2001 School Magazine

. B : farewell

From the Board Members of the Board have considered it a privilege to work with iudith Hancock over varying periods of time during her 25 years as Principal Over the course of the years Board Members, along with many others, have seen Judith's great expertise and vision with regard to educational planning for daily operations and for developing an ever-expanding vision for the school The dominant feature of Iudith's leadership has, however, been her total commitment to each individual girl and the quality of her educational, personal and social experience at BGGS. This fundamental premise of Iudith's has always guided Board thinking and decision-making The Board, on behalf of the School community, wishes Judith success and happiness in the next phase of her life

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From the Principal The past twenty five years have passed very quickly Indeed and as I move towards a new phase in my life 1100k back on a vast kaleidoscope of experiences which have not only affected me personally but also have touched the lives of so many of those with whom I have been associated. it seems only yesterday that my husband, David, together with Jane, Stephanie and David Charles moved In with me behind the picket fence, although it did take a number of years to reinstate this icon We have all enjoyed being part of the Grammar family and appreciate the new dimensions it brought into all our lives in accepting the many tributes that have been paid to me I recognise them as tributes to the manyTrustees, staff, parents, friends and girls of the School who have so artively supported and worked with me throughout the years in my endeavours to balance tradition with innovation. Together we have achieved much and succeeded in helping so many of our young women to face their future lives and careers with confidence

The words of our School Song written by Swetlana Hadgraft reflect more adequately than I can ever do my thoughts and feelings at this time

Nil sine labore, SetyOur9001s and strive Dale to letyour dreoms toke wing ond 5001 inspired by those who showed the way We keep their hopes afire And hold theirproud traditions to the fore Maintain our founder's vision bold A life enriched by learning Embracing change, we build and hold A future more discerning

Draw strength from our diversity, We have so much to give Each fledgling talent we can see Mature, take flight and live Nils!ne labore

Iudirh A Honcod November 2001