Latest News
Year 2 Visit Ascham to Share Music and Fun
15 May 2025
On Tuesday 6 May, our Year 2 boys enjoyed a wonderful morning of music at Ascham.
Sydney Grammar School appoints new Headmaster
08 May 2025
Mr Stuart McPherson will become the 13th Headmaster of Sydney Grammar School on 1 January 2026.
Well done, Alexander!
29 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Alexander He (Year 4M) who was declared the Junior Category winner of the Woollahra Mayor’s Anzac Day Writing Competition.
Year 3 Make Music with Ascham
08 Apr 2025
Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled co-educational music morning with Year Three girls from Ascham.
Six Edgecliff Runners Progress to the CIS Cross-Country Carnival
08 Apr 2025
The Edgecliff Cross-Country Team achieved exciting results in the annual King's School Cross-Country Carnival.
Congratulations, Blake!
08 Apr 2025
Blake Soon-Wong Wins Gold at the Compnet NSW
State Ju-Jitsu Championship!
Flash Mob Performance at Edgecliff!
08 Apr 2025
Something unexpected happened in the Edgecliff playground on 4 April!
Ritchie ‘Red Factor’ Talent Quest Unites the School in Raising Funds to Restore Sight
08 Apr 2025
Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of our community, Ritchie raised an amazing $3,720 for The Fred Hollows Foundation!
Grammar/Ascham Strings Camp 2025
08 Apr 2025
The pupils from both schools showcased their best music at their concert on Sunday afternoon.
Thinking Mathematically at Edgecliff
08 Apr 2025
Edgecliff boys explore Mathematics in a way that encourages exploration of ideas and rich learning.
Year 4 have a blast at their Kiama Camp
27 Mar 2025
Year 4 Edgecliff Preparatory School boys ventured to the stunning coastal town of Kiama for a brilliant trip where they experienced water from the falls to the ocean.
Year 6 Return from Camp Somerset
27 Mar 2025
On Friday of Week 8, Year 6 boys from Edgecliff Preparatory School returned from their three-day adventure on the banks of the Colo River.
Edgecliff Artist in Residence – Tom’s Bird’s-Eye Challenge
01 Mar 2025
In Term 1, Edgecliff welcomed Professor Tom Murray as Artist in Residence.
Official Library Opening - The Start of a New Chapter
01 Mar 2025
We were delighted to officially announce the grand opening of our brand-new library last week!
Year 6 Co-Education Leadership Day with St Catherine’s School
01 Mar 2025
On Tuesday 25 February, Year 6 boys travelled to the Kinder World premises to participate in a co-education leadership day with the Year 6 girls from St Catherine’s School.
Edgecliff Prep House Cross Country
01 Mar 2025
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year’s Cross-Country Carnival.
Setting Sail at Edgecliff
18 Feb 2025
The Edgecliff Preparatory School Sailing Club has launched into 2025 with enthusiasm and excitement!
Kindy's First Art Lesson at Edgecliff
18 Feb 2025
The Kindergarten boys were delighted by a surprise visit from Headmaster Mr. Bailey during their very first Visual Arts lesson.
What’s happening now in the Art Department
16 Feb 2025
So far this year in the Art Department at Edgecliff Preparatory School, we have begun learning about the life and work of Margaret Preston.
Year 4 Co-Education Art Day - Sham Sushi Shop with artist Jane Gillings
16 Feb 2025
On Wednesday 12 February, the School Hall was a hive of activity as we welcomed the Year 4 Ascham girls to join our Year 4 classes in a co-education art workshop.
‘Semana de la Cultura Española’
01 Dec 2024
All things Spanish were on show at Edgecliff Preparatory School last week with our ‘Semana de la Cultura Española’.
Year 3 Co-Ed Sports with Ascham
13 Nov 2024
On Wednesday 6 November, our Year 3 boys ventured to Ascham for a co-ed sports day.
Edgecliff Preparatory School Scholars’ Concert
13 Nov 2024
On Monday 4 November, the annual Scholar’s Concert was held in the R.W. Billing Hall.
Year 6 Co-Education Day with St Catherine's School
13 Nov 2024
The fourth and final co-education day for the year, for our Year 6 boys, was held with the St Catherine’s Year 6 girls on Thursday 7 November.
Canberra Cricket Tour
13 Nov 2024
At the start of November, 15 boys from Edgecliff Preparatory School departed for the annual Canberra Cricket Tour.
Year 3 Music Morning with Ascham
19 Sep 2024
On Wednesday 18 September, we welcomed the Ascham girls in Year 3 for a co-education morning of music.
Year 5 Co-Education Public Speaking Day with Ascham
15 Sep 2024
On Wednesday 11 September, the Edgecliff Preparatory School Year 5 boys enjoyed a co-education day with the Year 5 Ascham girls, where they learnt about public speaking.
Edgecliff Preparatory School Celebrates Book Week
29 Aug 2024
In Week 5 of Term 3, Edgecliff Preparatory School celebrated Book Week with author visits, dress-up parades, poster and cake competitions, not to mention a huge book fair!
Write a Book in a Day with St Catherine’s
29 Aug 2024
The Year 6 boys at Edgecliff Preparatory School recently shared in a day filled with plots, twists, complications, characters and resolutions as they embarked on writing a book in a day with the Year 6 girls from St Catherine’s School.
Edgecliff Day
24 Aug 2024
On Friday 16 August Edgecliff Preparatory School was a hive of activity celebrating Edgecliff Day.
Year 2 Sports Day with Ascham
09 Aug 2024
On Tuesday 6 August, 63 girls in Year 2 from Ascham joined our Year 2 class for a sports morning on Weigall Oval.
Year 5 Co-Education Drama Day with Ascham
27 Jul 2024
On Thursday 25 July, we welcomed the Year 5 Ascham girls for a day of drama studies.
Winter House Sport
05 Jul 2024
Throughout Term 2, the boys in Years 3 – 6 have been enjoying their winter sports house competitions.
Dr Mark Williams Visits Edgecliff Preparatory School
02 Jul 2024
On Tuesday 25 June, Dr Mark Williams visited Edgecliff Preparatory School to talk about brain-based learning.
Dance Lessons at Edgecliff Preparatory School
02 Jul 2024
As part of our PE programme all boys at Edgecliff Preparatory School have been enjoying dancing lessons.
Term 2 Music Concert
23 Jun 2024
The Edgecliff Preparatory School community recently enjoyed a night full of musical performances at our Term 2 Music Concert.
National Simultaneous Storytime
23 Jun 2024
It was a sea of blue for our National Simultaneous Storytime in the Library.
House Athletics Carnival
23 Jun 2024
It was a fantastic day full of running, jumping and throwing at our recent House Athletics Carnival.
Table Tennis Success
11 Jun 2024
Edgecliff Preparatory School student, Frederic Li, recently participated in the NSW Table Tennis Primary Schools Championships. Frederic was challenged throughout the entire competition, playing some skilful opponents. Fortunately, he won the final and was crowned the state champion for his age group.
Indigenous Literacy Foundation Charity Drive
11 Jun 2024
There was a buzz in the air at Edgecliff Preparatory School on Wednesday 5 June with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation Charity Drive.
Reconciliation Week Assembly
01 Jun 2024
Last week, we welcomed Susan Moylan-Coombs to share her experiences at our Reconciliation Week Assembly.
Poet in Residence - Harry Laing
01 Jun 2024
This week we welcomed Poet in Residence Harry Laing. Harry ran workshops for all classes during the week which supported the boys with writing their own poems. The week ended with a presentation of the boys’ work including several recitals.
World of Maths Co-Ed Day
21 May 2024
On Wednesday 8 May, the Year 6 girls from St Catherine’s School joined the Edgecliff Preparatory School Year 6 boys for a co-educational day.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
15 May 2024
The Edgecliff Preparatory School Year 6 boys have been working hard this year rehearsing for their drama production, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
NSWPSSA Swimming Success
10 May 2024
Lachlan Graf, Xavier HSU and Oliver McGee, all competed at the NSWPSSA Swimming Championships.
SGS Magazine – Issue 18, Autumn 2024
09 May 2024
The digital version of our Autumn 2024 SGS Magazine is now available.
ANZAC Day and Writing Competition Success
04 May 2024
On Monday 29 April, an ANZAC Day commemorative assembly was held at Edgecliff Preparatory School.
Year 3 Instrumental Programme
19 Apr 2024
The boys in Year 3 at Edgecliff Preparatory School have been enjoying learning new instruments in their Instrumental Programme.
Mrs Carter's Final Concert
17 Apr 2024
Not only did the Term 1 Music Concert celebrate the achievements of several ensembles and choirs at Edgecliff Preparatory School, but it was also the final concert for our Director of Music, Mrs Robin Carter.
Term 1 Music Solo Soiree
16 Apr 2024
Parents and boys at Edgecliff Preparatory School enjoyed outstanding solo performances at the Term 1 Music Solo Soiree.
Edgecliff Prep Enjoy the Grammar Cup
23 Mar 2024
On Saturday 23 March, Edgecliff Prep had 4 teams participate in the Grammar Cup at St Ives.
Gemma Sisia from St Jude's Tanzania Visits Edgecliff Prep
03 Mar 2024
The boys at Edgecliff Prep were most fortunate to have Mrs Gemma Sisia, the founder of the School of St Jude, Tanzania, talk at their Assembly on Monday, 26 February. Gemma was joined by two alumni from St Jude’s, Winnie and Suleiman. Suleiman shared his inspiring journey to achieve his life-long dream of becoming a doctor, whilst Winnie is a full-circle story who, after completing her degree, returned to work at St Jude’s.
Hands-On Fractions
22 Feb 2024
The Year 6 boys have been busy learning about fractions through some engaging hands-on activities.
National Athletics Success
20 Feb 2024
On Sunday 26 November, Jeremy Lenthen, became the 12 Years 800m National Champion.
Grammar’s HSC results in 2023
15 Dec 2023
The young men of Grammar’s 2023 cohort have achieved excellent HSC results.
Pythagorean Theorem Exploration
12 Sep 2023
As part of their Mathematics programme, the Year 6 boys at Edgecliff Prep have been learning about the practical applications of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Engaging the wider Grammar community
16 Aug 2023
It is a pillar of the School’s strategic aims to ensure that we engage the wider community of Grammar so far as possible in the post-COVID era. Under the direction of our Director of Community Ms Sharon Ditmarsch, great things are now happening.
The Importance and Future of Sport at Grammar
02 Jun 2023
Learn more about the sporting life at Grammar as we plan ahead for the future of sport at the School.
Edgecliff values and vision
17 Jun 2021
Headmaster, Mr Simon Bailey and Director of Pastoral Care, Ms Jennifer Girson, give some insight into the recent developments in Edgecliff’s values and vision.
An opportunity to learn more!
17 Jun 2021
Ms Jeny Shepherd reveals how curiosity, imagination, challenge and co-teaching are fundamental in the Learning Extension Programme at Edgecliff.
Sydney Grammar School
College Street, Darlinghurst
NSW 2010 Australia
Phone: (02) 9332 5800
Edgecliff Preparatory School
Alma Street, Paddington
NSW 2021 Australia
Phone: (02) 9366 0100
St Ives Preparatory School
Ayres Rd, St Ives
NSW 2075 Australia
Phone: (02) 8302 5200
