2023 School Magazine

showcasing their unwavering dedication. Their substantial contributions have truly made a significant impact in giving back and bringing about tangible positive change to our House charities. Our six years at BGGS would not have been as special without the wholehearted support of not only the whole Hirschfeld House, but our beloved Year 12 House Group and our incredibly supportive Head of House, Mrs Dabelstein. We will be forever grateful to have been a part of this orange legacy and will cherish all the connections and memories we have fostered for years to come. Trish Chow (12H) and Chloe Burke (12H) Hirschfeld House Captains

This year, we were beyond excited to once again rekindle the Hirschfeld House spirit. We were so eager to cultivate a stronger sense of belonging within the House and create new life-long memories, especially for the younger students who were yet to experience the complete essence of House spirit. We accomplished this through our ‘Orange through the decades’ House Party, our lively performance of I’ve Got the Music in Me at Interhouse Choir, and the re-opening of our iconic Hirschfeld Hot Potato Stall on Open Day.

HIRSCHFELD This year we embraced our chosen Hirschfeld House motto, ‘Strengthen Your Stripes’ , with the purpose to unite and foster stronger connections within the House. We aimed to promote an atmosphere of inclusivity, ensuring each individual felt supported and encouraged by their peers. In conjunction with this,

and to bridge the gaps between year groups, we implemented new and exciting games in our weekly House Assemblies. We were so happy to see how much closer Hirschfeld became and the genuine cheers and laughter that were kindled on Friday mornings. Thanks to each individual’s consistent efforts, whether through volunteering, fundraising, or actively participating in Service endeavours, Hirshfeld managed to raise over $6000 for our House charities, the World Wildlife Fund and The Pyjama Foundation. Everybody’s hard work and support have definitely not gone unnoticed and we are so proud of each individual in Hirschfeld for

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