2014 School Magazine

Contents

EDITORIAL JESSICA CASTLES (12H) PUBLICATIONS CAPTAIN

From the Principal

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With the introduction of Year 7 in 2015, and the new Research Learning Centre scheduled for completion in just a few short months, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is undergoing a period of significant change. As we turn to this exciting new chapter in the School’s history, the annual School Magazine plays an important role in celebrating and preserving the accomplishments and memories the girls have made thus far.

From the Head Girls

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Community

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Service

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Houses

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Seniors

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Creations

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Curriculum

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Back row from left: Zoe Keck (11M), Joanna Kay (12R), Paris Hammonds (12L), Isobelle Peat (11G), Gabi Elgood (11O), Shiye Su (11R) Second row from left: Amanda Chen(12H), Chelsea Clark (11E) Front row from left: Elizabeth Kong (11E, crouching), Jessica Castles (12H, sitting) Absent: Verena Zeng (11O) and Fiona Huq (11E) Embracing this era of change, the Publications Committee welcomed this year — for the first time — the Year 11 cohort to participate in the laborious yet rewarding process of putting together the Magazine . This was a seamless transition, and not only did the extra helping hands collecting articles, proposing themes and assisting in the creative and administrative process help the committee run smoothly, but also the added insight of the Year 11s helped us to create a magazine that will hopefully appeal to every student from Years 8 to 12. The Magazine this year aims to reflect the Student Council’s chosen motto: Above and beyond with the Grammar bond . The motif of balloons seeks to embody the relentless ambition and positive curiosity at the heart of every Grammar girl. It is this same motivation and eagerness to learn that underpins the outstanding accomplishments of the girls this year, and this is precisely what the Magazine aims to celebrate. Whether in the sports, service, arts, or academic realms, Grammar girls certainly do go above and beyond . With a vast array of events filling the calendar from day one, this year has been — like any other — rich in opportunities to excite, challenge, inspire and contribute to both the School and wider communities. With a school so rich in creativity, compassion, intellect and athleticism, it seems opportunistic to encompass Brisbane Girls Grammar in a single magazine. Yet, the combined efforts of both staff and students this year have helped us to create a memorable document that when revisited, will hopefully remind us all of the sense of community and sisterhood we enjoy as Grammar girls. ■

Co-Curriculum

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Sport

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