Event Recording can be found here.

The Academic Assessment Services Testing was held on Saturday 14 September 2024.

Students who are joining our boarding community have the opportunity to attend a sleepover during our Boarders’ Orientation Weekend. This event allows new boarders to experience life in our Boarding House firsthand, supported by existing boarders who will share their experiences and highlight the many positives of boarding life. It’s a great chance for new students to settle in, make new friends, and feel more comfortable in their new environment. Boarders will stay overnight on the Sunday and be taken to Step Up Day on the Monday.

Each new boarder will be assigned a ‘buddy’ to guide them throughout the orientation weekend. Your child’s buddy will reach out in the days leading up to the event.

• Time: Sunday 17 November 2024, 1.30pm – Monday 18 November 3.15pm

What to bring
Please ensure your child brings the following items:

• Sleepwear and toiletries
• Casual clothes for Sunday and their current school sports uniform for Monday (and GGS House Shirt, if available – see below for more information)
• Thongs/casual shoes and sports shoes
• Water bottle, sunscreen, and hat
• Personal pillow and blanket/duvet
• Any required medication (contact Nurse Vicki Bellinge at (08) 9377 9211 if there have been any changes to the Student Health Record).

House Shirts
Students will receive their House Shirt on Step Up Day, which is part of the required uniform at Guildford Grammar. To ensure timely distribution, please order the shirt online at the link below by Friday 8 November. If your child will wear a sibling’s shirt, they should wear it on Step Up Day. Purchase your child’s House Shirt here. Please direct any queries to the Clothing Shop on 9377 9209.

Parent Presentation
We welcome parents to attend Claire Eaton’s presentation, Hello High School, on Monday 18 November, from 8.45am-10.15am in the David Lawe Davies Centre (location #27 on the Senior School Map). Claire will share valuable insights and tools to help Year 6 parents guide their children through the high school transition. Please register for this event by Monday 11 November here, if you have not done so already.

Compulsory student event.

• Date: Monday 18 November 2024
• Time: 8.30am-3.15pm
• Location: Meet in Thwaites Courtyard (between buildings 32 and 33 on the Senior School Map)
• Parking: Available on the Hockey pitch off Great Eastern Highway
• What to wear: Current Year 6 school sports uniform, enclosed footwear, a hat or cap and sunscreen (please apply before arrival)
• What to bring: A named water bottle

Morning tea, lunch and the full day of activities will be provided.

Students

Step Up Day is an exciting day where all Year 7 students (day and Boarding) engage in a variety of activities aimed at introducing them to their cohort and House in a fun, informal setting. This event helps students get to know one another, build friendships, and feel more at ease as they transition to secondary school.

House Shirts

Students will receive their House Shirt on Step Up Day, which is part of the required uniform at Guildford Grammar. To ensure timely distribution, please order the shirt online at the link below by Friday 8 November. If your child will wear a sibling’s shirt, they should wear it on Step Up Day. Purchase your child’s House Shirt here.
Please direct any queries to the Clothing Shop on 9377 9209.

Parents

Parents are invited to stay for the morning to attend a special presentation by guest presenter Claire Eaton from ‘Hello High School’, a well-renowned tween expert, coach, and author. Claire will share some fabulous tips for parents who are supporting their children’s move into a new school or environment. The presentation will take place on Monday 18 November, from 8.45am-10.15am in the David Lawe Davies Centre (location #27 on the Senior School Map). Following the presentation, parents are welcome to join us for morning tea. Please register for this event by Monday 11 November here, if you have not done so already.

(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.