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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

Sport shorts

A summary of recent sporting achievements by students and Old Melburnians.

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.