2006 School Magazine

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From the Principal

L-R Sophie Matterson, Ms Bell and Elizabeth Forrest

The 2006 innovative edition of the Brisbane Girls Grammar School Magazine reflects the dynamic nature of this School – a School proud of its tradition, but unafraid of change and prepared to try new things. The magazine has always been a robust publication, reflecting the character of the girls at a point in time and recording many of the events and highlights of the year. Unfortunately, no single publication can ever quite capture everyone and everything, so this year there is a special DVD accompanying the magazine. At a time when our students remain connected with everyone and everything important in their lives through mobile ‘phones, email, msn, sms and mp3 players the Publications Team decided it was time for part of the School Magazine to go digital. The technology now enables us to supplement the much-loved print

versionwithmanymultimedia images on a DVD, thereby enhancing the relevance, coverage and archival importance of this edition. I would particularly like to thank this year’s student editor, Melinda Ranson, and the Publications Team very much for their enthusiasm and imagination in realising this new concept – one which I am sure will keep pace in the future with the annual happenings of this amazing place far more comprehensively than a single print edition and one which will stay abreast of new communication technologies available in the years to come. The Head Girls, Elizabeth Forrest and Sophie Matterson, have also acquitted their roles wonderfully during 2006 through their energetic and positive leadership of the student body, and in devising this year’s theme of “Build It Up”. Not

only has this edition of the School Magazine been built up, but so has the school spirit. Drawing from the optimistic anticipation associated with the construction of the new Creative Learning Centre, the Head Girls have shown a great capacity to support, enhance and engage with the School on all levels – a challenge never easy in a place of diverse activities and high expectations – a place they have led with distinction. 2006 has been a wonderful year in the life of this great School in all respects; the willingness of the girls to embrace learning and life, the dedication and expertise of the staff, and an actively positive and supportive community, combine together to ensure a happy and exciting future for Girls Grammar.

Ms Amanda Bell

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