2015 School Magazine

VALUED PERSPECTIVES MS JACINDA EULER, PRINCIPAL The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. Coco Chanel

When Grammar girls have the courage to find their voice, and to use it with confidence, they are able to express opinions and ideas, defend a position, make a case or connect with others. Whether in the classroom or beyond, girls are constantly challenged to think for themselves, knowing that we value curiosity and deep thinking. In an environment that cultivates judicious, ethical and purposeful engagement with the world, Girls Grammar encourages the understanding that our words and our actions should have a positive impact. I am proud that our girls explore exciting ideas and interesting opinions. It is our very great pleasure to see them go out into the world, in whatever field they choose, to passionately apply what they have learned at Girls Grammar.

Below are snippets of the girls’ Perspectives . Full articles are available at www.bggs.qld.edu.au/perspectives

TRANSITIONING Zoe McDonald (12B) considers the approaching end of her Girls Grammar years.

THE VALUE OF SPORT 2015 Pierre de Coubertin Medal Winner Sarah Tisdall (12O) reflects on how sport teaches so many valuable life lessons, which can be transferred into everyday life and for the greater good.

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PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING JOURNEY Jessica Mangos (7G) expresses through poetry how she internalised the Philosophy of Learning curriculum during her first term at Girls Grammar.

CANWAR EVER REALLY BEWON?

Recipient of the 2015 ANZAC Premier’s Prize, Josefine Ganko (12R), examines the impacts of the sacrifices made during times of conflict.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD Winner of the Junior Merle Weaver Public Speaking Competition Grace Mitchell (10R) argues that we should always look further than appearances.

IS PURE ALTRUISM POSSIBLE? Josefine Ganko (12R) ponders whether we can ever truly be selfless in her winning Senior Merle Weaver Public Speaking Competition address.