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

Guildford Grammar School parents are required to provide a device for their son/daughter in order for them to complete work both at school and home. The School recommends that parents use the below suitable device guidelines table when selecting a device in 2024.

Suitable device guidelines:

Where do I get the device?
The choice is yours, you may select from any of the retail outlets such as JBHIFI, Apple Direct, Winthrop Australia or other. Often specials arise at the end of the year where parents may find good deals on the device of their choice.

What services does the School provide?
The School provides access to WiFi and filtering while onsite along with the ability to print. Information on how to setup these services will be sent to students before commencing at the School.

For all other information relating to the BYOD program, you can visit the Tech Centre service website here.

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… whilst 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

University and VET News

Big changes are happening in the world of tertiary education, and it’s important that you stay up to date to ensure the best opportunity for success.

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.

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

Institution	Changes for 2024
	Mature age students are now accepted based on life experience The introduction of micro-credentials that can be used to gain credits towards a degree, whilst still in high school (UWA + Starter Program) – see more information: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/uwa-starter
	ECU is now in preparation to open the Perth City campus in 2026. All of WAAPA and some business courses will be offered at this campus Business and Law is the biggest school at ECU and is now gaining international recognition.
	Curtin is planning to undertake a change in culture to build on the achievements of Prime Minister, John Curtin. Continuation of the reputation of academic excellence, particularly in the areas of Commerce and Engineering.
	There are more Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses now delivering credits to university courses, including VET Nursing qualifications and IT courses, that open entry to university. Many VET courses are currently free which is enabling career advancement in technical skills.

Important Update – The Universities Accord

A new report published by the Minister of Education that looks at reforming the higher education sector to meet Australia’s future skills 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.

The graph below shows projected growth in employment, by industry, for 2033.

University Open Days – Upcoming

Edith Cowan University:

• 14 April – Joondalup Campus
• 21 April – Southwest Campus
• 24 April – Year 11 and 12 Engineering Showcase, 5.00 – 7.00pm. Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1176070
• 28 April – Mount Lawley Campus

The University of Notre Dame:

• 3 April – Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Doctor of Medicine Seminar (Assured Pathway), 12.00pm
• 4 May – Campus Open Day (Fremantle)
• 9 May – Doctor of Medicine Information Session (online), 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Register here: https://events.nd.edu.au/doctor-of-medicine/my_details

Murdoch University:

• 3 April – Year 11 and 12 Exploration Day. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-11-12-exploration-day-tickets-792755321507

Perth Careers Expo

The Careers Expo for 2024 will be 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. Entry is FREE.

This careers event attracts:

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

For more information: https://www.careers-expo.com.au

Senior School Opportunities for Students

Staff Contacts

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.

Opening hours

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.

Our Get Ready page offers new families useful information and resources for students joining and returning to our School. Please click on the buttons below to access our helpful tools and documents.

Year 7 Orientation

Year 7 orientation events schedule

Year 7 Parent Information Evening recording

Year 7 Parent Information Evening slides

Year 7 Course Selection Handbook

Contact Lists

Prep School Contact List 2024

Senior School Contact List 2024

School Guidelines

Mobile Device Guidelines

Uniform Guidelines

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

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 3 OLP – Caversham Wildlife Park and Woodman Point Adventure

Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024

Parent information can be found here.

Year 4 OLP – Boshack Outback Adventure

Tuesday 26 March 2024 – Thursday 28 March 2024

Parent information can be found here.

Parent Presentation.

Student equipment list.

Year 8 OLP – Margaret River

Monday 6 May 2024 – Thursday 9 May 2024

Year 8 OLP PowerPoint

Parent information can be found here.

Student information 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 are 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.

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