2018 School Magazine

OPEN DAY 2018

One of the most anticipated events in the Brisbane Girls Grammar School calendar is the annual Open Day event. Open Day 2018 was an opportunity for prospective parents and students to immerse themselves within the Grammar community. With individual House stalls, sports, arts and service demonstrations, as well as opportunities to tour the campus and explore the diverse range of classroom opportunities, Open Day allows the School to open its gates to the wider community. In 2018, the Year 12 cohort initiated a change to make a positive impact to the environment. Having already introduced bamboo plates and utensils as sustainable substitutes to plastic, the seniors furthered this movement by deciding to eliminate the toxic waste created by the traditional Open Day balloons.

The spirited atmosphere usually created by the balloons was far from lost, creating our own tradition this year, lining the gates with royal blue ribbons—a direct symbol of the Grammar girl, welcoming our guests upon entry. As the class of 2018, we hope this change will be taken with great enthusiasm and creativity in the years to come. The success of Open Day 2018 is thanks to the students, teachers and professional staff for aiding in the beautiful transformation of our School. As seniors, our last Open Day as Grammar girls was one to remember. Albertine Cooke (12O) and Gemma Sherington (12M)

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