We are committed to keeping parents and other members of our School community informed about our activities and plans relating to the COVID-19 crisis.
Here you will find a summary of key Updates distributed to parents relating to COVID-19. New updates will be added to this page as they become available.
Update, 1 October 2020
Summary
The Chairman of Council, Mr Andrew Michelmore and the Headmaster, Mr Philip Grutzner advise that:
- Melbourne Grammar School is planning a staged return to on-campus learning over the course of Term IV, in accordance with the announcements made by the Premier of Victoria last Sunday.
- Return to campus plans are summarised here. (You will need to use your myMGS credentials to access the document.)
- Given the staged return to on-campus operations from the start of Term IV, School Council has confirmed that:
- Full tuition fees will apply for Term IV 2020 for Prep to Year 6 and Years 11 and 12.
- A 5% rebate against net tuition fees will apply for Years 7 to 10, for Term IV fees only, given the uncertainty still surrounding the approved date for these students to resume on-campus studies.
- The existing policy regarding boarding fees will continue; that is, boarding fees will only be charged where the boarding house is open and boarders are in residence.
- Tuition fee rebates will not be provided in 2021.
- We will continue to provide short term, means tested and confidential financial support for those families whose financial situations have been impacted by COVID-19 and require support for their children to remain at school.
- We also acknowledge with gratitude, the donations received from our school community for the Melbourne Grammar School Fees Assistance Fund. All monies received into this Fund have been fully utilised in supporting Melbourne Grammar families who have needed help during this difficult time.
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Announcement, 28 September 2020
Summary
In response to the Victorian State Government’s announcements regarding COVID-19 restrictions made on 27 September 2020, the following arrangements will apply at Melbourne Grammar School, subject to further advice from the Chief Health Officer:
- School holidays will run as scheduled, until Friday 2 October.
- Students in Years 7 – 12 will continue with off-campus learning on Monday 5 October.
- Students in Prep – Year 6 will continue with off-campus learning on Tuesday 6 October. That is, there will be no classes held for Grimwade House students on Monday 5 October in line with previously published Term dates.
- Year 11 and 12 students will attend on-site for essential assessments during Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October.
- From Monday 12 October, students in Prep to Year 6 and in Years 11 and 12 will return to on-campus learning. Off-campus learning will continue for all students in Years 7 to Year 10.
- The date for the return to on-campus learning for students in Years 7 to Year 10 has not been announced and is subject to advice from the Victorian Government and the Chief Health Officer.
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Update, 17 September 2020
Summary
- In providing an insight into the governance and management of the School, the Headmaster outlines the key priorities set by the School Council in relation to managing the COVID-19 crisis.
- A description of some of the key issues being managed by the School Executive are also included.
- A summary of the previously reported arrangements for students in Term IV is included.
- The Senior Chaplain provides a homily focusing on the importance and symbolism of the cross here.
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Update, 10 September 2020
Summary
- A shocking video clip which we understand to be a man committing suicide is circulating on social media. Advice and resources for parents in relation to this matter is provided in this Update.
- Melbourne Grammar School does everything it can to provide the right type and amount of information technology to connect, educate and protect our students.
- Friday 23 October 2020 has been declared a public holiday in Victoria. Accordingly, no classes will be held on that day.
- Recordings of webinars designed to support parents, carers and families are available on the Parents Website here.
- Earlier this week ABC TV’s 7.30 program featured a wonderful performance by Year 6 student and Chapel Chorister, George. You can view the performance here.
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Announcement, 7 September 2020
Summary
- Off-campus learning will continue for all students for the period Monday 7 to Friday 18 September.
- School holidays will run as scheduled.
- Students in Years 7 – 12 will continue with off-campus learning on Monday 5 October.
- Students in Prep – Year 6 will continue with off-campus learning on Tuesday 6 October. That is, there will be no classes held for Grimwade House students on Monday 5 October in line with previously published Term dates.
- Year 11 and 12 students will attend on-site for essential assessments during Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October.
- From Monday 12 October, students in Prep to Year 2 and in Years 11 and 12 will return to on-campus learning. Off-campus learning will continue for all students in Years 3 to Year 10.
- Subject to the health advice from the Chief Health Officer, students in Years 3 to Year 10 will see a staged return to on-campus learning from Monday 26 October.
- On-site supervision for children of permitted workers and vulnerable students will continue to be provided in line with the dates for the students to return to off-campus learning, as outlined above.
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Announcement, 3 August 2020
Summary
- Year 11 and 12 students will return to off-campus learning from Wednesday 5 August
- Students in all other levels will continue with off-campus learning
- The Boarding Houses will remain open for students who are not able to easily go home or find alternate accommodation
- The School will continue to provide on-campus supervision for children of parents in permitted and for Children at Risk.
- It is anticipated that these arrangements will be in place at least until Sunday 13 September which is the end of the 2nd last week of Term III for Melbourne Grammar School
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Announcement, 21 July 2020
Summary
- The Victorian Government has mandated the wearing of face covering in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to further control the spread of COVID-19.
- In line with this direction, all staff and students in Years 7 – 12 who are on site must wear an appropriate face covering from Thursday 23 July 2020. Teachers can choose to remove their face covering while teaching.
- Staff and students will be responsible for supplying their own face coverings although some assistance will be provided until Friday 24 July.
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Announcement, 8 July 2020
Summary
- Melbourne Grammar School’s Term III program will commence on Tuesday 14 July 2020, as planned.
- Year 11 and 12 students will return to campus on Tuesday 14 July 2020.
- Students in all other year levels will be participating in off-campus learning, commencing Wednesday 15 July. This means that students will not physically attend their normal campus and will undertake their learning at home.
- The Boarding Houses will re-open on Monday 13 July 2020 for Year 11 and 12 students. Boarders in other year levels will participate in off-campus learning.
- The School will provide supervision for children of medical and emergency services personnel who are operating at the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as Children at Risk and those children for whom parents are unable to make arrangements for their supervision, upon request.
- The safety, health and welfare of members of the Melbourne Grammar School community, and those beyond continues to be our highest concern.
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Announcement, 12 May 2020
Summary
- The Victorian State Premier has announced a plan for a return to on-campus learning for Victorian schools. The full statement is available here.
- Melbourne Grammar is now considering the best arrangements for the return to on-campus learning for our students in light of the parameters outlined by the Premier.
- The health and wellbeing of our students and staff continue to be our highest priority.
- We will keep parents and students informed about the proposed implementation.
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