A grape success
Meet the characters changing how we learn
What do grapes have to do with learning? At HVGS - everything!
Say hello to our newest Junior School celebrities: The Grapes. These quirky, colourful characters aren’t just cute – they’re clever. Each one represents an attribute of the IB Learner Profile, the backbone of our approach to developing globally minded, well-rounded students.
So why Grapes? The idea sprouted from our School Crest and Hunter Valley roots. But the real magic? It came from our students.
Year 5 learners took the lead, working from an artist’s brief to design characters that make big ideas bite-sized and fun.
Armed with pencils, imagination, and guidance from Specialist Art Teacher, Mrs Meg Wisemantel, they brainstormed, sketched, and refined their creations.
The result? Ten vibrant personalities that bring the Learner Profile to life in a way that is 100% HVGS.
"It's about giving students agency and making learning visible."
“The students’ creativity drove this project from start to finish.”
Soon, you’ll see the Grapes everywhere: on learning walls, desk mats, stickers and even magnets.