News and Events
Kate Leeming's documentary Njinga is a must-see
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Dr Kate Leeming is often told she’s ‘mad’. An accomplished athlete and explorer, Kate has cycled the equivalent of twice around the world at the equator, braving extreme weather conditions and hostile terrains, even skirting around the edges of civil war. In response, she has chosen to redefine what ‘mad’ means; Making A Difference. Yesterday, […]
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Sports Report
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Soccer and Netball Girls in Commanding Wins Two girls’ teams, who began their season on Saturday, recorded very good wins. In netball, the girls started well and within ten minutes had a handy five-goal lead. However Geelong came back solidly and by quarter time, the scores were even. In the second quarter, coach Julie Hibberd […]
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Early Learning Centre Exceeds National Standards
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It is with great pleasure that we can report that in 2018 our Early Learning Centre has been rated Exceeding National Quality Standard under the National Quality Framework. The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a national benchmark for the quality of children’s education and care services across Australia. Services are assessed against the NQS by […]
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High School Musical
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With just one week to go till the opening night of the production of Disney’s High School Musical on Thursday 26 April, Plenty Campus is buzzing with students and staff busily putting the finishing touches on the production. This adaptation of the hugely popular Disney franchise is sure to be upbeat with plenty of laughs […]
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Wanless Family Aviation Scholarship
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Ivanhoe Grammar School is currently seeking applications from interested students for the 2018 Wanless Family Aviation Scholarship. It is with great excitement that we can share with you that the inaugural recipient, current year 11 student, Cooper Simmons gained his pilot’s licence a few weeks ago. Cooper is an Air Force Cadet and has had […]
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Annual Cadet Camp
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The cadet camp is an integral part of the cadet year involving cadets from both campuses in a week-long experience in the Yackandandah State Forest, Yackandandah. Cadets learn field skills, orienteering, first aid, radio and the use of compasses. In addition, Cadets fulfilling leadership roles practice their skills in a real-time environment. All Year 10-12 […]
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TeachTechPlay Conference
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Run voluntarily by teachers for teachers, the 2018 TeachTechPlay conference opened to much excitement on Thursday 12 April. Keynote speakers include Year 5 and 6 Ivanhoe Grammar School Digital Leaders who will present Shark-tank style pitches. Students rarely get the chance to present at adult conferences which is what makes the inclusion of our students […]
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Real Tennis
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It’s not every day that you get to meet a real-life Prince. During the school holidays on Saturday 7 April a group of tennis players from our School joined the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Fundraiser to play real tennis in the presence of The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward. Real tennis is the original […]
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Students to address major conference
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A group of our Year 5 and 6 students will present a keynote address at this year’s TeachTechPlay (TTP) conference. The eight girls and four boys will discuss entrepreneurship in technology. Students rarely present at adult conferences, but our Digital Leaders are keen to represent their generation and highlight the involvement of girls in technology. […]
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Urban Systems
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From Tuesday 13 March to Friday 23 March Year 9 students participated in an out-of-class program in Richmond. Throughout the year, formal classes stop and Year 9 students choose from a range of experiences designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities and encourage independence. The Urban History Program, based at our City Centre in Richmond provided […]
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Principal's Breakfast with John Silvester
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It was an early start, but well worth it for those who packed into Buckley Hall for our 2018 Principal’s Breakfast. Our special guest for the morning, author, journalist and broadcaster John Silvester (aka Sly of the Underworld) took the audience through the criminal events that have fascinated Melbournians since the early 20th century. John’s […]
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Run for the Kids
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On Sunday 18th March, 42 members of the Ivanhoe Grammar School community competed in the Run for the Kids fun run. Since debuting in 2006, Run for the kids has become one of Victoria’s most loved community events, with its primary aim being to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. It […]
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