From the Principal

National Boarding Week

This week has been a great celebration of boarding at Great Southern Grammar. 

We have acknowledged the cultural significance of boarding in our school community and the contribution our residential students make at GSG.  Boarding is the heartbeat of our school - when our boarders are well, we are all well. When our boarders thrive, we all thrive. When our boarders lead, we all lead. 

I would like to pay my respects to our boarding families who entrust their children into our care. This is a great privilege and something the school does not take lightly.  I would also like to acknowledge the passion and commitment of our boarding staff led by Head of Boarding, Mr Ashley Keatch. Their collective calling to support, guide and mentor boarding students is extraordinary.  To the Boarding Captains, Brianna Cunningham and Steven Wiech, well done on leading this week with energy and determination. You are both great examples of active engagement and the pursuit of excellence. 

Principal's Challenge

I am excited to announce the Principal's Challenge for Term Two.

On Friday 7 June 2024 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, the School Executive, Boarding Houses, and Year Twelve leaders will be planting 450 trees on the campus.  This challenge is part of revitalising the campus and demonstrating our commitment to sustainability. All trees are natives.

The challenge is to put 450 trees in the ground in one hour. For us to meet our goal, we need your help!  I would love to see as many students, staff and families take to their shovels and gloves. A sausage sizzle will be provided.

Should you be able to take part, please click HERE.

“Change arrives in nature when time has ripened. There are not jagged transitions or crude discontinuations. This accounts for the sureness with which one season succeeds another. It is as though they were moving forward in a rhythm set from within a continuum.”

Thresholds by John O’Donobue

Mr Mathew Irving | Principal