2024 School Magazine

The Grammar Young Writers Club is composed of creative writers from Years 7 to 9, under the guidance of Mr Jack Saunders. Providing a relaxing break from the fast-paced school day, meetings are held one lunchtime a week, where students can write, eat lunch, and receive peer and teacher feedback. Each term, a different theme or genre is chosen to read from, providing inspiration for students’ own stories. In Term 3, members of the group were inspired by a Greek myth of their choice, resulting in a collection of excellent short stories based on myths such as Pandora, Hestia, and Persephone . Moreover, Grammar Young Writers aren’t bound by genres or rigid criteria—stories can range from realism to fantasy, to gothic horror, with no word count or marking rubric restrictions. Students who love writing and want to extend their creative opportunities are encouraged to join! Annabelle Nunnink (9W) and Qiwen Mo (9O) Grammar Young Writers Club

Kleio Society

The Kleio Society is made up of a collection of students who share a similar interest in history. Members volunteer their time to assist in curating exhibits and exploring aspects of the Ancient World, providing an opportunity for history enthusiasts and students to meet throughout the term and discuss various aspects of the past. This year, with the help of our coordinators—Dr Rashna Taraporewalla and Mr Christian Moffat—students engaged in a hands-on activity to study the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza by building a detailed LEGO model. This interactive project allowed students to explore the layout and design of the pyramid as well as the ancient engineering techniques used in its construction. For those with a keen interest in history or who simply want to try something new, the Kleio Society is an excellent way to learn new skills, engage in rich discussions, and discover stories of the past. Jacqueline Loh (11E)

Libellum Society These entrants won the overall

This year, the Libellum Society has flourished and grown, truly embracing the Book Week theme— Reading is Magic . In Term 1, we welcomed our newest members to the Society with a book-themed scavenger hunt that demonstrated the magic of the Beanland Memorial Library to the Year 7s. BOOKS2DEVOUR, the Society’s coveted cake decorating contest, returned with great success. Notable entries were Angelique Offerman’s (10B) breathtaking Alice in Wonderland cake, and Mya Cullen-Germain (8B), Olivia Ritter (8B), Jaala Lessig (8R) and Eve Flemming’s (8M) lovely, nostalgic homage to The Very Hungry Caterpillar .

Our signature Book Week event was the Reading is Magic fantasy-themed Literary Café held in Term 3 with food, fairy lights and costumed Libellum members and fantastic decorations. At the end of the year, the short story competition attracted some of the best writers in the school, and the Trivia competition tested the Year 7 to 11s knowledge of popular ‘magical’ fiction. The money raised from our 2024 events ($700) was donated to the Indigenous Literary Foundation. We farewelled three long-standing members—Elsie Butler (12B), Eva Warmington (12B) and Freya Pearn (12H)—who have contributed generously to so many Libellum events for six years. We thank you, and we will miss you! Thanks also to our coordinator, Ms Rachael Christopherson, who never seems to tire of our noise and crazy ideas.

competition and the People’s Choice Award respectively, and there were so many more stunning cakes and prizes! The Children’s Book Council of Australia Year 9/10 Readers Cup team competed in the State Championships in September following their win at the Brisbane North competition in July. Congratulations to team members Phoebe Bird (9B), Elin Schultz (10R), Lucy Peterson (9B), Amelia Barber (9B) and Charlotte Yorke (9L).

Remy Kalin (10H) and Parker Herbertson (9G) Libellum Society Captains 2024

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