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Bringing New Life to a Precious Place
Mick Collopy
June 18, 2026
History hangs vividly over Melbourne High’s Memorial Hall, and nowhere in the school arouses such deep emotion and feelings of belonging.
As we approach the centenary of its 1927 construction, the Melbourne High School Foundation is reaching out to Old Boys and other donors to launch a long-term refurbishment of the 700-seat hall, which will begin where you arrive – in the entrance foyer.
“History is very ...
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Putting Creativity at the Centre
Jodie Gunton
June 11, 2026
At Melbourne High School, we may occasionally blow our trumpet about all the famous musicians and actors and artists who have come through our doors. But we’re also keeping a keen eye on the rapidly evolving worlds of digital art and industrial design – and the incredible advances offered by the latest robotic systems, high-performance materials, and AI-assisted engineering.
The need for young ‘makers’ to appreciate ...
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Ensuring the respectful citizens of tomorrow
Jodie Gunton
June 1, 2026
As the world faces an increasingly uncertain future, the need for tomorrow’s men to be respectful and supportive – of people’s beliefs and feelings, of women, and of each other – becomes more urgent with each passing day. It’s a message Melbourne High School has taken to its heart, with vital support from MHS Foundation donors.
By the end of Term 2, our partner organisation, Tomorrow ...
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Supporting the Millgrove Experience
Jodie Gunton
March 25, 2026
For many students, the week at Millgrove Outdoor Education Centre becomes a defining moment in their time at Melbourne High. Away from the routines of the classroom, students challenge themselves through activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, caving and environmental exploration — learning not only about the natural world, but about themselves and one another. It is where friendships deepen, confidence grows and young people discover ...
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Turning the Sod: A Century ‘at the Castle’
Jodie Gunton
March 25, 2026
As Melbourne High School prepares to celebrate 100 years at Forrest Hill next year, the community recently gathered to mark an important moment in that history — the Turning of the Sod ceremony, commemorating the start of construction of the School’s iconic campus a century ago.
Held on 18 February, the ceremony was officiated by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, ...
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Helping Young Men Thrive
Jodie Gunton
March 25, 2026
With the support of Melbourne High School Foundation donors, we have been able to expand the Tomorrow Man wellbeing program to both Year 9 and Year 10 students this year, following a successful introduction in 2024.
While Melbourne High has long been recognised for academic excellence, we also know that supporting the wellbeing of our students is just as important. Helping young men develop resilience, empathy ...
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