Can you describe the work experience and what your role was? My work experience was with Qantas and I was learning about the different aspects of the airline. My week was spent in different areas of Qantas, from the headquarters to the runway. How were you chosen for the work experience? What was the process? [...]
What inspired you to pursue a career in drama and performing arts education? As a teenager I was very outgoing around close friends but painfully shy around everyone else. While my high school did not offer Drama as an elective subject, I was fortunate enough to have English teachers that nurtured my love of performance [...]
On the Last Wednesday of May, a team of 10 riders departed the Snowy Mountains to tackle the 9-hour trip to Coonabarabran. The week started rather wet and muddy, with many events being pushed back and swapped around - 40ml of rain overnight will do that! The sunshine briefly popped out on day two, and [...]
During Term 1, Stage 3 students transformed our combined Year 5 and 6 classrooms into a vibrant wonderland of creativity and fun, all for a great cause. Inspired by the famous Caine's Arcade story, our inventive students constructed their very own arcade games out of recycled cardboard boxes. This engaging event wasn't just about working [...]
Staff Spotlight | Danielle Goucher, Deputy Principal Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background in education and what led you to join our school? A: I have worked in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast throughout my teaching career, at various schools, in both pastoral and curriculum, executive and middle leadership roles. [...]
Gear up for success at Snowy Mountains Grammar School with essential back-to-school tips by Head of Teaching and Learning, Paul Horvath. Embrace Courage in pursuing opportunities, Authenticity in being true to yourself, Respect in fostering inclusivity, and Empathy by cultivating curiosity. The guide emphasises a positive mindset, organisation, and a community that values diversity, setting the stage for an exciting academic journey in 2024.
Four SMGS Year 6 students attended the 2023 HICES Gifted and Talented Camp at the end of August. Students participated in various activities that challenged their minds, met new friends and had a lot of fun! We caught up with four of the students who attended. Here is what they had to say about their [...]
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award continues to thrive at Snowy Mountains Grammar School, with over seventy students in Years 9 to 12 currently working towards the achievement of their Award. There are three levels of the Award Program—the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Each of these levels requires students to participate in and demonstrate commitment [...]
North West Equestrian Expo Written by Chloe Chilcott, SMGS Sports Co-Captain The North West Equestrian Expo, was an amazing event that brought schools and students together. The event was a whole week of competition including a range of different disciplines. Throughout the week all the students were constantly supporting each other by helping one another [...]
Mathematics extends far beyond numbers and equations; it is an essential part of our everyday lives, fostering innovation, unravelling mysteries and shaping our world. Mathematics is often considered a universal language, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. It provides a shared framework for communication and understanding concepts that have been developed and refined over centuries. From [...]
