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New Principal for Firbank
We would like to join the Firbank Grammar School community in welcoming Ms Jenny Williams, who commenced this term as the school’s 10th Principal. Headmaster Ross Featherston represented BGS at […]
Hands-on charity in Middle School
Last week, the Year 7 boys heard from two special guests: Jamie Howden from the Cathy Freeman Foundation and Sally Treacy from Projec10. Jamie is a BGS Old Boy and […]
‘This school gets it!’
Wayne Schwass, the former AFL footballer who lived with depression for 12 years in silence, was very positive about BGS and our attempts to deal with the tough issues at […]
Rick Pemberton, our new Mr Chips
How can a man’s 60-year love affair with ÃÛÌÒÖÊÓƵ, during which he had such a wonderful impact on so many staff, students and parents, be acknowledged in a few […]
The power of scholarships
Today I’m excited to launch the BGS Annual Appeal. The 2017 appeal is one with a difference – but we’ll get to that. First, I’d like to share the reasoning […]
Raising responsible digital citizens
Apparently, Bill Gates did not give his children a phone until they were 14. This prompted me to perform some basic research that indicates the average age that children get […]
Boys compete at Generations in Jazz
The Generations in Jazz Festival, held annually in Mount Gambier, is billed as ‘the ultimate three-day jam session for several thousand artists at varying stages of their musical journey’. It […]
The arts take centre stage
I believe there is so much value in our boys being exposed to and involved in the arts. The arts (particularly performing arts, such as music and drama) enable boys […]
How the buddy program helps boys thrive
The buddy program (based on the Better Buddies program) is an integral part of the Junior School Student Wellbeing program, reinforcing the friendly and caring environment and culture that is […]
A tale of achievement through persistence
Not everything in life comes easily – you have to have the grit to follow your dream if matters to you, and push through setbacks. Former Collingwood FC Captain Nick […]