First Horizon Program
December 1st, 2020 by Michele Fisher
When we decided to run the program using a Zoom, hybrid model, we thought carefully about the essential elements of the experience. On Friday morning, the boys grabbed their DIY […]
Kutcha Edwards visits BGS
November 25th, 2020 by Michele Fisher
I was in the audience of Year 9 History students studying the history of the Stolen Generations, and in a few weeks we would be facing an examination question requiring […]
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars
November 20th, 2020 by Arthur Le
Congratulations to Year 10 boys James Bourke and Aaron Hong-Dunnett on their acceptance into the University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program. The enrichment program for […]
Boomerangs make a come back
November 18th, 2020 by Arthur Le
Back in the woodwork room, Year 7 boys have decorated their boomerangs with artwork that tells the story of a personal milestone event inspired by indigenous artwork that the boys […]
Innovative Schools 2020 winner
November 16th, 2020 by Michele Fisher
BGS made The Educator’s annual most Innovative Schools list of 50 schools around the country at the forefront of change and innovation in education. We were rated as one of […]
Always Was. Always Will Be
November 11th, 2020 by Arthur Le
NAIDOC Week has always been about highlighting my Indigenous culture and being proud of who I am and where I am from as a Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wamba Wamba […]
Welcome to NAIDOC Week
November 9th, 2020 by Arthur Le
It’s NAIDOC Week, an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to celebrate Indigenous achievement, history and rich culture. This morning, a welcome to country and flag raising and smoking ceremony […]
Work as one
November 4th, 2020 by Michele Fisher
Last year we envisioned a brand new, clean drawing board, wiped from all the troubles and misfortunes of the past year. Now, many of us are facing despair and sadness; […]
Farewell to musicians
November 4th, 2020 by Michele Fisher
More than 20 Year 12 classroom and instrumental music students, who had continued their involvement in the music program through to their final year, had an opportunity to catch up […]
Words of wisdom from celebrated Old Boys
October 27th, 2020 by Emily Beaton
Peter Harvie (OB 1957) These are strange times, in uncharted seas. Yet opportunities exist and sometimes are magnified in challenging social and economic environments. These times will pass but you […]