Our Middle and Senior School Creative Sessions capped off 2024 with a remarkable showcase of talent, creativity, and courage. Students from all year levels graced the Snowy Shed stage, presenting an inspiring mix of group ensembles and solo acts. For many, it was their first time performing, and their bravery and skill shone brightly before [...]
Last week, the inaugural Arts and Design Awards celebrated the exceptional creativity, talent, and hard work of our Year 7–12 students across Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Media, and Robotics. From stunning performances and artworks to innovative designs and technological ingenuity, our students inspired us with their dedication and passion throughout 2024. Congratulations [...]
Jindabyne, NSW – Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) is delighted to announce that its new Curiosity Centre is now open, with students and teachers actively exploring its innovative spaces. Opened on the first day of Term 4, the Curiosity Centre has quickly become a vibrant home to Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Science, and STEAM, [...]
We’re thrilled to announce our robotics teams’ outstanding performance at the ACT VEX Robotics State Finals in Canberra! Competing against 27 teams, our students placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 8th, with Cohen, Cailyn, and Georgia achieving an impressive 51 points in the grand final. In addition to these top placements, our teams received multiple awards [...]
Peaks of Curiosity Alumni Stories—Jack Celestino What path did you follow after you graduated from SMGS? How did you become interested in that pathway (education, career, interest)? Ever since I was ten years old, I was a passionate aviator. I chose to finish my high school years in the boarding house at SMGS as my [...]
Two episodes in, and what are we learning about this initiative? Our small team of willing and able Year 9 students who take Digital Media as a subject have learnt so much collectively. Also, as the teacher in charge, I am developing some strong beliefs about the merits of why a school should build podcasting [...]
As a teacher who is not only deeply passionate, but also curious, about the ‘how and why’ of the learning for our children, I have witnessed the excitement and fascination and, at times, the despair that mathematics evokes in learners. The new Australian Maths Curriculum is designed not only to develop numeracy skills but also [...]
We are proud to highlight the achievements of our Years 5–7 robotics teams at their recent competition at Goulburn High School. In their inaugural tournament, our teams secured 3rd and 4th place in the semi-finals, an impressive outcome after months of preparation and commitment, including giving up lunchtimes four days a week. Additionally, our teams [...]
There is something special about the journey of a Major Work for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). From brainstorming sessions to the final moments of submission, this process tests resilience and reflects the high expectations we set for our students. Major Works challenge students to push beyond their comfort zones, sustain creativity and meet the [...]
This term, students participated in two separate Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1) courses, each designed with distinct objectives. Both sessions provided valuable skills for safety in the back country, but the outcomes were tailored to different student groups. Stage 5 Outdoor Education—Preparing for the Back Country Organised by Miss Mariah Dhar, Stage 5 Outdoor [...]
