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
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Technology in Learning
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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
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SMGS Launches Immersive Virtual Kindergarten Transition Program
As of Tuesday, 22 September, there are 127 days before the Kindergarten class of 2021 will begin their learning journey at ‘Big School’. For many of our future learners and their families, there are some [...]
Year 2/3 use STEM to build the perfect pirate ship
Avast ye, mateys! Year 2/3 learnt about water displacement as part of their Science lesson today. Their challenge was to design and build a pirate ship that would float on the high seas.
Students take flight in STANSW Young Scientist Paper Plane Competition
As part of the 2020 National Science Week Activities, students had the opportunity to participate in the STANSW Young Scientist Paper Plane Competition. SMGS had a number of students make the made the minimum cut-offs [...]
Junior School students explore the Deep Blue for National Science Week
Science Week was jam-packed full of excitement! The theme this year was Deep Blue. Year 6 engaged in the engineering process, creating prototypes that could clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Students planned and [...]
Students embrace Animals in the Hollows theme for 2020 Landcare artwork competition
Every year primary students from around the region have the opportunity to enter their wonderful artistic creations into the Upper Snowy Landcare Calendar Artwork Competition. This year’s theme was animals in the hollows, focusing on [...]
K-2 Create Bin Monsters in STEM
Recently in their STEM class, our K-2 students considered a different way to think about recycling and rubbish bins. After discussing the benefits of recycling and understanding what we can recycle, our students were [...]