Gunbower Estate open for Moama Anglican Grammar students

By Ryan Bellingham

Sep 26, 2024

Primary school captains Hugh Thomson, Darcy Knowles-Mulholland, Isobel Jennings, Ruby Law alongside secondary school captains Isabelle Barber, Riley Main, Ella Bowler and Lucas Jettner at Gunbower Estate opening. Photo: Supplied by Clare Mattingly Photo by Supplied

Moama Anglican Grammar school has officially made Gunbower Estate available for student use.

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Primary and secondary school captains were the first students to visit the property to learn about the campus’s history, participate in a welcome ceremony and tour the homestead and grounds.

The students were accompanied by senior staff, board members and Geoff and Alex Kent of G&A Kent Charitable Trust, whose philanthropic donation made the purchase of the estate possible.

School principal Scott Downward said the opening marked a milestone for Moama Anglican Grammar, with the site providing a unique educational opportunity.

Secondary school captains Riley Main and Isabelle Barber at Gunbower Estate tour. Photo: Supplied by Clare Mattingly Photo by Supplied

“It was a remarkable experience for our students to engage with the history of Gunbower Estate and meet our most generous donors,” he said.

Acquired earlier this year, the 84-acre (33.99ha) site will host hands-on learning, including conservation efforts to support regional wildlife, environmental art, agricultural and primary industry studies, and outdoor recreation, per the school’s 2024 & Beyond report.

“This facility will offer integrated learning opportunities that complement our existing curriculum,” Mr Downward said.

Pending council approval, outdoor education activities, including overnight camps and a ropes course, have also been signalled as a future opportunity for the site.