At last week’s Year 12 School Formal, students shared their hopes and aspirations for the future. It was heartening to hear how many of our senior students see a world full of possibilities and are optimistic about their future careers. Their confidence and enthusiasm are a testament to the support they’ve received from both home and school throughout their educational journey.

For our younger students, the first steps toward shaping their own futures begin with their 2026 elective subject choices. These decisions play a vital role in helping students explore their interests, develop new skills, and begin to consider potential career pathways.

The Dean of Curriculum has been emailing students with links to the subject selection portal for next year. We encourage all parents and carers to actively engage in conversations with their children about these choices. Your guidance and interest can make a significant difference in helping them make informed and thoughtful decisions.

We aspire to be a learning environment where every student feels empowered to dream big and take confident steps toward their future.

Camps Week

Our annual camps week saw students from Year 7 - 9 and Year 11 step beyond the classroom to build confidence, resilience and leadership skills in diverse and inspiring settings.

Year 7 - 9 students embraced a range of outdoor challenges, from beach games and snow slopes to archery, catapults and team-building activities. Whether students were canoeing or debating in mock parliament settings in Canberra, they showed remarkable resilience, enthusiasm and camaraderie. 

Year 11 students took part in a dedicated leadership camp, with workshops led by YLead. Students reflected on their strengths, built deeper connections and developed practical skills for life beyond the Grammar Gates. The week concluded with a celebratory dinner and dance, marking a memorable milestone in their leadership journey.

Well done to all students for embracing the week's opportunities with curiosity, enthusiasm and passion. Thank you to our staff for their vision, planning and dedication in bringing these programs to life. 

FROM PATHWAYS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Last week, our Year 10 students were pioneers in a brand new program, unique to Grammar: World of Work (WoW) Week. 

WoW Week started with a visit to the Sunshine Coast Careers and Employment Expo, to investigate university pathways and local job opportunities. 

The main part of the week consisted of full-day activities, including tours to workplaces and universities to get a close-up view of career pathways and courses in a range of industry sectors. Students had the opportunity to select two different activities from a diverse list of options, including Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing, Finance, Law / Psychology / International Relations, Entertainment, Professional Sport, Town Planning, Engineering / Technology and the Not for Profit Sector. 

For some, their activities confirmed their interest in that industry or sector; for others, the experience opened their eyes to opportunities they were not aware of; and for others, their activities showed them enough to know that industry or sector is not for them. All of these are positive outcomes, informing their exploration of future options over the next few years.

The students were positively engaged throughout the week, and many of our hosts for the various tours commented on how impressed they were by the students they met. Students’ feedback on the week was resoundingly positive, and they enjoyed their afternoon barbecue and relaxation time at the end of the week.

Thanks to all our hosts - some of whom are Grammar families - and to all the Grammar Staff who accompanied tours and activities. Your contribution to our students’ career development is very much appreciated.