2023 School Magazine

ARTS FEST

In Week 4 of Term 2, the School community united to celebrate Arts Fest. The theme for 2023 was ‘Life in Blue’. Without the natural beauty of our world, art would not exist. During Arts Fest, we strove to spotlight the inspiration we draw from the world around us and highlight how our coexistence with nature creates beauty. This message seemed pertinent as BGGS strives to improve its sustainability—and what better way to share this message than through the arts? Musical performances, the famous annual student-teacher debate, art displays, and the Senior Drama Production were all packed into a five-day comprehensive showcase of the incredible work of all BGGS Arts students which highlighted their dedication to their craft. Sharing our passions and creations with the wider School community is a goal of BGGS Creative Arts, and being able to achieve this in such a widespread and collaborative event enriches the School's students and staff alike. We are so proud of everyone who contributed and grateful for the support of our amazing Arts Council and the Arts Staff for their unwavering support of this incredible event. We will never forget the impactful week, when so many people came together

to celebrate the arts in such a beautiful way! Naomi Dooley (12E) and Sophie Morrison (12H)

PINK STUMPS DAY

Each year, BGGS’ cricketers and community celebrate Pink Stumps Day in support of the McGrath Foundation. The McGrath Foundation is a breast cancer support and education charity in Australia that raises money to place breast care nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast health awareness. This year, Pink Stumps Day was held at Rangakarra, with a pink themed afternoon tea generously supplied by the cricketers and their parents. In addition, limited-edition Pink Stumps Day badges and ribbons were sold at School, raising $1006.55 for the McGrath Foundation.

With large supporter numbers—all decked out in pink—the cricketers took on St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, with all teams winning their respective games. Thank you must go to Cricket Coordinator, Ms Levett, for organising the biggest event on the cricketing calendar and enabling it to run so smoothly.

Siddhi Bhandarker (12W) Sports and Cricket Captain

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