2007 School Magazine

The Combined Brisbane Girls Grammar and Brisbane Grammar Schools Careers Evening this year was attended by more than 700 students who participated in a choice of twenty-seven half-hour sessions provided by a wide variety of guest speakers. The event provided an excellent opportunity for senior girls to explore career pathways thereby helping to strengthen post secondary decision making through hearing “the real deal” from guests who included Grammar parents and past students of both Schools. The speakers’ generosity and community orientation in giving back to the Schools and the next generation of professionals by sharing their time, expertise and experience with current students, is recognised and highly valued by all members of the Grammar community. Career Ideas

Talent Quest for Charity

Father and Daughter Dinner

Based on a popular Channel Ten comedy, “Thank God Grammar’s Here” was a lunchtime event held in Term II. A gold coin entry was in support of Michelle Lin (10H), who shaved her head this year to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. This worthwhile addition to Girls Grammar fundraising proved wildly popular and highly entertaining for performers and audience members alike. Jacinta Livingstone (11R) Thank God Grammar’s Here!

In Term I, girls from each House took to the stage of the Gehrmann Theatre to prove, once and for all, that Grammar really has “Got Talent.” During the lunchtime concert, brave girls sang, danced and entertained their way into 2007 Girls Grammar history in order to raise funds for Brisbane- based charity Kummara. The audience agreed that all performers were outstanding, making the concert one of the most memorable of the year. Jacinta Livingstone (11R) It’s blue, it’s big and it’s uniquely Girls Grammar. Blue Day, when our School is bedecked in balloons, bunting and streamers and spontaneous outbursts of school spirit. There are odd combinations of blue garments to be seen, lunchtime dance-squares to show off your talent and, of course, a rousing war cry on the stage lawn. Introduced in 2005, Blue Days have celebrated the stellar Respect – A Musical Journey Blue Day

A wonderful evening was enjoyed by more than 300 Girls

Grammar fathers and their daughters at Hillstone, St Lucia for the annual Father and Daughter Dinner. Entertainment was provided by vocal trio Julia Colwill (12G), Stephanie Lloyd (12H) and Susannah Plant (12E) who won the 2007 Vocal Ensemble section of the Gillies Ensemble Prize. The guest speaker Professor Sandra Harding, Vice Chancellor of James Cook University gave an interesting and entertaining address contributing to a very successful evening and it was a special opportunity for the girls and their fathers to celebrate Father’s Day. Mother and Daughter Dinner and Debate

To celebrate Mother’s Day, more than 300 Girls Grammar mothers and daughters enjoyed a wonderful evening at the annual Mother and Daughter Dinner. The feature debate between current and past students, “That girls and technology don’t mix”, was highly interesting and entertaining. The affirmative team comprised of past students, Jemima Cowderoy (2005), Georgina Horsburgh (2005) and Elizabeth Talbot

(2005). Sally Fry (12H), Leah Winterton (12M) and Antonnia Morris (12W) argued the negative. The contest was strong and the current students held their position well, however it was the past students who were declared the winners. The event was certainly a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

achievements and built support of Grammar girls participating in co-curricular events ranging from Debating and Fencing, to Waterpolo and Theatresports. The days build support for the

girls carrying our hopes in QGSSSA Swimming,

Athletics, Cross Country, Head of the River or even in the Chemistry Titration, not to mention countless

Grandparents Visit the School

other co-curricular events. Jacinta Livingstone (11R)

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The School was pleased to welcome nearly 200 grandparents to its Grandparents’ Morning on Tuesday 19 June. This was an

overseas to enjoy campus tours and entertainment provided by the School’s String Quartet and the Years 8 and 9 Choir. Guests were greeted by the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ms Elizabeth Jameson, the Principal and the Head Girls, and enjoyed morning tea in the Barbara Fielding Room of The Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre. Girls Grammar believes that our grandparents play a very important role in their

granddaughters’ lives. They ensure the girls feel connected to family, history and tradition; we value their wisdom, their time and their interest. A dedicated band of student volunteers ensured that all the visitors were well hosted.

Nearly 300 members of the Girls Grammar community attended the fundraiser performance of Respect – A Musical Journey held at Twelfth Night Theatre. It was a wonderful evening of entertainment that took the audience on a journey of women’s lives told through familiar Top 40 songs. Student volunteers sold tickets in a raffle of which the proceeds, combined with theatre ticket sales, raised more than $8,000 towards the School’s Capital Appeal for the Creative Learning Centre.

opportunity to showcase the

School to valued members of the Girls Grammar community, and grandparents came from interstate and

Alice Nicklin (12W) with her Grandmother, Mrs Nicklin

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