Topic: August 2018 Edition
Da Vinci Decathlon – Senior National Champions 2018
Well done to Melbourne Grammar School’s senior team on winning the national championship of the Da Vinci Decathlon.
The story behind Wadhurst’s daily reading programme
Reading is scheduled every day at Wadhurst because helps build creativity and agility in thought explains English Coordinator Paul Stewart.
Honouring our fallen
Two Old Melburnians hold a Victoria Cross. A plaque honouring Flight Lieutenant William (Bill) Newton VC (OM 1937) was recently unveiled.
Legacy or millstone?
Headmaster Roy Kelley highlights the importance and form of service learning at Melbourne Grammar School.
Generations of ‘giving back’
Old Melburnian Michael Cotton (OM 1996) is providing financially disadvantaged students with scholarships to independent school.
Preserving our history
Dr David Holloway OAM (OM 1960) has dedicated more than 30 years to recording a largely forgotten part of Australia's military history.
Portrait of a Prime Minister
A new portrait of former Prime Minister and Old Melburnian The Right Hon (John) Malcolm Fraser AC CH (OM 1948) has been hung at the School.
A sacred legacy
The Chapel of St Peter has been the heart of the School since its dedication 125 years ago, explains Senior Chaplain Rev'd Hans Christiansen
Harvey, his tuba and Toowoomba
Year 11 student and tuba player, Harvey Whittaker, recently joined other talented young musicians from across the country.