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At Melbourne Grammar we honour, challenge and build upon a history of ideas. In our newest addition to Grammar News, The Library, we showcase outstanding writing from across our School that continues this tradition of thoughtful investigation.
Through poetry, essays, speeches and more, our writers explore ideas that are important to our students, staff, community and the wider world.
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.
Teaching the past, inspiring the future
The JT Morrow Education Trust supports Scott Williams’ teaching career at Melbourne Grammar School.
The puzzling nature of language and linguistics
Hugo Chang, Ben Chen, Georgios Pirpiris, and Nicholas Wang represented Melbourne Grammar at the International Olympiad in Linguistics in Taiwan.
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.
Liberal democracy in the balance
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.
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.
A technological transformation in the art classroom
Senior School Head of Creative & Performing Arts Matthew Perkins examines the relationship between artistic practice and emerging technologies.
Reclaiming thoughtfulness in a distracted age
Year 12 student Ryan Mooney explores why reading books remains a cultural imperative.
A reflection from our 2023 Academic Head of School
Jaden Taveira achieved the highest possible ATAR - 99.95. Here, he highlights the benefits of learning beyond facts and figures.