The school year is well underway and the last two weeks have been incredibly busy. 

One of our signature events was the Grammar Life Expo which showcased the incredible variety of activities our students have available to them. The pleasing thing to witness was the number of students encouraging others to join these activities and speak to the benefits of getting involved in this important aspect of school life.

Following on from the expo was the first Open Day of the year. This saw continued interest from many prospective families who came in for the day to learn more about the great opportunities we provide at Sunshine Coast Grammar School.

Last Friday we welcomed back our scholars of 2024 to honour and recognise their achievements. Teagan Van Wyk spoke on behalf of the 2024 cohort highlighting the dedication and efforts of the staff in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for our students to excel. My congratulations go to James Luu our Dux for 2024.

Our secondary House Swimming Carnival was a great success on Thursday, my congratulations to every student who put in their best on the day. The success of the day is firmly reliant upon the participation of the students, it was really pleasing to see so many students turn up and simply get in and have a go. House spirit and school pride were certainly on show for all to see. The Year 12 students led from the front all day, encouraging their peers and setting a great example for all to follow.

Finally, this weekend our musicians are off to their camp. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students involved in this program to bond and work on their musical talents. I want to thank the dedicated Music Staff and those who have volunteered to help ensure the students have a great experience.

Immunisation program for 2025 Year 7 and Year 10 students

Please refer to the below correspondence sent to families last week regarding the upcoming immunisation program. 

Scott Mayall
Dean of Students

As organisations start to roll out their programs of events for this year, we are receiving lots of information about wonderful opportunities for our students. You can find this information on our newsfeed, accessible from the Careers and Pathways page on GECO. You can now access the newsfeed directly by clicking on the “News” link; right next to our “Book online” link, which you can use to book meetings with the Pathways team.

Here is a sample of some of the exciting programs currently featured in our newsfeed:

• Study in the USA during the school holidays
• Medical research school holiday experience programs for school students
• Creative Arts Open Day for 2025
• “The best field trip in the world” competition
• The Tuckwell Scholarship program for 2026 applicants
• Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program

Wanda Hayes
Head of Pathways and Partnerships