2019 School Magazine

VALUED PERSPECTIVES B risbane Girls Grammar School’s broad, liberal education is underpinned by an open-minded approach to teaching that develops and strengthens higher order, critical thinking skills. Our community encourages girls to think deeply and articulate their opinions, being respectful of others while they contribute judiciously to their world. As educators, Girls Grammar staff create learning environments in which both profound and robust thinking flourishes, and together with students they model a passion for diversity of thought and intellectual rigour in forming opinions. 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

Great oaks from little acorns grown J unior MerleWeaver Speaking Competition winner, Abigail King (10R), discusses the proverb, ‘great oaks from little acorns grow’, reminding her peers that it is often continual, seemingly small actions that create the greatest change.

The exploitation of our data within technological companies

J unior Merle Weaver Speaking Competition runner-up, Clare Fitzpatrick (10O), reveals the dangers of online microtargeting software and the moral obligations of companies such as Facebook to protect its users.

Morally repugnant; the mechanical restraint chair

S enior Merle Weaver Public Speaking Competition winner, Ela Noble (12M), exposes the brutal reality of youth detention centres and the inhumane use of restraint chairs to rehabilitate children. Asking questions S enior Merle Weaver Public Speaking Competition runner-up, Adhiti Gobindnarain (12E), asserts that as tomorrow’s leaders, today’s youth need to be curious and ask questions to ensure personal growth and empower change.

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