Topic: Learning

The early years at Grimwade House focus on building strong foundations, helping students grow in confidence, curiosity, and a genuine sense of connection to their learning.

What makes good design? Scott James, Head of Technology, reflects on how students learn to think beyond themselves and design solutions that respond to real human needs.

Joaquin Carrasco-McDonald, recipient of the 2026 Isidor Solomon Memorial Award, reflects on a growing appreciation for careful thinking, where ideas are tested and gradually refined over time.

In the classroom, students aren’t just asked what they think, but why. It’s how independent thinking begins to take shape at Melbourne Grammar.

At Grimwade House, students learn that getting it wrong is part of getting it right, building confidence through design thinking and problem solving.

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.

Our Upper Primary literacy program assists students to gain new ways of thinking and new strategies for approaching knowledge.

Our new Head of Humanities, Nick Young, explains why it is essential our students gain political literacy and the thinking skills required for civic leadership.

Year 11 student, Arten Singer, explains that the 2025 Classics Tour sparked big ideas - challenging participants to think deeply, see wider, and connect with their ancient roots.

In an AI-permeated age, our School must cultivate thinkers who reason ethically, analyse critically, and engage meaningfully according to our new Director of Learning and Research, Matthew Maruff.