Events

  1. 2026 Scholarships & Busaries Closing Date

    30 March @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm AEDT

News

  • Extended Deadline for ACER Scholarship Test Registrations

    The registration deadline for the ACER Academic Scholarship Test has been extended. All students considering applying for an Academic Scholarship at Snowy Mountains Grammar School must complete the ACER Scholarship Test, which can be taken either at Snowy Mountains Grammar School or at other ACER testing locations. New Registration Deadline: Tuesday 4 February 2025 Test […]
  • ACER Scholarship Test Registrations – Closing Soon!

    Are you considering applying for a 2026 Academic Scholarship at Snowy Mountains Grammar School?   All Academic Scholarship applicants must sit the ACER Scholarship Test either at SMGS or at another testing location.   ACER Scholarship Test registrations are now open and close at midnight AEDST on Sunday 2 February 2025.   The ACER Scholarship […]
  • Scholarships and Bursaries for 2026 enrolment are now open

    Calling all Year 7-11 students! The Snowy Mountains Grammar School Scholarship and Bursary Program is now open for online applications. Our program is designed for students who are passionate about joining our learning community and are committed to making a significant contribution to the life of the school. Scholarships Snowy Mountains Grammar School offers a […]

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SMGS Announces International Service-Learning Tour to Borneo in June 2025

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.  [...]

$10,000 Snowy Hydro Grant Fuels SMGS Robotics and STEAM Education

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 [...]

Staff Story – Catherine Batson, Head of Faculty – Creative and Performing Arts

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 [...]

SMGS Equestrian Team Shines at Northwest Equestrian Expo

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 [...]

Stage 3 Caine’s Arcade Fundraiser for UNICEF: Creativity and Compassion in Action

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 [...]

Student Story – Lottie Lodge, Youth Olympics Silver Medalist

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, [...]

Unveiling the Creative Lens: Exploring Digital Storytelling with Humans of SMGS

Our Digital Media team have decided to focus their attention this year on storytelling through photography, podcasting and videography. We are placing our own twist on inspiration from a movement that began in New York, called ‘Humans of New York’. Welcome to Humans of SMGS!   During the term, students have been working with the still [...]

Alumni Story – Kelsey Boreham (Class of 2001)

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 [...]

Staff Spotlight | Danielle Goucher, Deputy Principal

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. [...]

Navigating a Successful Start to the School Year: Essential Back-to-School Tips for Students

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.