Grammar News August 2018

Welcome to the 126th edition of Grammar News.

Selected articles are provided below.

You can download the entire magazine here.

On the cover

Wadhurst Latin students visit Villa d’Este, a 16th-century villa in Tivoli, now an Italian state museum and a UNESCO world heritage site in Italy on their Classics tour. Read more.

School Council

15 Aug 2018

Shaping Australia’s intellectual landscape

Many Old Melburnians have contributed to the intellectual landscape of our country according to Chairman of Council, Michael Bartlett.

From the Headmaster

15 Aug 2018

Legacy or millstone?

Headmaster Roy Kelley highlights the importance and form of service learning at Melbourne Grammar School.

Feature article

15 Aug 2018

A sacred legacy

The Chapel of St Peter has been the heart of the School since its dedication 125 years ago, explains Senior Chaplain Rev'd Hans Christiansen

Feature article

15 Aug 2018

Honouring our fallen

Two Old Melburnians hold a Victoria Cross. A plaque honouring Flight Lieutenant William (Bill) Newton VC (OM 1937) was recently unveiled.

Feature article

15 Aug 2018

Preserving our history

Dr David Holloway OAM (OM 1960) has dedicated more than 30 years to recording a largely forgotten part of Australia's military history.

News

15 Aug 2018

Portrait of a Prime Minister

A new portrait of former Prime Minister and Old Melburnian The Right Hon (John) Malcolm Fraser AC CH (OM 1948) has been hung at the School.