Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2012

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Classical to the contemporary: New lessons in Latin Dr Amanda Bell, Principal Building academic fitness in Year 8 Ms Samantha Bolton, Dean of Studies Managing the uncertainty of transition Ms Sarah McGarry, Dean of Student Transition Introducing our Philosophy of Teaching Mr Trent Driver, Dean of Academic Development Caring for the mental wellbeing of teenage girls Mrs Jody Forbes, School Psychologist Towards a culture of failure Mr Stephen Woods, Director of English Celebrating 100 years of lifesaving Mr Stephen Fogarty, Director of Health Studies

Marrapatta Open Day Sunday 10 June, from 11 am

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Letters

We are so happy to have our daughter at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. We love the academic rigour, the nurture that is given within the House Group system and the wonderful encouragement by so many of your staff for her to strive for her personal best. We are particularly impressed with the many valued extras offered to the girls through Innovative Design and Enterprise Management. We appreciate the individual assistance provided as assignments are prepared with regular progress reports required and advice given. She is happy to go to school every day and loves being a Grammar girl. I would like to thank Brisbane Girls Grammar School for all the assistance and care it has given my daughter over the past five years. She has had a wonderful experience at the School and has enjoyed so many opportunities, all of which have contributed to her growth into the beautiful, confident, engaging young woman she is today. The last year went by too fast, especially for me, but it has given my daughter memories that she will reflect on for a long time. It was especially lovely to see the thoughtful, poignant Mr S & Mrs J Wisenthal (Year 11 2012 parents)

letters she received from girls in younger years—evidence of the opportunities the School encourages in developing friendships and mentoring between Year levels. Dr K Boon (Year 12 2011 past parent) Our daughter was fortunate to attend Brisbane Girls Grammar School up until the end of Year 10 before our family relocated to the UK. After a gruelling selection process involving four entrance exams and six interviews, I am thrilled to advise that she has been offered a place at St Paul’s Girls School in London where she will complete her senior school years. St Paul’s has an excellent reputation with three quarters of their cohort last year being accepted into Oxford and Cambridge. I would like to thank the wonderful teachers at Brisbane Girls Grammar School for providing our daughter with the foundation and rigour she needed to manage the selection process. Many English students are specifically coached for these exams and interviews whereas our daughter was able to rely on her Girls Grammar education. Ms L Alcorta (Year 10 2011 past parent)

Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Marrapatta, our Memorial Outdoor Education Centre, on Sunday 10 June 2012. The School’s dedicated outdoor campus is situated in the beautiful Mary Valley at Imbil, approximately two hours drive north of Brisbane. The Outdoor Education programme encourages girls from Years 8 to 10 to set personal goals, to meet challenges and to gain a greater appreciation for the environment. Marrapatta Open Day allows parents, past students and the wider Grammar community an unrivalled opportunity to explore the wonderful facilities at the campus, hear from campus staff and enjoy a picnic or purchase a barbecue lunch in the tranquil surroundings.

For more information bggs.qld.edu.au/enrolments/open-day/

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