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Edition 141, October 2022
Courage in the face of adversity
We all face challenges every day - but it is how we respond to these that is important. I believe that courage and hard work can overcome many obstacles.
A community of ideas
Seeking the Holy Grail of artificial intelligence
Fuelled by curiosity, Hon Weng Chong is on a path to revolutionise digital intelligence, right here in Melbourne.
Making sustainability everyone’s business
It’s never too early to start learning about sustainability. Our Year 5 students are already coming up with some sustainable ideas of their own.
On the importance of reading good books
Books that make us think can be formative. Dr Felicity McCutcheon, Head of Teacher Development in the Senior School shares some of her most important readings.
Close encounters of the idea
Year 10 student, Ryan Mooney, reflects on his learning through the consideration of big ideas.
Shaping our view of the world
Shared history, shared future
Grimwade House students are privileged to be learning from a First Nations Elder and Traditional Owner of the Boon Wurrung Country.
Protecting Bendigo’s multicultural heritage
Led by an Old Melburnian, Bendigo’s Golden Dragon Museum is much more than a home for cultural artefacts.
Showing leadership in supporting diversity
Melbourne Grammar recently hosted an interschool conference focusing on diversity and inclusion.
Living together, celebrating difference
For our boarders, inclusivity and a welcoming community are much more than ideals—they’re part of daily school life.
Sport Update
A young leader who thinks of his team
Grimwade Captain Louis Hooper has a new role to celebrate: leading our State team in AFL competition.
Ollie makes history
Ollie Wills is arguably one of our finest hockey players – but his talents don’t stop there.
Building sporting history one game at a time
Rod McLeod retires at the end of 2022 after 35 years building our School’s basketball culture from the ground up.
Gratitude for a career of sporting highlights
With Australian championships and international tours behind him, Rob Shields shares his sense of gratitude after a nearly 40-year career.
A chance encounter leads to a lifetime commitment
Retiring after 30 years of service, Tony Walker shares his sense of gratitude for a lifetime connected to our rowing community.
School News
A club where teachers get to play
A new after-school activity at Grimwade House is bringing staff together and creating new connections with students.
A celebration of a long-standing friendship
The School continues to be grateful for the support and friendship of the Myer family.
A new exhibition highlights new approaches
View artworks shown in a recent exhibition and read about their inspiration.
A spark of unshackled curiosity
Wadhurst teacher, Airlie Stewart, highlights how camps can provide students with opportunities for unexpected discovery.
The evolution of our learning spaces
The Rhoden and Neill Buildings are just two examples which demonstrate the changing nature of the School's infrastructure over time.
August production: Guys & Dolls
The August production is always a highlight of the School year.