2016 School Magazine

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Girls Grammar is a very special school and this Magazine beautifully captures so many of the highlights of 2016. We have achieved exceptional academic results, witnessed the outstanding athleticism of our sporting teams and seen the exuberance and sheer talent displayed by Grammar girls in the arts. It is my hope that every girl can find her place and strive to achieve her very best at Girls Grammar. At the beginning of the year we launched our new Strategic Design which will guide us as we chart the next stage in our history and ensure that the School remains a leader in exceptional scholarship. At the heart of this new Strategic Design 2016- 2019 are our Grammar girls – curious, principled, adventurous, balanced and leaders who continue to inspire others in everything they do. It was certainly with a sense of great excitement and pride that I announced to the School community in July our intention to build a remotely operated robotic telescope and observatory at Marrapatta, our Memorial Outdoor Education Centre. We look forward to the exciting opportunities the observatory will present for girls across the curriculum, from Junior Science and Physics to Mathematics, Information Technology, Visual Art and beyond.

The school motto for 2016, Blue unity is opportunity , encapsulates the extraordinary school spirit of Grammar girls and the desire they have to support each other to succeed, whether it be as a Study Buddy helping a younger girl develop skills in their learning or for each House cheering their teammates as they cross the finish line at the Interhouse Cross Country. Proud of their School, our Student Council took this year’s motto one step further, developing hashtag #blunity. From badges to banners, #blunity has been used throughout the community, demonstrating the strong sense of pride that Grammar girls have in their School. This beautiful Magazine is a showcase of the well-rounded and broad liberal education at Girls Grammar. The enthusiasm and joy on the girls’ faces in the photos reflects their passion for learning and the vibrancy of our School. To our Year 12 girls: as you step out into the wider world, take this Magazine with you and treasure the memories of your days at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. I am confident that you will contribute to your world with wisdom, imagination and integrity and look forward to hearing the stories of your continued success as Grammar Women.

MS JACINDA EULER, PRINCIPAL