Rylan Pribadi Brisbane Incident: A student from Brisbane Grammar School and St Peters Lutheran College Grammar School lost their life in a skiing mishap.

 The communities of Brisbane Grammar School and St Peters Lutheran College are expressing their grief over the passing of Rylan Pribadi, a student from Brisbane Grammar School who tragically lost his life in a skiing accident on Wednesday, January 7, while in Niseko, Japan.

Brisbane Grammar School shared this heartbreaking news in a statement, revealing the loss of Old Boy Rylan Pribadi ’25. The institution highlighted that Rylan passed away while engaging in his greatest passion, a sentiment echoed by friends, classmates, and faculty as they share their heartfelt tributes.

Rylan became a boarder at Brisbane Grammar School in 2022 when he started Year 9, quickly establishing himself as a cherished and respected member of the boarding community. Renowned for his friendly demeanor and approachability, he built strong relationships with both fellow students and staff throughout his time there.

With a deep passion for football, Rylan greatly enriched the school’s athletic environment. In 2025, he played as part of the Premiership-winning First XI football squad and also distinguished himself as a Boarding Prefect that same year—positions that underscored his leadership qualities, reliability, and dedication to his peers.

In their statement, Brisbane Grammar School characterized Rylan as amicable, trustworthy, and devoted to those around him, emphasizing that his loss has profoundly impacted everyone who knew him. “Our school community mourns the absence of a bright and treasured member of the BGS family,” the statement expressed.

The school conveyed heartfelt condolences to Rylan’s parents, Reza and Jacky, his two sisters, and his extended family and friends. St Peters Lutheran College also expressed their sadness and offered support as the broader school community reflects on this tragic loss.

As Brisbane Grammar School, St Peters Lutheran College, and the wider Brisbane community come together in mourning, Rylan Pribadi is being remembered for his kindness, leadership, and enthusiasm for both sport and life. He is held in the thoughts and hearts of all who knew and cherished him during this challenging time.