Category: Junior School

Year 9 families were privy to a small glimpse of what the boys and outdoor educators undertook over the previous nine days on a journey over three connected yet unique […]

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 […]

As parents, you are not expected to be full-time teachers. You are there to provide support and encouragement.  It is a different way of working for students and balancing interactions […]

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In a surprise appearance earlier this year, BGS old boy and Hall of Fame member, Dylan Alcott OAM visited the Junior School to make a special announcement that the Dylan […]

Year 12 students were recently visited by leading mindset coach Emma Murray and Australian cricketer Will Pucovski (OB2015) as part of their High Performance Mindfulness program. Brighton Grammar has been […]

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Congratulations to Daniel Meekin (Year 8) who recently competed in the 2021 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Queensland. Daniel’s polished performance has won him the Gold Medal in the U15 International […]

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On Friday, Kaboom Percussion entertained Prep – Year 2 BGS and FGS students with a fabulous hands-on show which the students enjoyed immensely. Students were fascinated by the instruments made […]

Playing their part in Anzac Day commemoration ceremonies, Declan Bakker (Year 11) performed the Last post for the Moorabbin Rugby Union Football Club on Saturday, Alex Hill (Year 7) performed […]

Boys were courageous and resilient, some broadening their comfort zones and learning to manage themselves and teams in unfamiliar territory.  Walking across planks, navigating a night walk, reading a compass, […]

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In February, 30 BGS students from Years 7-12 attended the first EatUp Australia program for the year, putting in a remarkable effort by making 1200 sandwiches for Australian children. EatUp […]

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