Our Junior School students have been enjoying the new garden beds and outdoor spaces to learn, socialise, find a quiet study spot, eat lunch and of course learn about gardening and plants. Today, the Kindergarten students had their science lesson outside, where they learnt about the life cycle of plants. They were joined by three [...]
Earlier this Term, Snowy Mountains Grammar School and Thredbo MTB announced the Thredbo MTB Scholarship. The scholarship was for an emerging SMGS MTB student who would like to contribute to the development of mountain biking at the school and in the local area. The scholarship was open to students who fit the following criteria: -Students [...]
This Friday, 8thMarch, Snowy Mountains Grammar School will be hosting an inaugural International Women’s Day breakfast at Rydges Horizons, Jindabyne. Throughout the world on this day, communities will gather together to celebrate and commemorate the diverse and invaluable contribution of women in society. The theme for this local event is: “Inspiring Young Women in the [...]
This morning our Junior School community met at Banjo Paterson Park ready to ride and scoot to school for an early national Ride2School Day, which is promoted as “Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel and one of the best days in the school calendar” (the national day officially occurs later in March). The SMGS community [...]
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 [...]
SMGS snowsports athletes had another successful day on piste at Thredbo Resort for the Redlands Cup. Racers were greeted by cold temperatures that continued to plummet through the day, but enthusiasm stayed high buoyed by team camaraderie and as always, strong school spirit. Primary racers shine The youngest members of our school community had [...]
What a day! Congratulations to all SMGS students who competed at the Scots Race today! Between the incredible snow conditions and bluebird skies, competitors, supporters, and spectators couldn’t have asked for a more perfect start to the race season. SMGS had a stellar day on the slopes with many of our athletes stepping on the [...]
With mother nature delivering the goods over the last few weeks, the buzz around the early season snowsports competition season is at an all-time high. Many of our students and their families have been taking advantage of the fantastic snow conditions and crisp and sunny days up at Thredbo, Perisher and Charlottes Pass. With the [...]
Over the weekend, Year 9 student Mackenzie Harding and her horse Kosciuszko Red competed at the PCA NSW State Show Jumping and State Jumping Equestrian Championships held in Morriset, NSW.Representing the Jindabyne Pony Club and Zone 18, Mackenzie rode brilliantly, posting some fantastic results. An account of Mackenzie and Red’s achievements, paraphrased from an article [...]
