2020 Annual Review

Capital programs and infrastructure Of particular focus for 2020 was the construction and completion of the Science Learning Centre building, which was operational from the start of Term 4, 2020, along with the refurbishment of E Block, the former Science building, which was ready for the commencement of the 2021 academic year. These projects are projected to have cost $30.08M in total. This Project was overseen by a Project Steering Committee and was delivered under budget and in advance of programmed timeframe despite the challenges of COVID-19. The School continued investment in environmental sustainability initiatives, including solar systems installed on the Elizabeth Jameson Research Learning Centre and its Outdoor Education campus at Imbil. These initiatives were undertaken alongside renewed and alternative approaches to waste management with a view to support cost savings and environmental imperatives. During 2020, the School entered into a contract for the acquisition of Ruth Fairfax House, 89-95 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill opposite the School’s Main Campus. The future use of this strategic purchase will be considered during a master-planning exercise in 2021. During 2020, the School saw the realisation of its continued investment in the School’s IT infrastructure and systems with the seamless transition to remote learning when COVID-19 required the closure of the Main Campus. The School’s integrated Learning Management System (Minerva) was delivered, together with appropriate and integrated video conferencing that supported teachers, students and parents during this period.

Monitoring of financial performance and effectiveness Management and the Board of Trustees, with support from its committees, continually monitor the School’s financial performance and effectiveness. This is undertaken through monthly financial reporting, a robust budget process and annual review of the School’s 10-Year strategic forecasting. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE The School acknowledges the contributions made by the State and Commonwealth Governments in the form of grant allocations. The grants received and approved in 2020 included: • Recurrent State and Commonwealth Government Grants, including Indigenous assistance: - Commonwealth Grants—$5 512 092 - State Government Grants—$3 048 296 • Queensland State Endowment Grant provided to Grammar Schools in Queensland to assist with the additional cost of complying with State Government legislation for Statutory Bodies— $21 500. • ATO Cash Boost of $87 500 to support operations during the COVID-19 disruption. No other funding was received by the School in relation to COVID-19.

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Annual Review 2020

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