Grammar Gazette-Issue 1, 2021

Contents

Life-wide learning

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

02 From the Chair

10 Robotic Engineering The value of co-curricular pursuit 11 Easy Listening Community podcast offers new way to learn 14 Foundations for Fulfilment The BGGS approach to holistic development 16 High Achievers How rock climbing builds more than just strength 17 Theatre’s Role An agent for global citizenship and social change

24 In Their Words Life lessons from the field

Intentional steps toward leadership Ms Julie McKay 03 From the Principal Open to learning Ms Jacinda Euler 04 Choose Your Own Adventure A life-wide approach to learning 07 Sisters in Support Girls Grammar announces 2021 School Charity 08

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

25 My First 50 Days at BGGS Daily life for Year 7 students 27 Alumnae Stories Fiona Qiu (2017) and Dr Laura Fenlon (2007) 30 Creating Connections The role of School support groups in creating social capital 32 A Remarkable Gift One day to make a lifetime’s difference

Year 11 student, Sarah Small (11E), worked with Director of Technologies, Mr Brendon Thomas, to produce this vector drawing Inspired by initial designs created by Sarah, themotif's globe symbolises the breadth and variety of destinations to which students' curiosity can lead them The microscope is an invitation to girls to embark upon a lifelong quest for knowledge, and to test the unfamiliar in all aspects of their lives

Grammar Gazette Issue 1, 2021 | Volume 37

— Managing Editor: Ms Veena Herron, Director of Communications and Engagement Editors:

Beauty in Possibility Where challenge inspires creativity and dreams take flight

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cover image Brisbane Girls Grammar School Year 8 students at Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre’s camp site (see pages 4–6)

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Issue 1, 2021