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From Olympic Dreams to Inspiring Leadership – A David Guest Journey
David Guest’s path from aspiring athlete to the Head of Sport at Guildford Grammar School is a compelling story of perseverance, preparation, and leadership. His
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David Guest’s path from aspiring athlete to the Head of Sport at Guildford Grammar School is a compelling story of perseverance, preparation, and leadership. His
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed The Reverend Thomas Gerald Edward Pote as our new Chaplain.
Today marks a significant milestone in our 128 years of history as our Archivist, Rosemary Waller completes her 48 years
We are pleased to announce the appointment of David Guest as the Head of Sport at Guildford Grammar School, commencing
We are excited and proud to announce that Mr Brad Minchin, our Head of the Arts and Media Teacher has
Our Chamber Strings ensemble performed at the United Nations Association of Western Australia branch delegate dinner last Friday, at the
On Friday, 27 October, a team of Guildford Grammar School leadership staff are participating in the Central Park Plunge, abseiling
What is AgCAREERSTART? AgCAREERSTART offers young people aged 17-25 an on-farm gap year program to kick-start their careers in agriculture.
This Weeks Activities This week, our School celebrated NAIDOC Week, with various activities for our staff and students. Given the
Interstate Tour! Our Senior School music students were understandably very excited when they found out they would be travelling inter-state
Our first female, Indigenous Co-Captain Lemarna Valentine was appointed in Term 1, 2024 with friend and Co-Captain, Ollie Sills. As
“I’m going to walk in this world and work as hard as I can to get the best out of
In 2024 we transitioned to our Year 7 and 8 learning space – the Hub, creating a hive of social
Career updates from Sienna and Arian Sisters, Sienna Tolomei and Arian Sienna both attended our School during the formative periods
We are excited to announce that we are adding new classes to Kindy, Year 1 and Year 5, with new
We are very excited to announce our growth within Boarding at Guildford Grammar School. With plans to increase the capacity
Guildford Grammar School is delighted to be among the first schools in Western Australia to offer the Agribusiness ATAR course
Sally Carter’s journey Sally recently graduated Year 12 with us at Guildford Grammar School and has a bright future ahead
Riley Neill’s journey Another shining example of our pathways to personal excellence in action is 2022 graduate Riley. Riley shared
Belonging Guildford Grammar School has come alive, with over 1,300 students of which 274 are new to our School. The
Zane Murabito-Jones’ journey Finding personal success takes an open mind, and steady persistence. As Zane discovered throughout his education with
Lloyd Carver-Kriege’s journey Personal success is just that, personal. Our students are empowered on their journey of discovery to choose
Although we have been fortunate to experience a significant period of ‘normal’ school life in 2022, our Year 12 graduates
We are delighted to share that Mr Peter Allen has been appointed as the next Principal of Guildford Grammar School
The last few years of school for our 2021 Year 12 graduates have been a very different experience to those
We are thrilled to announce that finalist, Jalen (Year 11) has won the Indigenous Boarding Awards for the category: Exceptional Contribution
The VI Program – our new boarding wellbeing program It’s an exciting year for our boarders. Not only have our
Congratulations to Mr Josh Casey, Indigenous Program Coordinator and Technology and Enterprise Teacher, who was nominated and awarded as one of
Transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 is a big milestone in a child’s life, bringing new opportunities, but also
Join us in celebrating 125 years at Guildford Grammar School with a long table dinner under the stars. We welcome
For Year 12 students throughout the world, 2020 has been a year like no other. Here at Guildford Grammar School,
For Year 12 students throughout our nation, 2020 has been a year like no other. At Guildford Grammar School, our
Wilfred L. Harper and Gresley T. Harper Guildford Grammar School traces its foundations to 1896, when Charles Harper established a school in the billiard room
As we explore our post pandemic world, building resilience in our young people is a focus for many. Unfortunately, the mental health of young people
Learn a number of strategies on how best to support a child coping with homesickness at boarding school to improve their experience.
How parent’s can positively approach managing children’s screen time.
For children commencing high school, their number one concern is usually homework. Students worry about the volume of homework, that
The focus on the use of electronic devices and the importance of vigilant behaviour when online continues to be an
“Shhhhh…. this is a library,” is not something you are likely to hear in one of our libraries at Guildford
How is it that we can’t remember all the information we read for an exam, where we left our house
Receiving examination results can be a challenging time for Year 11 and 12 students. Depending on their performance, this may
With English as one of the most spoken languages in the world, learning a second language has become less of
There are many benefits of co-curricular activities. But first and foremost, it’s about providing opportunities for children to discover new
For children, transition times are important as they are a stimulus for personal growth and development, but they do need
Juggling work commitments within school hours is a concern for many parents. Fortunately, there are programs in place to support
The first few years in a child’s life are the most important for their social, emotional and cognitive development. In this time
Does an ATAR ranking alone define the real value of education? When was the last time you mentioned your ATAR
Perth is a beautiful place to study, and an even better place to live. There are many benefits of studying
For many families boarding is not simply a consideration, it’s a requirement to ensure their children will receive the best
Guildford Grammar School alumni, Ben Carlin attended the School from 1923 to 1929. On leaving school he pursued various careers,
Prescott Henry Harper – 1905 Born in 1886, the son of Charles Harper, Prescott attended Guildford Grammar School from 1896 to
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