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From the Archives – ANZAC DAY
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
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Building Resilience Post Pandemic
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
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Coping with homesickness at boarding school
Learn a number of strategies on how best to support a child coping with homesickness at boarding school to improve their experience.
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How to manage screen time
How parent’s can positively approach managing children’s screen time.
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Homework tips for early high school
For children commencing high school, their number one concern is usually homework. Students worry about the volume of homework, that
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Device management and cyber safety for teens
The focus on the use of electronic devices and the importance of vigilant behaviour when online continues to be an
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Seven reasons to love our libraries
“Shhhhh…. this is a library,” is not something you are likely to hear in one of our libraries at Guildford
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There’s more to music than meets the ears!
How is it that we can’t remember all the information we read for an exam, where we left our house
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How self-reflection can improve exam performance
Receiving examination results can be a challenging time for Year 11 and 12 students. Depending on their performance, this may
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Five benefits of learning a second language
With English as one of the most spoken languages in the world, learning a second language has become less of
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Eight reasons why children should participate in co-curricular activities
There are many benefits of co-curricular activities. But first and foremost, it’s about providing opportunities for children to discover new
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Transitioning to high school: Tips for success
For children, transition times are important as they are a stimulus for personal growth and development, but they do need
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The benefits of after school care
Juggling work commitments within school hours is a concern for many parents. Fortunately, there are programs in place to support
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Why Kindergarten is important for your child’s Pre-Primary education
The first few years in a child’s life are the most important for their social, emotional and cognitive development. In this time
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The real value of education: How important is an ATAR ranking after school?
Does an ATAR ranking alone define the real value of education? When was the last time you mentioned your ATAR
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Why study in Perth?
Perth is a beautiful place to study, and an even better place to live. There are many benefits of studying
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Ten benefits of co-educational boarding
For many families boarding is not simply a consideration, it’s a requirement to ensure their children will receive the best
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Ben Carlin: the story of a Guildford Grammar School alumni who travelled the world in an amphibious jeep called Half-Safe
Guildford Grammar School alumni, Ben Carlin attended the School from 1923 to 1929. On leaving school he pursued various careers,
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Rhodes Scholars from Guildford Grammar School
Prescott Henry Harper – 1905 Born in 1886, the son of Charles Harper, Prescott attended Guildford Grammar School from 1896 to
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