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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

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

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.

How to manage screen time
How parent’s can positively approach managing children’s screen time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why study in Perth?
Perth is a beautiful place to study, and an even better place to live. There are many benefits of studying

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

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,

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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