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Topic: July 2026 Edition

A teacher remembered: The Peter Mountford Humanities Faculty 

A career dedicated to education has left an enduring mark, as former students honour Dr Peter Mountford’s contribution to Melbourne Grammar and the Humanities.

 Fragile: Handle with care

Art and environmental awareness come together as students create ceramic sculptures inspired by endangered Australian animals and the importance of protecting their habitats.

Continuing along the path of extraordinary possibility

New School Council Chair Julian Smith shares how his Melbourne Grammar experience shaped his career and his vision for the School’s future.

A lifetime on the track

Inspired by a lifetime in athletics, Old Melburnian Rob Liddle (OM 1959) is investing in future generations through a lasting scholarship legacy.

Up close and personal 

Whether collecting conservation data or producing wildlife documentaries, students are applying scientific knowledge to real world challenges while developing skills for the future.

An undefeated season capped off with a premiership win 

A season of outstanding performances and teamwork saw Melbourne Grammar’s 1st XI Cricket team claim a historic APS Premiership and extend the School’s cricketing legacy.

2026 King’s Birthday Honours

Melbourne Grammar School congratulates all members of our community recognised through the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.

Embracing the “endless puzzle” of chemistry

Year 12 student Ishan Umranikar’s passion for chemistry has taken him from Melbourne Grammar classrooms to representing Australia at one of the world’s leading science competitions.

Mapping Antarctica

Old Melburnian John Riddoch Rymill (OM 1922) helped reshape the world’s understanding of Antarctica through one of the twentieth century’s greatest polar expeditions.

Make your enduring commitment to the Jack Morrow Centre for Humanities

Leave a lasting legacy at Melbourne Grammar by securing a personalised plaque at the new Jack Morrow Centre for Humanities.