Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2003

THE CLASS OF 1983 - 20 YEAR REUNION

One of the highlights of the evening was a fabulous slide show prepared by Pam Peldan (nee Rogers) and Chris from Chris Hall Photography. It featured photos from 1983 as well as some recent photos. This slide show caused much laughter, clapping, whistles and “aahs", and prompted many funny and happy memories. It also forced us to revisit the fashions of 1983!! The Eighties music reminded us of those fun days, and even tempted some up onto the dance floor. Thank you to the girls who organised the function and to all who attended and helped make it such a memorable event. It was a fantastic evening enjoyed by everyone. We look forward to seeing you again in 2013! Jessica Bindon (nee Axelson)

Saturday 23 August saw the 20 year reunion of the girls who finished Year 12 at Brisbane Girls Grammar School in 1983. The function was held at the Powerhouse Roof Top Terrace overlooking the beautiful Brisbane River by night. Eighty-five past students and five past and present teachers mingled, chatting and laughing over drinks - reminiscing about “old times" and catching up on current times - families, careers, lifestyles etc. And what an interesting, diverse and fantastic bunch of young women. For some only a short time had lapsed since last reuniting, for others it was the full 20 years. 1983 had 164 students, so we toasted absent friends, and also heard some messages of goodwill from some of those who were unable to join us.

Karen-Anne, Mrs Sybil Edwards, Anne, Nicole and Kristina (Behind)

Megan, Mandy and Lorraine

Rowan, Sharon, Elspeth, Eleanor, Sonia and Diana

The School is looking to make contact with Brisbane Grammar Girls who are currently living, working or studying INTERNATIONAL GRAMMAR GIRLS REUNIONS 30 Year Reunion (1973) Saturday 18 October 2003 at Brisbane Girls Grammar School Mrs Heather Lord Ph (07) 3371 6063 50 Year Reunion (1953) Saturday 11 October 2003 at Brisbane Girls Grammar School Please contact Mrs Elizabeth Johnson e-mail ejohnson@optusnet.com.au abroad. Please e-mail or write to us with contact details at: ndavis@bggs.qld.edu.au or send mail to Nicole Davis, Brisbane Girls Grammar, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane Qld 4000.

OLD GIRLS ART SHOW For Open Day this year, the Old Girls Association was asked to display a Showcase of Arts by Old Girls of the School. Twenty past students expressed their intention to participate and this resulted in a successful display of over forty paintings and a variety of craft works, many of which were available for sale. This year the proceeds from the sale of exhibits will go towards a scholarship to assist a relative of an Old Girl to attend our School. It is hoped in future years that more Old Girls will be encouraged to display their Artworks and continue to demonstrate to the community just how talented the Brisbane Girls Grammar School community is.

Sylvia, Sue, Paula, Christine, Sue and Dorothy