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      Melbourne Grammar School is a community of ideas. We share some of our thinking through Explorations, available through the link above.

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      Grimwade House
      Coeducational | Prep - Year 6 | Caulfield | Day students

      Wadhurst
      Boys | Years 7 and 8 | South Yarra | Day students and boarders

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      Boys | Years 9 - 12 | South Yarra | Day students and boarders

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      Boarding is available to boys in Years 7 - 12.
      Main entry points are Year 7 and Year 9.

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      Boarding Scholarships are available to students with a range of talents and interests including academically talented students, elite athletes and those with strong leadership qualities and/or community mindedness.

      Applications for Boarding scholarships are considered throughout the year including those for 2026 entry.

      More information is available in the Admissions section of this website.

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      Prep
      Girls and boys | Day places

      Year 3
      Girls and boys | Day places | Small intake only

      Year 7
      Boys | Day and boarding places

      Year 9
      Boys | Day and boarding places

      Limited entry at other year levels may be available. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

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      Grammar News is the School's community magazine.

      Visit the Grammar News website (see left for link) to stay connected to our initiatives and activities, hear the latest from our Old Melburnians, and explore ideas that are shaping our School and leading us towards new ways of thinking.

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    Bluestone memories and meanings

    Melbourne Grammar School has a rich history full of interesting, and sometimes challenging, stories. Here are just a few.

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    History Story
    20 Mar 2020

    History of the Chapel Choir

    Chapel services have been a part of School life since it began in 1858. The first hint of Chapel Choir occurs in The Melburnian in 1886.

    History Story
    14 Aug 2019

    The 1916 First VIII

    Eight of the 1916 First Rowing crew served in WW1. Perhaps, what is most remarkable is how many returned home.

    History Story
    14 Aug 2019

    London Dinner Centenary speech

    The transcript of the Address by President of the Old Melburnians presented at the London Dinner Centenary event in June 2019.

    History Story
    13 Aug 2019

    The Bickersteth crucifix and prayer book

    Former School Chaplain, Rev’d Bickersteth ministered to soldiers on the Western Front during WWI using his cross and prayer book.

    History Story
    15 Apr 2019

    Marking time at Melbourne Grammar

    The clock that sits at the top of Witherby Tower today has a history of technological change.

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