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Peter Toms OAM

June 14th, 2022 by Michele Fisher

Since joining Brighton Grammar School in 1966, Peter has made an enormous impact in the lives of thousands of BGS boys.  Peter initially taught in the Junior School prior to […]

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The award recognises her tireless work in helping to raise much needed awareness of paediatric brain cancer. Her son, Connor (OB 2012), lost his battle with brain cancer in 2013, […]

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Today we celebrate and thanks our dedicated teachers and professional support staff for their work in caring for and educating our boys. To our boys: thank you for sharing your […]

Established by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, the Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program aims to inspire young people to use their enthusiasm, creativity and energy for philanthropy, social awareness and community leadership.   The 2021 Year 10 […]

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Reconciliation Week begins with the anniversary of the 1967 referendum on 27 May and ends with Mabo Day on 3 June. This year’s theme of Reconciliation Takes Action is a fitting reminder […]

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On Monday, Year 9 students from BGS and Firbank Grammar came together for the ‘Big Lunch’ with Liz Dawes to launch Go Grey in May and the RCD Birdbrain challenge, […]

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Over the summer, Josh Bortoloussi (OB 2020) completed the final components to attain the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. We hope normalities resume soon so he’ll be able to attend […]

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Three weeks ago, when Victoria went back into lockdown, we weren’t sure if this much anticipated exhibition could even go ahead. Just in time, restrictions were lifted and we enjoyed […]

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Of all articles written about the AFL draft, this one is special, and we’re glad it has been captured on the record. The story of BGS footy for the past […]

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