2013 School Magazine

BiG1:1^'AIv'I I\/IA11^' The ultimate battle of the sexes took place in the annual BiGrammar Tri-series of 2013. Brisbane Girls Grammar and Brisbane Grammar School went head-to-head in three separate events: Touch. Netball and a Talent Quest

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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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ELLODIE RUFFIN 12 LILLEY AND EMILY POOLE 12 0'CONNOR

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.

In a show of solidarity, students considered reducing violence against women as they added colour to a lengthy stencil of young 91r s.

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