Ipswich Junior Grammar School

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School has been recognised in The Educator's 5-Star Best Schools 2026.

This national recognition celebrates excellence in educational innovation, student wellbeing, technology in learning, diversity and inclusion, and holistic student development.

For 135 years, Ipswich Girls’ and Junior Grammar School has empowered students to learn, lead, and thrive through exceptional educational opportunities and a personalised approach to learning.

We are proud to receive this recognition, which reflects the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the support of our families, alumni, and wider school community.

🏃‍♀️ Congratulations to our Andrews Cup Athletics Team!

57 athletes represented Junior Grammar with determination and team spirit at last week's competition, achieving an impressive 71 personal best performances across the day.

There were many standout results, including a 1st-place finish in the 11 Years Long Jump Division 1. Our athletes also recorded six 2nd-place finishes across the Long Jump and 100m events, along with several 3rd-place finishes in sprint, middle-distance and field events.

Our Sue Pavish Open Team delivered a strong performance, placing 4th in the final of the 4 x 100m relay. We finished 7th overall in the Andrews Cup Aggregate Trophy.

We are incredibly proud of the way our students competed, supported one another and represented the School throughout the day.

Thank you to our coaches, staff and families for their support throughout the season, and congratulations to all students who took part. 👏

🏗️ Learning in Action | On Site with Year 5

Our Year 5 students recently took the next step in their Town Planning unit, heading out to the Jacaranda Street fields to conduct a site survey for their proposed developments.

Armed with clipboards, cameras and keen observation skills, students documented key features of the site, collected data and sketched maps to inform their planning decisions.

Building on insights shared by Ipswich City Council's City Design team, students will now use their findings to develop proposals for the future of the space, presenting their ideas as part of their Town Planning project.

Just 4 weeks until Long Lunch! ✨

Great food, great company and now, a great soundtrack.

We're excited to welcome One Fun Band to this year's event. Their live set will begin with laid-back garden party vibes before building into a mix of classics, singalongs and dance floor favourites guaranteed to keep the celebration going.

Trust us, you'll want to stay for the last set.

🎟️ Haven't secured your ticket yet? Now's the time.
https://events.humanitix.com/iggs-long-lunch-2026/tickets

🎶 View their song list: https://onefunband.com.au/song-list/

Performance & Play ✨

From tackling real-world science challenges at the QUT National Science Week Innovation Challenge and qualifying for a national dance competition to demonstrating grit and grace in sport, our students have continued to excel beyond the classroom.

NEW KICK-OFF TIME: 6.35PM
🏉 IJGS Community Lions AFLW Experience 🏉

In partnership with the Brisbane Lions, we're inviting our Years 5 to 12 students, families, Old Girls and staff to a special AFLW match-day experience.

With 200 FREE tickets available, we'll be cheering from our very own dedicated supporter precinct, Dak's Digs, reserved exclusively for our community and named in honour of IGGS Old Girl and Brisbane Lions Premiership player Dakota Davidson (2016).

Join us as Dakota and the Lions take on the GWS Giants and help us create a sea of blue in support of one of our own.

As part of AFLW Indigenous Round, it's a chance to celebrate women in sport, community spirit and the power of connection through sport.

BE SEEN. BE HEARD. FILL THE HILL. 🦁💙

🎟️ Register for your free tickets by 9:00am, Tuesday 1 September.
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🏃‍♀️ Andrews Cup Athletics 🏃‍♀️

Today, 57 mighty athletes are proudly representing IJGS at the Andrews Cup Athletics Competition!

Led by our Captains, Haru L and Aria P, we know each of our girls will give their very best, demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship and support one another throughout the day.

We are so proud of this wonderful team and all they have done to prepare for today.

Join us in wishing our Andrews Cup team the very best of luck in the comments below!

For the Group Chat That's Due for a Catch-Up

Whether it's been 5 years or 40 since graduation, the Long Lunch is the perfect excuse to get the girls together again.

If you're celebrating a milestone year in 2026 (or not 😉), why not round up your classmates and enjoy an afternoon back on school grounds?

✨ Class of 2021 (5 years)
✨ Class of 2016 (10 years)
✨ Class of 2006 (20 years)
✨ Class of 2001 (25 years)
✨ Class of 1996 (30 years)
✨ Class of 1986 (40 years)

Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, abundant canapés, substantial sliders and bowls served throughout the afternoon, live music, and the kind of conversation that makes it feel like no time has passed at all.

Gather your school friends. We'll take care of the rest.

📅 Friday 19 September
📍 Ipswich Girls' Grammar School
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/iggs-long-lunch-2026/tickets

It's National Science Week! 🌱🔬

Today, our students celebrated this year's National Science Week theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Science for All, with a range of fun lunchtime activities hosted by the Ipswich Girls' Grammar School Science Ambassadors and Science Department.

Students decorated mini plant pots, made sunflower seed bombs to take home and plant, contributed to a collaborative Science Week artwork, and enjoyed a pollination-themed egg and spoon race.

A big thank you to the IGGS Science Ambassadors and Science Department for sharing the excitement of National Science Week with our students. 🌻🌱🔬