2023 School Magazine

PRINCIPAL Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh From the

one and you have managed it all with aplomb. In these pages, you will find the words of our students, curated so adeptly by our Publications Committee. Every article, heading, font, and full stop has been thoughtfully chosen to honour the hard work of each and every student. As you have learned from our teachers and professional staff, we have learned from you. Your curiosity, kindness and constant pursuit of excellence are the qualities that sustain the School and lay the foundation for your future—whatever it may hold. Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh PRINCIPAL

And for our eldest cohort, Year 12, their year begins with excitement for what lies ahead; from their final Open Day and the Year 12 Formal to Interhouse Carnivals, Service activities, musical and artistic performances, and many academic pursuits. To our 2023 graduating class, you have embraced the opportunities and challenges of the year with tenacity and enthusiasm, and I hope this School Magazine provides a memento of all you have achieved and been a part of at BGGS. It is not an easy feat enduring your final year of schooling, with all of life’s twists and turns that come alongside it, but it is a rewarding

Each year, the School Magazine helps us to savour the most memorable moments of the school year. With so many academic and co-curricular activities in our students’ busy calendars, it can be difficult to find time to really reflect on all that has been achieved. Publications like this ensure big celebrations and special moments can be cherished and tucked away for years to come. parties. It is an opportunity for our newest Grammar girls–Year 7 students–to come together with girls who begin as strangers, but soon turn into lifelong friends as they bond over their shared House colours, traditions, and spirit. The year began with some of our students’ favourite events—House

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