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Same, same but different

Each year Year 12 students are farewelled and honoured through a series of festivities. This still occurred in 2021, albeit in different ways.

Tackling lockdown fatigue at Wadhurst

Wadhurst students enjoyed a novel approach to dealing with off-campus learning fatigue.

Early School trips to Asia

Melbourne Grammar students enjoyed their first overseas trip almost 100 years ago. Today, they provide a rich accent to on-campus learning.

Year 3 travel to New Zealand

Not wishing to be limited by circumstance, Year 3 recently 'visited' the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa.

Refuge Cove: 17 days of discovery

In late 1960, an intrepid group of Melbourne Grammar teachers and students challenged themselves to become researchers and explorers in remote Victoria.

Connections across time through sporting prowess

Four of the school’s most intricate and beautiful sports trophies are linked by an Australian Prime Minister and an Olympian.

Prioritising education

The COVID-19 crisis presented our international students with an unexpected dilemma.

Why a Chapel Choir?

Director of Music, Philip Carmody, explains the historical background to today's Chapel Choirs.

History of the Chapel Choir

Regular Chapel services have been a part of Melbourne Grammar School life since its beginning in 1858. The first hint of dedicated Chapel Choir occurs in...

Olympic debut for Year 11 skier

John Mordes is an outstanding athlete. He represented Australia at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games earlier this year. Read his story here.