2008 School Magazine

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I^^-14^GII^ For seven months, fifteen students from both Brisbane Girls Grammar and Brisbane Boys Grammar Schools, were given the opportunity to participate in an Economics programme offered by Young Achievement Australia. in this programme, students have to create and start up a company, choose and manufacture a product and last, but not least, try to sell it to the community. The company created by the students this year was called ValleyArk and the chosen product was beverage coolers The opportunity offered us a very realistic representation of how businesses run in the real world. Although the e perlence offered us numerous highs and lows we have come to understand what is needed, or in many cases what Is not needed, to manage a successful business. But more importantly, we have gained qualities which will undoubtedly help us In our future-skills such as organisation, commitment, dedication and persistence-characteristics which have shaped those who have literally been to the mountain top and back This truly is a highly valuable opportunity which should be taken advantage of by all keen potential business entrepreneurs out there, waiting for a chance to unCover their potential as leaders in the future.

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.^^^ ^!' ,^^^^ ^ On Tuesday 19 August, Year I I Study of Religion students were involved in a field excursion to the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple and the Masjid A1 Farooq Mosque. The aim of this excursion was to provide students with the opportunity to learn about certain aspects of Buddhism and Islam by visiting their places of worship and listening to members of their communities speak about basic doctrines, rituals and ethics. At the temple, students participated in meditation, calligraphy and a tea drinking ceremony This enabled them to deepen their understanding of Chinese Buddhism. The Muslim community at Kuraby warmly welcomed the students, and the volunteer speakers from Gri+nth University were incredibly helpful in answering all our questions on Islamic beliefs, rituals, social structures and current affairs. The excursion was a valuable experience as the students gained a deeper insight into these world religions. ".^' I ,, c^4^'^if ^E:@ IZ'4^^^

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