Grammar School Brighton

As the eighth Headmaster of BGS, I acknowledge the legacy forged by those outstanding educators who came before me and the many achievements of our boys and staff over the years. The second ladder below shows the position of Brighton Grammar School when all schools are ranked by their 2021 VCE 40+ percentage measures, . If two schools have equal 40+ percentages, their 40+ score counts are used as a tie-breaker.
Members of our international parent community are invited to attend our International Parents’ Support Group morning tea on Wednesday 15 February. Easing back after the holidays can range from feeling really excited and eager to concern, fear or anxiety. Getting butterflies or general worry about going back to school is common. A friendly reminder to always sign your son in and out using our Qikkids system, and during Term 1 apply sunscreen on arrival ready for the day. A loving, quick and confident goodbye helps your son’s brain and body to adapt and reduce the fight or flight neurochemical reaction.

We have so many varied opportunities throughout the year where we see the warmth, direction and care our older boys provide to our younger boys. Thank you to Father Lord who led the service, Hayley Blakiston and Borwick House Choir for the superb singing and to the family members of our School Officers who supported their sons. Thank you to all the parents who participated in organising year level events, fostered relations with other parents, and supported the School and students on so many levels across 2022.
Last Friday, dozens of BGS boys were treated to a fun celebration of Chinese New Year in the Wellbeing Centre Library, hosted by Ms Ruth. It is traditional for Brighton Grammar Year 12s to begin their year with the Big Fella camp. The intention is to complement the physical challenge of hiking Mt Bogong with the mental challenge of goal-setting for the year ahead; approaches to learning, challenge, relationships and creativity are discussed and explored. Our Year 7s will head to the Mornington Peninsula either on 27 March or 2 April .

Our parent information sessions, business breakfast and workshops have been well-attended including a special community event with world-expert Prof Matt Englar-Carlson who led a talk on Positive Masculinity for over 400 attendees. Our youngest boys in the ELC are adapting to new routines of learning while our Year 12s are showing admirable commitment and focus to their studies. As marked in the Date Card, classes conclude for Term 3 on Friday 15 September at 3.20pm. The first day of Term 4 is Monday 2 October when classes resume at 8.30am, and all boys from ELC to Year 6 are to wear their summer uniform. Term 3 Interim Reports will be available to parents for all Prep to Year 6 boys from Wednesday 13 September. These reports do not assess Achievement but focus on Attitude, Effort and the development of various Personal and Social Skills.
There were two matches conducted ACT Schools v Victorian Schools.These were played in great spirit and an atmosphere of camaraderie and good will. ACT won both matches however Victoria were within a try for most of the second match. ASRU selectors viewed the matches and will also view any matches held in other jurisdictions in the next months with a hope to select two representative teams for potential matches in September. After nearly two years without interstate representative matches between states this was welcome relief and a wonderful experience for all the players involved. Due to the continuing situation with the COVID19 pandemic and, the successive lockdowns being experienced by the community, the Victorian Schools Rugby Union has cancelled the remainder of the winter season 2021.

School officials and the Environment Protection Authority insist the former heavy industrial site does not pose an immediate danger to staff or students. It’s our research and data arm, covering teaching and learning, parenting workshops, and staff professional development. The OBGS is our Alumni / Old Boys Society.With reunions, clubs, functions and events it’s our way of making sure you’re part of our community for life.
At the Urwin Centre, boys will benefit from the renovation of the outdoor areas planned for the holiday break, which, from the beginning of next year, will provide them with additional spaces for play and socialising. Brighton Town Council issued a medal in 1897 to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria . Brighton at that time had a population of 9,373 in an area of 3,288 acres. Its local economy included manufacturing, floriculture and horticulture, with tourism already a strong mainstay. A 'Special Survey' in the vicinity of the future Brighton, bounded by the coastline, North Road, East Boundary Road and South Road, was sold to Henry Dendy in 1841.
The rowing teams are showing great promise and we look forward to hearing how our Year 10 team does in the Australian National Championships in WA this week. Last Saturday, I had the great pleasure of heading out of Melbourne to spend time at Nagambie Lakes to watch the Head of the River. At yesterday’s Secondary School assembly, House Colours were presented, and it was encouraging to see the number of boys who have committed to working together and contributing to their House. I never realised the effect that littering, and pollution has on our environment.

Dive into the reviews to learn more or contribute your perspective to our growing database of school insights. The page dedicated to Firbank Grammar School in Brighton serves as a comprehensive resource for parents and students looking for in-depth information about the school. From academic offerings to extracurricular activities, we aim to provide a detailed overview of what you can expect from this educational institution. We can’t wait to celebrate Book Week by joining Lower Primary students to watch the performance of Frank’s Red Hat on Tuesday. We also invite the boys to bring their favourite book to school for the week to share with friends.
We know boys, especially young boys, are generally visual, spatial and kinaesthetic learners. Due to a major server migration  in the term break, the BGS app will be offline from 3-7 July. As our Director of Students, Katie White discusses below, these, along with the coaching meetings held last week, should help your son to refocus and re-calibrate over the holidays.