A fantastic day for 8 local students (4 SMGS and 4 JCS) who had the opportunity to participate in the Lions Youth of the Year event today. There are three sections to the competition - a 20-minute interview with a panel of 3 judges; a 4 minute prepared speech and two short impromptu speeches responding [...]
In 2018, SMGS launched Kidpreneur. The program was a huge success and is now back for 2019! (To read all about the program launch in 2018, click HERE!) Kidpreneur is an initiative designed to guide, support and equip today’s young people with the necessary skills to inspire our future entrepreneurs. The program is open to [...]
Author: Dr Andrew Bell As parents, or as teachers, how often have we deliberately or inadvertently praised a child for their innate abilities? I would suggest we do this more than we realise, and this has been happening for generations. Of course, the intent is all positive, but the reality is quite the opposite and [...]
On Friday, 15thFebruary, the SMGS community headed to the Berridale Pool for the 22ndannual SMGS Swimming Carnival. The swimming carnival is one of the most anticipated events on the school calendar. This year, the swimming carnival did not disappoint, with an incredible display of the SMGS spirit of support, encouragement, sportsmanship and participation, and of [...]
Thursday 31stJanuary marked the first day of the 2019 school year for the Snowy Mountains Grammar School community. Of the new year ahead, Principal Dr Andrew Bell shared some insights into a few of the new programs and initiatives on offer to students, as well as new staff, saying, “It has been a privilege [...]
