2008 School Magazine

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The International Year of Languages gave a celebratory flavour to 2008 activities in the International Studies Faculty. Always looking for experiences to challenge and extend language skills and global perspectives, students enjoy learning via a range of resources both in and beyond the classroom. Technology gives an added dimension to learning and means we can learn in real time language via Internet sites, podcasts and television downloads that take us into what is happening in-country and how other young people respond to current issues. From travelling to Girls Grammar's Affiliate Schools in Europe and Asia, to joint activities with Brisbane Grammar School, to visits out into the community and welcoming overseas guests, Faculty students are always on the move. The annual Study Tours continue to give opportunities to students from across the School, not just those in language classes, to experience language and culture through homestays and school life in overseas Affiliate Schools. in December 2007 more than forty students travelled to France, Japan and on the inaugural Latin- Ancient History tour to Italy Affiliate Schools made their annua visits to Brisbane Girls Grammar School and this year students were welcomed from France, Germany, China and Japan. Language dinners and excursions to community language celebrations were also a popular way to complement the many activities during the school day, either in or out of class.

Some students have had great success in national language competitions. in June, Vicky Kim (11B) represented Australia in Tokyo at an international speaking competition and Amber Evans (10G) will spend a month in Germany next January as her prize in a German verse speaking competition. Ever mindful of the School's role to be part of the wider coinmun'ty, the German students made their annual visit in November to an aged-care facility to provide their Christmas carol presentation. Also this year the Hiroshima Peace ceremony, held on Wednesday 6 August, was remembered with all Year 10 students making two thousand paper cranes In a moving intercultural celebration. The key celebration for 2008 was Languages Week, held from Monday 21 July to Fr'day 25 July. The Cafe sold international cuisines-a different country each day-and feature presentations profited each country and the relevance of language learning to our lives in an International context.

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