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History & Recollections

Fifty years of philanthropic leadership

Melbourne Grammar celebrates 50 years of the Grammar Foundation, which has championed fundraising and support across generations.

The lasting legacy of Arthur Barrett

Arthur Octavius Barrett (OM 1887) had a lifelong involvement with the School but his leadership in establishing the Steele Oval is a little known story.

Our history of Olympic achievement

Old Melburnians have represented Australia with honour at Summer, Winter, and Paralympic (Winter) Games.

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.

Otto Yuncken’s brave act: an excerpt from ‘The Melburnian’ 1924

This extract details the harrowing rescue of George Nichterlein by Otto Yuncken (OM 1921).

Soccer celebrates 50 (or 51?) years

Melbourne Grammar School teams have been playing interschool soccer matches since 1923, or is it 1924?

Melbourne Grammar at the 1924 Olympics

Three Old Melburnians represented Australia at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, each with an interesting story to tell.

Celebrating 50 years of the Quad Play

Former Director of the Quad Play, Dr Tim Scott (OM 1973) outlines the many features of the Quad Play that has made it so special.

We are turning 50!

Do you have any soccer, Quad Play or Melbourne Grammar School Foundation memories or material to share?

The Ross Memorial Gates – steadfast and true

The Ross Memorial Gates continue to be an important point of ingress and egress for the School more than 113 years after they first opened.