At MGGS we are privileged to have the Chapel of Saint Luke for prayer and reflection, and recognize the value of setting aside time to meet each student’s spiritual needs. This happens at the start of each day.

Middle and Senior School Chapel and Wednesday Eucharist all provide opportunities – in the words of William Penn – “to take care of the interior self, the spiritual self, even if it is for a few moments a day”.

Throughout the year, important annual events occur in the Chapel of Saint Luke. These include Valedictory, inauguration of the School Council and confirmations. In addition to attendance in the Chapel, all girls study religion in Years 7-9 and all girls in Year 10 study one unit of the VCE study, Ethics. While the subject is approached from a Christian perspective consistent with the Anglican traditions, studies aim to create understanding and tolerance through an awareness of various religious interpretations of life. Studies include Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.

Students are encouraged to look closely at themselves and to consider how their personal traits and characteristics can be productively reconciled with contemporary society. Our emphasis is on fostering the growth of healthy spiritual values.

As an Anglican school, we aim to ensure that every student and, indeed, every member of our community, will come to appreciate the Christian faith.

Please note that Melbourne Girls Grammar accepts students of all faiths and religious denominations. Attendance for events in the Chapel is compulsory but participation is voluntary.