2002 School Magazine

from the principal

From the Principal it is with delight that I introduce the School Magazine for 2002. This has been a Year where, as the new Principal, I have had the privilege of sharing many significant emotional milestones with my first Year 125, ranging from great sadness to high spirits and celebrations. The Head Girls have been a stabilising influence on their peers and the School and their leadership during this time of transition has been commendable. I thank them warmly and I thank Year 12 as a whole, for their support, good humour and maturity throughout the Year The future facing Young people is increasingly uncertain, but the qualities of adaptation and optimism are something that this School endeavours to instil in each girl. The notion of what constitutes a civilised world becomes more relevant as a topic for discussion following recent incidents of terrorism and concerning issues surrounding human rights. The role of a school in educating Young women, not only for tertiary studies, but for life, means that moral and ethical concerns need to be addressed within the parameters of our curriculum and pastoral care program. it is heartening to note the genuine awareness, empathy and understanding that our girls exhibit when commenting on these world issues and their willingness to consider the larger problems facing our society. These are commendable qualities of personal character, combined with an enthusiasm to make a difference, which will undoubtedly contribute to an improved global culture Perhaps the prevalence of a growing social conscience in our students can be linked to the remarkable School Spirit that underpins so much of Girls Grammar - the friendliness of the girls; their team work and voluntary community service a selfless awareness of others, and their passionate support of the School's traditional academic excellence and co- curricular activities - attributes that cannot be manufactured and resound with authenticity when public events such as Open Day are held. Year 12 have promoted and exemplified our enviable School Spirit this Year through their 'Born to be Blue' motto and their solidarity in times of tragedy and triumph. This Magazine does much to pay tribute to their spirit and in turn. to that of this extraordinary School

Mrs A A Be"