School Leadership
How our community builds Melbourne Grammar School’s future
Chair of Council Andrew Michelmore discusses how the collective investment of parents, students, staff, alumni and Council sustains and strengthens Melbourne Grammar School for future generations.
Confidence and just the right amount of humility
Headmaster Philip Grutzner highlights how teachers’ belief in their students builds confidence and humility; hallmarks of a Melbourne Grammar education.
Insight and perspective
The Old Melburnians Society is important, not merely useful. And so is being an Old Melburnian.
SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT
Preparing to trace the steps of the literary greats at Oxford
Vincent Chang (OM 2024) discovered his passion for literature at Melbourne Grammar, earning a 2024 VCE Premier’s Award for Classical Studies. Literature will now take him to Oxford University.
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.
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.
Music Notes
All aboard The Midnight Tram!
A creative collaboration brings a beloved children’s book to the orchestral stage.
Classical training still in the mix for an international record producer
From early days in the Melbourne Grammar Orchestra to Grammy award-winning work with global artists, Mitch Kenny (OM 1993) blends classical training and pop sensibility to craft music heard globally.
A musical journey started and shaped by the sound of voice
From Grimwade House classrooms to the Sydney Opera House, Dr Marianne Edwards (OM 1998) has followed her love of music around the world.
Returning to Melbourne Grammar with a New York state of mind
Daniel Le (OM 2010) is back at Melbourne Grammar as Head of Keyboard, bringing his experience from stages like Carnegie Hall into teaching and mentoring young pianists.
How music education improves cognitive and social skills
Music education does more than teach notes and rhythms. It builds cognitive skills, strengthens problem-solving and coordination, and fosters teamwork and confidence, giving students benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.
The universal language of music
Head of Woodwind Rob Glaesemann ends his 35-year tenure in 2025, leaving a lasting musical legacy at Melbourne Grammar.
Philanthropic
impact
Philanthropy lies at the heart of Melbourne Grammar School's history, success and values.
Your impact provides an overview of the generosity of our School community from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025.
Your impact
Thank you for a remarkable year of support – 2025
The Melbourne Grammar School Foundation marked 50 years with its first Giving Day, raising $1.3 million for First Nations Scholarships.
Your story, their future
The Witherby Tower Society helps secure scholarships and opportunities for future Melbourne Grammar students.
Measuring moments, shaping perspectives
Melbourne Grammar School’s Sculpture Walk welcomes a new addition.
Limitless potential unlocked through Scholarship
The Will Ballantyne Visual Arts Scholarship is helping Ethan Mar realise his artistic potential at Melbourne Grammar.
Teaching the past, inspiring the future
The JT Morrow Education Trust supports Scott Williams’ teaching career at Melbourne Grammar School.
The Centre for Humanities takes shape
Melbourne Grammar’s Centre for Humanities will offer a world-class space, made possible by the School’s philanthropic community.
Listening and learning
Discovering the biology of perfect pitch
Year 11 student Jerry Pei and Biology teacher Cameron Pyle explore the science behind “perfect pitch” and discovering how music and biology intertwine at a genetic level.
The art of getting into character
Year 11 student Edgar Stirling reflects on playing Cyrano de Bergerac in the School’s recent production, describing the challenge of building a vulnerable yet powerful character on a bare set where the language, not the props, takes centre stage.
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.
Global perspectives, local impact
Anna-Louise Simpson, Head of Wadhurst, reflects on the 2025 IBSC Conference at Belmont Hill School in Boston, where Melbourne Grammar staff shared insights on adolescent development in boys’ education.
Seeking harmony through dialogue
Harmony Dialogues brought students from multiple schools together to explore different types of spirituality and build bridges through conversation.
OUR STORIES
Getting to school – it’s a matter of time
Transport access to Melbourne Grammar School over the years.
Harleston: A house and a home
This year marks 150 years of Harleston, the historic home at the heart of Grimwade House.
Thank you, Friends of Grammar
We thank Friends of Grammar for their incredible ongoing contributions to our School.