Grammar Gazette-Issue 1, 2020

Contents

Systematic curiosity in teaching, learning and research

Guiding Principle, Brisbane Girls Grammar School Strategic Design 2020–2022 —

02 From the Chair An enduring core purpose Ms Julie McKay 03 From the Principal Opportunities for curiosity Ms Jacinda Euler 06 Lessons from Literature Learning through crises 08 Celebrating Female Composers International Women’s Day 10

12 In Their Words Dr Rashna Taraporewalla 13 A Curious Climate Connecting with the environment 15 Antipodeans Abroad Challenge and discovery in Peru 22 BGGS Water Polo From strength to strength 24 145 Years of Learning 1875 to 2020

28 Cheryl Praeger (1965) Recognition for a love of learning 30 Ali Rae (2005) Multimedia journalism and filmmaking 32 House Spirit Supporting the Science Learning Centre 34 The Bursary Fund A gift of hope for their future 35 Awards and Achievements

In each edition of the Gazette , a student contributes a design element to represent the Guiding Principle that informs the publication.

The circles in this design represent togetherness, timelessness and totality as a whole school, a whole community These overlap just as each person in the School community is linked to one another Adding to this idea, the geometric lines and dots not only represent growth from one point to another, but also the connection between groups in our School, united despite their differences.

Curiosity is symbolised through the combination of these elements I was influenced by constellations, stars, planets (lines and dots) and clouds— overlapping circles in the formation of clouds show us that the universe is our limit, and we are free to explore it Our common beginning at BGGS gives us the foundation to launch each other to land wherever our curiosity takes us — Grace Phua (11O)

Grammar Gazette Issue 1, 2020 | Volume 35 — Managing Editor: Dr Belinda Burns Director of Communications and Engagement Editor: Ms Keziah Sydes Senior Communications Officer For Gazette enquiries and comments: T +61 7 3332 1300 E communications@bggs qld edu au

Question the Unquestioned Year 10 Economics

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cover image Ruth Martin (8O) in the Visual Art classroom

Challenge and Discovery in Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Water Polo: From Strength to Strength . . . . . 22 145 Years of Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Prime Minister's Prize for Alumna . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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