Topic: Old Melburnian Profile
Making the most of every opportunity
With a novel under her belt and a busy career in law, former Grimwade House student Steph Vizard has learned that creativity doesn’t always require perfect conditions.
Writing in collaboration opens up new worlds
A children’s author who is passionate about First Nations literacy, David Lawrence OM 1981) is worlds away from his first job working for an oil company.
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.
A lifelong passion shapes Australian art history
Dr Mark Cabouret (OM 1971) continues to be dedicated to celebrating the artworks and revealing the lives of four important Australian ornithological artists.
A record-breaking Old Melburnian joins the Olympic team
Just weeks before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games were set to begin, a fifth Old Melburnian was selected to join the Australian team.
A new challenge for one of our Olympic greats
Heading into her third Olympics with one gold medal already to her name, Jess Morrison (OM 2010) is setting her sights even higher this time.
A committed rower becomes an outstanding leader
Fergus Hamilton (OM 2017) is heading to the Olympics with some remarkable credentials.
An Olympic journey marked by determination and grit
Through successes and setbacks, Tim Masters (OM 2009) has held onto one quality that he says matters as much as talent: persistence.
Bringing a crew together to make history
Now on his way to the Paris Olympics, Jack Robertson (OM 2016) believes team dynamics are key to rowing success.
Australia’s first Olympian: Edwin Flack (OM 1890)
Celebrating 'The Lion of Athens', Australia’s sole representative at the first modern day Olympic Games in 1896 whose legacy continues to support our students.