St Michael's Grammar School

03/09/2026

Congratulations Peta! A wonderful recognition for your work in our Experiential Learning program.

Our first 2026 OEA Service to Outdoor Education Award recipient is Peta Lawler from Victoria.

With more than 15 years’ experience in Outdoor Education and experiential learning, Peta has made a significant contribution to inclusive and student-centred practice.

Peta is Director of Experiential Learning at St Michael's Grammar Schooll, an independent K–12 co-educational school in Melbourne. Here, she has redesigned programs to give students greater choice, voice and flexibility, enabling meaningful participation across diverse interests, abilities and needs. This approach has contributed to increased engagement and the strongest attendance rates the programs have seen.

Peta is also the founder of Periods are Wild, an initiative addressing menstrual and reproductive health in Outdoor Education and helping remove barriers to participation. Through keynote presentations, workshops, professional learning and scholarly publication, her work has influenced educators and organisations in Australia and internationally.

Congratulations Peta, and thank you for your outstanding service to Outdoor Education.

02/09/2026

What a morning! 💙
 
Today we welcomed over 500 attendees for our Father’s and Special Friends Breakfast and what a joy it was to see our campus and classrooms filled with laughter and quality time together.
 
From breakfast at Dolly’s to fun outdoor activities, a special peek into the classroom, and (for our Senior School families) a brilliant Father’s Day Panel with our students, thank you to every Dad and Special Friend who joined us this morning. These moments of connection are what community is all about.
 
Swipe through for some of our favourite moments 📸

30/08/2026

✨ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🪩

We are thrilled to share the incredible results from our School Aerobics squads at the TFT National Championships on the Gold Coast!
 
🥇 St Michael’s Angels (Years 10–12) — 1st Place
🥇 St Michael’s Diamonds (7–9 Team) — 1st Place
🥈 St Michael’s Thunder (7–9 Team) — 2nd Place
 
Two national titles and a runner-up finish — what a phenomenal showing from our students, coaches and families, following on from our success at the state championships.

27/08/2026

Our school community recently gathered at Dolly’s Café for the PCA Trivia Night, enjoying an evening inspired by the theme Gods, Mythology and the Ancient World.🌍

We extend our sincere thanks to the PCA Trivia Event Organising Committee for their hard work, creativity and dedication in delivering such a memorable event. From the themed decorations and costumes to the friendly competition and atmosphere, every detail contributed to a wonderful evening of connection and community spirit.

Thank you also to all members of our School community who attended and supported the event. Whether competing as Mortals or Immortals, embracing the dress-up theme, or cheering on fellow participants, your enthusiasm helped make the night a great success.

We also acknowledge comedian Ben Sorensen for expertly hosting the evening, and the food and beverage vendors who kept everyone well fed and refreshed throughout the night.

Events like these are a valuable reminder of the strength and generosity of our community, and we are grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of the evening.

26/08/2026

The SMGS Snowsports Team wrapped up another strong season at the Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships, with fantastic wins and placings across a range of disciplines. 🏂

Congratulations to Harrison (11H), Violet (12H), Luca (10H), Jessica (11H) and Koa (7S), who have qualified for Nationals. We are so proud of what you have achieved this season.

We would also like to congratulate this students who competed in the cross country championships recently.🏔️

Thank you to all our parents and volunteers for the support, time and dedication on the mountain. It was a wonderful community event, and great to see so many families involved despite the tough conditions. We cannot wait to do it all again next year.

26/08/2026

Back to back winners! 🏆
 
St Michael’s Grammar School has once again been named one of The Educator’s 5-Star Best Schools for 2026.
 
This recognition celebrates our commitment to educational excellence, student wellbeing, and creating transformative learning experiences — assessed across six pillars including innovative programs, holistic development, and inclusion.
 
The enduring impact of a St Michael’s education can be seen in its graduates, who leave the School equipped with the determination to pursue their passions, the confidence to excel in their chosen fields, and the wisdom to lead balanced and meaningful lives.
 
Recognition in The Educator’s 5-Star Best Schools 2026 reflects the School’s ongoing dedication to nurturing learners who are inspired to make the world a better place.

25/08/2026

Great news for students commuting from Melbourne’s west! 🚊

The Werribee, Laverton and Williamstown lines now connect directly through to the Sandringham line, running straight through as one continuous service.

That means students travelling to Windsor Station — a short walk from St Michael’s — no longer need to change trains along the way. What used to be a journey with a transfer is now one simple, direct trip from the west, all the way to school.

A smoother, simpler commute for students and families across Melbourne’s west.

20/08/2026

Music at the Centre, 2026: RESONATE 🪉
 
More than 200 student performers shared their creativity and passion on the stage of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall for Music at the Centre 2026: RESONATE last Friday.
 
Featuring a snapshot of the breadth of our Years 3-12 ensemble program, the evening celebrated musical collaboration, with a dynamic blend of classical and contemporary styles. The Australian flavour of the program reflected the importance of place, connection and belonging, while reminding us of the power of stories and experiences to resonate long after the final note.
 
As Director of Performing Arts Tyler Hess reflected: “Perhaps the most important question isn’t: What resonated tonight? It is: Who resonated? Not simply performers. But conscientious, talented young people. Not simply a concert. But a community celebration. Not simply achievement. But the power of aspiration.”
 
We are incredibly proud of every student, staff member and family who helped bring this special evening to life. The music may have finished, but the echo continues! 🎼

19/08/2026

We’ve been named winner of Best Use of Technology at the 2026 Australian Education Awards. This is now a back-to-back recognition in this category, after our Excellence Awardee distinction in 2025.

The win reflects a whole-school approach: a unified data platform bringing together academic, wellbeing and engagement information, a managed device program, responsible and student-centred AI adoption, and our standing as a Microsoft Lighthouse School, led by our Director of Learning Technologies & ICT, Matt Heinrich, alongside the IT team.

We were also named a Senior School of the Year Excellence Awardee, recognising the leadership and the strength of our teaching, pastoral and departmental teams across Years 7–12. Our submission spotlighted Student Agency, the Teaching, Learning and Caring Framework, Year 9 Unleashed: Tasmania, the new Coleman Courts, and our partnership with the Parent Community Association. Well done to Emma McDonald and the Senior School leadership team.

These awards also recognise every staff member across St Michael’s who made this possible 👏

Read more here - https://www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au/news/st-michaels-named-best-use-of-technology-winner-at-2026-australian-education-awards

17/08/2026

Our School is proud to share that Poppy (12S) and Harper (7M) have received a Highly Commended certificate for their entry into the 2026 Parliament Prize Competition.

This places them in the top 6% of entries for their age bracket. Entries this year ranged across 180 schools and over 1,180 students.

The Parliament Prize is an annual competition for Victorian school students, invited to consider what they would say in Parliament if they were an MP via a 90-second video of their own Member Statement.

Poppy proposed that First Nations languages should be part of the school curriculum while Harper petitioned for increased availability and access to free, purpose built netball courts in local areas.

Such an impressive result for our 2 students 👏