Melbourne Girls Grammar

A few weeks ago, we welcomed back the Class of 2006 to celebrate their 20 Year Reunion. It was wonderful to see the Nina Crone Library Drum filled with Old Grammarians reconnecting, sharing memories and catching up with friends from their school days. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a special evening. We loved having you back on campus and look forward to seeing you again soon.

On Friday 12 June, our Morris Hall Grammarians took part in a Social Service Day. The theme was “dress up as an everyday hero,” with costumes ranging from doctors, lifeguards, police officers and nurses too, in a few cases, their teachers 😊.

During the day, Year 4 students worked alongside representatives from the Salvation Army to create care packages for people experiencing hardship. Thanks to the generosity of Morris Hall students and families, a wide range of donated items was collected and thoughtfully packed. Students also decorated the bags with colourful artwork and heartfelt messages, hoping to bring encouragement and kindness to those who receive them. The experience helped students understand how small acts of generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of others.

On 3 and 4 June, we welcomed ELC grandparents to MGGS for a special morning tea and the opportunity to hear from Head of Early Learning, Sharon Jordan, and Deputy Principal: Educational Leadership (Academic), Lynda Wall.

Following morning tea, grandparents were invited into the ELC classrooms to experience learning in action, connect with teachers and spend quality time alongside their granddaughters.

It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the important role grandparents play in our community and to share a glimpse into the rich learning experiences that shape the Early Learning years at MGGS.

Our latest edition of Information Exchange (IE) is now available.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar, learning is designed to spark curiosity, inspire action and deepen engagement with the world. From ELC to Year 12, our Grammarians embrace opportunities to grow through their studies, co-curricular experiences, service initiatives and community partnerships.

This edition of IE highlights the many ways students are enriched by the breadth of opportunities at MGGS and the enthusiasm they bring to every aspect of School life.

Read it now https://ie.mggs.vic.edu.au/e/enrich-and-engage

The world of 'Little Women' came to life at Southbank Theatre over the weekend, as our Senior Years cast delivered three sold-out performances that had audiences laughing, crying and completely captivated.

From the cast on stage to the many students and staff working behind the scenes, this production was a true celebration of creative collaboration and dedication.

We are so proud of our talented Grammarians and grateful to Cherie Hozynka School Production Coordinator, teaching staff and the MGS students involved for helping bring this beautiful story to life. ✨

On 3 June, students at our Merton Hall Campus enjoyed a casual dress day and participated in fundraising initiatives to support of the Class of 2026's chosen charity, One Girl. One Girl is a grassroots not-for-profit organisation dedicated to breaking down the financial, cultural and social barriers that prevent girls and young women from accessing their right to education, one girl at a time.

Over $4,000 was raised on the day! Well done to our SEC for organising and thanks everyone for your donations!

The first event of the Domain Cup tournament was a success, with the highly anticipated Domains Got Talent featuring MGGS vs MGS. Hosted by Melbourne Girls Grammar, the crowd was amazing as five acts from each school took to the stage.

Well done to the Year 12 Grammarians for their leadership in bringing the event together. MGGS came home with the victory, with the next events in the series being Domain Debating and Domain Netball later in the Term 3 🏆.

We are proud to announce that Melbourne Girls Grammar has been awarded as an Excellence Awardee for the Australian Education Awards 2026 in the category of ‘Secondary School of the Year - Non-Government’. The Australian Education Awards are Australia’s leading independent education awards, celebrating excellence across schools, principals, department heads and teachers nationwide.

Lynda Wall – Deputy Principal: Educational Leadership, Academic – explained that “the nomination for MGGS addressed a range of criteria including excellence in educational outcomes, management of facilities, finances and human resources, as well as communication links with the wider community, and commitment to innovation and improvement”. She added that “being awarded is a testament to the work of all MGGS staff who we thank for their commitment to excellence.”

These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of the country’s top performing schools and their staff, and the Excellence Awards represent the finalists in each award category. The winners will be announced at a special event in Sydney on 7 August.

The MGGS Community is so proud to see Professor Katie Allen (Stephens, 1983) posthumously appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to paediatric allergy and gastroenterology research, and for her service to people and federal parliament as the member for Higgins.

Katie Allen was an esteemed alumna, former Chair of the School Council, and President of the Merton Hall Foundation. Her passing late last year drew an outpouring of grief from the wider community, and the School continues to honour her lasting legacy. One of the ways she is remembered at MGGS is through the ‘Professor Katie Allen AO Oration Prize’ awarded to a Year 9 or 10 student each year, with the winner’s address delivered on Speech Night.

Congratulations to MGGS teacher of Philosophy and English Lenny Robinson on receiving the 2026 UQP Quentin Bryce Award for her debut novel And in the Morning.

The award, which recognises former governor-general Dame Quentin Bryce, is for a book on UQP’s list that celebrates women’s lives and/or promotes gender equality. And in the Morning is a novel about war and the ways in which its tragedies, both great and small, transform the intimate lives of the mothers, wives and lovers who must live with its consequences. It’s available to pre-order online.

We are so proud of Lenny for this accomplishment and all that she brings to our Grammarians. Read more about Lenny in this past article of Information Exchange https://ie.mggs.vic.edu.au/a/09-sy-interview-dr-robinson-issue-2-2025

Photo credit: Elizabeth Langslow