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The Importance and Future of Sport at Grammar
02 Jun 2023
Learn more about the sporting life at Grammar as we plan ahead for the future of sport at the School.
Grammar and Ascham
01 Jun 2023
Grammar hosted Ascham School for a combined Applied Arts project involving Form I/Year 7 pupils from both schools.
Honouring the life of our Vladimir Khusid
17 Jan 2023
Our dear teacher, jazz musician and friend Mr Vladimir Khusid sadly passed away after his long and terribly stoic battle with cancer.
Future Leaders for Gender Equality
10 Mar 2022
It was our pleasure to host Mr Jack Jacobs at Assembly on Friday 4 March. Mr Jacobs was introduced by one of our Prefects, Gigi Doumani (VI), who has had the opportunity to work closely with Jack, his colleagues, and other pupils in addressing the issue of gender equality, both in the context of coeducational and single-sex Sydney Schools, as part of the Future Leaders programme.
Visual Arts at St Ives
06 Mar 2025
Boys at St Ives enjoy many creative adventures while studying the Visual Arts including sketching, painting and sculpting, bringing their visions to life with every brushstroke. Through study and practice, the boys explore colour, form and expression, shaping the world through their art.
Science at St Ives
06 Mar 2025
Curious minds at St Ives experiment, observe and question, uncovering the secrets of the universe. From chemistry lab experiments to physics equations, the boys at St Ives explore the wonders of science one discovery at a time.
Official Library Opening - The Start of a New Chapter
01 Mar 2025
We were delighted to officially announce the grand opening of our brand-new library last week!
Edgecliff Artist in Residence – Tom’s Bird’s-Eye Challenge
01 Mar 2025
In Term 1, Edgecliff welcomed Professor Tom Murray as Artist in Residence.
Edgecliff Prep House Cross Country
01 Mar 2025
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year’s Cross-Country Carnival.
Year 6 Co-Education Leadership Day with St Catherine’s School
01 Mar 2025
On Tuesday 25 February, Year 6 boys travelled to the Kinder World premises to participate in a co-education leadership day with the Year 6 girls from St Catherine’s School.
OSU Scholar 2025
19 Feb 2025
Congratulations to Harry Awad (VI) for being awarded the 2025 OSU Scholarship.
Kindy's First Art Lesson at Edgecliff
18 Feb 2025
The Kindergarten boys were delighted by a surprise visit from Headmaster Mr. Bailey during their very first Visual Arts lesson.
Setting Sail at Edgecliff
18 Feb 2025
The Edgecliff Preparatory School Sailing Club has launched into 2025 with enthusiasm and excitement!
Chinese New Year celebration
18 Feb 2025
On Tuesday 18 February, the pupils studying Chinese had the privilege of attending a Chinese New Year celebration during lunchtime.
What’s happening now in the Art Department
16 Feb 2025
So far this year in the Art Department at Edgecliff Preparatory School, we have begun learning about the life and work of Margaret Preston.
Year 4 Co-Education Art Day - Sham Sushi Shop with artist Jane Gillings
16 Feb 2025
On Wednesday 12 February, the School Hall was a hive of activity as we welcomed the Year 4 Ascham girls to join our Year 4 classes in a co-education art workshop.
2025 Ithaka Lecture Series
13 Feb 2025
Dr Richard Harris SC OAM presented at our first Ithaka Lecture series on Wednesday 12 February.
NSW Champions
11 Feb 2025
On Saturday 8 February, four of our First VIII crew came first in the NSW State Championships in the U19 Men’s Coxed 4+.
The Prefects’ new charity
04 Feb 2025
This year, our Prefects have chosen to support a new charity, Dignity.
Tri-Grammar Series
30 Jan 2025
Sydney Grammar School hosted the Tri-Grammar Series at Weigall in January.
Hong Kong Football Tour
29 Jan 2025
James Lai (Year 5) reports on nine fantastic days in Hong Kong enjoyed by twenty enthusiastic Year 5 and 6 boys from St Ives.
Australian Volleyball Schools Cup
24 Jan 2025
Grammar’s performance at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup, the national championships held on the Gold Coast last December, can be summarised as a seven-day quest.
Young Organists' Day
06 Jan 2025
Grammar boys were invited to perform at the Young Organists' Day on the prestigious Sydney Town Hall organ.
Grammar’s HSC results in 2024
18 Dec 2024
The young men of Grammar’s 2024 cohort have achieved excellent HSC results.
First-in-Course results in the 2024 HSC examinations
17 Dec 2024
Our warmest congratulations to all those young men and women who achieved a First-in-Course result in the 2024 HSC examinations.
2024 World Mathematics Team Championships
05 Dec 2024
Ethan Chong (III) participated at the World Mathematics Team Championships in Qatar.
Eight pupils nominated for ENCORE
03 Dec 2024
ENOCORE presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Music pupils in NSW.
‘Semana de la Cultura Española’
01 Dec 2024
All things Spanish were on show at Edgecliff Preparatory School last week with our ‘Semana de la Cultura Española’.
St Joseph’s College Battle of the Bands
28 Nov 2024
Grammar Rock Shines at St Joseph’s College Battle of the Bands
National History Challenge
22 Nov 2024
Oliver Rucinski (IV) won First place in the National History Challenge.
Year 6 Co-Education Day with St Catherine's School
13 Nov 2024
The fourth and final co-education day for the year, for our Year 6 boys, was held with the St Catherine’s Year 6 girls on Thursday 7 November.
Year 3 Co-Ed Sports with Ascham
13 Nov 2024
On Wednesday 6 November, our Year 3 boys ventured to Ascham for a co-ed sports day.
Edgecliff Preparatory School Scholars’ Concert
13 Nov 2024
On Monday 4 November, the annual Scholar’s Concert was held in the R.W. Billing Hall.
Canberra Cricket Tour
13 Nov 2024
At the start of November, 15 boys from Edgecliff Preparatory School departed for the annual Canberra Cricket Tour.
SGS Magazine – Issue 19, Spring 2024
05 Nov 2024
The digital version of our Spring 2024 SGS Magazine is now available.
Junior Secondary Speaking Award
25 Oct 2024
Congratulations to Aditya Paul (I) who recently participated in the state final of the Junior Secondary Speaking Award held at NSW Parliament.
Sydney Organ Competition
14 Oct 2024
On Monday 7 October, Eason Zhou (III), Tiger Han (II), and Shuichi Madina (III) participated in the prestigious Sydney Organ Competition at St John’s Darlinghurst.
2024 Visual Arts HSC major works
26 Sep 2024
Visual Arts Subject Master Mrs Bernadette Mansfield proudly showcases an impressive collection of 2024 HSC major works.
Chinatown Excursion
25 Sep 2024
In Term III, the Form II Chinese class went on a field trip to the Eight Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown for a Yum Cha lunch.
Year 3 Music Morning with Ascham
19 Sep 2024
On Wednesday 18 September, we welcomed the Ascham girls in Year 3 for a co-education morning of music.
Year 5 Co-Education Public Speaking Day with Ascham
15 Sep 2024
On Wednesday 11 September, the Edgecliff Preparatory School Year 5 boys enjoyed a co-education day with the Year 5 Ascham girls, where they learnt about public speaking.
Write a Book in a Day with St Catherine’s
29 Aug 2024
The Year 6 boys at Edgecliff Preparatory School recently shared in a day filled with plots, twists, complications, characters and resolutions as they embarked on writing a book in a day with the Year 6 girls from St Catherine’s School.
Edgecliff Preparatory School Celebrates Book Week
29 Aug 2024
In Week 5 of Term 3, Edgecliff Preparatory School celebrated Book Week with author visits, dress-up parades, poster and cake competitions, not to mention a huge book fair!
Edgecliff Day
24 Aug 2024
On Friday 16 August Edgecliff Preparatory School was a hive of activity celebrating Edgecliff Day.
Linguistics Olympiad
20 Aug 2024
A team of four Form V boys (James Fifield, Matthew Gu, Tyson Lieu and Conrad Liu) have become the School’s first linguistic Olympians
Exchange visitors in Term III
14 Aug 2024
In Term III we have welcomed five exchange students into Form IV.
Year 2 Sports Day with Ascham
09 Aug 2024
On Tuesday 6 August, 63 girls in Year 2 from Ascham joined our Year 2 class for a sports morning on Weigall Oval.
Australian Geography Competition
06 Aug 2024
In May this year all boys studying Geography participated in the 2024 Australian Geography Competition.
Year 5 Co-Education Drama Day with Ascham
27 Jul 2024
On Thursday 25 July, we welcomed the Year 5 Ascham girls for a day of drama studies.
Australasian Economics Olympiad
25 Jul 2024
Michael Hirschhorn (VI) represented Australia in the Australasian Economics Olympiad.
Grand Organ of the Sydney Opera House
17 Jul 2024
On Thursday 11 July, Jerry Yu (V) performed at the Sydney Opera House.
Paris Olympics
16 Jul 2024
Old Sydneian Izac Carracher (OS 2017) is off to the Paris Olympics.
Sydney Organ Festival
15 Jul 2024
Eason Zhuo (III) and Tiger Han (II) performed on the renowned Rudolf von Beckerath Organ.
Fencing Intermediate National Schools Championships
09 Jul 2024
Twelve boys from FII and FIII travelled to Melbourne to compete in the Fencing Intermediate National Schools Championships.
Winter House Sport
05 Jul 2024
Throughout Term 2, the boys in Years 3 – 6 have been enjoying their winter sports house competitions.
Dance Lessons at Edgecliff Preparatory School
02 Jul 2024
As part of our PE programme all boys at Edgecliff Preparatory School have been enjoying dancing lessons.
Dr Mark Williams Visits Edgecliff Preparatory School
02 Jul 2024
On Tuesday 25 June, Dr Mark Williams visited Edgecliff Preparatory School to talk about brain-based learning.
House Athletics Carnival
23 Jun 2024
It was a fantastic day full of running, jumping and throwing at our recent House Athletics Carnival.
National Simultaneous Storytime
23 Jun 2024
It was a sea of blue for our National Simultaneous Storytime in the Library.
Term 2 Music Concert
23 Jun 2024
The Edgecliff Preparatory School community recently enjoyed a night full of musical performances at our Term 2 Music Concert.
Form I Geography Tramsheds Excursion
12 Jun 2024
Eighty-nine Form I boys studying Geography and the concept of Liveability as attended a fieldwork day at the Tramsheds, Harold Park.
Indigenous Literacy Foundation Charity Drive
11 Jun 2024
There was a buzz in the air at Edgecliff Preparatory School on Wednesday 5 June with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation Charity Drive.
Table Tennis Success
11 Jun 2024
Edgecliff Preparatory School student, Frederic Li, recently participated in the NSW Table Tennis Primary Schools Championships. Frederic was challenged throughout the entire competition, playing some skilful opponents. Fortunately, he won the final and was crowned the state champion for his age group.
Poet in Residence - Harry Laing
01 Jun 2024
This week we welcomed Poet in Residence Harry Laing. Harry ran workshops for all classes during the week which supported the boys with writing their own poems. The week ended with a presentation of the boys’ work including several recitals.
Reconciliation Week Assembly
01 Jun 2024
Last week, we welcomed Susan Moylan-Coombs to share her experiences at our Reconciliation Week Assembly.
Fifth National Edition of the Italian Education Awards 2024
23 May 2024
Senior secondary school pupils (Years 10 to 12) were invited to write an essay in Italian.
Tommaso Favino Italian Literary Competition
23 May 2024
Under the auspices of the Dante Alighieri Society of Sydney, each year the Tommaso Favino Literary Competition takes place. In 2023, the theme was Il viaggio: cos’é per te? (what does travel represent to you?).
World of Maths Co-Ed Day
21 May 2024
On Wednesday 8 May, the Year 6 girls from St Catherine’s School joined the Edgecliff Preparatory School Year 6 boys for a co-educational day.
Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition
16 May 2024
In Term II 2024, Hugo Sharkey (VI) participated in the esteemed Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
15 May 2024
The Edgecliff Preparatory School Year 6 boys have been working hard this year rehearsing for their drama production, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
NSWPSSA Swimming Success
10 May 2024
Lachlan Graf, Xavier HSU and Oliver McGee, all competed at the NSWPSSA Swimming Championships.
SGS Magazine – Issue 18, Autumn 2024
09 May 2024
The digital version of our Autumn 2024 SGS Magazine is now available.
ANZAC Day and Writing Competition Success
04 May 2024
On Monday 29 April, an ANZAC Day commemorative assembly was held at Edgecliff Preparatory School.
Year 3 Instrumental Programme
19 Apr 2024
The boys in Year 3 at Edgecliff Preparatory School have been enjoying learning new instruments in their Instrumental Programme.
Mrs Carter's Final Concert
17 Apr 2024
Not only did the Term 1 Music Concert celebrate the achievements of several ensembles and choirs at Edgecliff Preparatory School, but it was also the final concert for our Director of Music, Mrs Robin Carter.
Term 1 Music Solo Soiree
16 Apr 2024
Parents and boys at Edgecliff Preparatory School enjoyed outstanding solo performances at the Term 1 Music Solo Soiree.
Creative Confluences workshop
12 Apr 2024
Form V and VI Drama pupils participated with peers at the Creative Confluences workshop run by Drama NSW in partnership with Force Majeure (Sydney).
Ross Gittins – 50 years of Economics journalism
08 Apr 2024
Nicholas Chang (VI) and Dylan Evans-Huinink (VI) attended an evening at the University of Sydney to commemorate 50 years of Economics journalism by Ross Gittins.
The Premier’s Harmony Dinner Choir
02 Apr 2024
Aditya Paul (I) recently performed with the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools Choir at the Multicultural NSW Premier’s Harmony Dinner.
Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
02 Apr 2024
Congratulations to Samadhi Patradoon (OS 2023), Benedict Da Cruz (OS 2023), and Elliot Banks (OS 2023), who received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales.
Year 4 Co-Education Art Day with Ascham
28 Mar 2024
On Wednesday 27 March the Year 4 Edgecliff Prep boys welcomed the Year 4 girls from Ascham for a creative feast of sushi making, all from recycled materials!
Edgecliff Prep Enjoy the Grammar Cup
23 Mar 2024
On Saturday 23 March, Edgecliff Prep had 4 teams participate in the Grammar Cup at St Ives.
Music Scholar
18 Mar 2024
Former Grammar Music Scholar Waynne Kwon (OS 2013) has been appointed as the Sub-Principal Cello with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Year 6 Enjoy Camp Somerset
18 Mar 2024
In Week 7 of Term 1 the boys in Year 6 at Edgecliff Prep enjoyed 3 days of outdoor activities at Camp Somerset on the Colo River.
ENCORE
15 Mar 2024
Harvey and Milo Abrahams (OS 2023) recently performed with Ivan Zhang (VI) at the NESA showcase ENCORE held in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House.
2024 Ithaka Lecture - Alastair Campbell
06 Mar 2024
The renowned Alastair Campbell was interviewed by our Headmaster, Dr Richard Malpass, at our second Ithaka Lecture of 2024.
Gemma Sisia from St Jude's Tanzania Visits Edgecliff Prep
03 Mar 2024
The boys at Edgecliff Prep were most fortunate to have Mrs Gemma Sisia, the founder of the School of St Jude, Tanzania, talk at their Assembly on Monday, 26 February. Gemma was joined by two alumni from St Jude’s, Winnie and Suleiman. Suleiman shared his inspiring journey to achieve his life-long dream of becoming a doctor, whilst Winnie is a full-circle story who, after completing her degree, returned to work at St Jude’s.
Year 6 Co-Educational Day with St Catherine's School
03 Mar 2024
In preparation for the start of their leadership journey, the boys in Year 6 from Edgecliff Prep travelled to St Catherine’s School to start their co-education programme for the year, with a day learning about leadership.
Traditional Chinese Music Appreciation
23 Feb 2024
During the Tutorial period in Week 3, an event on Traditional Chinese Music Appreciation was held in Alastair Mackerras Theatre, in celebration of Chinese New Year.
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration - Kung Fu Workshop
23 Feb 2024
In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, the Modern Languages department organised a kung fu workshop for boys in Forms II to IV.
CEO of Bunnings visits Grammar
23 Feb 2024
The CEO of Bunnings, Michael Schneider, joined Grammar’s Business Society for a lunchtime interview to discuss his career journey and role within the Bunnings Group.
Hands-On Fractions
22 Feb 2024
The Year 6 boys have been busy learning about fractions through some engaging hands-on activities.
National Athletics Success
20 Feb 2024
On Sunday 26 November, Jeremy Lenthen, became the 12 Years 800m National Champion.
Masters vs Prefects Charity Futsal Competition
19 Feb 2024
On Friday 9 February, the Sydney Grammar School masters and boys competed in a friendly lunchtime Futsal game.
AB ‘Banjo’ Paterson Celebration
16 Feb 2024
A tribute to the legendary Andrew Barton ‘Banjo’ Paterson (1864 – 1941).
Old Sydneians’ Union Scholarship
15 Feb 2024
Congratulations to Hugo Sharkey (VI) who is the recipient of the 2024 OSU Scholarship.
Insight into College Street
15 Feb 2024
Form II started their musical year with a lesson in the Keyboard Laboratory.
Substratum
08 Feb 2024
More exciting news for Harvey Abrahams (OS 2023) as his short film Substratum continues to rake in accolades, this time in The Best Australian Short Film Competition run by PerthNow.
2024 Ithaka Lecture - Victor Steffensen
25 Jan 2024
Victor Steffensen is a writer, filmmaker, musician and consultant. He applies traditional knowledge in a contemporary context through creative, practical and artistic projects.
Grammar’s HSC results in 2023
15 Dec 2023
The young men of Grammar’s 2023 cohort have achieved excellent HSC results.
Insight into College Street
29 Nov 2023
Our boys were very excited when Eddie Woo, Professor of Practice in Mathematics Education at the University of Sydney, popped into their lessons.
The Ranby Bugle
15 Nov 2023
Developed and generously donated by former pupil and Army Cadet CUO Executive Officer, Ethan Tsui (OS 2018), the brass bugle was created in an historically appropriate style, commissioned to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Sydney Grammar School’s Cadet Corps and coronation year of His Majesty King Charles III.
The inaugural Khusid Ensemble
14 Nov 2023
The Khusid Ensemble made its first performance appearance in the Term IV Jazz Concert.
Year 6 Co-Ed Day with St Catherine’s School
07 Nov 2023
On Tuesday, we welcomed the Year 6 girls from St Catherine’s School for a co-educational activity day.
Artist in Residence – Sally Mayman
06 Nov 2023
The boys’ curiosity and inspiration have been further extended with the presence of Sally Mayman over the last fortnight.
SGS Magazine – Issue 17, Spring 2023
03 Nov 2023
The electronic format of the SGS Magazine is now available.
Humanities and Jobs for the Future - A visionary discussion with Rob McLean and Sophie Gee
03 Nov 2023
On Wednesday 1 November, Rob and Sophie spoke to the community in the AMT, challenging the idea that the end of the humanities is nigh.
Cross Country
02 Nov 2023
On 2 November, the Edgecliff Prep Cross-Country Carnival was held at Weigall Ovals.
Literary Festival “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives”
24 Oct 2023
Sydney Grammar School will be hosting its annual Literary Festival: “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives”. In celebrating literature and writing, a number of exciting events and programmes are planned for pupils, parents and the wider Grammar community to attend and take part in.
Year 6 Farewell Dinner
23 Oct 2023
The R.W. Billing Hall, was transformed into a Hogwarts-like feast, as we welcomed our Year 6 boys, staff, and families to the Year 6 Farewell Dinner.
Australian Geography Competition
13 Oct 2023
Earlier this year Geography pupils participated in the 2023 Australian Geography Competition.
Kindy – Year 2 Learn to Swim Programme
13 Oct 2023
In Week 1 of Term 4, the Infants boys began their 7-week Learn to Swim Programme.
Year 3 Sports Day at Ascham
13 Oct 2023
The Edgecliff Prep Year 3 boys had a fantastic sports day at Ascham on Friday 13 October.
James Castrission
10 Oct 2023
The Edgecliff Prep boys, staff and parents recently welcomed James Castrission, an Australian explorer, who presented on the theme of resilience.
Gold for Grammar
25 Sep 2023
Congratulations to Sam Garvin (VI) who has won National Gold representing NSW U18 Division 1 at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships.
Perth Orchestra Tour
18 Sep 2023
During the last week of Term 3 a combined Edgecliff Prep and St Ives Prep School Orchestra toured Perth.
Pythagorean Theorem Exploration
12 Sep 2023
As part of their Mathematics programme, the Year 6 boys at Edgecliff Prep have been learning about the practical applications of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Interschool Stock Pitch Competition
11 Sep 2023
Last Friday, the Sydney Grammar School Business Society hosted eight Schools from around Sydney for its fourth interschool stock pitch competition.
Year 2 Music Day at Ascham
08 Sep 2023
The boys from Edgecliff Prep in Year 2 had a sensational morning with the Year 2 Ascham girls sharing in their learning and love of music.
Inaugural Grammar Maths Quad Challenge
05 Sep 2023
We hosted the Grammar Maths Quad Challenge in Big School involving teams from eight other schools as well as our own Form II boys.
St Vincent’s UNSW Clinical School Visit
01 Sep 2023
Twelve Form VI boys visited the UNSW Clinical School at St Vincent’s on Free Marking Day.
Regional Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award
25 Aug 2023
Demeil David (II) recently participated in the Regional Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award at the Arts Unit in Lewisham.
Minnamurra Rainforest
23 Aug 2023
Pupils of Form II Geography enjoyed an enriching day of fieldwork in the Minnamurra Rainforest.
Book Week Celebrations
22 Aug 2023
There was much excitement at Edgecliff Prep during our Book Week Dress-Up Parade.
Engaging the wider Grammar community
16 Aug 2023
It is a pillar of the School’s strategic aims to ensure that we engage the wider community of Grammar so far as possible in the post-COVID era. Under the direction of our Director of Community Ms Sharon Ditmarsch, great things are now happening.
MS Readathon Presenter
14 Aug 2023
We were fortunate to have Sophie Drummond, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, come to talk at our Assembly.
Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition
08 Aug 2023
Nicholas Kennedy (OS 2014) has been named winner of the Open Instrumental section of the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition.
House Athletics Carnival
04 Aug 2023
The Edgecliff boys enjoyed an action-packed House Athletics Carnival at ES Marks, on Friday 4 August.
Hip Hop Demonstration
24 Jul 2023
We were fortunate to have the Primary Hip Hop group, Lightning Crew, perform for the School Assembly on Monday.
NAIDOC observance
19 Jul 2023
As part of the NAIDOC observance, Mr Brendan Kerin from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council conducted a Smoking Ceremony on the first day of Term III.
Cape York Immersion
12 Jul 2023
Organiser Red Earth provided a wonderful immersion experience for Grammar boys in Cape York. They were welcomed into private Indigenous homelands by the Traditional Owners and exposed to an authentic Indigenous way of life.
Dr V’s Swing Thing
22 Jun 2023
On Saturday 12 June, Dr V’s Swing Thing – the School’s Old Boy jazz ensemble – put on a spectacular show of contemporary jazz at the Orange Jazz Festival.
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
22 Jun 2023
Jared Adams (OS 2019) made his professional debut with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in their nation tour of “Gloria and the Four Seasons” last month.
Year 2 Transport Museum
14 Jun 2023
We were fortunate to have a variety of transport options come to Edgecliff Prep on Wednesday 14 June as part of the Year 2 Transport Museum.
2023 Careers Convention
06 Jun 2023
The annual Careers Convention took place at the School on Monday 5 June.
Selby and Friends National Concert Tour
06 Jun 2023
Former Music Scholar Benett Tsai (SGS 2016- 2019) has been studying cello performance in Los Angeles since he left Grammar.
SGS Magazine – Issue 16, Autumn 2023
02 Jun 2023
The electronic format of the SGS Magazine is now available.
Children’s Literacy Presentation for Old Sydneians and Partners
01 Jun 2023
Since retiring from her position as Headmaster of St Ives, Mrs Rowena Lee has continued to share her passion for books and reading with teachers, parents and students.
16th Annual Chinese Bridge Proficiency competition
31 May 2023
Recently, Alexander Cronin (VI KAS/PB) participated in the 16th Annual Chinese Bridge Proficiency competition.
Business Society - Guest speaker
31 May 2023
The Chief Executive Officer of Ampol, Mr Matthew Halliday found time in his busy schedule to talk to Grammar’s Business Society.
St Vincent’s Cup
31 May 2023
The St Vincent’s Cup football match took place at Weigall on Friday 19 May.
Turkish and Syrian Earthquakes Charity Meal Deal
30 May 2023
On Tuesday the Edgecliff Prep boys and staff enjoyed a mufti day and a Gözleme Meal Deal to help raise money for the survivors of Turkish and Syrian earthquakes.
House Meeting - Special Guest
29 May 2023
Dr Luke Harley arranged for Professor Fred Watson AM, Australia’s first Astronomer-at-Large and a well-known figure from The Project and ABC radio.
A passion for drawing
23 May 2023
Talented artist Viraj Tandon in Year 6 at Edgecliff Preparatory School has from an early age pursued a passion for drawing and over time has developed an excellent eye for detail.
Fencing Success
20 May 2023
Congratulations to the boys who competed in the Sydney Academy Fencing Competitions.
Business Society Ambassadors
15 May 2023
Ambassadors from various business societies across different schools gathered for an engaging afternoon, with a lively session, fostering connections and camaraderie among the participants.
Mother's Day Breakfast
11 May 2023
On Thursday 11 May, the R. W. Billings Hall was a hive of activity as we welcomed mothers and special guests for the annual Mother’s Day Breakfast. Along with musical items and singing from our Edgecliff Chorale, there was much appreciation extended to the wonderful women in the boys’ lives.
The Festival of Kings and Queens
11 May 2023
After enjoying the pomp and pageantry of the Coronation last Saturday, The John Vallance Hall Played host to a magnificent display of Grammar Music with The Festival of Kings and Queens on yesterday evening. Congratulations to all those musicians who helped make the occasion so memorable.
Music for Kings and Queens
11 May 2023
A rousing finale to this year’s Music Festival (Music for Kings and Queens).
Grace Karskens - Ithaka Lectures
10 May 2023
Grace Karskens, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of New South Wales joined us for our third Ithaka Lecture series.
IPSHA Cross Country
08 May 2023
Congratulations to the Edgecliff Cross Country team, who competed at The IPSHA Cross Country Carnival at The King’s School in Term 1.
World of Maths Incursion
08 May 2023
On Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 May, the boys from Years 2 – 6 had an interesting and puzzling time when World of Maths came to visit, bringing lots of hands-on mathematical conundrums to solve.
Everyone had fun, and even the teachers got involved in solving the problems!
Swiss Exchange Pupils
08 May 2023
We farewelled our Swiss exchange pupils. Our three long-term pupils were with us for twelve weeks while the four short-term enjoyed a few weeks at the School.
Artist in Residence Sally Mayman
05 May 2023
During Term 1, the Edgecliff Prep boys worked with Sally Mayman, an artist known for her portrait and landscape photography, as well as alternative photographic processes, including cyanotypes.
Armidale Tour
05 May 2023
During the Term 1 holidays, a combined squad made up of Year 6 Edgecliff Prep and St Ives boys assembled at The Armidale School (TAS) for the country’s largest U12s rugby carnival.
Grammar-Ascham Weekend
05 May 2023
All boys who attended the camp with Ascham girls enjoyed a wonderful weekend of music-making.
Edgecliff Sailing boys compete in NSW State Championships
05 May 2023
Congratulations to Aaveer Patil-Chaudhari and Jayden Wang, who raced in the NSW State Championships at the Toronto Amateur Sailing Club on Lake Macquarie.
Year 6 Camp Somerset
05 May 2023
In Week 7 of Term 1, boys in Year 6 ventured to Camp Somerset on the Colo River for a three-day camp.
Jacqueline Harvey - Author Visit
05 May 2023
On Friday 5 May, Edgecliff Prep boys welcomed bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey for a visit to discuss all things writing.
History Guest Speaker
05 Apr 2023
On Thursday 30 March, Form VI Modern History pupils were fortunate to hear a lecture by Associate Professor Laetitia Nanquette from the University of New South Wales, who specialises in Iranian literature.
St Ives Football Tour
30 Mar 2023
Nicholas Wu (Year 6) reports on the St Ives Football Tour to the Central Coast and Tamworth where they encountered some strong local teams.
Twelfth Night
30 Mar 2023
St Ives Drama master Melanie Wheatley recounts the resounding success of this ambitious interpretation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Hide and Go Seek-athon
30 Mar 2023
St Ives boys had an exhilarating 25 minutes of hiding from the Year 6 Cowper boys and there were many excited and sweaty boys that returned to the classroom after the event!
Outstanding Athletic Season
24 Mar 2023
The St Ives Preparatory relay teams enjoyed an outstanding athletics season, with both the Junior and Senior teams performing exceptionally well in 2022.
Term I Concert
10 Mar 2023
Grammar’s first major concert of the year was held last night in the John Vallance Hall.
Sam Bloom - 2023 Ithaka Lectures
09 Mar 2023
Our second Ithaka lecture series was held on International Women's Day. We were extremely honoured to have Sam Bloom share her heart-warming journey.
Form V Geography Fieldwork around Sydney Harbour
03 Mar 2023
Form V boys studying Geography attended a whole-day excursion in February.
Swiss Exchange Students
20 Feb 2023
Recently, three exchange students from the Freies Gymnasium in Zürich arrived in Sydney and have commenced their programme at Grammar.
CyberSecurity
17 Feb 2023
Professor Richard Buckland from the University of New South Wales gave a thought-provoking speech during Assembly.
Business Society
15 Feb 2023
On Monday 13 February, the Sydney Grammar School Business Society hosted Mr Ian Narev, former CEO of Commonwealth Bank and current CEO of job-finding company SEEK.
Welcome to our new boys
27 Jan 2023
The boys spent the day familiarising themselves with their new surroundings at College Street, guided by the Form V Peer Support Leaders.
Australian Open Tennis Tour
20 Jan 2023
Grammar boys ventured to Melbourne for the Australian Open Tennis Tour.
HSC results 2022
19 Dec 2022
The young men of Grammar’s 2022 cohort have achieved excellent HSC results.
Junior Theatresports Team 2022
10 Dec 2022
Congratulations to our Junior Theatresports team who competed in the Theatresports Schools Challenge in Term IV 2022.
End of year charity collection
08 Dec 2022
Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity, committed to supporting Australia's most vulnerable children and their families.
Movers Against Domestic Violence
28 Nov 2022
Our Prefects have chosen Movers as their preferred charity for 2022-2023. Movers Against Domestic Violence is a small Sydney-based charity dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence escape from crisis situations. Founded in 2015, Movers help to safely and sustainably relocate victims, as well as provide them with the essentials required for resettling.
Headmaster’s Special Guest at Assembly
18 Nov 2022
Old Sydneian Dr Dhan Thiruchelvam (OS 1992) gave a presentation at Assembly entitled, ‘Reflections on a winding path in surgery and in life: how Grammar assisted me!’
Literary Festival “Writing Through Time”
11 Nov 2022
In Term III, the inaugural Sydney Grammar School Literary Festival “Writing Through Time” took place. The Festival was centred on writing that interrogates and reflects history, with the aim of celebrating literature and reinvigorating a love of reading and writing.
Il Dono Della Musica
04 Nov 2022
Form IV Italian entered an annual film festival: Linguafest run by the MLTA (Modern Languages Teachers’ Association).
Mime-O-Rama
20 Oct 2022
Dennis Clare, a renowned mime artist from “Mime-O-Rama” entertained our pupils in the most unexpected way.
Inaugural interschool stock-pitch competition final
04 Oct 2022
The Sydney Grammar School Business Society Committee hosted the inaugural interschool stock-pitch competition final between nine schools.
Grammar Volleyball at State and Beyond
19 Sep 2022
The outcome of Grammar's volleyball programme continues to be seen as Grammar is represented across multiple NSW State volleyball teams.
Congratulations to the Taekwondo Team
06 Sep 2022
The Taekwondo team was crowned NSW All Schools champion following the September 3 tournament at Barker College.
Congratulations to Alexander Jang
26 Aug 2022
Alexander Jang (I) recently entered in the Waratah Show Jumping World Cup in the division of the inaugural children series.
Well done Harvey Todd!
23 Aug 2022
Year 6 St Ives boy Harvey Todd is commended for his efforts this Athletics season.
St Ives Rugby Farewells Mr Audas
23 Aug 2022
The energy was high for our final game of senior rugby this season against Tudor House as Mr Audas led us onto the field for his last game coaching Grammar rugby after 34 years.
NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition
08 Jul 2022
An amazing achievement by Milo Abrahams (V), who was announced as the overall winner at the NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition on Saturday 28 June.
Grand Final Fervour
22 Jun 2022
Such was the excitement this week for the Grand Final of our ‘Chase the Lion’ Book Trivia Competition. Boys were literally jumping out of their skins! It is a hotly-contested annual event.
306 Squadron AAFC
17 Jun 2022
The Naval Aviation Prospects Scheme (NAPS) visited the combined Sydney Grammar School and SCEGGS 306 SQN.
1961 First XV Reunion at Weigall on Saturday 4 June
14 Jun 2022
In the 1961 GPS Rugby Competition, The King's School and Newington College were Joint Premiers, St Joseph's College were third and Sydney Grammar School fourth.
Balmoral Burn
03 Jun 2022
On Sunday 29 May, Grammar retained the Head of the Hill Senior Boys relay at the Balmoral Burn.
State Champions!
02 Jun 2022
Congratulations St Ives Preparatory 4x50m Freestyle Senior Relay Team!
Pirates Ahoy!
02 Jun 2022
After a term and a half of discussing characters, practising movements, learning lines and rehearsing scenes, the Year 6 boys presented Pirates Ahoy!
Concert for Vlad
26 May 2022
The Concert for Vlad was held in the John Vallance Hall on Sunday May 15. A selection of Australia’s finest jazz musicians, including James Morrison, Fabian Hevia, Guy Strazz, Brett Hirst, Simon Sweeney, James Greening, Luke Sweeting, Martin Highland, Craig Simon (OS 1993) and the world-music ensemble Marsala –
Grammar and Ascham volunteer at OBK
16 May 2022
On Sunday 15 May, Grammar and Ascham Form III pupils volunteered their time at the Bondi food kitchen, Our Big Kitchen (OBK).
Guitar Concert
11 May 2022
The Guitar Concert showcased the College Street guitar ensembles, Tarrega, TEGE, Sor, Aguado and Segovia as well as the Carulli, Alhambra and Charlton guitar ensembles from the Preparatory Schools.
Grammarpalooza 2022
06 May 2022
Grammarpalooza once again proved to be a joyous celebration of rock music at the School.
Army Cadets meet General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove
03 May 2022
Grammar Army Cadets received an invitation to attend a morning tea honouring General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd).
John Brown Trophy
29 Apr 2022
Christian McIntyre (V) was one of two boys from Grammar selected to play in the GPS combined tennis team
Indigenous Immersion
28 Apr 2022
In the April holidays, a group of twenty senior boys and three members of staff embarked on a six-day indigenous immersion with Red Earth.
State Beach Volleyball Championships
25 Apr 2022
Congratulations to Sam Garvin (Form V) who late last term won Gold in the U17 State Beach Volleyball Championships.
Rowing boat named in Jo Thame's honour
19 Apr 2022
Until her retirement earlier this year, Jo Thame was the Assistant to the Sportsmaster for eleven years.
National Emergency Medal awarded to Mr John Rimmer
14 Apr 2022
When Mr John Rimmer (JRR) moved to Killcare he decided to try his hand at something new. He joined the NSW Rural Fire Service in 2019 and within two weeks of qualifying he was faced with an unprecedented fire season.
Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid course run by Grammar staff
13 Apr 2022
Instructors Ms Kymberly Govers and Ms Cheryl Sewell ran an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid programme on Thursday 7 April at School.
Preschool 2023
31 Mar 2022
St Ives Preparatory offers a unique five-day Preschool programme for deeply curious boys who are driven by special interest and a thirst for understanding.
Congratulations Swim Team!
31 Mar 2022
St Ives Prep had a fantastic day at the CIS Swimming Carnival yesterday. Five boys further qualified for the State Carnival, the largest number that St Ives will send to the State Carnival in a long time. Our congratulations to these formidable swimmers for their consistent and impressive effort in the pool.
RFS volunteers deployed to Lismore
23 Mar 2022
The recent catastrophic flooding on the Far North Coast of NSW peaked at a record high of almost 14.5 meters and nothing could have prepared the residents for the degree of devastation that it caused.
IPSHA Swimming
16 Mar 2022
Outstanding efforts were shown by our boys at the IPSHA Swimming Carnival this week.
Fencing World Cup
15 Mar 2022
In late February, Daniel Mautner (V) had the honour of representing Australia at the FIE Fencing World Cup for under 20 men’s foil in Sabadell, Spain.
Elevator Pitch
14 Mar 2022
The Sydney Grammar School Business Society and Prefects hosted an ‘elevator pitch’ competition on Thursday 10 March.
Assembly guest speaker
14 Mar 2022
Dr Malpass and our Prefects had the pleasure of inviting Mr Gandhi Sindyana and his colleagues from Lighthouse Community Support.
Slam dunk!
04 Mar 2022
A brilliant sporting moment during the Firsts game against St Ignatius' College on Saturday 26 February.
Super Twosday
03 Mar 2022
Around the world, mathematicians (and of course we here at SGS) got excited about the line-up of twos that was Tuesday 22nd February 2022, with every class and grade incorporating activities that had something to do with ‘two’.
Totally Sci-Fi!
25 Feb 2022
News Flash! Mrs Scott’s Sci-Fi club is back! Sci-Fi Club (short for Science Find-out) has been designed for Year 2 boys who love their science explorations and need more time to explore, imagine, invent and create.
Summer Sport
21 Feb 2022
These little boys have just played their first ever game of Cricket, and they won! Well done to our U9s and to all boys challenging themselves on the sporting fields.
Lighthouse Community Support
21 Feb 2022
Our Prefects have chosen Lighthouse Community Support as their preferred charity for 2022.
Leo Invictus
17 Feb 2022
Introducing "Leo Invictus", our unofficial School Song, composed to reflect the five values found in Carrington’s Code: Respect, Courage, Integrity, Empathy and Initiative.
Smithy (Encore)
17 Feb 2022
We farewell our outgoing Director of Music, Mr Martin Smith, after his extraordinary tenure (2002 – 2021).
Visiting Talk from actor, author, director Brendan Cowell
17 Feb 2022
During the beginning of the term the Form V boys have been introduced to our first module “Reading to Write”. In order to get a sense of this, the boys were graced by the presence of Brendan Cowell, an Australian actor, playwright, writer, and director.
Maffey Strings
17 Feb 2022
A sublime Maffey Strings performance of the Concerto Grosso in D Op. 6, No. 1 (Largo & Allegro) by Arcangelo Corelli recorded for Presentation Day 2021. Conducted by Mr AB Vickers, with soloists Jack De Ravin, Michael Hu and Joshua Yun.
Welcome to Kindergarten
11 Feb 2022
With much excitement, we celebrate the start of a new school year, warmly welcoming the boys into our two Kindergarten classes at St Ives Prep.
VATE Club
09 Feb 2022
A new extra-curricular club was formed for the boys in Kindergarten to Year 2. VATE, an acronym for Vocabulary, Art, Technology and Engineering, offered our boys a broad scope of enriching explorations.
Anyone for Maths?
09 Feb 2022
Oh, yes please! Some of our boys just LOVE Maths, so not surprisingly, they formed a Maths Club.
Utilising inquiry
09 Feb 2022
From a very early age, children are curious and inquisitive learners – seeking to understand and question the world around them. Therefore, it is fitting that inquiry-based learning is an integral part of the boys’ education when they commence at St Ives Preparatory.
NSW All-Schools Athletics Championships
07 Feb 2022
Jackson Dyne III (CAJ/AJCC) won the U14 high jump event at the 2021 NSW All-Schools Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre last December.
Congratulations boys!
04 Feb 2022
There are many elements of chess that appeal to Grammar boys. The game is strategic, open-ended, competitive, and underpinned by logic.
Welcome to our new boys
27 Jan 2022
The boys spent the day familiarising themselves with their new surroundings at College Street, guided by the Form V Peer Support Leaders.
Tribute to Form VI
11 Nov 2021
With just a few HSC examinations remaining for Form VI 2021, we would like to take this opportunity to wish the boys well in their future endeavours. We have managed to capture some memories during this particularly challenging year.
Screen Free Friday
24 Aug 2021
On Friday 13th August, St Ives boys enjoyed a Screen Free day of learning.
Kindergarten at St Ives
20 Aug 2021
Social and emotional development is at the heart of the Kindergarten programme at St Ives Preparatory. Our aim is for boys to be confident, happy, and socially connected.
Music Practice-A-Thon
06 Aug 2021
In Term I, Director of Music at St Ives, Martin Smith OAM, organised a new initiative for the boys.
Chase The Lion
06 Aug 2021
Director of Studies, Mrs Clare Greenup, brings us up to date on St Ives Preparatory’s very own Reading Challenge.
Trailblazers
06 Aug 2021
Mr Matthew Crerar reports on an innovative leadership programme that is helping to shape boys’ characters through practical service to others.
Edgecliff values and vision
17 Jun 2021
Headmaster, Mr Simon Bailey and Director of Pastoral Care, Ms Jennifer Girson, give some insight into the recent developments in Edgecliff’s values and vision.
An opportunity to learn more!
17 Jun 2021
Ms Jeny Shepherd reveals how curiosity, imagination, challenge and co-teaching are fundamental in the Learning Extension Programme at Edgecliff.
Dance Night
17 Jun 2021
Here’s a little reminder of the joy and enthusiasm that was on display.
Billy Cart Derby
21 May 2021
Building, testing, and racing billy carts presented our Year 5 boys with an exhilarating opportunity to take on Earth’s natural forces and each other!
The Magic of Libraries
21 May 2021
Grammar boys are readers; you can find them anywhere and everywhere engrossed in a book! It should therefore come as no surprise that they just love spending time in the Library. It is indeed a ‘happy place’ for many of our of boys at St Ives.
Being a Grammar Boy
17 May 2021
Our School Code, Carrington’s Code, provides a strong moral platform for the School.
NSWPSSA AFL Championships
11 May 2021
Year 6 boy, Monte Cairns, represented the NSW Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Sports Council at the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association AFL Championships held in Polding, Byron Bay in early May.
Sevens at St Ives
11 May 2021
On Saturday 1 May, Cowper Field was host to 700 players in the U10 and U12 Sevens Rugby Competition.
Year 6 Woodworking
02 Feb 2021
Our Year 6 boys have been tinkering as they have been learning how to craft wood with their hands, in a new workshop, which was a gift of the Parents’ Association.
St Ives' Major Production
02 Feb 2021
St Ives’ major production was to have been Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’.
Night of the Notables
24 Nov 2020
The Night of the Notables Project is a complex, multi-layered unit which acts as a fabulous culmination of the boys’ Primary years.
Year 4 and 6 Surf School Day
20 Nov 2020
Last week, boys in Years 4 & 6 enjoyed a day out at the beach, participating in the Surf School at Long Reef.
Outdoor Classroom Day
13 Nov 2020
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global initiative that we, here at Sydney Grammar School, have enthusiastically taken on for the last two years.
Book Week 2020
02 Nov 2020
St Ives boys celebrated Book Week with a busy few days of activities and talks, culminating with the annual Book Week Parade.
Carrington the Lion
30 Oct 2020
The boys and teachers have been mesmerised watching two mural artists create an enormous painting of Carrington the Lion as it unfolded across metres of brick wall over the past week.
Year 4 Renewable Energy Summit
29 Oct 2020
Over the past three weeks, Year 4 have been working hard on their inquiry project. This project ties in closely with our Geography Unit Sustaining Our World, where we identified unsustainable practices in the 21st Century.
Year 5 Goldfields Learning
29 Oct 2020
Year 5's Goldfields Learning Celebration was the culmination of their study of 19th Century Australia and, in particular, the discovery of gold and how that shaped our country.
Year 6 Camp Week
29 Oct 2020
Year 6 enjoyed the final few days of Term 3 with an in-school camp.
Games Galore!
27 Oct 2020
During Term 3, Year 2 have been busy planning and constructing a Games Arcade, made predominantly from cardboard and recycled materials. This work formed part of the Science topic of ‘Push and Pull’, culminating one Friday when their Games Arcade opened for business!
But will there be robots?
16 Oct 2020
Preschool - Year 2 Director & Science Teacher, Mrs Michele Scott shares an exciting way that our Youngest SGS Scientists are getting ready for the future at St Ives Preparatory School.
Digging, fossicking, climbing and collecting
25 Sep 2020
After many years of observing boys naturally gravitating towards digging, fossicking, climbing and collecting, an inspiring natural playground was constructed for the boys of Sydney Grammar School St Ives Preparatory.
St Ives Drawing 'BOOM'
23 Sep 2020
During the weeks when Grammar boys were undertaking lessons online, St Ives Art master, Mr Andrew Cranna conducted a daily series of Art lessons entitled the Drawing ‘BOOM’ Challenges.
Carnivals at St Ives
23 Sep 2020
Sportsmaster, Mr Brett Townley-Jones, reports on all the action from this year’s Swimming and Cross Country carnivals.
St Ives farewells Ros Murray
23 Sep 2020
What began as a one year appointment in 1983 became a wonderful 32 years of teaching.
Drama Club Production
05 Sep 2019
Drama Club boys from Forms I and II have been keenly working towards their production of Where in the World is Frank Sparrow? By Angela Betzien
All My Sons
11 Jun 2019
All My Sons
Alastair Mackerras Theatre, 9-11 May
Director Dr Douglas Wilson reports on the 2019 senior drama production
Sydney Grammar School
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Edgecliff Preparatory School
Alma Street, Paddington
NSW 2021 Australia
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St Ives Preparatory School
Ayres Rd, St Ives
NSW 2075 Australia
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