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Exploration

Creating new challenges for discovery and learning

Enrichment and extension activities form an important part of our educational offering.

Joy in the classroom

For Vincent Chiang (OM 2010), teaching is a life-affirming experience.

Building confidence, empathy and resilience through Drama

Head of Drama Mark Brady discusses the many ways in which studying drama benefits students beyond the classroom.

Bearing the weight of history

2023 Captain of the School, Daniel Cash, highlights the ways in which we can honour the past while evolving to meet the challenges of the future.

How buildings create school culture

Our school buildings tell us something about ourselves—what we aspire to, and how we care for each other.

The importance of purposeful play

For our youngest students, play is a fundamental part of our teaching and learning strategy.

The role of the 21st century library

A contemporary library is one that can adapt to change while continuing to foster intellectual curiosity.

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.

Why Latin and the Classics still matter

The benefits of studying these subjects goes far beyond knowing the facts of ancient history.

How a feedback loop can strengthen learning

Chris Drummond, Head of Learning and Teaching at Wadhurst, explores a simple strategy to engage Year 7 and 8 students in their own learning.

Good learners make good teachers

Grimwade House’s Head of Teaching and Learning on the reflective strategies teachers need to continue to grow, and how this benefits their students.

The social nature of learning

"At Melbourne Grammar, the joy of learning comes through the human interactions we share," says our Director of Teaching and Research.