SGS Magazine Issue 17 Spring

A round up of happenings and achievements in the Grammar community

Grammar musicians have been very busy so far this year, with boys participating in many concerts, festivals and competitions.

The spirit of Anzac was vividly recalled and honoured, as we marked this important occasion in the traditional Grammar fashion.

Director of Sport Mr Johnathan Redenbach updates us with all the winter sport action.

As part of this year’s NAIDOC observance, the School undertook a number of activities to acknowledge First Nations peoples.

Ms Sharon Ditmarsch provides an update on developments and events in our community.

Form IV boys, Ethan Tan and Conrad Liu, share their Indigenous Immersion experience in the far north.

Year 2 Form Masters Mr Sam Beck and Mr Tom Keeble unpack the elements of the inquiry teaching model, which helps develop independent learning skills.

Visual Arts Subject Master Mrs Bernadette Mansfield shares some insights into the impressive collection of HSC major works on display at the 2023 exhibition.

Mrs Becky Lovelock, Deputy Headmaster (Academic) reports on a diverse range of presenters who have given thought-provoking presentations.

Director Dr Douglas Wilson reports on the Term III senior drama production, performed in the Palladium Theatre on 20 – 22 July.

Mrs Becky Lovelock and Dr Alexander Stevens offer perspectives on the School’s engagement with the challenging world of AI.

Edgecliff Preparatory School welcomed new and prospective boys and their parents with a diverse and dynamic display of learning activities and experiences.

Applied Arts Subject Master Mr Nicholas Green provides a commentary on the projects created by the boys in the 2023 HSC Design and Technology class.

A rousing musical and visual event was enjoyed by all in the School community, as Director of Music Mrs Jacqueline Fane reports.

Mrs Pat Lyndon. Having worked at the School from 1979–2002, including as Head Librarian from 1990, Pat was witness and party to significant developments at the School.

Our Prefects reflect on how the cooperation and support of the School community has helped their tenure to be a successful one.

Form I Housemaster Ms Annabel Furley recounts an activity-packed three-day event that successfully nurtured camaraderie amongst the cohort.

Mrs Emily Kaufling puts the spotlight on the growing popularity of Theatresports and how it can enrich the learning experience.

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

John Tranter had a special connection with Grammar and his profound contribution to the School and to Australian literature has been captured in this fitting tribute.

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

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

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

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