2016 School Magazine

BI-GRAMMAR The ultimate Battle of the Sexes culminated this year in the annual BiGrammar series of 2016. Brother-sister schools and long-time rivals Brisbane Girls Grammar and Brisbane Grammar went head- to-head in two friendly rounds of touch and netball. As tradition would have it, the first round of touch was played on the BGS field with the senior touch girls playing an excellent game against the rugby boys next door. Although we were narrowly defeated, it was an enjoyable day with no spirit lost as the rest of the school cheered from the CLC. Next up was the highly anticipated netball round on home turf, and with a flurry of celebrities supporting us from abroad, we were sure to take down the boys. The Open and Senior A netball teams pulled out all the stops and convincingly defeated the boys 13-9, putting the girls into an equal position to take out the title of the 2016 BiGrammar series.

EMMA KENDALL (12B)

DIVERSITY DAY Diversity Day, held on 26 May, also National Sorry Day, was celebrated with a discussion forum on Indigenous health, education and culture. A panel of six guest speakers was hosted and included an Aboriginal Elder, an Indigenous social worker, a doctor from the Cherish Foundation who has worked in Indigenous communities, an Indigenous mentor from AIME, a BGGS teacher and a student representative. Questions offered by Uralla captain Erica Schmelzer (12E) and fellow student Anna Ruddell prompted a provocative conversation which was enlightening for students of all year levels. Many relevant

issues were discussed such as Indigenous recognition in the constitution, education of Aboriginal students and the opportunities provided to young Indigenous students. Each of the speakers was able to provide a unique insight into their experiences of Indigenous culture, and how this informs their interactions with other areas, particularly medicine and education. There was a lot of student involvement in this event, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

LYDIA GANDHI (12O)

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