2018 School Magazine

VALUED PERSPECTIVES Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s broad, liberal education is underpinned by an open-minded approach to learning that develops and strengthens students’ higher order, critical thinking skills. Within this culture of embedded learning—where teachers and students together model a passion for diversity of thought and intellectual rigour in forming opinions—Grammar girls engage in lively, well-informed, respectful discussion and debate. In a world that sometimes encourages young people to focus on material gain while neglecting to cultivate a rich inner life, never has it been more important for the voices of strong, independent, compassionate women to be heard as they contribute to the creation of more enlightened, progressive world. This selection of student Perspectives reveals the depth of thought among our students—their readiness to become tomorrow’s leaders, and a willingness to challenge the status quo and speak out against injustice and inequality. To read the full articles, please visit www.bggs.qld.edu.au/perspectives.

Ms Jacinda Euler PRINCIPAL

ORGAN DONATION Winner of the Senior Merle Weaver competition, Amrutha Murali (12B), urges members of the School community to talk to their families and loved ones about the importance of organ donation.

WORDS ARE POWERFUL

Winner of the Junior Merle Weaver competition, Lara Triscott (10H), reflects on the Rwandan genocide and the power of words to affect change.

CELEBRITY POLITICIANS In her Senior Merle Weaver speech, Chloe Fleming (12R), discusses the attributes of effective leadership, arguing 'celebrity politicians are debasing the governance of the world's nations'.

IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS In her Junior Merle Weaver speech, Bridgette Watkins (10R), reflects on how a trip to India inspired her to refute the proverb ‘ignorance is bliss’ as she explains how acting on what we do not know can lead to the greatest opportunities to learn.

DOWN TO EARTH Alexandra Laherty (12M) discusses considerations of tradition and sustainability that influenced the Student Council’s decision to adopt more environmentally friendly decorations for Open Day.

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