Home Edition 126, August 2018
Edition 126, August 2018
From the School Council
Shaping Australia’s intellectual landscape
Many Old Melburnians have contributed to the intellectual landscape of our country according to Chairman of Council, Michael Bartlett.
From the Headmaster
Legacy or millstone?
Headmaster Roy Kelley highlights the importance and form of service learning at Melbourne Grammar School.
Highlights
A sacred legacy
The Chapel of St Peter has been the heart of the School since its dedication 125 years ago, explains Senior Chaplain Rev'd Hans Christiansen
Across the Campuses
News Stories
Battlefields tour
History student Lloyd Skinner reflects on his experiences during a recent School tour to infamous WWI locations in France and Belgium.
Portrait of a Prime Minister
A new portrait of former Prime Minister and Old Melburnian The Right Hon (John) Malcolm Fraser AC CH (OM 1948) has been hung at the School.
Premier’s VCE Award success
Six 2017 Melbourne Grammar School students received a Premier’s VCE Award this year in recognition of their outstanding VCE results.
A trip to Africa
The Year 6 production of The Lion King Jr was spectacular, with wonderful performances, costumes and sets.
Wadhurst Classics Tour 2018
Year 8 Latin student, Seb Cheston, reports on the recent Classics tour to Italy, where students gained context for their studies.
A new Indigenous jumper
Our new student-designed Indigenous football jumper is being worn with pride by students across the School.
Harvey, his tuba and Toowoomba
Year 11 student and tuba player, Harvey Whittaker, recently joined other talented young musicians from across the country.
Generations of ‘giving back’
Old Melburnian Michael Cotton (OM 1996) is providing financially disadvantaged students with scholarships to independent school.
Education is the key to a good life
Reciprocal relationships are key to bridging the education gap for Indigenous children according to Professor Marcia Langton AM.
When the past meets the future
The first of many Guest family members entered the School gates more than 80 years ago, giving the family a unique connection to the School.