2016 School Magazine

FOUNDATION DAY

One year on from the School’s 140th birthday, that milestone event can still be felt around the School in the form of immense school spirit and pride. This year, Foundation Day was celebrated on Friday 11 March with the traditional morning tea of white and blue cakes, preceded by an assembly. During this assembly we were treated to insightful stories from Grammar girls past and present, along with a musical performance from Symphonic Winds. These vibrant celebrations allowed students and staff alike to reflect on the School’s rich and diverse history and appreciate the world of opportunities presented to us as members of the Girls Grammar community.

EMMA KENDALL (12B)

WHITE BLOUSE DAY On Friday 22 April, BGGS held White Blouse Day to support awareness of women’s gynaecological cancers. Each girl was encouraged to remove her blue tie to emphasise her white shirt as an act of recognition. Working closely with the Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation, the theme of the day focused on what each girl personally ‘cherishes’ about her health, relationships and life. The traditional ‘white lady’ symbol, synonymous with ovarian cancer, was redesigned to suit the school’s personal theme for the day, and every girl was given the opportunity to pin their white lady, complete with a personal addition of what they ‘cherish’, onto their tie-less blouse. Ultimately, the effect of every girl removing their tie and pinning their personalised white lady to their blouse was overwhelming. Although simple, these combined gestures created a powerful sense of awareness and blue unity, which is at its core, the real goal of service.

PHOEBE GIBSON-DOUGALL (12R)

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