Alphington Grammar School

Each term, our Secondary students have the opportunity to participate in Art Club and House Art Competitions, fostering creativity beyond the classroom. Within classes, students who demonstrate excellence are also recognised and celebrated.

We are proud to recognise Elsa P (Year 9) for her outstanding achievement in the Visual Arts. Elsa was awarded the Term 1 Faculty Art Award in recognition of her exceptional work across Art and Visual Communication Design (VCD).

Her creativity, technical skill, and dedication to her craft have set her apart. Elsa consistently demonstrates a thoughtful and innovative approach, producing work that reflects both originality and a strong understanding of visual language.

At Alphington Grammar, our Art and Creative Industries program fosters imagination, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills across a wide range of disciplines, including Art, VCD, and Media. Students are encouraged to explore their individual creative voice while building the confidence and capability to express ideas in meaningful and impactful ways. Elsa’s achievement is a wonderful reflection of the strength of this program and the opportunities it provides for emerging artists.

Congratulations, Elsa — a fantastic accomplishment and a well-deserved recognition of your talent and commitment!

Alphington Grammar parents are invited to join the Elevate Education webinar on Wednesday 3 June at 6:30pm. Please register your interest via the link below.
Elevate Education works closely with our students, delivering high-impact workshops focused on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation.

This dedicated parent session is designed to give you valuable insight into how you can best support your child during the upcoming exam period.
In this parent webinar, Elevate Education will share practical strategies to help you, support your child effectively (without feeling intrusive), encourage healthy, performance-boosting routines and build confidence and resilience during a potentially stressful time.
⭐Register your interest here: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

Last week our Primary School students proudly participated in National Simultaneous Storytime, joining thousands of learners and educators across Australia (and even the world) to share Luna Roo, the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake A. Minton.

This nationwide initiative highlights the power of storytelling to engage young learners and foster a lifelong appreciation for reading. Through a shared literacy experience, students are connected not only to the story itself, but to a broader community of readers engaging in the same moment.

Participation in National Simultaneous Storytime offers significant educational benefits to our students. It supports the development of essential literacy skills, including listening comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and language fluency. Importantly, it also nurtures students’ imagination and creativity, encouraging them to explore ideas, express themselves, and build confidence.

The narrative of Luna Roo, centred on perseverance, individuality, and the courage to pursue one’s passions—provides meaningful opportunities for reflection and discussion. Stories such as this help students to build empathy, resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

We thank our staff and students for their enthusiastic involvement in this valuable learning experience, and for continuing to embrace the joy and importance of reading.

Last week, School Captain James F, House Captain Zack T, and Year 8 students Sophia T and Zoe N proudly represented our School at the 85th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Crete. Standing alongside service men and women at the Shrine of Remembrance, our students took part in a moving wreath‑laying ceremony, followed by a memorial service at the Australian Hellenic Memorial. Together, these moments paid tribute to the remarkable courage, sacrifice and solidarity shown in 1941, when Australian, New Zealand, Greek and Cretan forces stood united against invasion.

The Battle of Crete remains a powerful chapter in our shared history, a story of bravery, resilience and the enduring bonds between the Australian and Greek communities. For our students, participating in this commemoration was more than an honour; it was an opportunity to engage deeply with the values that shape strong global citizens.

Moments like these remind us that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Through experiences that connect them with history, culture and community, our students discover the world of opportunities available on their learning journey, opportunities to lead, to reflect, and to contribute meaningfully to the stories that continue to shape our society.

We are proud of our students for representing our school with respect, maturity and a genuine appreciation for the significance of this event.

Our Alphington Grammar School community came together to launch LOTE Week with a vibrant assembly celebrating the many languages and cultures that shape who we are. Students were inspired by guest speaker Alexandros Gerasimidis from LaTrobe Uni, whose journey to achieving excellence in Greek highlighted the lifelong opportunities language learning can unlock.

Students were also inspired by a powerful video presentation created by our Year 11 students, featuring students speaking a range of languages that reflect the diverse cultural backgrounds of our families—reminding us of the many voices, traditions and perspectives that make our community so unique. The assembly showcased outstanding performances, including a lively Chinese Dance Club piece and beautiful musical performances by Tianya L and Chloe K, who captivated the audience with Falling Petals and The Fisherman’s Song at Dusk. The celebration concluded with an energetic House dance-off featuring an African Haka, bringing the assembly to an exciting close.

Throughout the week, students experienced the richness of global learning through unique opportunities - from exploring the Hellenic Heritage Centre to participating in cultural workshops in Greek, Chinese drumming and Bollywood dancing, creative writing sessions, drama, music and art. These experiences, combined with reflection on UNESCO World Day for Cultural Diversity, empower our students to develop language skills, cultural awareness and the confidence to thrive in an interconnected world.
At AGS, language learning goes beyond the classroom, opening doors to global perspectives, meaningful connections and future pathways.

The stage is set, the energy is high, and our talented students are ready to dazzle you! Don’t miss your chance to experience the sparkle, humour, and heart of Legally Blonde: The Musical live at the Darebin Arts Centre.
With two nights already SOLD OUT, tickets are disappearing fast! Secure one of the remaining seats for Thursday 28 May before they are gone.
🔗Click on the link in our bio or
🎟️visit Darebin Arts Centre website to book your ticket

Historic Success for Alphington Grammar at the 2026 EISM Athletics Carnival

Alphington Grammar School has made history in our first-ever Division 2 event, delivering an outstanding performance at Lakeside Stadium on Tuesday 19 May.
🏅 Division 2 Boys Champions with 1815
🏅Most Improved School (+237 points - highest in Division 2)
🏅 4th Overall across 7 schools

Our Boys team led the charge, securing the championship with a thrilling 42-point victory over Kingswood College. Exceptional performances included:
U14 Boys crowned age-group champions
U15 Boys achieving the highest single age-group score (418 points)

This remarkable improvement highlights the strength and momentum of our athletics program - a true reflection of hard work, commitment, and school spirit.

A heartfelt thank you to our 149 student athletes for representing AGS with pride, and to Elite Wellbeing and Craig Mottram for their expertise and dedication in preparing our team.

A new benchmark has been set for AGS Athletics, and this is only the beginning.

Last chance to secure your tickets for our Secondary School Production of Legally Blonde: The Musical.
Our second night is almost sold out, and the newly released performance is selling fast. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable show - book your seats today!

Tickets can be purchased by:
📱 Scanning the QR code
🎟️ Visiting the Darebin Arts Centre website
🔗 https://darebin.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/162678

We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting a free webinar for our parents on exam preparation on Wednesday 20 May.

Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.

Sign up for the session below to learn how you can help your child to get ready for their assessments and walk into the exam hall feeling confident and prepared.

Live Parent Webinar: How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams
Wednesday 20th May 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
Register here: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:
✅ Prioritise your child’s high-impact work to maximise marks
✅ Improve your child’s time management to avoid last-minute preparation
✅ Help your child study effectively using past papers

We hope to see you there!