GRAMMAR LIFE
FROM THE DEAN OF CO-CURRICULUM
da Vinci Decathlon
What an extraordinary week we’ve had here at Grammar. This year marked our third time hosting the Regional da Vinci Decathlon. Over two action packed days, we welcomed 82 teams (more than 650 students) from 17 schools spanning the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast.
It was wonderful to witness such bright, enthusiastic minds in action as students competed in challenges across ten disciplines: engineering, mathematics, code-breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy. This event is more than just a competition — it’s a celebration of learning, curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
Our Year 5 & 6 teams competed on Wednesday and were outstanding ambassadors for our school. They navigated the day with great spirit, working collaboratively, creatively, and effectively. On Thursday, the competition continued with 52 teams from Years 7 to 10, each bringing a high level of academic rigour and friendly competition. We were proud to see our students perform so well, placing across multiple disciplines.
As we look ahead, we are excited to be sending a team of students from Years 5 to 11 to represent Grammar at the State da Vinci Decathlon at BBC in two weeks. We know they will do us proud.
Results for Year 5- 10 Decathletes
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Year 5 Blue |
Year 5 Gold |
Year 6 Blue |
Year 6 Gold |
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1st English |
3rd Codebreaking 2nd Legacy 1st Cartography 1st Maths 1st Ideation 1st Overall |
3rd Science 3rd Ideation 1st Legacy |
2nd Creative Producers 2nd English 1st Science 3rd Overall |
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Year 5 Gold |
Year 5 Blue |
Year 6 Gold |
Year 6 Blue |
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Zac G |
Lydia O |
Ari W |
Clementine N |
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Isabella P |
Hamish C |
Parker C |
Sam D |
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Nicollas R |
Harry M |
Aiden H |
Nate N |
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Thomas W |
Oscar T |
Alyssa C |
Harvey H |
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Seb V |
Quinn H |
Ondine S |
Alistair B |
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Wiliam K |
Edward W |
Sasha M |
Sebastian A |
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Lehara C |
Xavier F |
Fearne P |
Grace M |
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Oscar H |
August B |
Laura C |
Akshvir S |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Year 10 |
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3rd Maths 2nd English 2nd Ideation 1st Codebreaking 2nd Overall |
2nd English 2nd maths 1st Engineering |
3rd Creative producers 1st Engineering 1st English 1st ideation 3rd Overall |
2nd maths 1st Art & Poetry 1st Ideation 1st Codebreaking 2nd Overall |
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Anjalika V |
Sahana S |
Bella D |
Emilie G |
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Kauai M |
Zoe T |
Lauren M |
Charlotte E |
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Levi F |
Elijah R |
Ashwyn M |
Sebastian R |
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Calum M |
Olivia R |
Laila P |
Jude B |
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Meira J |
Tom B |
Ivy W |
Finn R |
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Brodie W |
Lily K |
Luke B |
Toby C |
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Amber G |
Noah F |
Soyun P |
Emiko S |
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Dylan F |
Philip V |
Luella C |
Chelsea B |
Results
| Year | Overall Results |
| Year 5 | First - Sunshine Coast Grammar School - Gold Second - St Andrew's Anglican College Third - Glenvale State School |
| Year 6 |
First - St Andrew's Anglican College |
| Year 7 | First - Pacific Lutheran College Second - Sunshine Coast Grammar School Third - St Andrew's Anglican College |
| Year 8 | First - Matthew Flinders Anglican College Second - St Andrew's Anglican College Third - Immanuel Lutheran College Fourth - Sunshine Coast Grammar School |
| Year 9 | First - St Andrew's Anglican College Second - Pacific Lutheran College Third - Sunshine Coast Grammar School |
| Year 10 | First - Matthew Flinders Anglican College Second - Sunshine Coast Grammar School Third - St Andrew's Anglican College |
Run Club
The Grammar Community Run Club provides an opportunity for all members of the Grammar School community to come together and take part in a number of running and walking events across the Sunshine Coast. In August, we will be participating in the ‘Sunshine Coast Marathon’.
Event date: Sunday 3 August 2025. Start/Finish Line: Alexandra Headlands Surf Club
There are 5 different events to choose from, 2km to full marathon.
We look forward to watching and cheering our Grammar Community as they take on these events.
If you are keen to register or find out more, click here: Sunshine Coast Marathon
Remember to join our team: SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Individuals receive 10% off entry just by joining your team as they register. Our team will also automatically go in the running for the ‘Largest School Team’, with a $200 Rebel Sport voucher to be won. We have won this category for the last couple of years and would love to do so again!
Enter by Tuesday, 13 May for the Early bird discount.
Students from Years 8, 9, 10 and 12 had the unique opportunity to dive into the world of advanced composites during a hands-on workshop led by Joe Bryant from Aeromech.
The workshop introduced students to the fascinating process of creating carbon fibre components, which is an essential material in modern aerospace engineering due to its strength, lightweight properties and durability. Joe guided the students through every step, from layering the composite sheets to the crucial baking process that solidifies the structure.
Bringing this workshop to the school marks a milestone in hands-on STEM education. It offered students a rare glimpse into industry practices while nurturing their passion for innovation.
Well done to all students.
Mr Justin Pembroke
Head of Digital Innovation P-10