News and Events
Surprise Visitor to Plenty Campus
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On Friday 29 August, Greek inspired Adelaide band ‘Akoustic Odyssey’ visited the Plenty Campus. Students from Prep to Year 6 were treated to a live concert which was the conclusion of a unit of work about Greek music based on resources from Musica Viva In Schools. Musica Viva is Australia's oldest independent professional performing arts […]
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Students Step Back in Time
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As a part of the Year 9 Urban History program, students are required to research what life was like in Melbourne at the turn of the century. In order to give them a better understanding, all phones and electronic devices are confiscated for a few hours while they are transported back in time for an […]
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Ladies’ Association 80th Anniversary
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On Sunday 24 August, the Ladies’ Association celebrated its 80th Anniversary with a magnificent High Tea in ArtsEdge at Locksley. Fifty guests celebrated the occasion, including past presidents of the Association, Norma Marsh, Margaret Long, Larna Ross-Henry, Mary Lillis and Vicki Pratico. Acting Principal, Mr Gerard Foley, acknowledged the significant contribution made by the Ladies’ […]
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CUA Community Care Grant
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Ivanhoe Grammar School recently entered the CUA Community Care School grant to help fund a school sustainability project at Plenty Campus. The intention was to create a vegetable and herb garden that is designed and maintained by the students, with minimal assistance from parents and staff. Voting for the CUA grant closed on Sunday 24 […]
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2014 Piano and Soloists Competition
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The Music Departments of Ridgeway and Plenty Campus would like to announce the results of the Finale Performance of the 2014 Piano and Soloists’ Competition. The event held in Buckley Hall on Wednesday, 20 August once again showcased a stunning standard of performance by Ivanhoe Grammar School Students. This year the School was privileged to […]
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Senior Years Building at Plenty Campus
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In the heart of the Plenty Campus, an exciting and innovative new facility is taking shape for the Senior Years' students. The building has been designed with a clear identity, to signify the importance and focus of the senior years as students transition to Tertiary education. The rural feel of the Campus permeates the building […]
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Youth in Philanthropy
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The Youth in Philanthropy program is an opportunity for students to learn about and be involved in philanthropy. The program was established in 2002 and is a part of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. The role of the foundation is to apply a combination of grants, research, community education and partnerships with donors and other […]
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Students with a Zest for A Cappella
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A group of Ivanhoe Grammar School students will participate at the Australian University and Schools – A Cappella Awards (AUS-ACA) in September. The competition is the first of its kind in Australia, and sees the best A Cappella groups across Australia go head to head. Vocal Australia will host the competition and aims to nurture […]
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Selby Foundation Grant
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The Senior Science Faculties of the Ridgeway and Plenty campuses have recently received a grant of $5000 from the Selby Scientific Foundation. The Grant has been provided in support of our project that specifically aims to expand analytical capabilities in the area of Environmental Chemistry. It is critically important that students are able to engage […]
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Book Week – Connect to reading, Reading to connect
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Monday 18 August to Friday 22 August was the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week. The theme for this year was ‘Connect to reading, Reading to connect’ which is about enjoying the experience of exploring story, travelling to other worlds and creating a bond with others. Within the world of the contemporary child, connect […]
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Victorian AEROSkools Championships
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The annual Victorian AEROSkools Championships were held on Thursday 14 August at the State Netball and Hockey Centre. More than three hundred students from approximately twenty five schools competed on the day. AEROSkools is a Sport Aerobics participation program that also enables students to become members of Gymnastics Victoria and Gymnastics Australia. AEROSkools is aimed […]
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Tournament of Minds
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On Sunday 17 August, Ivanhoe students competed in the Tournament of Minds at La Trobe University. The team competed in the Maths Engineering Challenge and their hard work and dedication throughout the term paid off, as they won the Northern Region division. Tournament of Minds (TOM) is a problem solving program for teams of students […]
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