Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2018

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GRAMMAR WOMEN

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS FOR GRAMMAR WOMEN

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: GIRLS GRAMMAR AND QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Brisbane Girls Grammar School is proud to partner with Queensland Symphony Orchestra throughout 2018, to deliver a unique Education Partnership to benefit those students who demonstrate strong musical talent. As part of the Partnership, 20 Grammar girls will participate in the Prossima Program to be mentored by, and perform with, some of Australia’s finest musicians. Students across the School’s 32 ensembles will also participate in the Adopt-a-Musician program, as Orchestra musicians provide guidance and support to students throughout the year. This extraordinary learning opportunity will culminate in a special concert performance, conducted by internationally renowned Music Director, Alondra de la Parra. Students will join with the Orchestra to perform (Not) the Last Night of the Proms, on 9 August 2018 at QPAC Concert Hall. Two Brisbane Girls Grammar School alumnae have been recognised for their achievements achievements on Australia Day 2018. Dr Elsina Wainwright (1988) received a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division, for her significant contributions to international affairs through Australian defence, foreign policy and conflict prevention as both an analyst and academic. Dr Geordan Shannon (2002) was named 2018 Young Australian of the Year in the UK, for her work with DB Peru and Global Health Disrupted, which has ensured thousands of women are able to access medical services in Amazonian and Indigenous populations.

AUTHOR Ms Antonia Swindells Community Relations and Events Manager

This year offers many opportunities for Grammar women, young and old, to come together to reconnect, learn from each other, and take inspiration and encouragement from the community of strong women that are bound together by their connection to the School.

SAVE THE DATE: GRAMMAR WOMEN IN MEDICAL RESEARCH

DATE: Wednesday, 13 June 2018 TIME 6 pm for 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm VENUE: T he Queensland Brain Institute, Level 7 Auditorium, Building 79, St Lucia Campus Spend an evening with some of Australia’s leading female surgeons and researchers as they discuss their cutting-edge research and the realities of a career in medicine and medical research. To register your attendance at these and other upcoming events, please visit www.bggs.qld.edu.au/events.

Remi Hirayama (8L); Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler; Director of Music, Mr Paul Holley; Zoe Neale (12W); First Violin with the Orchestra, Brenda Sullivan; Lisa Chang (10E); and Orchestra Concertmaster, Mr Warwick Adeney at an audition session for the Prossima Program

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