2013 School Magazine

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!

CHLOE YAP 12 BEANLAND

GEORGIA NEWTON 12 BEANLAND