Topic: Student Story
Exploring the soulful heart of New York City
In his account of the Art and Drama expedition, student Roma Blanchet describes 10 days in New York filled with sketching, acting and world-class art that left students buzzing with inspiration.
The art of getting into character
Year 11 student Edgar Stirling reflects on playing Cyrano de Bergerac in the School’s recent production, describing the challenge of building a vulnerable yet powerful character on a bare set where the language, not the props, takes centre stage.
Limitless potential unlocked through Scholarship
The Will Ballantyne Visual Arts Scholarship is helping Ethan Mar realise his artistic potential at Melbourne Grammar.
The oasis of silence
Year 11 student, Racer Adam, provides a powerful account of the often unrecognised benefits of being a child of two deaf parents.
A tradition of respect and honour
Oscar Froomes, Year 11, views the ANZAC legacy as a call to live with courage, resilience, and to hold fast to integrity even when the path is difficult.
A meaningful ‘rite of passage’
Among the many things that George Stirling learnt during his Beyond the Gates experience was to be more tolerant under stress, to manage discomfort without complaint, and that a laugh can cure anything.
In memory of Edward Millear
We mourn the loss of Edward Millear, a wonderful young man taken far too soon.
Reclaiming thoughtfulness in a distracted age
Year 12 student Ryan Mooney explores why reading books remains a cultural imperative.
First VI clinches APS Touch Premiership
Congratulations to the First VI on winning the inaugural APS Touch premiership this year. (Water Polo also claimed the Firsts premiership title.)
A ‘Da Vinci’ experience to remember
Eight Year 8 students have achieved a remarkable academic outcome, winning a national championship.