2022 School Magazine

OGA VOLUNTEERS

T he Old Girls Association (OGA) is one of the many service groups here at BGGS and has been led by President, Mrs Julie Caton (Cleghorn 1981), for the past five years. Volunteers for this School organisation play a vital role in the administrative, meet and greet, and ambassador responsibilities for the many OGA functions held throughout the year. When the opportunity arose this year to become a volunteer with this important organisation, we were both eager to participate to strengthen our connection to the School and create connections with past Grammar Women. We both volunteered for the 20-, 30- and 40-year Reunions and our activities included taking the groups on tours of the School, which allowed the past students to compare the School’s current setup with what they had known. We, alongside another OGA Volunteers, guided the 30-year reunion group tour. Whilst conducting these tours, it was inspiring to listen to the women’s stories, both from their Girls Grammar days, and what they have achieved since. Although neither of us have existing family connections with BGGS, this experience as OGA Volunteers has helped us develop an even stronger connection with our highly valued community and enabled us the opportunity to give back.

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It was fulfilling to see the Grammar Women’s excitement upon their arrival back to the School and this has made us even more grateful to be part of such an enriching community. The support and encouragement demonstrated by the BGGS community was reflected through this opportunity and has truly emphasised the phenomenal impact of a Girls Grammar education. Miranda Carter (11L) and Paige Vidler (11M)

PAY IT FORWARD

P ay it Forward is a small, inclusive Service Group for Year 7 girls. You get to meet other people in different Houses while creating a range of things and enjoying lunch. For much of the year we made felt badges by cutting old BGGS pennants into flowers, then sewing them together. We sold these badges on Blue Day and the money went towards the School’s charity, Beddown. Then, in Semester 2, we decided to start decorating plain Christmas tags making them into something much more exciting and customised. These will be used in the Second Chance Christmas tree appeal. Overall, Pay it Forward has been a great experience this year. Isabella Jiang (7M) and Charlotte Yorke (7L)