Community is central to what we do here at Grammar and is, I believe, one of the distinguishing features of our school. The outstanding dedication of our hardworking staff, students, and generous families creates a strong sense of community that fosters connection, which is reflected in our high student retention rate and consistently strong enrolment growth.  As a result, over the past ten years, our student numbers have grown from 1,200 in 2015 to over 1,500 in 2025.

An increase in student numbers necessitates more classrooms, facilities and staff. In response to this growth, we are proactively developing and planning the infrastructure required to support our growing community. This includes devising plans to implement sustainability upgrades across our campus whenever possible, replacing buildings that have reached the end of their life, enhancing learning environments, and ensuring all buildings comply with updated regulations.

What we have achieved in the past few years is nothing short of remarkable. The new Prep precinct was completed in 2022; the beautiful Rainforest Café and the carefully planned Primary Block A were unveiled in 2024; and our third state-of-the-art primary building is scheduled for completion in late 2025. By the end of this year, when the final Primary building is finished, we will have four new state-of-the-art buildings in as many years. This has been a significant undertaking, and I want to thank all our families and students – especially those in Primary – who have been so patient and understanding as we work towards finalising these upgrades.

From the beginning of 2026, students in Years 4, 5 and 6 will move into the new Primary building, freeing up space in the old Year 4, 5 and 6 classrooms for areas including Emerging Technologies, Specialist Learning, and our School Support Services. The demountable buildings will be removed from the Primary precinct, creating opportunities for more green space and a vibrant, engaging playground for our Primary students. 

I am also pleased to share that, for the first time, we will have a dedicated gated pedestrian access point into our School from Grammar School Way. This will enable families to safely enter and exit the school via the Primary precinct.

As the developments in the Primary Precinct near completion, we now turn our attention to the Secondary school, where our large cohort from Primary will soon be progressing. This will be the focus of our next construction phase, as we continue to expand to accommodate our growing student numbers. The demountable buildings will be relocated to the side of the main oval – a council-approved location for fire and flood safety – creating space for additional Secondary classrooms, a new rugby office and a changeroom. You may have already noticed the initial markings on the grass where the demountable classrooms will be relocated, and you will start to see activity there in the coming months. These will be available for Secondary students to use from the start of 2026 and will remain on campus only while construction is underway in the Secondary school.

This expansion forms part of the school's strategic growth and commitment to providing innovative learning spaces that align with modern educational needs. We are also committed to creating more open space and not increasing the footprint of our school beyond its current size. Of course, one of the most important aspects to manage as we grow and change is retaining what makes us so special – the strong sense of community that defines us here at Sunshine Coast Grammar.

Speaking of our wonderful Grammar community, I would like to remind everyone that ticket sales for our Long Lunch are closing very soon. Please purchase your tickets this weekend so you don’t miss out on this incredible event that supports our students and school.

Anna Owen
Principal