Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2019

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OFFICIAL NAMING OF THE ELIZABETH JAMESON RESEARCH LEARNING CENTRE

In honour of the extraordinary contribution of Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s former Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ms Elizabeth Jameson, the School has officially named the Elizabeth Jameson Research Learning Centre. Opened in March 2015 by His Excellency, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, the Research Learning Centre is a building of unique and inspiring architecture, and is much loved by Grammar girls. Housing the Beanland Memorial Library—offering more than 55 000 resources—the building recognises and affirms Ms Jameson’s enduring legacy of service, contribution and dedication to the School, and her commitment to deep learning and research. Ms Jameson’s relationship with Brisbane Girls Grammar School began as a student, following in the footsteps of her grandmother who had also attended the School. During her time at the School, Ms Jameson excelled in debating, public speaking and Japanese, and held the position of Head Girl and Head of Gibson House in 1982. Ms Jameson has spoken of her belief that the education and broader

Ms Elizabeth Jameson at the opening of the Research Learning Centre, 2015

experiences provided by Girls Grammar helped to form the platform on which she built her career in governance consulting and many passionate interests in life. In 1994, Ms Jameson became a member of the Board of Trustees, eventually becoming Chair in 2006. Her extensive term of service on the Board exemplifies her strong commitment to volunteerism and contributing positively to the community—qualities she developed during her time as a student at the School. During her tenure on the Board of Trustees, Ms Jameson’s many significant projects were realised including: the opening of the Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre in 2007; the purchase of Rangakarra Recreational and Environmental Education Centre in 2013; the introduction of Year 7 and the opening of the Research Learning Centre in 2015; and the awarding of the first Brisbane Girls Grammar School Bursary in 2017—an initiative particularly dear to Ms Jameson’s heart. Ms Jameson’s thoughtful, steadfast and progressive leadership and dedicated service to the School leave a profound and enduring legacy. The Research Learning Centre was officially named the Elizabeth Jameson Research Learning Centre at a ceremony on 30 April 2019.

Brisbane Girls Grammar School House Group Captains, 1982 Ms Elizabeth Jameson (back row, far right)

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