SGS Magazine Issue 21 Spring

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.

Assistant Headmaster (Senior Housemaster) Mr Craig Johnston commends the character contribution that this year’s Prefects have made to school life.

Acting Director of Sport Mr Mark Philp updates us with all the winter sport action.

Inspired by the theme, Book an Adventure, pupils, parents and staff at Edgecliff spent a week eagerly celebrating the joy of books and reading.

The following is an excerpt from an address given by Mr Philip Barr to the staff of all three schools at the Continuing Education day on Monday 21 July.

Dr Theodore Ell (OS 2002) offers some thought-provoking observations, based on his recently published book Lebanon Days and the ethics of thinking back.

Director Ms Emily Kaufling reports on a spirited production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure tale.

Director of Community Ms Sharon Ditmarsch shares the latest on Grammar goings-on, highlighting the involvement of parents and alumni within the School community.

Subject Master Visual Arts Mrs Bernadette Mansfield, and the dedicated boys under her care, share their reflections on this year’s HSC major works.

Subject Master Applied Arts Mr Nicholas Green provides a snapshot of this year’s HSC Design and Technology projects.

Deputy Headmaster Mr Peter Derrin reports on how camps and tours play a vital role in enriching the education of boys at St Ives.

The celebrated Grammar Old Boys’ jazz ensemble took an opportunity to strut their stuff at the inaugural Fong Lim Fanfare Festival.

This special event will become an annual feature on the Grammar calendar to honour the legacy of a much-loved Music master.

A stirring musical celebration in the John Vallance Hall was a fitting finale to a 34-year career of musical excellence.

Edgecliff Day is a once-a-year event that provides current and prospective families with a vibrant showcase of all that the School has to offer.

School Archivist Dr Madeline Bowers explores the history behind two Speech Day prizes: The EW Bonwick Prize and the William Shepheard Laidley Prize.

William Stumbles (V) shares his reflections on a fascinating immersion into Indigenous culture at Australia’s top end.

Mathematics master Mr Robert Fuller, along with several Form IV boys, give an insight into volunteering at a vital local charity and the positive impact it can have upon both the volunteers and the people they serve.

Built on the theme ‘Decoding the Universe: exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’, Science Week 2025 was a vibrant celebration of curiosity, creativity, and connection.

St Ives Sportsmaster Mr Brett Townley-Jones gives an account of a successful combined Preparatory Schools tour to Port Macquarie and Armidale.

Old Sydneians, boys, masters and other guests gathered in the John Vallance Hall on Friday 2 May to participate in Grammar’s Anzac Assembly.

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.

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