SUMMER SPORT ROUND-UP

Basketball

The 2025–26 basketball season delivered strong competitive outcomes across multiple age groups, highlighted by the outstanding performance of the 14s age group, who were the most successful team for the season, winning 61 per cent of their games. This result reflects consistent skill development, tactical execution, and commitment from both players and coaching staff. At the senior level, the First and Second teams combined for a total of five GPS victories across the season, demonstrating resilience and competitiveness within a challenging competition environment.

Individual achievement was also recognised during the season, with Ashton Clarke (VI), Captain of Basketball, being awarded his Honour Badge after earning selection in the GPS Representative Team. This accomplishment represents a significant personal milestone and reflects the strength of the programme in supporting high-performing athletes. Overall, the season balanced team success with individual development, reinforcing the programme’s commitment to excellence, opportunity, and representative achievement across all levels.

Rowing

The 2026 season saw strong progress across the rowing programme. Junior rowing continued to expand, with record participation and several gold medal performances through the season from both the Year 8 and Year 9 cohorts – an encouraging sign for the future.

For the second consecutive year, the Year Ten VIIIs competed at the Melbourne Head Regatta, placing third and seventh in a field of more than thirty-five crews from across the country. At the AAGPS Head of the River, Grammar fielded three Year Ten VIIIs and four Senior IVs, demonstrating the increasing depth emerging within the programme.

Senior crews undertook an intensive training schedule, including camps at the Nepean and in Canberra. While overall results were mixed, there were notable highlights: the First VIII placed third at the NSW Schoolboy Championships, and the Second VIII claimed gold in their respective categories. Two Senior IVs also progressed to the NSW State Championship final and both crews competed at the National Championships in Tasmania from 23 to 27 March.

While the 2026 Head of the River results were not what we had hoped for, our crews displayed outstanding determination and fortitude throughout the regatta. The School is immensely proud of the resilience, boatshed pride and teamwork shown, which continues to define our rowing culture and underpin future success.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Parents and Friends of the Boat Club Association for their invaluable support throughout the season.

Swimming

The 2026 Grammar swim team delivered an exceptional season in the pool, showcasing impressive performances across GPS Competitions 1, 2 and 3. Both the Junior and Intermediate teams were at the top of their respective tables. After a nail-biting battle at the AAGPS Championships, our Juniors secured the Junior Division trophy for the first time since 2007, and our Intermediates claimed second place. A fantastic result for the Grammar swim squad, reflecting their determination and teamwork all season.

A highlight of the evening was the All Age 6 × 50 freestyle relay. With the help of our Form IV cheer squad, the Grammar team consisting of Ashly Yang (I), Hudson Duong (II), Hugo Jones (II), Jonah Jo (III) Joseph Braund (IV) and Jonathan Cheng (VI) finished the race seven seconds ahead of the rest of the field in a GPS record-breaking time. Sixteen boys have been selected to progress to the CIS Competition. Congratulations to all swimmers on an outstanding season.