Year 7, 2025 Information
To support you and your child during this exciting time, we have planned several events designed to help you and your child get acquainted with Guildford Grammar, meet fellow students and parents, and start forming the strong bonds that will carry us through the coming years together. We understand this may seem like a lot of information, but rest assured that we will guide you through each stage of this comprehensive program.
These events have been thoughtfully planned to give you and your child multiple opportunities to familiarise yourselves with our school environment and processes, meet key staff members, and establish new friendships. We believe that these early connections will help ease any anxieties and build a strong foundation for the years ahead.
We are thrilled to have you join the Senior School at Guildford Grammar and look forward to sharing this journey with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Contact:
Keralee Radi
Assistant Deputy Principal (Years 7-8)
keralee.radi@ggs.wa.edu.au
The Academic Assessment Services Testing was held on Saturday 14 September 2024.
Boarders’ Orientation Weeken was successfully held.
Step Up Day was successfully held on Monday 18 November.
(Boarders only)
More details will be provided closer to the date.
All boarding students from Years 7-12 will move in on this day.
We warmly invite boarding parents and students to join us for the Welcome BBQ, a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and celebrate our vibrant boarding community.
Year 7 students to meet in Thwaites Centre Courtyard
Summer Uniform
More details will be provided closer to the date.
Students
The first day of Year 7 is a special occasion at Guildford Grammar, designed to help our Year 7 students ease into the school year with confidence. Year 7 students will share the senior campus with only the Year 12 students, allowing them to explore and become familiar with their new surroundings without the hustle and bustle of the full student body.
While students in Years 7 and 12 will commence school on today, boarding students in Years 8-11 will have a special social program planned as they commence school on Wednesday 29 January.
Parents
At Guildford Grammar School, Chapel services mark two of the most significant moments in a student’s journey. At the beginning of their time at the School, Year 7 students will participate in a special Chapel service where they process into the Chapel, symbolising the start of their new chapter with at the School. This momentous occasion sets the stage for their years of growth and learning. At the end of their journey, as Year 12 students, they will take part in the Valedictory Service, processing out of the Chapel as they conclude their schooling. This Service celebrates their achievements and reflections, bringing their school journey to a meaningful close as they become a treasured Old Guildfordian. Both services are deeply cherished traditions that unite our students and families in celebration and reflection.
We warmly invite all parents to join us for these poignant services. Your presence will add to the joy and significance of these milestones as we come together to support and celebrate our students at the start of their journey at the School.
Transition Week is a dedicated period at Guildford Grammar to help our Year 7 students acclimate to their new school environment. Throughout this week, activities and tours led by staff and Peer Support Leaders will ensure that the Year 7 students feel comfortable and welcome. Transition Week is filled with excitement, new friendships, and the beginning of many great adventures ahead, setting a positive tone for the school year.
Parent only event.
More details will be provided closer to the date.
Hosted by the Parents and Friends’ Society, the P&F Welcome Sundowner is a casual and enjoyable event to start the school year. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to socialise, meet other families across different year groups, and connect with our dedicated staff. Enjoy a relaxed evening with light refreshments, great conversation, and a warm community spirit. It’s the perfect way to start the school year, build new friendships, and become part of the vibrant GGS community.
More details will be provided closer to the date.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast while engaging in meaningful conversations about the exciting year ahead. It’s a great way to connect with other families, learn more about the Year 7 experience, and establish a strong foundation for the school year. This event provides another wonderful opportunity for parents to meet their child’s mentor in both a group and one-on-one basis and delve into the specifics of life in Year 7.
More details will be provided closer to the date.
Year 7 Camp, held in Term 3, is a key milestone in the transition to secondary school. This immersive experience offers students the chance to strengthen existing friendships, forge new ones, and reflect on their journey so far. Through a range of engaging activities and team-building exercises, students will deepen their connections with classmates and build a solid foundation for moving into Year 8. Our OLP is not only a fun and memorable adventure but also an important opportunity for personal growth and community building as students prepare for the next stage of their GGS journey.
Student Devices
In 2025, the School will begin phasing out the current BYOD program and, we are excited to announce, our School Provided Technology Program (SPTP) will commence in 2025. This program marks phase one of equipping our entire student community with the latest iPad Air (13in iPad Air in Years 5,7,9, 11 and an 11in iPad Air in Year 3). Like other similar schools, Guildford Grammar will be introducing an annual Resource Levy as part of its fees structure.
For more information, please visit https://library.ggs.wa.edu.au/TechnologyServicesProgram/Home
Subject Selections
Information regarding what subjects are on offer for Year 7 and how to make your subject selections will be emailed out to families in mid-late August.
House Allocation
House Allocation will be communicated with families prior to Step Up Day.
New Student Uniform Fittings
New student uniform fittings are available with the Clothing Shop by appointment throughout November, December, and January. Boarding families will also have an additional opportunity for fittings pre and post the Boarding Orientation Weekend/Step Up Day. We will provide a booking link and further details closer to the time.
