Many Paths to Greatness

Many Paths to Greatness

Written by Anthony Micallef Headmaster

The first Grammar Olympian, Old Boy Francis ‘Frank’ Gailey (1902), swam valiantly at the Saint Louis Olympics in 1904. Frank brought home an astounding four medals, leading the way for the generations to come.

Claimed by the USA until 2009, we are proud to have added Frank to our history book, alongside twelve more, talented athletes.

The medley of talent displayed by each of our Olympic athletes is an inspiration to say the least, with most pursuing admirable careers in addition to their sporting feats.

In this edition of Grammar News, we dive into the lives of our athletes, as well as some of our highly accomplished staff, students, and community members who keep the Grammar community ever ready for the start line.

We explore the values of Olympism like determination, mateship and excellence that are evident in each of their pursuits and harness the value of balance.

Throughout this edition you will hear some of the many approaches one can take to achieve success on the world’s stage in many disciplines and observe that the trajectory to success is quite often not straight.

We talk to BGS parents who exemplify the spirit of volunteerism that make these achievements possible, share long-lasting legacies of dedication to community, and get excited alongside our rising stars who are tenaciously working towards the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 and beyond.

Please also enjoy reading about how we are preserving our history with the centenary of our War Memorial Library and the opening of the Heritage Precinct.

There is abundant joy and inspiration in the pages that follow, so I hope you enjoy the adventure that is Grammar News, Summer 2025.

If you have a story you’d like to share with our community, please reach out to our Community Relations department.