The approach was introduced across selected year levels in 2025 and is now embedded in classroom practice, including a recent Year 4 lesson co-taught by Mrs Megan McAntee and Mrs Chantelle Bauer, Deputy Head of Junior School - Teaching and Learning. By imitating and rehearsing language aloud, students build confidence Developed by Pie Corbett, Talk for Writing supports students to move from imitation to innovation and, ultimately, independent writing by internalising language structures through…

The competition, held at Brisbane Boys' College, brought together more than 70 schools from across Queensland, with TGS entering teams from Years 7, 8 and 9 all of whom had been part of our newly established Da Vinci Academy. The Da Vinci Decathlon is a team-based academic competition spanning ten disciplines, including Mathematics, English, Science, Engineering, Ideation and Code Breaking. Students compete in teams of eight, requiring them to collaborate, allocate strengths and problem-solve…

They have driven tractors, ridden motorbikes across paddocks, helped muster livestock and worked in the yards alongside adults. They check fences and watering points and carry responsibility from a young age. It is part of life on the land. It is expected. Meet Ash McClymont, one of several students who has completed much of his schooling remotely through distance education, in his case via the Longreach School of Distance Education.Ash McClymont Fishing at 'Dalkeith'

Not this year. Kia Tasman SUVs line the street like sentries and the Old Boys’ Oval hums with activity. Whistles pierce the air and drills unfold at pace but these aren’t schoolboys in Blue and Gold stripes - they’re men in maroon and gold. And this isn’t Rugby Union. It’s Rugby League. The Brisbane Broncos have chosen TGS as their base for the 2026 NRL pre-season, bringing elite sport to the Darling Downs. It’s part of the club’s push to take training into regional Queensland, with open…

We are delighted to announce that 100% of our Year 12 students have achieved their Queensland Certificate of Education. This year, our highest ATAR was achieved by Rayan Bashir, who attained an exceptional ATAR of 99.85. Congratulations also to Omer Shahid, our Proxime Accessit, with an ATAR of 99.75. Among the many achievements of this cohort:5 students received an ATAR of 99 or above.The median ATAR is 84.5, which is an increase from 2024.10 Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority…

# 1627 WICKS Robert (Bert) Charles 5th Light Horse / 14th Field Artillery Brigade Bert Wicks (as he was commonly known by his family) was born at Oakey (Q) on 22nd June 1897. His father, George, was the headteacher at Oakey State School and his mother, Elizabeth, was also a teacher. Young Bert was educated at Oakey and in his later years at primary school was probably taught by his father who prepared Bert for the Queensland Scholarship Examination. Only a small number of scholarships were…

Riley Lucht (Year 12) has recently completed a basketball journey across the United States, participating in the prestigious AUSA Tour and U17 AAU Tournament. The experience provided invaluable exposure to elite American basketball while representing the School's commitment to developing student athletes at the highest level. Currently competing for the TGS First V in the GPS Basketball season, Riley joined an Australian contingent for the comprehensive tour that spanned Los Angeles and…

Toowoomba Grammar School has been recognised with a 2025 Employer of Choice Award from The Educator marking our second consecutive year of recognition. This award celebrates schools that demonstrate excellence in attractive salaries, comprehensive employee benefits, strong professional development programs and fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. This recognition reflects our commitment and dedication to creating a workplace where every staff member feels valued and supported. Our…

This $20,000 investment will play a pivotal role in enhancing scrummaging safety, technique and development for players from Under 11s through to the First XV. Head of Rugby, Mr Lincoln Clapham, said the new machine marks a significant step forward for the School's rugby program. "It allows us to introduce scrummaging in a safe and structured way, beginning with our youngest age groups and building right through to our senior players," he explained. "For our First XV, it provides the…