SGS Magazine Issue 15 Spring

A round up of happenings and achievements in the Grammar community

An adventure in the outback provided a unique opportunity for boys to engage with the rich heritage of First Nations peoples.

Director of Community Ms Sharon Ditmarsch reports on the welcome return to normal activities around the School, following lockdown.

Director of Music Mr Paul Gaske keeps us up to date with Grammar’s music news.

Director of Studies Miss Julia Wilson gives some insights into strategies being used at Edgecliff to assist effective learning and promote resilience and perseverance.

Sportsmaster Mr Johnathan Redenbach updates us with all the winter sport action.

Nicholas Wu (Year 6) reports on the St Ives Football Tour to the Central Coast and Tamworth where they encountered some strong local teams.

Debating Coordinator Ms Kelli Smith reports on a host of successful and inspiring performances at recent competitions by our College Street debaters.

Headmaster Dr Richard Malpass explores the integral role which sport has played in the development of Grammar boys over the years and into the future.

Director of Music Mr Paul Gaske reports on another fantastic night of vibrant entertainment in a packed AMT.

Director Dr Douglas Wilson reports on the 2022 Musical, performed in conjunction with Ascham, Kambala and SCEGGS Darlinghurst in the Alastair Mackerras Theatre.

We share the success of some of our sport captains and their pivotal role in promoting sport.

The first of a series dedicated to exploring the origin and background to some of the many prizes and scholarships awarded annually at Speech Day.

Mr Neal Townley reports on some outstanding performances by our representatives at this prestigious national economics competition.

Two stirring musical celebrations were recently held to express appreciation and admiration for the immense contributions of Mr Vlad Khusid and Mr Martin Smith.

Richard Cranna OAM (SGS 1958–1962) provides an insight into the Cranna family’s long history and association with Grammar.

St Ives Drama master Melanie Wheatley recounts the resounding success of this ambitious interpretation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

Visual Arts Subject Master Mrs Bernadette Mansfield captures the excitement of presenting the 2022 exhibition in a new venue and the boys share the inspiration behind their work.

History master Dr MR Glozier’s research on Old Sydneians and the Second World War continues.

We hear from Old Sydneians making their mark at home and abroad.

Old Sydneians continue to reunite and rekindle their friendships, forged during their school years at Grammar.