Photos: Wendy McDougall What inspired you to start sheep shearing, and how did you get involved in this activity? Growing up on a sheep farm, shearing time was always my favourite time of year as I could work with good people, work dogs and sheep. This inspired me to want to take up shearing. Can [...]
Following the success of the 2023 Cambodia Service-Learning Trip. We’re excited to offer students a life-changing opportunity to participate in an International Service-Learning Tour to Borneo in June 2025. This trip will be open to students in Years 9 – 12 in 2025. This two-week expedition will focus on life skills, confidence, resilience, and independence. [...]
Last week, Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) was announced as a recipient of a $10,000 grant from Snowy Hydro's Local School STEM Fund program. Following the application process, SMGS was selected based on its teaching and learning approach and efforts to develop a robust robotics program in the Snowy Monaro region. This generous funding will [...]
What was going through your mind when you found out you had placed 2nd at the Youth Olympics? When the judges’ scores came in and the event commentator announced that I was progressing to the big final, I knew at that stage that I had won a Youth Olympics medal. It was a surreal moment, [...]
Our Foundation Day alumni speaker for 2023 was Kelsey Boreham. Kelsey grew up in the Snowy Mountains towns of Cabramurra and Jindabyne and attended Snowy Mountains Grammar School from its first year of operation in 1996. Kelsey graduated from SMGS with the Class of 2001. After a series of skiing-related intermissions, he earned a bachelor’s [...]
Congratulations to SMGS Year 12 2023 student Spedding P, who was announced today as one of 35 young people from regional Australia named 2024 ABC Heywire winners for their resilience, courage and desire to create change. To listen to Spedding's story about his experience on his family farm in Adelong during the 2020 Bushfires, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMGS Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in the 2023 HSC Results Snowy Mountains Grammar School is delighted to announce the exceptional academic accomplishments of our 2023 Year 12 cohort. Our students have demonstrated remarkable dedication and prowess across a diverse range of subjects, reflecting the comprehensive education SMGS provides. Distinguished Achievers (3 or more [...]
In the earlier part of the year, Jessica H (Year 11) participated in the National Art School Intensive Studio Practice program. Tailored for Year 11 Visual Arts Students, this program is crafted to cater to students aspiring to advance their studies in visual arts for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and beyond to tertiary education. [...]
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an internationally recognised youth development program that is run in 140 countries. It aims to empower young people aged 14 to 25 to develop their full potential in a range of areas. The Award program focuses on fostering the lifelong skills of perseverance, resilience, teamwork and optimism. While physical [...]
Congratulations to Year 12 student Abby, who has been selected for the Team NSW Show Horse Captain position. Abby will lead the Show Horse team at the 2023 Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships from September 29 to October 3 at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, Victoria.
