Home Edition 134, December 2020

Edition 134, December 2020

From the School Council

Reflecting on a year of resilience

As 2020 draws to a close, we can celebrate the way our School has risen to this year’s challenges with flexibility and a sense of community responsibility.

From the Headmaster

What have we learnt?

Students have spent time in an off-campus learning mode this year. However, Headmaster, Mr Philip Grutzner, explains why online learning can never effectively replace the traditional approach.

Fond memories and inspirational journeys

The history classroom leads to a remarkable career

Advocating for Australia in Washington during the East Timor crisis was only the beginning for Christian Bennett.

The winding path to creative success

David Morton’s artistic career is defined by his openness to learning in all its forms.

The power of strong educational foundations

“Grimwade House teaches you to believe in something and work hard for it,” says Vivienne Crompton, whose passion for our School led her back to the Old Melburnians Council.

Five generations of connection and tradition

The Fanning family’s history with Melbourne Grammar stretches from the Gold Rush to the introduction of Nike in Australia, and beyond.

The life of Peter Kanoa

Believed to be the School’s first Indigenous student, Peter Kanoa (OM 1969), has influenced Australia’s Indigenous agenda.

A record of cricketing achievement

We have much to celebrate when it comes to our sporting achievements, and our cricketing history is no exception.

Writing out loud

Highlights

Continuing to connect

Andrew Tulloch, President of the Old Melburnians, describes how the sense of community was continued this year through new initiatives, and looks forward to 2021.

A quarter century of service

For Lloyd Thomas, a quarter century of giving time and energy to our School reflects a deeply held belief in the importance of Australian education.

A focus on community

Friends of Grammar play a key role in keeping our School community connected, and this year saw them adapt to the challenges before them in new ways.

News Stories

Same, same but different

Each year Year 12 students are farewelled and honoured through a series of festivities. This still occurred in 2021, albeit in different ways.

Tackling lockdown fatigue at Wadhurst

Wadhurst students enjoyed a novel approach to dealing with off-campus learning fatigue.

COVID-19 timeline

Here, we present an overview of COVID-19 related events at the School during 2020.