The Old Melburnians

23/04/2026

The April 2026 edition of Grammar News is now available online.

This edition features Melbourne Grammar’s new sports uniform, stories of engaging with the wider world, and highlights of academic excellence and creative endeavour.

It also explores ideas from a variety of Old Melburnians, students, and staff.

View Grammar News here: https://news.mgs.vic.edu.au/edition-153-april-2026/

22/04/2026

The 2026 Cordner-Eggleston Cup is fast approaching!

Take a look back at past generations of players and coaches who have helped shaped the Melbourne Grammar and Scotch rivalry of today. 

Match-day info:

Friday 24 April 2026 at Scotch College

12.30pm - Scotch v Melbourne Grammar Year 6 Game
2.15pm - Pre-Match Entertainment
2.30pm - Opening Bounce
3.30pm - Half-Time Entertainment
4.30pm - Presentation Ceremony
4.45pm - After Match Function

Come on down, wear your navy blue and stand with the Grammar Family & cheer our students on!

20/04/2026

Secure your tickets now for the 2026 Business Breakfast.

Hear from Will Austin (OM 1996), CEO of Austin Group, as he shares insights on leading a family business through generational change. Drawing on more than two decades at GAZMAN, he will reflect on succession, brand evolution, and adapting to a retail environment changing around us.

Book here: https://mgs.ptly.com/businessBreakfast2026

🗓️Friday 8 May 2026
📍RACV Club Melbourne

17/04/2026

Congratulations to Charlie Edwards (OM 2023), who will make his AFL debut for the Adelaide Crows this Saturday against St Kilda.

A standout leader in 2023, Charlie was Vice-Captain of the First XVIII Football team and Captain of Perry House.

After honing his skills in the SANFL, he earns his opportunity at the highest level and will wear number 11 on debut.

We wish Charlie every success for the weekend.

📸 Melbourne Grammar School vs. St Peters College, April 2023.




23/02/2026

Melbourne Grammar School welcomes Old Melburnians and parents of past or current students to join our Grammar Family Events in Hong Kong and Singapore in March 2026.

If you are living in the area or just passing through, we invite you with a guest to join us for an evening of connection.

Meet Anna-Louise Simpson, Head of Wadhurst at Melbourne Grammar School, along with Old Melburnians Council members, Douglas Tsoi (OM 2004), Nick Newton (OM 1972), and other current members of our Grammar community.

Register here: https://mgs.ptly.com/AsiaEvents2026

📍 Hong Kong
Friday 13 March 2026
6.30pm – 8.30pm HKT
The China Club

📍 Singapore
Tuesday 17 March 2026
6.30pm – 9.00pm SGT
Hathaway at Capital Tower

09/02/2026

1979 marked the first year that girls commenced at Grimwade House, making it a coeducational Junior School.

Today, we have a large and growing network of Old Melburnian women in our community who began their educational journey at Melbourne Grammar School.

The upcoming Reunion for Old Melburnian Women is an opportunity for women to return to campus and reconnect with peers. An evening not to be missed.

First image: Girls at Grimwade - First Day, 1979 MGSA no. 006471



06/02/2026

Congratulations to Old Melburnians, Cam Bolton (OM 2008) and Seve de Campo (OM 2016), on their selection in the Australian Olympic Team for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Cam will represent Australia in Snowboarding, marking his fourth Olympic Games and continuing an extraordinary international career at this high level.

Seve will compete in his second Olympic Games, representing Australia in Cross Country Skiing. He previously competed in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

We wish Cam and Seve every success as they prepare to represent Australia in Italy.



27/01/2026

Old Melburnian women are invited to a special Reunion at Grimwade House.

Join fellow Old Melburnian women for an evening of connection and community. The reunion includes a chapel service, campus walk and cocktail party. An evening not to be missed.

Event details
Thursday 19 February 2026
5.30–8.00pm
Grimwade House, Caulfield

Register now and share these details: mgs.ptly.com/OMWomenReunion

Registrations close Wednesday 11 February.



07/01/2026

Former Melbourne Grammar cricket players are warmly invited to join us for a commemorative dinner to celebrate 150 Years of Cricket between Melbourne Grammar School and Sydney Grammar School.

In 1876, a spirited rivalry with Sydney Grammar School was born, and on Thursday 22 January 2026 we mark this milestone with a dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The evening will feature a panel of cricket figures, led by Master of Ceremonies Xander McGuire (OM 2020), alongside former Test cricketer and former Headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School Paul Sheahan AM, and Australia’s voice of cricket, Jim Maxwell AM.

Book your place here: https://mgs.ptly.com/cricket150

Registrations close on Sunday 11 January 2026.



Please note the change of date: Thursday 22 January 2026. Predating Test cricket, the spirited rivalry between Melbourne Grammar School and Sydney Grammar School began in 1876. To celebrate this remarkable 150-year tradition, Melbourne Grammar School warmly invites current and former players, staff,...

11/12/2025

Congratulations to Melbourne Grammar School's Class of 2025 on their extraordinary VCE results!

Five students achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95. Only 42 students attained this result in Victoria.

15% of students (31 in total) achieved an ATAR of 99 or higher, placing them in the top 1% in the State.

38.5% of students received an ATAR of 95 or above, and 61% attained an ATAR of 90 or above.

With a Median ATAR of 92.55, we are very proud of the students’ achievements.

Read more here: https://mgs.vic.edu.au/community/news-and-events/latest-news/extraordinary-2025-vce-results

02/12/2025

Thank you to the Old Melburnians who generously gave their time to speak at our Year 8 Careers Day.

Sharing their diverse career journeys, they offered valuable insight and thoughtful advice to our Wadhurst students, who thoroughly appreciated the opportunity.

26/11/2025

Academic, Music and Boarding Scholarship applications are now open for students entering Years 7 and 9 in 2027 at Melbourne Grammar School.

These scholarships celebrate aspiration and achievement, and foster access and diversity.

Visit the Melbourne Grammar School website to learn more and apply: mgs.vic.edu.au/admissions/scholarships