SGS Magazine Issue 18 Autumn

A round up of happenings and achievements in the Grammar community

Director of Music, Mr Greg Platt, keeps us up to date on Grammar music.

The 2023 Literary Festival explored the theme Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives.

Science Master Mr Simon Germaine reports on the diverse and dynamic range of activities being explored by primary boys at St Ives.

Dr Malpass reflects on an eventful year and makes some observations on current trends in the teaching profession.

Short and long-term excursions to both France and Germany provided stimulating and enlightening experiences for many Form IV boys.

Edgecliff boys and staff express their thoughts on what made 2023 a special year for engaging learning experiences and building a vibrant School community.

Music teacher Rachel Lemon looks back on her career in music and the development of the Music programme at Edgecliff Preparatory School.

With the School celebrating its 25th season of volleyball, 2023 was a year of many individual and team achievements.

These two Grammar prizes were established by two of the most respected and influential families living in the colony of Sydney, during a time of great change.

Head Librarian Ms Ava Banerjee reports on a celebration of the life and work of one of the School’s most notable alumnus.

Mr Jim Cattlin (OS 1961), member of the First XV 1961 and author of a new book, Alligator Grammar! A History of Sydney Grammar School Rugby, delves into some key events from our proud rugby tradition.

Mr Tod Piekos joined the Grammar Music department in 1972, working with others to make Music at Grammar into one of the outstanding educational keystones of the School.

We pay tribute to three long-serving staff members who retired in 2023.

Mrs Becky Lovelock, Deputy Headmaster (Academic) updates us on the impressive array of speakers appearing in this year’s lecture series.

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

Form V members of the Open rugby squad enjoyed a fulfilling cultural and sporting experience in France – hosts of the Rugby World Cup in 2023.

Cadets has a long tradition of giving boys the opportunity to develop vital skills and characteristics that can be applied throughout life.

For over 80 years, 306 Squadron has offered boys a unique environment in which to engage with their peers, stretch their skills and make a meaningful contribution.

Director of Studies Miss Julia Wilson provides an insight into the vital self-reflection aspect of the semester reporting process at Edgecliff.

The 149th Sydney Grammar School Athletics Championships was held at Weigall on Wednesday 28 February.

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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