A Celebration of Teamwork and School Spirit
During Term 3, our School celebrated the spirit of teamwork and collaboration through our annual house competitions, which took place across both our Junior and Senior Campuses. These competitions – whether in singing, public speaking, or other activities – bring students together under the banner of their respective houses, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. As participants showcase their talents and work together, they not only compete for the winning title but also strengthen the bonds within their houses – something we pride ourselves on.
At the Junior Campus, students took to the stage for the House Public Speaking Competition. Contestants from Grades 5 and 6 delivered speeches on a diverse array of topics, ranging from Artificial Intelligence and Asthma, to Advertising, Capybaras, AFL Football, and Farming. The competition also featured impromptu speeches on wellbeing-related topics, showcasing the quick thinking and eloquence of each house member. Buesnell-Rooney claimed the winning title, and Eadie Welch was crowned the Grade 6 Champion.
On the Senior Campus, the much-anticipated annual House Singing Competition saw students from all five houses – Fraser, Gillett, Roff, Savigny and Wilkinson – compete in an afternoon filled with singing, dancing, creativity, and collaboration. Each house selected a song based on this year’s theme, the 2000’s, and delivered impressive performances, each complete with their own student-led choreography.
This year, Gillett House stole the show, claiming the win with a memorable performance of “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” mashed up with “Since You’ve Been Gone”, leaving judges and the audience in awe. Congratulations to all houses across both campuses for their outstanding effort, passion, and teamwork!
Both competitions are closely tied to three of our drivers of wellbeing; Connectedness, Engagement and Agency, those of which emphasise nurturing, challenging, and inspiring each student within a team environment. By participating, students strengthen their bonds with their house members, build confidence, and understand what it means to celebrate School spirit at Grammar.
Written by: Monique Austen (Director of Wellbeing)