Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2015

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OLD GIRLS/ALUMNI

GREETINGS AND REFLECTIONS FROM OUR OLDEST OLD GIRL, JOYCE GLASSOP (KENT, 1931) IN OUR 140TH YEAR ‘At almost 103 years of age I am proudly Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s “oldest” old girl. In this capacity I congratulate you, my old School, on celebrating 140 years of exceptional scholarship. I attended the School from 1927 to 1929 and vividly remember the Lady Principal at the time, Ms Lilley, walking the School corridors in her commanding gowns. I was passionate about music and played tennis as part of the curriculum and remember catching the tram to Spring Hill and waving to the Boys Grammar boys across the School fence. As the next generation of young women eager to learn and succeed enjoy this exciting milestone, I hope the School continues to provide a place for girls to thrive. It has certainly provided me with countless opportunities during my very long life. Best wishes for the year of celebrations.’ Joyce Rossina Glassop (Kent, 1931) Born in May 1913 THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE ROSLYN ATKINSON AO (1965) Justice Atkinson received an Officer (AO) in the General Division for distinguished service to the judiciary and to law reform in Queensland, through contributions to the legal profession and to promoting awareness of issues of injustice and inequality in Australia and internationally. DR CATHERINE KEZELMAN AM (IMHOFF, 1971) Dr Kezelman received a Member (AM) in the General Division for significant service to community health as a supporter and advocate for survivors of child abuse. MS SOPHIA BERGMAN (2014) Sophia was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts: Theatre Practice, which has a rigorous and highly competitive audition process across the nation each year. Sophia’s outstanding performance skills will be honed in this environment and will no doubt see her develop the artistic skills to contribute meaningfully to the theatre- making community of Australia. AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS LIST Pictured left: Speech Day, 1927 (Above) and Open Day, 1929 (Below)

AUTHOR Mrs Claire Tynan (Corones, 2002) Old Girls/Alumni Officer

BE INSPIRED BY OUR DIVERSE ALUMNI ACHIEVING IN THEIR FAMILIES, WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES — BOTH NEAR AND FAR.

PROFESSOR CHERYL PRAEGER AM (1965) Professor Praeger is the first female recipient of The Australian Mathematical Society’s George Szekeres Medal. This award, along with her many other accolades, highlights the significant contribution that she has made to the mathematical sciences in Australia and internationally, and recognises and rewards her innovation and influence as a female pioneer in her field. MS ELLODIE RUFFIN (2013) Ellodie has earned a place on the Australian women’s water polo team, the Aussie Stingers, following her strong performance at the junior women’s residential camp at the Australian Institute of Sport. We are always eager to profile alumni news and encourage you to contact Old Girls/Alumni Officer Mrs Claire Tynan (Corones, 2002) on +61 7 3332 1437 or alumni@bggs.qld.edu.au with any updates.

GRAMMAR GAZETTE