BGGS Annual Review 2024

From the Chair

Ms Julie McKay (2000) Chair, Board of Trustees

‘While preparing for this historic future development, and celebrating our 150th year in 2025, we also commend another year of academic excellence.’ —Julie McKay (2000)

Construction is well underway on the Junior School—a major step forward in our commitment to providing an exceptional primary school experience. Set to open in 2026, with the introduction of Years 5 and 6, the Junior School will offer distinct academic, co-curricular, and pastoral care models that foster holistic growth and development. While preparing for this historic future development, and celebrating our 150th year in 2025, we also commend another year of academic excellence. The National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results once again positioned Girls Grammar as one of Queensland’s top-performing educational institutions. These 2024 results are a reflection of the strong community spirit at BGGS, and we thank our staff, alumnae, volunteers, and families for providing unwavering support to ensure our students thrive and that our rich tradition of excellence continues.

As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, the Board of Trustees and I are filled with excitement and optimism for the future of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, particularly with our 150th anniversary celebrations in 2025 and the upcoming opening of our Junior School in 2026. This expansion marks a transformative milestone in our commitment to empowering the next generation of young women, with the Junior School setting the stage for future success and leadership. Our dedication to gender equality remains central to our vision, and the introduction of the Junior School reinforces this commitment. By offering education to girls from Year 5, the School will ensure equal access to the same high-quality learning opportunities that have traditionally been available to boys. This progressive step aligns with the philosophy of our founder, Sir Charles Lilley, who firmly believed that girls should have the same educational aspirations as their male counterparts.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to acknowledge and thank Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, for her exceptional leadership and dedication to the School and its students. Following on from the visionary women before her, she has continued to lay the foundation of excellence for which Girls Grammar is known. I also extend my gratitude to my fellow Trustees for their exceptional guidance, vision, and determination, ensuring that Girls Grammar continues to earn national and international recognition. As we move forward into 2025 and Sesquicentenary anniversary will celebrate our incredible history and heritage while marking the beginning of a new chapter for the School. We are proud to take this important step into the future, and I look forward to the lasting positive impact it will have on our Grammar girls for generations to come. beyond, we are optimistic about the possibilities that lie ahead. Our

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Annual Review 2024

Brisbane Girls Grammar School