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The year 2013 marks the 100th edition of the School Megazihe. an incredible milestone for the history of publications at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. One hundred years of the vibent culture of Grammar and the memories of the girls have been chronicled annually in this vital document that gives so much insight into the personality of the School when devising the theme of this Magezihe. This year is one that reflects the past 100 years of history, but also marks the beginning of a new era for the School. Therefore, we decided to adopt the Student Council's chosen motto for the year: 'Embrace the new! Link the Blue!'. We link the Blue by drawing upon the wisdom of those who loved Grammar before us. and embrace the new as we create exciting traditions that will shape the future of school life To commemorate this special anniversary. this edition comes with two companion materials the accompanying website - with hours' and terabytes' worth of girls' photos. creations and performances - and the special dust-jacket cover poster. The poster depicts a stunning pop art design This was in the forefront of the Publications_Committee:s_mind

of the Main Building, sure to grace bedroom walls and locker doors for years to come The achievements of Grammar girls are remarkable. We sing. run, debate. act. fence, learn and serve the community with energy and enthusiasm unmatched by few of our age. The vast array of events. such as the opening of the new sports campus, a performance of a specially commissioned theatre piece=OFeven-the-launch-of-a book celebrating the phenomenal history of the School. certainly kept us busy trying to represent every aspect of Grammar life The almost frenetic atmosphere of a school so rich and diverse with so many talented people is difficult to capture, but together with the contributions and hard work from you and the staff. it was achievable The Magazine aims to preserve this moment in each of your lives Whether this is your first year, final year, or somewhere in between. we hope that it triggers a year's worth of unique memories that can only be experienced by a Grammar girl

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CELEBRATING THE SCHOOL MAGAZINE CENTENARY This year heralds the centenary of Girls Gr^minar!s SchoolMagazihe, which was first published in December 1913: ' The editorial committee welcomed readers with q;;, 78 frill?e tb8 fro?302,7 ofZ, Sb67i?^9' i?Z tb6. first $6bOOl ?, z, ^943zi"e oftb6 B. G. G. S. , @734 hc!pe that 7,243?ay will h84;I its i?^f, ^?It st, ^, s by 673tbz, si, ,stir $2, ppo?t ,If?F1 by liter, ,?y Gonadb"tio"$, so tintii, e May 66 inito, ,d. oftb6 ?, Z, ^94Zi"645 With 1'2, it 6411, $6 1178 @76 of tb6 $6b004 Which bus 107^9 Fuss8f! tb6 I!,!I, $ of chiMbOO, !. ' Bookended by advertisements for hosiery and gloves of 'excellent and ever-increasing value'. lessons in 'Fashionable Ballroom and Graceful Step Dancing', and 'Tennis Racquets with nice grips for ladies' fingers'. the 1913 Magazihe content was remarkably similar to today's. Form notes. articles about fundraising for hospitals. sports reports. concert reviews. exam results. and poems and literary works all featured. The 1913 edition can be viewed at https:/magazine. bggs. ald. edu. au One hundred years later. the Magazihe is a robust. vibent centsnarian. enhanced by a high-tech companion website that the girls of the early twentieth-century couldn't have imagined. Happy 100th birthday. School Magazine!

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The 2013 motto - 'Embrace the mewl Link the Blue!' ha resonated strongly throughout the School community over this entire exhilarati g ye r

While I'm not 'new' to Girls Grammar as such. having taught here from 2000 to 2007. this year marked the beginning of a new era for the School when I became Principal. I am very grateful for the welcoming support the School community has given me throughout the year The most exciting 'new' that we embraced in 2013 was our Sports Campus at Fig Tree Pocket. One of the first special occasions in this very eventful year was the Open Day in April where we explored the possibilities and potential of this green gem of a property. The special feature in this Magezihe reminds us all of a special day where the best of Girls Grammar was on show Girls were challenged by and revelled in the Marrepatta experience again this year. with Outdoor Education camps. as well as maths and art camps. During their time at Marrapatta, girls develop resilience. Independence, teamwork and leadership - and. as can be seen by the photos in the Marrapatta section. they also have a lot of fun We are very fortunate to have three beautiful campuses - linked by the life-force of Girls Grammar Blue - providing complementary learning environments for our girls

It seems almost impossible to fully capture the breadth and depth of the Girls Grammar educational experience. Music concerts, sporting competitions. drama and dance performances. overseas trips. social celebrations, creative arts showcases, community events. service activities, and academic achievements are just some of the girls' accomplishments on display in this Megaz/he. Our girls' industry in so many areas. their spirit and goodwill towards one another. their willingness to give their best. their dedication to the service of others, their love of learning and their whole- hearted engagement in school life makes me very proud to lead th!s School To the Class of 2013, your teachers and I wish you happy. exciting and fulfilling times as you embark upon the next stages of your lives. Rather than saying goodbye, we bid you au fever/ and look forward to seeing you again as young women embracing all the opportunities. that you have worked so hard for, with confidence and integrity

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so comfortably with our Grammar Intent of exceptional scholarship. it was particularly fulfilling to spread the Blue outside the borders of Grammar. We honoured our commitment to the CPA research project. reaching our pledged donation by September As well as raising money. our passionate Student Council members worked on many other important School projects. Thanks to the hard work and organisational skills of dedicated girls, a recycling system was established, epitomised by our cyto purple and yellow bins. By embracing a global perspective. we hope to make Brisbane Girls Grammar a more environmentally friendly community. striving to achieve a goal about which we are all passionate

With 2013 has come a PIethora of unforgettable experiences. For Girls Grammar it was decided that this year was to be the year to 'Embrace the new!' and 'Link the Blue!'. Knowing that 2013 would, no doubt. bring new and exciting changes and challenges, for the School and all the girls, we encouraged them to embrace the Grammar spirit and hoped to link the Blue throughout the whole School. creating and strengthening meaningful connections between girls in all grades This year - with the arrival of Ms EUler. our new Principal; the opening of our new campus at Fig Tree Pocket; and the plans for a building to accommodate our soon-to- arrive Year 7 and a new research centre - the importance of openly embracing the new did not go unnoticed

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These significant changes in the Grammar environment reflect the new challenges and opportunities that each student faces every year. Whether it is joining a new club. volunteering to compete at Inter house events, or making a friend. there are new experiences around every corner of all three Girls Grammar campuses Along with welcoming the new experiences we would encounter this year. linking the Blue with our Grammar sisters was personally significant to us and the Student Council. From the outset. this theme of unity was embraced with complete enthusiasm The first major event of the year. Valentine's Day, saw the School transform into a sea of red and pink. all in the name of spreading the love with our fellow Grammar girls and raising money for charity

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it has been such a rewarding and memorable year for us because of the consistent contribution of Student Council members. teachers, friends. family and all Grammar girls, This support has been heart-warming and helped us throughout this invaluable experience It is always difficult to determine the success of bonding such disparate groups together. However. when viewing the 'humongous' human pink ribbon on the pool lawn. chanting the war cry on the CLC D-floor. or the sea of red that is Valentine's Day. as Head Girls, we feel we have linked the Blue. bonded the sister hood and can handover a school of spirit to our successors

The School also celebrated three Blue Days. not only as an excuse to sell delicious blue baked goods. decorate ourselves and the School from head to toe in blue. and go crazy on the D-floor, but also to help foster Grammar pride and spirit. These theme days built support for our sportswomen who maintained the high standard of sportsLwolmanship and success of past years. With the encouragement of their fellow students, our athletes went on to achieve remarkable results. including the extraordinary 20th consecutive aGSSSA Cross Country victory and 26 premierships from 17 sports with Junior Softball and Badminton to come As well as building support for our athletes and musicians, the funds raised from spirit days contributed to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, a worthy cause selected by the Service Captains and Student Council. it was rewarding to see our funds given to research which sits

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Saturday 20 April2013 marked a very special day In our School's history as Girls Grammar held its first Open Day for our brand new Sports Campus at Fig Tree Pocket Parents, teachers, students, and community members explored the grounds and were shown the many ways the campus can be utilised To the sound of the jazzy, upbeat tunes delivered by Big Band. the Mothers Group and Fathers Group provided SCOnes and sausages for those wanting to picnic on the grounds. The Antipodeans Abroad girls seized the opportunity for fundraising for their community projects un Laos and Vietnam by offering their expert face painting services to the many attendees The main events of the day displayed the campus in all of its glory. A cricket game that raised funds for breast cancer awareness was played by the Senior cricket girls on one oval, while a touch football game between old girls and current girls was being battled simultaneously on another. The final event was a timed run of the proposed cross country course by the team, while everyone cheered the girls on

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There is no doubt that this campus will become an Integral part of life at Girls Grammar. Throughout the year girls have competed in training sessions and matches at Fig Tree Pocket, even hosting other schools for aGSSSA competitions. The campus has also seen several Grammar Goes Green working days with teachers, the Fathers Group, and students from Brisbane Grammar School and Brisbane Girls Grammar School assisting in the environmental clean-up of the creek and bush surrounding the campus. This excellent facility is already being put to great use for many aspects of school life and this will develop and expand further in years to come

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The boys were the first to host BIGrammar by holding a Touch match where their superiority as 2012 GPS Rugby Champions was reconfirmed in their defeat of the girls 3-I. Nevertheless, the margin between the schools was a personal best for the girls since the beginning of BIGrammar. Next was Netball. hosted in the Girls Grammar MCCrae Grassie Sports Centre. Opposed by the 6-foot giants of the boys' senior basketball teams. the girls pulled out all stops to take down the boys with an 'in pressive win 27-I

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TNTEF?NATIONAL WOMEN ";^^ DAY For six Modern History students the International Women's Day Breakfast set the tone for their final year at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Year 12 is a time when girls have opportunities to explore their interests and branch out into the world. The breakfast provided an opportunity to reflect on their contribution to their community and a platform to launch an interest in women's position in society. Guest speaker, former foreign correspondent Sally Sara, was inspiration al. and encouraged those in attendance to take responsibility for empowering women and girls who experience violence and poverty. Second Chance and the UN Club united to bring Awareness Activities to passers-by on the CLC walkway during the lunch break on International Women's Day.

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KEELY THURECHT 12 GRIFFITH, CAITLYN DUKE 12 HIRSCHFELD AND AAKANKSHA DESA1,2 LILLEY

PYJAl\/IA DAY Every Grammar girl would agree that there's nothing better than spending a whole day at school - in your pyjamas! The 2013 Pyjama Day. celebrating and raising money for the Pyjama Foundation. was a massive success and was met by endless enthusiasm by every girl in the School The Pyjama Foundation supports children in foster care by providing literacy and mathematical education and support. whilst also encouraging the formation of positive relationships between foster-children and volunteer community members. The generosity from each of the girls was infectious. and the fundraising proved to be a massive success

FOU N PATION DAY A vivid memory of my first Open Day involved piaques. To be more specific. I only had eyes for the date that was inscribed upon them: The 15th of March. Why? It was my birthday! (In my defence, I was very young and embarrassing Iy self-absorbed at the time. ) Thankful Iy, my hierarchy of 'important events occurring 15 March' has since been rearranged into a more appropriate order: Forget my birthday, and do away with the Ides of March! The 15th of March is Foundation Day

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Foundation Day signifies the beginning of Brisbane Girls Grammar School's proud. rich and diverse history it is a time to celebrate how the School's past has enriched our current experiences as students, to reflect on our personal contribution to the School's history, and to look forward and wonder what is to come. On 15 March 1875. Brisbane Girls Grammar School was officially opened. This year, we celebrated the School's 138th Birthday with the traditional morning tea of blue and white cake. During the preceding Assembly, Mrs MCConaghy treated us to an insightful 'Cook's Tour' of the School's fifteen principals, and their impact on the School. it was a timely and fascinating 'crash course' on the School's history; for many of us. it was the first time since Year 8 History! I felt incredibly grateful to the inspiring women who have led the School to its current liberal. respected and well-loved status So I consider it a real privilege to have my birthday coincide with Foundation Day. Not only does it provide me with another link to BGGS. but how many other dates are significant enough for 1170 girls to receive free cake? Christmas. perhaps, but that cake usually isn't free. and it certainly isn't blue. Happy 138th, BGGS!

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A hot chocolate stall. run by the Student Council. created a sleepover atmosphere. which was aided during lunch by the infamous dance floor. Endless numbers of selfies and photos were taken. and everyone looked a little more comfortable going to class. However. swapping the usual blue skirt and stockings for some comfortable pyjama pants and slippers didn't curb the girls' dancing abilities; in fact, it proved that Girls Grammar dancing is no less enthusiastic in a onesie!

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Wirei\ I was eight yeai's old. my I>aleiits and I came to the BGGS Open Day I remember it was quite a daunting experience at the tiine Everyone and everything seemed So big and the School felt like a bustling. enormous place - very different from my school at the ti Last year. Open Day was a whole lot less claunting ancl it was an exciting night. bringing me another stej, closer to high school alld all the opportunities that BGGS could offer Equipped with my O'Connor passport. I got to familiarise in yself with the School and start to prepare for Year 8

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FATHEF? AND DAUGHTEF? DINNE!^' The Father and Daughter Dinner is a highlight of the School's Term 3 social calendar for the girls as well as their dads This year's event proved no exception. with guest speaker Sal Morgan keeping everyone entertained with stories of her glamorous life in Los Angeles working as a reporter in the entertainment industry Besides the pleasure of hearing Sal. an alumna of 1993. give everyone the inside scoop on her encounters with Holly wood heavyweights including Sarah Jessica Parker and - gasp! - heartthrob Leonardo of Caprio. the best part of the evening was undoubtedly the chance it gave the fathers and their lucky daughters to spend some 'quality time' together It's true that amongst the often-chaotic mix of school, sport, music and. for the dads. work. the time for father-daughter bonding can sometimes be missed For this reason, the Father and Daughter Dinner was a great opportunity to relax with our dads and appreciate everything they do for us

On 9 May, the Thursday evening before Mother's Day, many mothers and their daughters converged at the marquee at Victoria Park golf course They were there to celebrate the important role mothers play in supporting and nurturing their daughters. as well as to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation

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Following a scrumptious meal. the attendees were treated to a lively debate between the current Senior A debaters - Theopoula Angelos (120). Annabelle Ganko (12R) and Katie Cockburn <12M) - and alumnae Giulietta Avenia (2010), Maisie Biggs (2011) and ines Obermair (2012). The highly appropriate topic was 'That mothers know everything'. The adjudicator for the debate was another old girl Holly Duncan (2007). who had the hard task of choosing a winner from two excellent sides Not surprising Iy. the alumnae team. as glowing proponents of the supreme omniscience of all mothers. won the debate easily. it was a truly memorable evening for all and gave those in attendance the chance to reflect on the extraordinary nature of the bond shared between mothers and daughters

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In early May, Grammar assumed a pinkish hue to celebrate our annual Pink Day. Held in support of the Nat'on al Breast Cancer Foundation. Pink Day was a great opportunity for everyone to show her spirit and support a good cause. In AUStral'a, one in eight women will be directly affected by breast cancer. Clearly it is a cause very close to the hearts of many in the Grammar community, which was evident in the wholehearted display of support and enthusiasm shown by all

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The Service Crew sold delightful pink fairy bread. as girls eager to let their inner Beyonce shine boogied on the CLC dance floor. Later on. many congregated on the pool lawn for what was for many the highlight of the day: gathering in the shape of a giant pink ribbon The move, which required a fair bit of teamwork and determination to ensure its success, was a great metaphor for the spirit of the day and the Grammar attitude towards service. As an added bonus, the photograph of the ribbon went viral on social media, receiving an unprecedented number of 'likes' on Facebook. The power of pink was truly embraced by all

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The Marquee at Victoria Park Golf Course was decorated in colourful balloons and pop-art presentations to emphasise the theme of '1950s Retro' Not only was it filled with decorations made by students, the venue featured large chandeliers. a perfectly sized dance floor and an outside area in which to social ise and relax. The $3,500 raised from the event was donated to Youngcare. a charity dedicated to helping young Australians with high-care needs to get out of aged care and nursing homes The night was filled with much laughter and enjoyment and has created memories that we will cherish

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It was a remarkable year for Service at Girls Grammar, with fundraisers, awareness events and community contact galore. On every level, students and staff alike have displayed an incredible enthusiasm for giving back to our community As Service Captains. our goals were in keeping with the School's 2013 theme of 'Embrace the new! Link the Blue'. Our primary aim was to encourage each Grammar girl, no matter her age. background or interests. to be involved in some aspect of Service. We proposed to achieve this by promoting BGGS Service opportunities. particularly among the Junior years, and by prompting Senior students to lead by example in their captaincies of charty clubs and as House Service Captains. We are proud to say that students have embraced this chal enge Another facet of our Service endeavours included raising awareness and money for the 2013 School charity. the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Through the year. the Student Council and the House Service Captains assisted us in running a variety of successful events to raise funds for the GP Alliance. Some of these fundraisers included a Valentine's Day celebration, Blue Days, the YOLO debate against Somerville House, an Open Day stall. BIGrammar events. bake stalls. sausage sizzles and a talent quest. Also, over the entire year, we made and sold Cerebral Palsy Alliance badges. which quickly became a must-have item for the blazer lapel. A highlight was the Girls Grammar community's involvement in the GP Alliance's 'Steptember' challenge, where the aim was for participants to take 10,000 steps a day and be sponsored for their steps. The challenge was met with immense enthusiasm. with BGGS being the school with the highest number of teams entered internationally. We are very proud of this exceptional achievement

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We were also able to support a number of other worthy causes as the need arose during the year. Following the January flood disasters in Queensland. we he d a gold rush for the whole School at inter house Swimming and raised $670. We held the annual Pink Day in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation in May. 'Embracing the new'. we added a twist to this event by assembling girls dressed in pink on the pool lawn into the shape of a breast cancer ribbon. Another organisation we were able to support this year was the Pyjama Foundation, for whom we held a Pyjama Day and sold hot chocolate on a winter morning Not only did we raise money and awareness for many worthy causes, but we ourselves were provided with invaluable insights into the meaning of service through various conferences throughout the year. These events included the Meaning of Life Day' at Clayfield College, and the National Council of Women Queensland and Old Girls Association's 'Service is in our DNA' Forum. At these events we appreciated hearing from inspiration al speakers and were enlightened about ways of pursuing service outside the School In 2013 the BGGS community has come together, given back. and made a difference to the lives of so many This. we feel, is a testament to the Girls Grammar spirit and is an achievement that we are truly proud of

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promote a healthy lifestyle within the School community Featuring students from every Year level. the committee's focus for 2013 has been on encouraging students to disconnect from the digital world. to stay off their mobiles and to become more active during lunch To support this Initiative. the committee has continued the staff vs student games, Including competitions in Dodge ball. European Handball and Tug of War

the Heart Foundation. in 2013 the Committee. along with the Student Council. participated in the National Healthy Bones Week campaign organised by Dairy Australia. This was the perfect reminder to people of al ages to maintain calcium intake to keep bones strong while growing and aging Many thanks to our co- ordinator Ms Cameron for her contribution. and for supporting our determination to promote health within the Grammar community

As well as promoting a healthy lifestyle. the group also works closely with other service groups within the School to raise funds for health-related charities. Last term HPS helped promote Australia's Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council. This event provided many students with the opportunity to participate in the teacher versus student tug-of-war competition. allowing the girls to 'Link the Blue' and beat the teachers Once again. Jump Rope for Heart was a big success. with the Year 8 cohort raising much-needed funds for

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Save the Children is an international charity organisation founded in 1991 in the United Kingdom. it aims to ensure that all children regardless of gender. race. country of origin. or religious belief have the means of survival, receive protection and basic access to nutrition, primary health care and a basic education At Brisbane Girls Grammar School our Save the Children Club is a small but friendly group that meets once a fortnight At the beginning of the year we set out to raise money to assist in improving the lives of Indigenous Australian children throughout the country - and that we did We held a bake stall, sold badges on Open Day and were surprised by the unprecedented success of our 'ultimate movie night raffle'. This raffle raised over $500 and the members were impressed by the enthusiasm and willingness of their fellow students to purchase tickets and donate

We are also proud to have brought out our new 'Standdown Survival Kits' to raise more money in a busy term and help the Seniors through a stressful time The proceeds of our efforts will go towards improving the health and education of Indigenous children

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inspiration al and interactive sessions for students about her work. Hayley expressed her gratitude for the funds we were raising throughout the year. She explained where each $10-increment raised will be utilised in her research, giving all girls a sense of inclusion and the knowledge that we could make a positive impact on the lives of people with CP

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In Term 3. we squeezed in two more highly successful events: Daffodil Day (thanks to our wonderful donor> and cards for Father's Day. These events spread the joy. as girls bought flowers for their friends and family and cards for their dads. Finally in Term 4. there was Bandana Day. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during the year. it was wonderful to be able to contribute to a range of organisations supporting cancer sufferers

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^;;^ECOND CHANCE CON'INllTTEE This year. the Second Chance Committee has been hugely successful in awareness raising. community engagement and fundraising to support the homeless women of Brisbane The year commenced with the annual Valentine's Day Bake Stall and Lob-A-Choc, where members put their procrasti-baking skills to test. going beyond our fundraising goal of $500. The funds were donated to the Community Accommodation and Support Association

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Awareness-raising for international Women's Day followed. with student participation in making the paper doll chain. Additional funds were raised through a gold coin donation to attend Moving Opera in the final week of Term I Second term was all about style. with the donation of accessories for disadvantaged community members attending Micah's Moonlight Dinner Dance and the concurrent clothing drive for teenage girls at the Bahloo Shelter for young Indigenous Women. The drive was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from the Grammar community while the committee was fortunate enough to receive a visit from the Bahloo co- ordinators. providing insights Into the shelter's running. Completing another successful term was the raffle of a luxurious Mother's Day cosmetic pack in Term 3 we hit the ground running with preparations for the Second Chance Open Day Stall. including a

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Also this year. GECO has worked to give girls opportunities to help save endangered species through the adoption of animals such as snow leopards. pygmy elephants. polar bears and many more The new Fig Tree Pocket campus has provided further opportunities for BGGS environmental initiatives in the form of weekend Grammar Goes Green

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WONDEF? FACTO!:?'Y Everyone has heard the old adage 'time is more valuable than money' though oftentimes we don't consider the weight or truth behind these words. But each year. for a small group of Girls Grammar Seniors. the true value of time is realised - through our volunteering at the hospital as a part of the Wonder Factory program. Wonder Factory is an entertainment room in the Royal Children's Hospital with arts and crafts. face painting. table soccer. pool. video games, karaoke. toys. bean bags, giant building blocks, and heaps of other cool stuff. where kids are given a break from their daily hospital lives. and given a chance just to have fun

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For me, one of the best things about volunteering at Wonder Factory was knowing that by spending just a few hours with these kids playing hide-and-seek. helping them make a train out of a shoebox and toilet rolls. or 'baking' (play doh) biscuits and then trying to get other kids and volunteers to eat them. I was really making a difference to the kids' lives. and having heaps of fun in the process

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