Parent Hub

Preparatory School Absentees

Phone (08) 9377 8550
preparatory.absentees@ggs.wa.edu.au

Senior School Absentees

Phone (08) 9377 9263
studentservices@ggs.wa.edu.au

The REACH Boarding App is a student management system that is designed specifically for boarding schools. It helps the school, parents, staff and students to manage residential activities and student movements including leave requests, roll calls, student records and staff reports.

Here you can review and order your required stationery and books for the school year.

Senior School Booklist 2024

Year 7 Booklist

Year 8 Booklist

Year 9 Booklist

Year 10 Booklist

Year 11 Booklist

Year 12 Booklist

The online school calendar includes all term dates and major events throughout the School year, including co-curricular, community, in/excursions, Chapel services and sport carnivals. The calendar allows parents to filter events to suit their needs and preferences. It can be downloaded to your own calendar program for easy access.

Watch a brief video on using and syncing the School calendar.

Term dates

Whole School Campus

Senior School Campus

Preparatory School Campus

Sports map

Starting to think about the journey from high school to work can be extremely daunting, but it does not have to be! As you navigate through these important years, the decisions you make today will shape your future.

The Careers Hub aims to equip you with valuable insights, resources, and tips to help you feel comfortable in pursuing a career, while asking questions along the way. Whether you are pondering potential career paths, seeking advice on tertiary admissions, or looking for tips on enhancing your skills, we are here to help!

The Careers Hub will feature:

• University and VET News – Changes to admissions, key events, and courses
• Job Market Update
• Australian Defence Force News
• Opportunities for Senior School Students – 7 through to 12
• Year 10 Subject Selections
• Career Spotlight

Guildford Grammar School Careers Expo

The Guildford Grammar School Careers Expo will take place on Monday 17 June from 1.30pm to 4.00pm in the Senior School Gymnasium. The event will be for all Year 10 to 12 students, with their parents able to attend from 3.30pm.

This is the perfect opportunity for our Year 10 students to chat to industry and education providers before making their subject selections. More information will be released shortly.

University and VET News

All WA Universities will be open for applications for 2025 on 1 May. The first offers (early offers) will not be made until 2 September. Further rounds will be made following this initial date. Most early offers will be conditional – students must carefully read their offer letter, so they know what is required. Please note, not all courses are available for early offer.

Year 12 students applying to ECU, Curtin, Murdoch and UWA must apply through TISC. If you are applying for WAAPA then this is done directly through ECU. For the University of Notre Dame, applicants can choose to apply directly to the university, or via TISC. Please note, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Assured Pathway) is not eligible for early entry and applications are made via TISC.

Personalised letters for Year 12 students from TISC will be released later in the year – more information soon.

Here is a snapshot of what is taking place at our universities and in VET this year:

Important Update – The Universities Accord

A new report published by the Minister of Education that looks at reforming the higher education section to meet Australia’s future needs. The report has found that significant changes are needed across several sectors where we will experience significant growth and subsequent chronic shortages.

This has shown that we need to ensure our post-school (higher education) pathways are equitable and innovative to meet skill, knowledge and intellectual ambition.

University Open Days

The University of Notre Dame

• 4 May – Campus Open Day (Fremantle)
• 9 May – Doctor of Medicine Information Session (online), 4-5pm.

Edith Cowan University

• 5 May – WAAPA Production Tour
• 7 May – Joondalup Campus Tour

The University of Western Australia

• 8 May – Careers in Health Information Seminar

Most Popular University Courses in WA (2024)

Perth Careers Expo – 16 to 19 May 2024

The 2024 Careers Expo will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is Perth’s largest and longest running careers, education, training and employment expo. The event welcomes 10,000 visitors a year and attracts:

• Local and national universities
• VET and professional training providers
• Job and Skills Centres
• Industry associations
• Employers

Entry is free. For more information, click below.

Law Week – 15 to 21 May – The Law Society

The Law Society provides an opportunity to place a spotlight on issues affecting access to justice in the community. A list of weekly events can be found on their Facebook page.

Senior School Opportunities for Students

UCAT Test 2024 Registrations

The University Clinical Aptitude Test registrations are now open for 2024. The three pathways into Medicine that require the UCAT include:

• Medicine at Curtin
• UWA Assured Pathway to Medicine and Dentistry
• Notre Dame Assured Pathway

The testing begins on 1 July and runs through to 9 August. Bookings close 17 May.

Career Conversations Information

This is a free event from the Education Department for parents, students and community in your local area. Registrations open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Refreshments are provided!

Location: Bentley Technology Park – Global Streaming Room, The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, Bentley

Rockingham Jobs Fair

Discover local employers looking to recruit new employees and apprentices. Government departments, education providers, and businesses will all be in attendance. For more information, click below.

Location: Gary Holland Community Centre, Rockingham from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Defence Force Work Experience

The Defence Force Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the ADF and APS. See opportunities here.

Curtin Focus on Mining (2024)

The Focus on Mining Camps are five-day residential camps for high school students to experience what it’s like to study and work in the mining industry in WA. Students get to tour mine sites, participate in hands on workshops, and meet industry leaders. This is for Year 11 and 12 students who have an interest in engineering and who would like an introduction into the mining and resources sector.

WAAPA EXPLORE Music Short Courses 2024

Whether you’re a singer or instrumentalist, a classical musician or contemporary musician, WAAPA’s acclaimed staff present a range of free workshops to help you prepare for your WACE exams, WAAPA audition, master your instrument, or just have fun. To see the full list of courses and to book your place, click below.

ECU STEM One Day Workshop

Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to a STEM Workshop where students can explore activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Register your interest here.

Career News – Changes in the Job World!

Interested in Working in Aged Care?

Aged care workers have won their years-long Fair Work case for a wage increase of up to 28.5% for the entire sector. This makes work in aged care much more financially viable, as pay rates increase to $32.52 an hour!

The Most In-Demand Jobs According to LinkedIn

Four of the top 10 jobs with the fastest-growing demand are in-person roles, with two in food service (deli clerk and barista) and two in health care (optometrist and hospice nurse). Sales managers, sales specialists and IT skills continue to be in high demand.

Top 5 Fastest Growing Salaries According to SEEK

The Clothing Shop is located at the rear of the Finance Office, at 11 Terrace Road, Guildford.

The Clothing Shop stocks a complete range of new academic and sports uniform requirements and a good selection of second hand items. In addition, a great range of Guildford Grammar School supporters’ apparel, memorabilia and giftware is available. The Shop does not stock school sports shoes.

The Clothing Shop is open for set hours during term, with special opening hours scheduled during school holidays. Eftpos facilities are available and all major credit cards are accepted.

Online Clothing Shop

We are pleased to introduce our new online Clothing Shop which offers ease and convenience when stocking up on your uniform items, school merchandise and even bus tickets. Items can be purchased via click or collect or shipped to home, the Boarding House, Prep admin or the Finance office. Click the button to visit our online shop.

All uniform items are available to purchase at the Clothing Shop. For online orders and pricing, please visit our online shop.

Uniform Guidelines

Please review and note our Uniform and Presentation Guidelines.

Labelling of uniform items and school bags

Please ensure all uniform items and school bags are clearly labelled to facilitate the return of lost property and clothing to students. Sew-on name tapes are recommended for clothing and can be purchased through the Clothing Shop. Please click here for an order form.

Numbered jerseys

Order Form for replacement numbered jerseys (Winter)
Order Form for replacement numbered jerseys (Summer)

Further information

For more information contact the Clothing Shop on: clothing.shop@ggs.wa.edu.au or (08) 9377 9209.

October School Holidays 2024

The Clothing Shop is closed for the first week of the holidays.

Opening hours

    Mid-term breaks: CLOSED

Senior School and Preparatory School students have access to the Co-Curricular website which provides students (and parents) with individualised co-curricular schedules, including all sport training, ensembles, rehearsals, clubs and excursions, according to student enrolment/preference. It is recommended that students check their individualised co-curricular schedules regularly to assist with their personal organisation and transport arrangements.

All students will need to login with the default password provided in Mentor in Week 1 and then reset their accounts to a personalised password.

The website has the option for parents to login with their own email address. To use this function, please type in your email address under ‘Parent Login’ and hit the ‘Activate Account’ button to get started. Once your account is activated (by following the links in the email that you receive), you will be prompted to set a personal password. You can then access your account.

If you need help logging into your account, please click the buttons below to review our instructions.

We have developed a Guildford Grammar School Business Directory to support our current families who are in business. If you are looking for local goods and services, try our directory as your first point of reference.

Click the links below to read our weekly dining menus for day and boarding school students during Term 3, 2023:

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Our Flexischools card system is used to purchase school meals. Families are able to pre-order meals online and add a balance to the card so students can purchase meals using their Flexischools card. Please visit the website to register your account by following the simple set-up instructions.

You will need your child’s card number to complete registration and will need to select between day (D) and boarding (B) if your child is in the Senior School. Cards are distributed at the beginning of term.

The Forward is our biannual magazine created for the School community. In each edition, we reflect on the last school semester, explore our vibrant school life and celebrate our remarkable student achievements. Keep a look out for the latest edition below or discover our past editions of school news.

Our dedicated Futures website and planning tool helps to guide students with their future careers and pathways for their life beyond school. This school resource provides students, parents and teachers with relevant and timely information and guidance on career planning, tertiary destinations, job vacancies and much more.

Click here to view photos from around the School.

Prep School

Little Explorers Handbook

Early Learning Centre Handbook

Welcome to the Preparatory School Handbook

Preparatory School Handbook

Preparatory School Clubs Brochure

Senior School

Starting in the Senior School Handbook

Year 7 and 8 Approach Handbook

Year 7 Course Selection Handbook

Year 8 Course Selection Handbook

Year 9 Course Selection Handbook

Year 10 Course Selection Handbook

Year 11 Course Selection Handbook 2025

Co-curricular

Co-Curricular Friday Activities Brochure

Co-Curricular Handbook

Music Handbook

Sports Handbook

Boarding

Boarding Handbook

The Medical Centre at Guildford Grammar School focuses on the primary health care of all of its students.

Our team of experienced, Registered Nurses provide a variety of services including accident and emergency management, primary health care and referral to other health professionals in liaison with the wider school community.

The Medical Centre has a fully-equipped treatment room and a small ward of six beds in the Senior School and an independent Medical Facility in the Preparatory School.

Our health professionals attend all sporting events across both campuses and a dedicated First Aid treatment room is situated in the Foundation Pavilion.

We strive to provide a nurturing, safe and supportive environment where open communication and availability to all families is of the utmost importance.

As part of the enrolment process, we ask that all families complete a Student Health Record. It is imperative that parents inform the Medical Centre of any changes to their child’s medical conditions to ensure the nursing staff can offer the best possible care whilst at school and attending sporting fixtures.

Medical Centre Opening Hours

Senior School:

Monday – Friday term time:
7.00am-6.30pm
6.30pm-7.00am

Saturday – Sunday:
On call nurse

Preparatory School term time:

Recess and lunch time cover

Sports fixtures:

Saturday morning sports cover:
8.00am-12.30pm

Contact us:

Nurse Manager – Vicki Bellinge
Email: vicki.bellinge@ggs.wa.edu.au
Email: medical.centre@ggs.wa.edu.au
Phone: (08) 9377 9211

Senior School Medical Centre

Our Medical Centre is located on the bottom floor of Burt Hall, which is adjacent to the new Boarding House.
(08) 9377 9211

Preparatory School Sick Bay

Our Sick Bay is located in Malcolm House, next to Learning Support in the Early Learning block.
(08) 9377 8515

Access to our various online forms, such as camp and excursion forms, medical forms and music registration can be found here. Parents have been supplied with a username and password to access our forms.

Year 6 OLP Day Excursion – Lake Leschenaultia

Wednesday 11 September

Parent information and Student Equipment List can be found here.

Past Activities

Year 6 OLP – Nanga Bush Camp

Click the button below to watch a recording of our Year group Parent Information Evenings as they occur throughout the year.

Parent Teacher Interviews can be arranged here by following the online instructions, using your surname and personal password provided via email to login.

In 2025, the School will begin phasing out the current BYOD program and, we are excited to announce, our School Provided Technology Program (SPTP) will commence in 2025. This program marks phase one of equipping our entire student community with the latest iPad Air (13in iPad Air in Years 5, 7, 9, 11 and an 11in iPad Air in Year 3). Like other similar schools, Guildford Grammar will be introducing an annual Resource Levy as part of its fees structure. 

For more information, please visit: https://library.ggs.wa.edu.au/TechnologyServicesProgram/Home

The school partners with SchoolTV, an online resource designed to support and empower parents with timely and relevant information, blogs and resources that offer realistic and practical support strategies to help parents. Visit our resource page for all the latest news and information.

Within the Preparatory School, Seesaw is utilised as an ongoing learning journey and assessment portfolio. The purpose of sharing this journey is to showcase our learning experiences and to provide updates on your child’s learning and progress, as well as the level they are working at.

Teachers and students share responsibility for uploading evidence of learning and this typically includes a range of work samples, assessment tasks, photos and videos of learning in action, as well as activities completed on the Seesaw platform.

In the Senior Primary Years (Year 3-6), there is also the opportunity for parents and students to comment on their learning which helps to foster the important connection between home and school and further engage students in reflection. Here are instructions to get you set up:

From your Smartphone

1. Download the free Seesaw Family app for iOS or Android
2. Choose ‘Create Family Account’
3. Scan the QR code using Seesaw’s built-in QR code scanner provided by the classroom teacher
4. Create your account

From your computer

1. In a web browser, click on the link emailed to you by the classroom teacher
2. Choose your child from the list
3. Create your account
4. Once you are approved by the classroom teacher, you’ll get access to Seesaw

Click here to view a “how to use Seesaw” video

SEQTA provides Senior School parents with information on students’ reports, timetables, assessments and homework. Preparatory School parents are also able to view their child’s reports online using SEQTA. The tool can be accessed using the same login details as Online Forms.

Parents new to the School will receive their login details before their child’s start date. If you are unsure of your login details, call Reception on: (08) 9377 9222 or email: reception@ggs.wa.edu.au to reset your password.

Click here to watch a video on how to use SEQTA.

The sports website provides instant access to all sporting fixtures, team selections, results, maps, bus departure times and information from one central location. This is your primary tool for any sports related information.

Team sheets are also listed on the website and are password protected. Please use the password that has been provided at the start of the year. If you are unsure of what this is, please contact the Community Relations team: communications@ggs.wa.edu.au.

To view fixtures for a particular day, click on the day you are interested in and click the Details tab. This shows the venue and whether it is a home or away fixture. For away fixtures it will also show a map of our opponent’s school. You can view the team selected for each fixture by clicking on the blue icon and entering the password.

Please click here to watch a video on how to use the Sports Website.

By bus

Guildford Grammar School contract Horizons West to run comfortable bus services to and from school each day for students in both the Senior and Preparatory School. More information can be found by clicking on the image below.

Our current bus service routes include the following locations and operate in the morning and afternoon:

– Warwick
– South Perth and Victoria Park
– Muchea
– The Vines and Ellenbrook (mornings only)
– Kalamunda
– Mount Lawley and Maylands
– Stirling
– Gidgegannup/Chidlow/Mundaring/Darlington area

For a detailed list of bus routes and schedule, please click here.

Using the Swype Cloud App, families can track live locations of the School buses and top up payments for using the bus. This will link to a student’s SmartRider to tag on and off the bus.

For more information on how to use the App or the Web based portal, please click below.

Please note, all bus timetables are subject to road, weather and traffic conditions at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have bus tickets remaining from previous year, can I use them?
Previous bus tickets will not be able to be used with the new system, however can be returned to the School and refunded. Please visit the Finance Office to receive your refund.

My child does not have a SmartRider, what do I do?
All students that are new to the School in 2024 will receive their SmartRider in the first few weeks of school. If your child is an existing student and has lost or misplaced their SmartRider, a new one can be arranged through Student Services. 
Students who are waiting for a SmartRider can still access the bus by giving their name to the bus driver. Families need to still go through the app, login and upload funds.

Please note, students who already have a SmartRider, not issued through the School, will see their old one stop working on Transperth services once the order for the new one is processed. This process can take approximately 7+ days depending on the number of orders they currently have, and Australia Post. Physical tickets will need to be used with Transperth in the meantime. 

Can I use my child’s Transperth balance to pay for the Horizons West Guildford School Bus?
No, although the same physical card is used, the Transperth balance on the student card is separate to the Horizons West Bus balance. Horizons West SmartRider balances can be topped-up using the Swype App.

Consent2Go
Consent2Go is the online platform that the School uses to collect medical information, photo permissions, and to inform parents of events and to obtain parent permission for School incursions and excursions. The system works by sending an email to parents, no login is required as the emails are personalised. Once you have clicked on the link, you will be asked to check all details ensuring the information is updated on our systems.

Consent2Go correspondence will come from admin@mcbschools.com, not a School email address. Please add this email address to your contacts to ensure you do not miss an email.

To update any contact or medical details held by the School, please click here.

Passwords
Parent passwords, used for logging into School systems, such as SEQTA and SOCS, can be changed below.

Password Change Link