TGS Athletes Have World Championships in Sight

Our 2024 QCE graduates have performed very well, and we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to them. Our School also wants to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of all the teachers who have supported and guided these students throughout their time at Toowoomba Grammar School. In particular, we would like to express our gratitude to all Year 12 teachers and Heads of Department for their exceptional dedication in guiding this cohort. We are delighted to report that 100% of students…

It remains a very important and significant building within our School, even a hundred years on. The year 1924, was a little over five years after the end of the World War I, Australia’s Prime Minister was Stanley Bruce, the Queensland Premier was Ted Theodore and the State’s Governor was on hand for TGS’s prize giving and to officiate the start of works on the new chemistry lab. The School had 174 students and after a highly satisfactory Inspector’s report, it was printed in the ‘Toowoomba…

At 26, this is a massive achievement and catapults him into a community of the gold standard of Strength and Conditioning worldwide. With this ASCA qualification he's accredited to provide expert coaching skills, knowledge and leadership for dissemination and application within high performance sport and elite level performance. He joins a very small cohort of accomplished elite coaches from around the world and we're lucky to have him as the School's Head of Athletic Development. Mr Stone…

During Jeremy's time at TGS he represented the School in numerous endeavours but was particularly known for his contributions to the Arts, particularly music. On the sports field, Jeremy represented TGS in GPS Athletics, Cross Country, Cricket and Football. Under the guidance of Mr Mark Oliphant during his Cross Country days, all Jeremy wanted to do was run fast and be like everyone else. However, unbeknownst to many during his time at TGS, he was suppressing a life-long condition.

This accolade recognises schools excelling in offering competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect. This award underscores Toowoomba Grammar School's dedication to creating an outstanding work environment. Out of over 80 submissions, Toowoomba Grammar School was one of only 27 schools selected for this distinguished recognition. The goal of the Toowoomba Grammar School Strategic Plan's People Pillar is to…

International Nurses Day serves as a reminder of the vital role nurses play in our lives. Whether that is as frontline warriors in a global health emergency or a compassionate caregiver in the local community, nurses in many ways are the essence of humanity in healthcare. Today we take a moment to shine a spotlight on these everyday heroes who selflessly dedicate their lives in the service of others, in particular the dedicated healthcare professionals who day in and day out look after the…

TGS Old Boy (1979 – 1983) Charlie Mort’s significant contribution to Australian agriculture was explored during an interview with fellow TGS Old Boy (1985 – 1989), agriculture legal specialist and Beef Australia Director, Trent Thorne. TGS Deputy Headmaster, John Anderson, shared the School’s plans for Design, Engineering and Technology and Agriculture and Industry Centres and the School’s plans for an innovative ag program. This event was a wonderful opportunity for past, present and future…

Each year up to ten TJ Ryan Memorial Medals and Scholarships are awarded by the Queensland Government to support exemplary students in their pursuit of tertiary studies. With a history dating back to 1927, the award recognises the outstanding leadership demonstrated by nominees in their school and the local community along with academic excellence in their senior high school years. Will has been awarded a $10 000 scholarship over five years to support his pursuit of a Bachelor of Medical…

TGS Old Boy (2018-2023), Jimmy White is going from strength to strength. The 17-year-old is proud to be part of the University of Southern Queensland’s (UniSQ) first Bachelor of Physiotherapy cohort. “The Physiotherapy program is great – it’s new and completely different to anything I did at school,” Mr White said. The Toowoomba Grammar School graduate received a UniSQ Academic Excellence Chancellor’s Scholarship, awarded to students who achieve an ATAR 97 or above. “I decided I wanted to stay…