Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2022

Awards and Achievements

Congratulations to the following alumnae and students who have been recognised by independent organisations for their accomplishments across many and varied fields.

Students —

Grace Paschkewitz (11O) and Tara Bashirzadeh (2021) received the 2021 Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award recognising their achievements in STEM subjects — Tung-Hi Ma (11H) and Grace Phua (2021) received the 2021 Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award, which recognises students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork in service of their school and community

Grammar Women —

Dr Margaret Kay (Hawes, 1977) was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for her significant service to medicine, medical education, and migrant health — Professor Barbara Leggett (1974) was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for her significant service to gastroenterology and hepatology, and to medical research — Ms Norma Mason (Atkinson, 1965) was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to local government and the community — Mrs Jan Blackford (Henley, 1958) was awarded a Medal (OAM) for service to the arts, and the community of Brisbane

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