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A history of our Boat Houses

Over the years, our various Boat Houses have been a place of celebration, excellence and, on occasion, tragedy.

A new opportunity for connection and care

Already a respected French teacher at Wadhurst, Adrienne Richardson is excited by the possibilities of her new role in our boarding community.

Conversations with elders encourage empathy

Through the Argo program, our Year 7 students have been forging new connections with the elders in their lives.

What we gain through service

A new publication is bringing together students, teachers and the community to answer a question core to our values: Why do we engage in service?

Where ‘little l’ leadership begins

For Grimwade House students, leadership has many dimensions, present at each new stage of learning.

A new approach to career planning

Old Melburnians recently shared their career experiences and stories in a virtual careers event for students.

2021 Hockey premiership

Congratulations to the First XI Hockey team on their 2021 success.

Walk for Women sparks a broader conversation

Undeterred by changing restrictions, student organisers found new ways to make this year’s Walk for Women as significant as any other.

Flack Park, sanctuary in the city

The latest custodian of Edwin Flack Park is using her knowledge and initiative to create a habitat corridor for Melbourne’s fauna.

The “lightbulb moment” beyond the School gates

For our geography students, there’s no better place to grasp classroom concepts than in the field.