Founded in 1858, Melbourne Grammar School values excellence in education. With a mission of ‘Fostering Learning and Leadership’, the varied individual talents of its students are encouraged, giving students the knowledge, skills and self-confidence needed to make the most of their abilities. The School encourages students to undertake leadership and, as a Christian school, it also emphasises the importance of service.

Facilities: Melbourne Grammar School is located on two campuses — in South Yarra (secondary) and Caulfield (primary). Grimwade House (Prep to Year 6) is a happy, secure and nurturing environment for both girls and boys. The middle school, Wadhurst (Years 7 and 8), boasts a state-of-the-art educational environment. The Senior School enjoys a combination of the most modern learning facilities together with the ‘bluestone’, a hallmark of a long and impressive tradition.

Facilities at each campus include a library, a hall, a physical education centre, a music school, a chapel, computer laboratories, an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and playing fields.

Boarding facilities: Boarding facilities are located in South Yarra. The boarding precinct provides outstanding facilities with both single and double rooms. Years 7 and 8 students live in a Victorian terrace house with the head of house and his family. Years 9 to 12 students live on the South Yarra campus. There is a nurse on duty and a doctor is always on call. On weekends, students may go home once they have fulfilled their school commitments. The recreation program offers outings to plays, concerts and sporting events. Sports, creative arts and music facilities are available and students may go to films and other approved events in the city. Girls from local schools are invited to social functions and boys attend dancing classes outside the school.

Curriculum: The academic program is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the major disciplines, encourage flexibility of mind, lead students into co-operative team work and prepare them for life-long learning. A wide range of subjects is offered, including a Chinese language program from Prep level. Personal notebook computers are used extensively by students from Year 5 in all subject areas.

Extracurricular activities: These include most sports, the creative arts and an outdoor education program. The school has its own symphony orchestra, concert band, brass ensemble and choir.

Welfare and personal development: The School’s strong pastoral care program is committed to the growth of every student. Pupils are grouped into Houses under the guidance of a Head of House and tutors. There are three school counsellors, three chaplains and special education and careers guidance departments.