Toowoomba Grammar School is proud to announce Year 12 2023 graduate, Ben Rosenberg has been awarded a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University.

The announcement was made on Saturday, 25 November following Ben's participation in the Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA).

He submitted his films “Golden Hour” and “Mitchell” to the competition. Out of 260 films nationally and internationally, Ben’s films were in the final 27.

Ben went on to win: Best Director and Best Comedy for “Golden Hour” and Best Documentary for “Mitchell” and then he won BUFTA Best Overall Filmmaker award.

Ben has shown drive, determination and a passion for filmmaking during his schooling at TGS, and we have been very proud to encourage and support his endeavours.


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Monday, 13 Nov 2023

TGS Student Wins Short Film Festival

Year 12 student, Ben Rosenberg has won the Open Category, ‘Judges Choice - Official Selection Documentary’ at the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival. The award recognises Ben's brilliant documentary about Year 9 student, Mitchell Wilkes as he battles with slowly losing his vision. Mitchell and his family joined Ben's family at the awards, celebrating the success together. Congratulations Ben - and Mitchell - the TGS community is proud of you both! Watch Ben's film "Mitchell" here…

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Wednesday, 08 Nov 2023

TGS Masterplan Unveiled

Toowoomba Grammar School is embarking on an exciting new phase with the commencement of our inspiring Masterplan. This landmark multi-year project is designed to anticipate the needs of students in our rapidly changing global society and to provide our current and future boys with outstanding learning environments and opportunities. Phase One of the plan will see the development of a first-class Technologies Precinct to expand and consolidate the existing Industrial Design and Technologies…

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Thursday, 21 Sept 2023

Highest Honours for TGS Performers

Two Year 12 students have recently achieved highest honours in their respective disciplines for Performing Arts. Talented singer, Ruben Fitton was recently awarded an achieved A+ High Distinction in his AMEB Grade 8 Classical Voice Examination. Thank you to TGS Music teacher, Wendy Evans who accompanied Ruben and has been a wonderful support. Ruben Fitton and Wendy EvansWill Anderson has successfully completed, with distinction, an Associate Diploma in Saxophone Performance through Con Brio…

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Friday, 25 Aug 2023

TGS 2023 O'Callaghan Cup Champions

Toowoomba Grammar School has taken out the 74th annual O'Callaghan Cup with a nail biting 38-33 victory on Saturday, 19 August. It's the fourth consecutive year that TGS has secured the win in the iconic rugby match. Full credit to the Downlands College 1st XV who fought valiantly until the very end. Year 12 student, Richard Dean was named TGS Old Boys’ Player of the Match, with TGSOBA President, Mr Mark Creedon stating "he bought magic to the game". Grammar Downlands Day dates back to 1931,…

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023

TGS Students Gruelling Challenge for Breast Cancer

Four Toowoomba Grammar School students are participating in the gruelling Kokoda Pinnacle Challenge – Race for the Cure - to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. The Challenge involves three stages, testing endurance and physical and mental resilience: A 30-kilometre trek on the Sunshine Coast that was held on Saturday, 22 AprilA 48-kilometre run in Brisbane on Saturday, 3 June that had to be completed within 12 hoursA 96-kilometre race, with 6km elevation to be held on the Gold Coast…

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023

TGS Crowned Queensland Futsal Champions

Toowoomba Grammar School’s Open Futsal team has been crowned Queensland Futsal Champions after taking out the grand final in the FQ School Futsal Championships. The FQ School Futsal Championships ran across two stages, with boys and girls in Years 7-12 competing within their own QSS region. The regional winners, runners up and some semi-finalists from each QSS region qualified for the FQ School Futsal Championships State Titles, where they competed against other qualifying schools for the title…

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Tuesday, 13 June 2023

TGS Tennis Teams Ace State Championships

For the 21st consecutive year, the Darling Downs will be represented by a strong contingent of players, all from Toowoomba Grammar School, at the State Tennis Championships next week. The TGS team won the regional finals of the Queensland State Secondary Schools Tennis competition in May. It is the 21st consecutive year that TGS has won the Open division and moved on to the State Championships. This year’s team consists of Tom Dwyer (captain), Archer Black, Henry Maunder and Hugh Mansfield.…

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Monday, 12 June 2023

TGS Athletics Coach on Track to Olympics

In an incredible achievement, Toowoomba Grammar School Athletics Coach, Mrs Jackie Gallagher is on track for Olympic coaching glory. Jackie is one of only 25 women worldwide, and the only Australian to be selected for a leadership program in preparation for Olympic and International team management. Jackie was nominated for the 21-month program by Athletics Australia and endorsed by World Athletics and the IOC. It follows her selection for the prestigious Women in Sport High Performance Pathway…

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Wednesday, 07 June 2023

TGS Aquatic Centre Rated One of the Best in the Country

Royal Lifesaving Society Australia (RLSA) conducted a review of the operations of the School’s Aquatic Centre on 13 March 2023. This review, called the Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment, is undertaken to provide pool operators with feedback on their operations against industry standards and covered the following areas: Work Health and Safety Emergency Planning Qualifications and Training Aquatic Programs Supervision First Aid Plant and Chemical Areas Changing Facilities Lap and Lane Pools…

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