I’ve had a great time while I’ve been at GVGS. I like to be challenged in everything that I do – from maths and science to art

I’ve made so many good friends over the years. Being at GVGS really expands your social circle so much because people travel from all over to attend.

It was challenging at the start because I didn’t know anyone, but it didn’t take me long to make friends. The teachers were all very supportive and made sure I felt welcomed…

Mackenzie Clark has taken advantage of the wide variety of sports on offer at GVGS and was awarded two leadership positions in her final year.

Harriet Gall joined GVGS in Year 7 and was followed shortly after by her younger sister Amelia.

Mai Abdelmawgoud joined GVGS in 2022 and commenced Year 10 after her family relocated from the southwest coast of Victoria to the Goulburn Valley.

As a school that focuses on both academic excellence and a well-rounded education, we celebrate and acknowledge the breadth and depth of our student’s achievements and experiences. Students from the Class of 2022 talk about their final year at GVGS.

William Savage grew up in Kyabram with his parents and brothers Tom (Year 9) and Oliver (aged three) and commenced at GVGS in 2016. “It was a good introduction to all these new people you’ve just met,” he says of Year 5 camp …

A dedicated learner, Marcus van Maanen joined the Enrichment Programme when he started at GVGS in Year 8. “It was a great opportunity to explore a bunch of fields that I was interested in, we visited a factory, the local courthouse and did a

When Lillie Walker started at GVGS in 2018 she hit the ground running with her passion for Music and Performing Arts. Having been involved in almost every School Production and Eisteddfod ensemble held in the six years she’s been at GVGS, as well as

Keshi Ruska started at GVGS in Year 5 and has an array of fond memories from across the past eight years. “My teachers, classmates and friends have all made my time at school so much fun,” she says. “I really enjoyed Year 10 camp,

Ever since her first opportunity to take on a leadership role at GVGS, Ella Novotny has embraced each and every chance to do so. “I’ve always enjoyed exploring the extra-curricular activities available to me, as well as the mentor roles that we’ve been able

Born in India, Gargayee Satish-Gowda moved to Kyabram with her family when she was three years old. Her mother is a lab technician and her father works as a microbiologist. “My parents are really into science and so am I,” she says. Gargayee started

Sasith De Abrew and his family moved to Shepparton from Sydney while he was in primary school and he commenced at GVGS in Year 7. “I’ve really enjoyed my time at the School, it’s been wonderful. The best thing about it is the friends

Sharon Anthony started at GVGS in Year 7 in 2017, following her older brothers David (Class of 2016) and Sam (Class of 2018) and shortly her younger brother Josh will also commence at the School.  When she joined GVGS, Sharon says the one thing

Julia Sweeney-Cootes started at GVGS in Year 5 in 2015, commuting an hour from her hometown of Kyabram to Shepparton and back each day for school. “I found the trip no problem at all because I had friends on the bus with me so

James Auld started at GVGS in Year 8 and tried to get as involved as he could from the start, participating in the School Football and Cricket Teams as well as other extracurricular activities.  “Every year we have the ICCES competitions, as well as

Harriet Cassidy started at GVGS in Year 7 in 2017, following her older siblings Annabelle (Class of 2016), Genevieve (Class of 2018) and Jack (Class of 2020), after finishing primary school in her hometown of Cobram. “I’ve really enjoyed my time at school. I

Albatool Abdulamir commenced at GVGS in 2020, resulting in a large proportion of her time at the School was spent undertaking classes from home. “I had about a term in the classroom before we went into virtual learning. It was a very stressful time.

One of seven boys, Teng is the first of his siblings to attend GVGS. “I enjoy having so many siblings they’re like my closest friends and we all get along really well too,” he says. “I’ve been playing soccer for a long time and

Sarah Roberts started at GVGS in Year 5, with her brother (Andrew Roberts, Class of 2016) a few years ahead of her. “My parents had always wanted us to go to GVGS because they thought it was a nice place to learn and grow.

Matthew started at GVGS in Year 7 after graduating from Shepparton East Primary School in 2016. “I found GVGS to be very welcoming and I felt empowered to do what I wanted to do from day one. I’ve been in the Guitar Orchestra since

Lilia Tennant relocated from Canberra to Tatura with her family when she was in primary school and started at GVGS in Year 5. “I love getting involved in stuff and I love having something to look forward to, having a full calendar keeps me

Clarissa Atkinson started Year 7 at GVGS in 2016 after receiving a Social Justice scholarship funded by Helen Mcpherson Smith Trust. “I really enjoyed art, as well as english and biology. I loved having the opportunity to explore my options at GVGS. I didn’t

Aurora Smith joined her sister Miya (Class of 2019) at GVGS in 2016, shortly followed by siblings Heidi (Year 10) and Harry (Year 8). She settled into high school well and had the bus ride from Euroa to Shepparton with her siblings and friends

As a school that focuses on both academic excellence and a well-rounded education, we celebrate and acknowledge the breadth and depth of our student’s achievements and experiences. Students from the Class of 2021 talk about their final year at GVGS.

As a school that focuses on both academic excellence and a well-rounded education, we celebrate and acknowledge the breadth and depth of our student’s achievements and experiences. Students from the Class of 2020 talk about their final year at GVGS.

Fadul Al-Saber was born in Cobram and relocated to Shepparton with his mum, dad and three younger brothers in 2010. “As the oldest brother, I’ve always felt responsible to be a good role model to my younger brothers and show them that if I

Cooper Sorrenti commenced at Goulburn Valley Grammar School in Year 7 after graduating from St. Joseph’s primary school in Cobram. With a keen interest in sports from a young age, he has represented his GVGS house, Fairley, each year in both the swimming and

Charlotte Uniacke started at Goulburn Valley Grammar School in Year 5 and instantly became involved in the extra-curricular activities that were on offer. She has participated on more than 70 separate occasions over eight years in events such as the Year 9 buddies program,

Ayush Tyagi commenced at GVGS in 2017 with his twin sister Ash after their family relocated to Victoria from the ACT. “Coming from Canberra, it was hard at the beginning because I wasn’t used to being in a rural setting,” he says. “When we

Ash Tyagi migrated from India to Australia with her family when she was 11 years old. “It was a whole new language, new culture, new set of social norms,” she says. “It was a lot to take on at first.” After living in Canberra

As a school that focuses on both academic excellence and a well-rounded education, we celebrate and acknowledge the breadth and depth of our student’s achievements and experiences. The following 4 students from the Class of 2019 talk about their final year at GVGS.