Junior School
Our Junior School has at its core, positive and constructive relationships where expectations are high and learning is relevant and comprehensive. Our team is dedicated to developing the essential skills and values needed to empower students in their learning and approach to life. As a result, our students have a strong, positive attitude to overcoming challenges, and are resilient and well-rounded.
Unrivalled Opportunity
Located on the shores of Lake Jindabyne in the foothills of Australia’s beautiful alpine region, Snowy Mountains Grammar School provides endless opportunities for students. Complementing our strong academic programs is our rich sporting heritage, with Junior School students competing in a variety of Snowsports and Equestrian events throughout the year.
Our location ensures our students are well connected with the environment and the community.
Open Now
Enrolments are open year round, so talk to our staff to find out how Snowy Mountains Grammar School can provide your child with a truly unique education. Our staff are always happy to talk through your individual needs and take you on a tour of our wonderful school.
We look forward to welcoming you to Snowy Mountains Grammar School.
“We prepare our students for life, they take ownership of their learning through a positive mindset approach and working towards their personal best.”
Heidi Shvetsoff – Director of Junior School
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Junior School Welcome
Kindergarten
Approach to Learning
Student Wellbeing
Technology in Learning
Educational Support
Subjects Offered
Academic Achievements
Kindergarten Transition
“We have a responsibility to educate the hearts and minds of those most precious in our community, where they, in turn, will make meaningful contributions to the wider community now and into the future.”
Dr Andrew Bell – Principal
Read about our Junior School…
Developing a Student’s Flexible Mindset
A flexible mindset goes hand in hand with a growth mindset in the development of a child’s positive self-awareness. Whilst a growth mindset determines how a child responds to setbacks, a flexible mindset is an [...]
Blasting through 100 Days of Kindergarten
On Tuesday 26 July, our youngest learners reached a significant milestone in their educational journey – their first 100 days of school! Of this significant milestone, Kindergarten teacher, Rosheen Nikora, said, “You should be very [...]
Year 6 STEM race to the finish line with their fan-driven carts
This semester, our Year 6 students have been busy in STEM, re-purposing old equipment to build fan-driven cars. The hands-on activity required students to call upon a breadth of skills, including collaboration, critical thinking, planning, [...]
Up up and away, it’s the 100th Day!
Up, up and away, it's the 100th day! On Monday, 26 July, our youngest learners reached a significant milestone in their educational journey – their first 100 days of school! Students participated in the [...]
SMGS Junior School Term 2 Lunchtime and After-school Co-curricular Program off to a Flying Start
SMGS Junior School Term 2 Lunchtime and After-school Co-curricular Program off to a Flying Start From the beginning of 2020, one of the key goals of the SMGS leadership team has [...]
Light Up Vanuatu – A Service-Learning Opportunity for K-12
The Junior School feels privileged to be leading a Service Learning opportunity as a K-12 project. The project, Light Up Vanuatu, is supported by SolarBuddy and SchoolAid and has been introduced to SMGS through an [...]