Maintaining excellence in a changing financial climate
Our Chair of Council explains the reality and myths associated with government funding for independent schools.
Welcoming feedback
To maintain excellence in our educational programs and our culture, Melbourne Grammar invites input from many members of our community.
Building new connections
The more involved Old Melburnian men and women are, the more engaged they become and they more they benefit.
Old Melburnians at the Olympic Games
A new challenge for one of our Olympic greats
Heading into her third Olympics with one gold medal already to her name, Jess Morrison (OM 2010) is setting her sights even higher this time.
A committed rower becomes an outstanding leader
Fergus Hamilton (OM 2017) is heading to the Olympics with some remarkable credentials.
An Olympic journey marked by determination and grit
Through successes and setbacks, Tim Masters (OM 2009) has held onto one quality that he says matters as much as talent: persistence.
Bringing a crew together to make history
Now on his way to the Paris Olympics, Jack Robertson (OM 2016) believes team dynamics are key to rowing success.
A record-breaking Old Melburnian joins the Olympic team
Just weeks before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games were set to begin, a fifth Old Melburnian was selected to join the Australian team.
Australia’s first Olympian: Edwin Flack (OM 1890)
Celebrating 'The Lion of Athens', Australia’s sole representative at the first modern day Olympic Games in 1896 whose legacy continues to support our students.
Our history of Olympic achievement
Old Melburnians have represented Australia with honour at Summer, Winter, and Paralympic (Winter) Games.
The competitors who forged new Olympic traditions
Five Old Melburnian Olympians have competed with distinction in, perhaps, less familiar sports.
Melbourne Grammar at the 1924 Olympics
Three Old Melburnians represented Australia at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, each with an interesting story to tell.
OLD MELBURNIAN STORIES
Leading the team at the Western Bulldogs
Former Captain of the School, Ameet Bains (OM 1995) takes us behind the scenes of a football icon.
Creating lifelong memories at the MCG
With a job that includes everything from Grand Finals to prepping Taylor Swift friendship bracelets, this Grimwade House alumni is glad she’s a “renaissance person”.
A global career defined by gratitude
From the mines of Mount Isa to travelling the world with Nike, John McPhee (OM 1973) has learned to see opportunity in every situation.
Defining courage in unexpected ways
Otto Yuncken (OM 1921) was recognised for an incredible act of bravery In 1924. His courage continued to shine throughout his life.
THE OLD MELBURNIANS
Celebrating Old Melburnian women
The Old Melburnians Council is committed to strengthening the School’s connection with the Old Melburnian women in our community.
Honouring our ANZACs
The annual ANZAC Day Service of Commemoration included a moving speech by Ted Blamey (OM 1963). Read more, including the transcript, here.
London: Melbourne’s home away from home
Ongoing camaraderie exists for Old Melburnians living in or visiting the London area.
Past and upcoming Old Melburnian events
We encourage all Old Melburnians to be part of our vibrant community.
Focus on boarding
Building a culture of trust and kindness
As an Old Melburnian, the new Head of Perry House has a deep understanding of the values that underpin our close-knit boarding community.
A bridge from Grimwade to boarding
Long-serving Grimwade House teacher Jo Clancy is bringing her strong pastoral care skills to an additional role with an entirely new group of students.
SCHOOL NEWS
2024 King’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to the 2024 King’s Birthday Honour recipients from the Melbourne Grammar School community.
Designing a foundation for learning
Head of Grimwade House Royce Helm considers how today’s Prep classrooms will be reimagined to reflect the way our youngest students learn.
From matches to monuments on a soccer tour
The lessons learnt on the 2024 European soccer tour extended well beyond soccer skills.
Guiding Wadhurst students through modern life
The updated Wadhurst Health program responds to societal shifts and expectations.
Stella’s story: my football journey
A Grimwade House team played a curtain raiser for the Cordner Eggleston Cup match this year.
Investigating the impact of the Grand Prix
The Year 11 Geography class steps outside the classroom to undertake learning in a new environment.
Soccer celebrates 50 (or 51?) years
Melbourne Grammar School teams have been playing interschool soccer matches since 1923, or is it 1924?