Four top Year 12 graduates from PMSA schools have won PMSA Teacher Education Scholarships for 2021 showing a positive sign for the future of teaching. 2019 Sunshine Coast Grammar School graduate Sophie Miles was one of the four students awarded this teaching scholarship and will...
Foundation staff member returns home From humble beginnings in 1997, Jennifer Worthington was one of the very first teachers employed to help lay the education foundations and develop the culture, of what was then a dream to build one of the leading independent schools on...
It is an often-asked question – What should my child be able to do when they start Prep? If we begin with the end in mind and consider the type of learner you see your child becoming, most would agree the ideal learner is one...
The results are in! A time of great anticipation for thousands of school-leavers, as they eagerly await their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for the first time in Queensland. 2020 has seen eligible Year 12 students across Queensland awarded with results ranging in decreasing increments...
After an extensive recruitment and interview process, Sunshine Coast Grammar School is proud to announce that we have appointed Mr Darren Macleod-Paterson as our new Head of Secondary School to commence in 2021. Darren joined Grammar in 2009 as a Marine Studies teacher, was then...
At the recent Independent Primary Head of Australia (IPSHA) Meeting, Sunshine Coast Grammar Head of Primary School Paul Clegg was welcomed as the President of the Association for the 2020-2022 biennium. Mr Clegg has taken over the Presidency from Grant Bock, who served as President...
Sunshine Coast Grammar School is excited to announce the appointment of former All Blacks winger, Hosea Gear as the Head Rugby Coach who will start under the direction of returning Grammar Director of Rugby, Dan Robotham, in 2021. Gear will join Grammar to continue to...
In the last decade, children’s participation in physical activity and exercise has been in decline. In this digital age, children are using computers and mobile devices, not only for learning, but for relaxation and recreation purposes. This sedentary lifestyle is having a detrimental effect on...
We first discussed starting a Garden Club when it was Week 1 Term 2. Not many students were at school at this time and we wanted to do something to make a difference. We were sitting in the eating area, then we looked at the...
Happiness is a term that captures a huge variety of positive emotions such as humour, serenity, optimism, joy, pride, inspiration, love and hope. Happiness means different things, to different people and is essential to your understanding of emotional literacy. Throughout history, philosophers, religious writers and...
Following an increased demand in STEM education and growing interest in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning areas, Sunshine Coast Grammar is excited to announce the opening of their new Science Centre. The much-anticipated building will add an additional three high-quality Science Laboratories and...
As National Volunteers Week celebrations draw to a close today, we chat with our School Psychologist Dr. Allana Canty about the direct health benefits for volunteers which can include reduced stress, balanced mood, improved resilience, and a sense of purpose. Research has demonstrated a strong...
