2018 School Magazine

FATHER AND DAUGHTER DINNER

The Father and Daughter Dinner provided an opportunity to meet other members of the School community, including new families commencing at Girls Grammar in 2019. Guests enjoyed musical performances by the Winners of the Gillies Vocal Ensemble Competition and String Quartet, and a crowd favourite was the debate between fathers and daughters.

Despite the wit and humour on display from the father’s team, the affirmative team of Alexandra Ball (12R), Chloe Fleming (12R) and Edith Rodda (12R) secured the win arguing ‘Dad knows best’. Overall, the evening was a wonderful celebration of fathers’ commitment to their daughters' education and the work of the Fathers Group to support the School’s various activities.

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DINNER

At the end of Term 2, my mother and I shared our Grammar experience with current and future mothers and daughters at the annual Mother and Daughter Dinner. Being a former Grammar girl herself, my mother and my family have a deep connection with the School, starting with my grandmother. Throughout the night, we laughed over my mum’s reminiscence of her time at the School, comparing our Grammar journeys and the amazing opportunities on offer at Girls Grammar. We tried our best to advise those joining the Girls Grammar community next year, guiding them to enjoy every opportunity on offer at the School. My mum says she is proud of me but with everything she is to me—my tea-brewer, proof-reader, Uber driver and more, I do not think I could survive without her. It was a beautiful night and thank you to the Mothers Group for their efforts. As those who attended will know, whatever your story, whatever your journey, embrace it, enjoy it and be proud to be a Grammar sister. Matina Samios (10W)

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