Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2019

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CREATING IMPACT

In particular, the continuing support of donors to the Bursary Fund has allowed the School to offer a second Brisbane Girls Grammar School Bursary to a student who otherwise would not be able to attend Girls Grammar. The Bursary Fund uses an endowment approach—donations are invested, in turn delivering dividend payments, and ensuring the transformative effect of our donors’ contributions will be realised for many generations to come. In 2018, Grammar girls used the telescopes and technology at the newly opened Dorothy Hill Observatory for the first time as part of the curriculum, as students embraced the science of astronomy. The Observatory has been made possible thanks to the support of the Girls Grammar community. The School will continue to invest in outstanding science facilities with the construction of the new Science Learning Centre on the Main Campus at Spring Hill. The spirit of giving in our community is both enriching and humbling—thank you. To find out more about the impact of philanthropy at Girls Grammar, visit www.bggs. qld.edu.au/giving to read the School’s Impact of Giving Report 2018 .

AUTHOR Ms Georgina Anthonisz Director of Development

The power of a rigorous and balanced education is far-reaching and long-lasting. Throughout the generations, many Grammar girls have become pioneering Grammar women who have blazed trails in many varied fields, each creating positive impact in her world. The School’s community of donors brings together a diverse group of people who understand and share our common vision—excellence in girls’ education. In 2018, the impact of our donors’ generosity was tangible in many ways—from gifts toward quality sporting facilities and equipment to inspiring works of art donated by leading Australian female artists.

ANNUAL GIVING 2019

The Annual Giving appeal provides all members of the School community with an opportunity to contribute to excellence in girls’ education. This year you can choose to support:

· Creating opportunities—for talented girls to experience a life changing education · Unlocking potential—for sports programs that build healthy bodies and wellbeing · Sparking curiosity—to provide educational resources and maintain archives

· Inspirational learning spaces—to invest in facilities to meet the needs of students in the 21st century All gifts over $2 are tax-deductible and 100 per cent of your gift will be directed towards the area of interest that you choose to support. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference and benefits Grammar girls today and in the future. Visit www.bggs.qld.edu.au/annual-giving for further information or contact the Development team via 3332 1396.

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