Participants, parents, organisers, volunteers, and of course, horses are now at the half-way point of this year's SMIEC events. We caught up with event organiser, Sue West for a quick run-down of all the action over day 1 and day 2 of the four day event. There are still two days of SMIEC [...]
The Snowy Monaro community has again showed its strong support on ANZAC Day at our local commemoration ceremonies. Today our students took part in the Jindabyne, Cooma and Berridale ceremonies. SMGS staff and students are proud to honour those who have served our country as we contribute towards preserving the ANZAC spirit through a new [...]
Jindabyne, NSW. (20 April 2018) – Snowy Mountains Grammar School’s equestrian event, SMIEC, to be held from Saturday 28th April – Tuesday 1st May, announces record number of riders and schools from across the ACT, NSW and VIC travelling to Jindabyne to participate in the 4-day event. The 21st anniversary of SMGS’ Snowy Mountains Interschools [...]
Last night the Snowy Monaro Regional Youth Council held its inaugural Snowy Monaro Youth Awards. According to the Snowy Monaro Regional Youth Council website, the awards recognise the valuable contributions young people make to our community and celebrate the accomplishments of our region’s most quiet achievers – youth! Nominations could be made for young people [...]
This term in Science, Stage 2 have been exploring the Living World and have investigated a range of life cycles, including frogs, butterflies, cicadas, the life of a tomato and the importance of bees in helping fruit and flowers to grow through the process of pollination. To deepen their understanding of how pollination works, we [...]
The SMGS Drama Academy, part of the award-winning Academies of Excellence program, have been working very hard this term, their efforts culminating in an entertaining production called Murder Malodorous. On Tuesday, 10th April, the academy invited the Berridale Hostel, along with parents and friends, to their performance. Audience members were delighted by the performances and [...]
Yesterday, our Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students spent the day at the Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) Education Centre. The first part of the day was spent learning about the classification of insects. Students then created their own insects from clay and forest floor debris. After lunch the group went on a hike to [...]
On Tuesday, 10th April, the SMGS Netball team played in the Jindabyne Netball Association’s grand final. SMGS was triumphant in the Junior Division, defeating their competition, the HotShots, 24-23 in a gripping final. Both teams played with great intensity and sportsmanship as they lifted in their quest to take home the coveted title of season [...]
Congratulations to SMGS netball team who won the prelim finals of the 2018 Jindabyne Netball Association competition with a score of 31-9. The team now heads to the grand final tomorrow, Tuesday 10th April! Well done girls!
Easter in the Snowy Mountains is always an opportunity to showcase our region, and specifically Jindabyne. The town is alive with visitors enjoying all aspects of the Snowy Mountains: the lake, the trails, Mt Kosciuszko, and of course the art on display. This year the quality of the work on display from both our students [...]
