Melbourne Girls Grammar

Melbourne Girls Grammar is a progressive, contemporary and independent school, which has delivered an exceptional education for girls from Early Learning to Year 12 for more than 125 years. Our holistic learning programs are second to none, led by a team of exceptional educators who challenge and maximise the potential of each and every girl. Melbourne Girls Grammar was established as an academic school for girls with well-qualified teaching staff, many of whom had university qualifications. Miss Emily Hensley (1893-1898) and Miss Alice Taylor (1893-1895) were the first headmistresses to nine students and one boarder.

Each year, Melbourne Girls Grammar students are involved in a range of different community service projects. These opportunities are designed to promote a level of commitment to life and the broader community beyond the walls of the School. The School’s Enterprise Program offers a variety of placements to students. Participation is encouraged in order to develop leadership skills, prompt personal growth, enrich a sense of community and personal philanthropy. For example, students in Years 9 and 10 are recognised for their contribution to community service activities through the Field Award, designed for girls to reflect on and respond to our School’s holistic expectations. When our girls graduate, they establish themselves as pioneers in various fields, embarking on a myriad of experiences, careers and endeavours.

Melbourne Girls Grammar aspires to develop ethical women of action. Through a focus on learning, research and innovation, we will be recognised by our own community, the national and international community as a leading school in girls’ education. In the pursuit of our vision, Melbourne Girls Grammar is committed to the provision of an exceptional education for girls with an emphasis on strong Christian values, high expectations, creativity and academic challenge. Within a supportive and positive learning environment, girls will discover their passion and build their capacities for action and influence.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar, our girls are challenged to explore different ways of thinking, preparing them to navigate the unknowns of the future. We are delighted to share the inspiring stories of 6 exceptional Old Grammarians (OGs), who are thriving in the world beyond our red brick walls. Our OGs echo the sentiment that an education at MGGS has left them with not only a powerful network of lifelong friends, but also enduring themes of collaboration, social justice and empowerment.

Our Early Learning Program encourages wonder, self-confidence and a connection to the natural world, with the aim of sparking curiosity in 3 & 4 year old kindergarten girls. ELC students flourish as the individuals they are, within a safe and nurturing environment. Our Early Learning Centre offers choice and opportunity to play, explore and develop relationships. Wellbeing in our Early Learning Program is founded on these principles and children are encouraged to understand the ideas of ‘Being, Becoming and Belonging’. This results in an awareness of their existing relationships – with parents, the community and the girls around them.

Physical wellbeing contributes to the broader program, aiding each child’s ability to concentrate, co-operate and learn. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, personal hygiene, physical fitness, emotions and social relationships. The physical performance and health curriculum is integral to a girl’s self-confidence and understanding of herself. We understand the importance of the early childhood years in laying the foundation for ongoing education and wellbeing.

The Early Learning Program at Melbourne Girls Grammar has been influenced by a range of research into neural development and learning through secure, supportive relationships. Children experience the power of learning together in large and small groups, while pursuing their own individual learning pathways.

Influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, we value and respect the innate curiosity that drives our girls to explore and understand the world and their place within it. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics experiences are embedded within our child-centred program. We understand that preschool-aged children learn by ‘doing’ so opportunities for girls to inquire and discover are a part of every day. We promote equity, recognize children’s rights and value the diversity that our girls bring to the Early Learning Centre.

Internationally recognised for its innovation, the Melbourne Girls Grammar Senior Years Program integrates academics and wellbeing for girls to access an unparalleled suite of opportunities. We teach girls how to self-manage and be independent learners within positive and supportive environments, developing the resilience, persistence and confidence to achieve their best in any pathway they choose — for themselves and for the greater good of the community.

Our Senior Years Program is responsive to the world our girls will live, study and work in beyond graduation: we focus on developing an enterprising mindset so that our girls are academically, emotionally and socially ready for the pace and complexity of global lives. Students leave Melbourne Girls Grammar with a distinctive education and an aptitude for pursuing their passions. They are independent, adaptable, ethical in their decision making, and highly-effective team players.