Future focused learning embraces ‘soft skills’ including collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and creativity, which is...
An education worth having. What does it look like, sound like and feel like in action? I was incredibly lucky towards the end of last...
When was the last time you mentioned your ATAR score? Brought it up over morning tea? Around the exec table? Down a mine? ...
For me, an education worth having is one which equips students for their future. It is an education which culminates in happy, caring...
We’ve all seen the things that have been deemed essential over the past few months; toilet paper, pasta and tinned tomatoes spring to...
An education worth having must include the development of values and character traits. This is something that Guildford Grammar School has...
When I consider the question of ‘what is an education worth having?’ I immediately think of the need for our students to be able...
Having struggled to think of ways I might entertain myself during a period of unusual inactivity, I thought it might be helpful to make some...
Reading is proven to reduce stress and anxiety, can distract you when you are feeling overwhelmed and can make you feel connected, introducing...
By Dr Julie Harris These are indeed strange times in which we’re living. Despite being relatively removed from the media (too old...
I had the pleasure of meeting and greeting families at the Kiss and Drop last week and it was wonderful to see parents and children that have...
When considering the question “What is an education worth having?” there are myriad of responses, thought processes and viewpoints...
The first of our blogs on the theme of "What is an Education Worth Having" has been written by our Senior Chaplain, Rev'd Philip...
Education is a dynamic environment and the nature of learning is constantly changing. The messages from social commentators on workplace...
Researched and Written by Year 6 students Sadbh, Nicolas and Danil When you think back all the way to your first day here at Guildford...
The Miracle of Mud: Students take the learning outside and beyond to find the fun in nature! Written by Year 6 students Jason, Lachlan and...
The first few years in a child’s life are the most important for their social, emotional and cognitive development. The years...
My Name is Justyna, Head Chef of the Catering Team here at Guildford Grammar School. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself...
Across Year 2 we have been reading and adapting some poems as part of our shared class reading sessions. We have been having so much fun...
By Doreen Blyth, Outside School Hours Day Coordinator I was waiting for a colleague at Perth airport when a child sat down and started...
Theodore Roosevelt is a speaker and writer who often frequents compilations of inspiring quote lists, and certainly for me his “credit...
Do you think about the future? A lot? Not in a worrying about the future, your mother in-law visiting, or Armageddon type of thinking...
Last Friday, at an awesome Assembly from our Kindergarten and Councillor, Danil Aleshin, we had the opportunity to speak about ‘creating...
Student engagement is an important key to success within education. We want and need our students to be highly engaged in their learning so...
Year 1 is a very busy place! Last week we made the most delicious Hedgehog Slice to give as a gift to our mums at our Mother’s Day...
You may have heard of the approach to early and middle childhood education sometimes called ‘Reggio’. This innovative and...
The programs for the Term 1 Vacation Care program are now up on the school website and bookings are coming in. The children are excited...
No doubt all members of our community were extremely shocked and upset by the horrific events that took place in Christchurch last week. ...
I want to share an interesting piece of research I came across recently, which particularly relates to young people and the power of purpose...
People sometimes laugh when I tell them that one of the most popular excursions we have done is to Bunnings. The aim wasn’t to do a pre...
For some, it’s a good romance, adventure or crime novel. For others, the lure is in the non-fiction section with the promise of a...
For students, transition times are important as they are a stimulus for personal growth and development, but they do need to be handled with...
It was Confuscius’ birthday today, as well as our last full day in China; the time is now passing very quickly indeed. Many people...
The morning of day 4 involved a visit to the Confuscius Institute, the organisation which had sponsored and subsidised our trip. We...
As kids on the beach in West Wales, my brother and sister and I used to dig holes which we were convinced would eventually lead to China. ...
If you are interested in a weekly online newsletter can I recommend Brain Pickings. It arrives each Sunday (free to your inbox) and is a...
Head of the Preparatory School, Mr Clark Wight, is presenting at the sold out “Raising gorgeous boys to become good men&rdquo...
Here at Guildford Grammar School we aim to provide students with practical, hands-on, meaningful experiences that help our students to develop...
Languages Week is held on 6-12 August each year and is designed to raise awareness of the benefits of learning a second language and highlight...
Over the past week our Year 11 and 12 students have been receiving their examination results. Depending on their performance, this may be both...
Each year we run several camps that are for both the students and their parents. The Year 6 and the Year 11/12 parents and kids camps...
Year 6 student Paul Heffernan spoke beautifully at the Preparatory School assembly last Friday about compassion. His speech was inspired...
There is a steep rugby tradition at Guildford Grammar School, with the school successfully lifting the Brother Redmond cup on eight occasions;...
Logical incrementalism. I know, I was just as confused as many of you are when I first heard this term. Logical incrementalism is the process...
This week Mr Brad Evans, Head of Senior School and Dr Julie Harris, Director of Teaching and Learning, will be presenting to the Year 11 and...
To reduce their anxiety about exams and other assessments, it’s really important that all our girls and boys believe that their end of...
How is it that we can’t remember all the information we read for an exam, where we left our house keys, or what was on the shopping list...
“Shhhhh…. this is a library!” is not something you are likely to hear in one of our libraries. In fact, most of the...
One of the major assets of our co-curricular and academic programs is our commitment to a broad range of opportunities for students to...
Time is on my side, yes it is, Time is on my side, yes it is” Rolling Stones 1964 Is it? Is it really? Does it really feel like time...
School sport comprises a significant part of the life of our school. Some recently published research highlights the range of benefits on...
Rowing has been part of history for thousands of years, primarily as a form of transport and more recently as a competitive sport. Rowing...
Sleep is so essential for our physical and emotional wellbeing yet we rarely get enough. Research has found the average adult sleeps less than...
Making the choice to send your child to boarding school is often a very difficult decision for parents, but one made with their best interests...
“I’ll do it tomorrow.” This is an overused phrase we’re all guilty of saying and one we often hear from our...
We all know about the benefits of swimming. From burning calories and improving our cardiovascular health to strengthening our core body...
This week I want to again focus on the use of electronic devices and also the importance of vigilant behaviour when on-line. Cyber...
For those parents new to the Senior School, you might be interested to know that we run two Book Clubs for all students. Senior Book Club is...
Congratulations...your child can now drive a car. This is amazing. We can send them up to the shops, they can drive themselves to school, we...
I have always been interested in healthy eating, so I was very happy to be asked to write about packing a good school lunch.It wasn’t...
I am finding that getting old is, generally, a miserable process. I have, however, found one advantage of getting old. The...
Teachers often come across parents in different parts of the campus and chat about academic progress.On one occasion a few years ago, I was...
It would seem from reading various accounts and listening to students’ parents that children are spending far too much time on the...
Guildford Grammar School’s unique Catalyst Program aims to meet the specific needs of students in Years 7 to 9, providing a ...
Our Academic Talent Program, STRIVE, provides students with specific academic talents and encourages strong personal drive. STRIVE...
It is times like our Preparatory School Carols Concert when we stop and enjoy moments of “WOW”. We appreciate the beauty, the...
I recently came across a new study which has given the common anecdote often used by librarians some scientific weight – reading fiction...
Share the Story As I moved through the throngs of visitors on Grandparents’ Day, watching and listening I was struck not only by the...
You planted a seed today. You probably planted quite a few. Some will land in fertile soil, others may lay dormant for years and some will...
Year 7 student Fergus joined the Senior School this year and has prepared five fabulous tips to help new students entering the Senior School...
Strong Back. Soft Front. Wild Heart. Could this be the synthesis of what we have been talking about for our children (and for us) all this...
With less than three weeks to go until the commencement of the Year 12 Trial WACE examinations, combined with our school focus on R U OK Day...
Every once in a while someone comes up with an idea, a “what if” moment that becomes reality. Recently, Mr Kieran Hurley...
I recently read a great article about how to read (a lot) more books. Lots of famous and successful people (i.e. Elon Musk and Bill Gates...
As we have been celebrating Language Week in the Library, our Director of Library Services talks about her favourite books written in...
Did you know that more than 270 languages and dialects are spoken in Western Australia today? Languages Week provides an opportunity to...
During this last weekend over lunch I was discussing with one of our Boarding staff how the meaning of “friend” has been affected...
Set on the beautiful Swan River, Guildford Grammar School is blessed with grounds that are the envy of every other school in the state. ...
So, the July school holidays are almost here and Mr Wight has issued his school holiday challenges for the Preparatory School community - not...
We needed a fresh perspective, a new way of looking at an old problem and we needed not one idea, but many. It was a problem; a conundrum that...
The School's Director of Service Learning, Ms Selinna Forward, updates us on the range of community service and service learning projects...
In light of some reading I managed to do on the plane, and considering recent global events, as well as events which may occur in our students...
Parents have a vital role to play in making sure their children have the schooling they need to succeed in work and life, according to Charles...
It was a privilege to hear from a number of wonderful student speakers at Assembly this morning. One of the addresses related to National...
Research has indicated that young people today are likely to have 17 jobs over five different careers after they leave school. Charles Fadel...
As we focus on growth this term, it is incredibly important that we share stories about our own growth. Times where “everything was hard...
One of our intentions as a Preparatory School this year is our focus on Growth and Kindness. This term we will shift our focus towards the...
This article is dedicated to you, our students. Thank you! Your boundless energy and enthusiasm at 8.15am on Monday morning gets us excited...
I was asked on Tuesday morning by one of our Year 6 students what I missed the most when I was away from the Preparatory School last week. My...
Our Preparatory School students were issued a new challenge this week by Mr Clark Wight - to take part in the Great Kindness Challenge. The...
Supporting our students to learn and understand key principles and concepts across all their subject areas and to apply this knowledge in...
The start of a new school year truly is a wonderful time. Despite most of our staff already having been back on campus over the past couple of...
We have started to build the wall in the Preparatory School, thanks to you. The wall is being built right outside my office and it is looking...
Mr Wight, Head of the Preparatory School, has a special message for all Preparatory School students: I hope that you are well and getting...
We are pleased to report the WACE results achieved by the Guildford Grammar School students of 2016 and congratulate them on their fine...
What if the traditional school timetable could be changed? Traditionally, students experiencing the first three years of Senior...
This article is dedicated to our students.Simply… you inspire us.You… yes you. Every one of you in your own unique way and in...
Wow! So many of you “crushed” the 48-hour challenge on being outside in nature. I have been inundated with journals, logs...
During the month of October (and as soon as our holidays begin) we have set for our community the following holiday challenge: Who of you...