We invite you to join us for the Kiandra House Fundraiser featuring MAVEN, a short documentary directed by Divya Gordon. Set in the breathtaking landscape of Kosciuszko National Park, MAVEN takes you on a journey through the Main Range in NSW, Australia. The film showcases athlete Chess Smee and members of an adventurous alpine community [...]
Snowy Mountains Grammar School's (SMGS) Year 9/10 Digital Media class is thrilled to announce the launch of their new podcast, "Welcome Back—Conversations with our Alumni." This project offers students hands-on experience in storytelling, podcast production, and digital media while reconnecting with alumni. The podcast is a shining example of SMGS's commitment to exploring, evaluating, and [...]
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? [...]
Can you share a memorable experience or event that highlights the sense of community within the Boarding House? My most memorable moment in the Boarding House, which really showed how much of a community we are, was in Year 11. It was my first year in the Boarding House and we did an outdoor music [...]
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 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 [...]
