Notices

An invitation to the upcoming Board Forum

Parents and carers are invited to meet and hear from the Giton Grammar School Board.

The Board will share Girton's new mission and values, and invite your questions.

The forum will be held on Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 6.00pm in the Girton Grammar School Lecture Theatre, Naunton Family Building, Creek Street.

To register and submit any questions, please visit this link: 

The John E Higgs Hall – an update for the Girton community

As you know, we have been undertaking structural assessments of the John E Higgs Hall on the Junior School campus. Earlier this year, in preparation for renovation works on the Hall, an assessment was conducted and a preliminary report recommended that the northern wall (facing the Jan Thomas Building) be rebuilt as part of the broader project. 

Out of an abundance of caution, we installed temporary propping along the northern wall and relocated classes from the Jan Thomas Building while further assessments and wall propping were completed.

Further assessments have been undertaken and have found additional long-term deterioration. Following engagement with the City of Greater Bendigo, the City has issued a demolition order for the John E Higgs Hall.

At Girton, we prioritise the safety of our students, staff and the Girton community. We are working with the City of Greater Bendigo and all other relevant parties to work through the issues, seek relevant approvals and determine the next steps. As such, timing is still uncertain.

We understand that the John E Higgs Hall has played an important role in the history of Girton Grammar School. It has been the setting for many an important event – for productions and exhibitions, for competitions and concerts, for assemblies and formalities, and for welcomes and farewells. We will be celebrating these memories as we make plans for the future that are sympathetic to the history of the Hall.