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Seeking harmony through dialogue

Harmony Dialogues brought students from multiple schools together to explore different types of spirituality and build bridges through conversation.

Exploring the soulful heart of New York City

In his account of the Art and Drama expedition, student Roma Blanchet describes 10 days in New York filled with sketching, acting and world-class art that left students buzzing with inspiration.

Ball sport athletes competing on the state and national stage

Meet the students who are performing at the top of their game, across a wide variety of ball sports.

The puzzling nature of language and linguistics

Hugo Chang, Ben Chen, Georgios Pirpiris, and Nicholas Wang represented Melbourne Grammar at the International Olympiad in Linguistics in Taiwan.

Twenty-five years of awe and wonder

Camp Dowd has been a place of challenge, discovery and reflection for thousands of students since it opened 25 years ago.

Tokyo tour offers a new perspective on rugby

In addition to honing their rugby skills, students learnt about playing the game with honour and respect on their recent visit to Japan.

A tradition of respect and honour

Oscar Froomes, Year 11, views the ANZAC legacy as a call to live with courage, resilience, and to hold fast to integrity even when the path is difficult.

A journey into the past

Year 11 student, Arten Singer, explains that the 2025 Classics Tour sparked big ideas - challenging participants to think deeply, see wider, and connect with their ancient roots.

A meaningful ‘rite of passage’

Among the many things that George Stirling learnt during his Beyond the Gates experience was to be more tolerant under stress, to manage discomfort without complaint, and that a laugh can cure anything.

Service with purpose at Wadhurst

By providing Wadhust students with the opportunity for meaningful service, we hope they will understand how they can contribute to the creation of a kinder world now and in the future.