BGGS Annual Review 2024

Head Girl’s Address Thursday 14 November 2024

Meanwhile, the Creative Learning Centre continues to foster exceptional musicians, actors, dancers, and artists, all of whom have enriched our lives by making the world seem just that bit more beautiful. In bearing witness to performances from the Romeo and Juliet Drama Production to our Gala Concert, we could not be luckier. Not to mention, school service has allowed us to give back to a community that has given so much to us. Through the efforts of countless service clubs, events such as Grammar Goes Green, the Ponytail Project, and Blue Days, and in raising funds to support our School charity, Cancer Council, we hope to have done the opportunity justice. Speaking of Blue Days, we’d like to extend an apology to the School community for all the pun-filled Blue Day themes this year—we couldn’t help ourselves. High School Blue-sical. Blu-nnings. Blu-lympics. Aside from emphasising some of the shortcomings in our sense of humour, this year’s Blue Days are a perfect example of how proud we are to don the blue, and sing, dance, run, jump, and drill or dig in support of our talented Grammar sisters. With about 300 events available for Grammar students to attend throughout the year, we must acknowledge and appreciate the infectious spirit displayed by supporters. As such, as a continuation of last year’s True Blue initiative and with the help of our wonderful Principal, Ms Euler, this term we conducted a coronation for the spirited royalty who had attended the most true blue events throughout the year. With a red carpet and crown, they were recognised for their contribution to the supporting and warm atmosphere at Brisbane Girls Grammar School.

After all, this year’s assemblies have been like no other—we’ve had oompa loompas, admittedly amateur rapping, a visit from a Japanese student and an almost visit from some German students, a Year-12 flash mob, seen some impressive sprints from the Gehrmann theatre to McCrae Grassie, and and evacuation or two. We’ve seen a celebration of the outstanding talent at our School, from Math, Science, History, or language competition prize recipients, to beautiful, moving music performances, and have taken in the insight and wisdom of guest speakers. Tonight, is a culmination and commemoration of all these efforts. Every time we have collected together as a School community, as a sisterhood, it has been undeniably special. After all, together we’re strong, and in blue we belong. We must express our gratitude. To our Principal, Ms Euler, thank you. Your wisdom and eloquence, passion for equality of education, and innovative vision forms the foundations of the Girls Grammar experience—through your leadership, every student feels empowered to take their rightful place in the world. You are a role model to many, and an inspiration to even more. Thank you for your unwavering belief in our capabilities and always making us feel valued and heard—we are incredibly appreciative. To every single teacher and staff member at Girls Grammar, your understanding, patience, and passion have made us learn and grow in ways we didn’t know were possible. We are endlessly grateful for your guidance and mentorship—Brisbane Girls Grammar School would not be the institution it is today without all of you.

To our beloved Grammar sisters, thank you for creating the wonderful community that we are so proud to be a part of. We are so excited for you to experience all the growth and joy Grammar has to offer, and with Abby and Zoe’s support, you will be in fantastic hands. To Abby and Zoe, Head Girls elect, enjoy the year, take in everything you possibly can, and remember that you’ve got the entire sisterhood cheering you on. To conclude, we’d like to revisit our initial message with a slightly different take. While it is easy to get caught up in ends and beginnings, with all the nostalgia, nerves, and excitement associated with them, remember that the middle is what holds the magic. It’s the little moments that make life big. Relish the feeling of laughing with your friends until your stomach hurts, telling your parents all about your day on the way home, watching the rain pour through the classroom windows, drum-rolling as you wait for the results of interhouse athletics, or cheering with pride and amazement as your friend steps into their element. The warmth of those little moments, brimming with that feeling of belonging and joy, are what will stay with you forever. It has been an absolute pleasure and honour to have been your Head Girls this year. In the wise words of Winnie The Poo, thank you all for giving us something so hard to say goodbye to. We wish you all a wonderful afternoon, and for the last time, ‘together strong, in blue we belong, #tietheblue.’

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Annual Review 2024

Brisbane Girls Grammar School