Orientation Events

Junior School Families

  • Download flyer for the Junior School Transition Day here.
  • RSVP for the Junior School Transition Day by 12:00pm on Thursday, 20 November 2025: RSVP HERE
Date Function Time Venue Details
Monday, 24 November 2025
Junior School Transition Day for all new students
8:45am to 3:00pm for Years 1 - 6 and 8:45am to 10:50am for Prep
Junior School Classrooms
Boys will learn more about the Junior School and visit a variety of key locations around the campus. RSVP for this event by 20 November via the link above.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Prep Information Session
10:00am to 10:30am
Prep classrooms
All Prep parents are encouraged to attend this information session.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Class Teacher Meeting
Various
Junior School classrooms
You will be invited to meet with your son’s class teacher. A staff member from the Junior School will contact you to organise this meeting. You are more than welcome to drop your books in at this interview. Boys are to wear smart casual dress, no uniform required.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
School Commences
8:25am
Junior School classrooms
The Junior School will commence the school year on Wednesday, 28 January at 8:25am. Boys are to come dressed in their summer Blues uniform.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Parent Morning Tea
8:45am
Junior School Hall
Parents are invited to attend a light morning tea on the day students commence the new school year.
Friday, 20 February 2026
Junior School Family Fun Night
5:00pm to 8:30pm
Pavilion Lawns
Join the Junior School Supporters’ Group for an evening of fun, games and an outdoor movie.

Senior School and Boarding Families

  • Download the flyer for the Senior School Transition Day here.
  • RSVP for the Senior School Transition Day (and Boarder Sleep Over) by 5:00pm on Friday, 14 November 2025: RSVP HERE
Date Function Time Venue Details
Sunday, 23 November 2025
Welcome and transition for new 2026 boarders
4:00pm with parent departure at 5:00pm
Pavilion
Boys who are new to TGS Boarding in 2026 will have the opportunity to spend the night in Corfe House or their relevant senior boarding house, meet other new boarders and meet boarding staff. Boys will then have the opportunity to participate in the orientation day for all boys who are new to the Senior School in 2026 on the following day. RSVP for this event by 14 November via the link above.
Monday, 24 November 2025
Senior School Transition Day for all new students
8:30am to 3:00pm
Senior School
Boys will learn more about the Senior School and visit a variety of key locations around the campus. TGS Year 6 2025 boys will also attend this event. RSVP for this event by 14 November via the link above.
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Extended orientation for geographically isolated boarders
Corfe House
Geographically isolated boarders will be invited to participate in this extended orientation program.
Monday, 26 January 2026
Arrival at Corfe House
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Corfe House
Corfe House staff and Senior boarders look forward to welcoming all Corfe families from 4:00pm. Official introductions will take place in the Corfe courtyard. Laptops will be distributed to the boys on their arrival. Staff will assist the boys in setting up their laptops. Teachers will assist the boys with their learning how to use their technology throughout the first term. Parents are welcome to meet the Health Centre staff at this time to discuss any health concerns for their son. Parents will depart at 5:00pm.
Monday, 26 January 2026
Dinner for Corfe House boarders
6:00pm
Monday, 26 January 2026
Corfe House assembly
6:40pm
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Orientation morning for all new boys and their parents who are new to the Senior School
8:45am
Senior School
Parents are expected to attend with their son from 8:45am until 11:30am. Boys will be required all day and should wear their "blazer" uniform and bring their "golds" PE uniform.

A schedule for the orientation morning for all new Senior School boys on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 will be provided in late 2025.

Schedule for Welcome Assembly for all Year 7 and new Senior School boys and their parents on Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Further details will be provided to families closer to the day regarding the program below.

Time Details
8:00am to 8:15am
Arrive at TGS and store bags, etc in lockers
8:30am
Welcome to all Year 7 and new Senior School boys and their parents on Old Boys’ Memorial Oval. Parents are welcome to attend this Assembly and sit on the Terraces of Old Boys’ Memorial Oval. There is no need to RSVP.
8:45am
Year 12 tunnel. Followed by Welcome Assembly for all Senior School boys in the Assembly Hall.