Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2013

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Creative Futures Symposium 2013 MS LORRAINE THORNQUIST, DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE ARTS

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University of Technology’s Bachelor of Creative Industries, spoke about her research into the facilitation of organisationally–based innovation and entrepreneurship within the creative sectors. Our panellists were all practising artists: contemporary artist Professor Pat Hoffie; playwright Mr Lachlan Philpott, whose commissioned play for Brisbane Girls Grammar School, The Chosen , premiered in mid–August; musician Dr James Cuskelly; and musician Dr Robert Davidson. They responded to the question: ‘What were the steps and processes that formed your journey in establishing a career in the arts?’ The Creative Arts Faculty was delighted to provide the forum for these distinguished professionals to share their wisdom. The School looks forward to hosting a second symposium to promote the possibilities and opportunities provided by arts education.

ARTS EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS WERE invited to listen to and interact with artists and industry professionals in a day of lively discussion at the inaugural Creative Futures Symposium, organised by the Brisbane Girls Grammar Creative Arts Faculty, on Saturday 27 April. It is essential for educational institutions to provide guidance for students constructing vocational pathways in the twenty–first century where, increasingly, work practices will be predicated on the ‘portfolio career’ – that is, people working in more than one job simultaneously, often including contract or freelance work – rather than the single–track career pattern of the last century. As arts educators, we must consider how classroom studies in the arts can lead to career paths that allow students to pursue and directly use their artistic skills and interests. Principal Ms Jacinda Euler opened the symposium and introduced our dynamic keynote speaker Mr Adam Blake, the National Manager of the Design Integration Program, Enterprise Connect – Creative Industries Innovation Centre. Adam oversees innovative projects that model new ways to support and grow creative graduates, entrepreneurs and businesses. He specialises in fostering the integration of creative intelligence and expertise, such as design and interactive media, within other sectors to facilitate new business thinking. Dr Ruth Bridgstock, co–ordinator of the Queensland

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

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GRAINIA SCHMELZER (NÉE KING 1981)

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(née Hogg 1964) spoke, reflecting on her time as a student and as a mother of two students. Principal Jacinda Euler addressed the gathering, speaking about the importance and relevance of the Old Girls Association to the School community. Pauline Harvey-Short (née Harvey 1971), Associate Dean and Staff Liaison for the OGA, compered ‘a trip down memory lane’ in the form of a fashion parade of various Brisbane Girls Grammar School uniforms from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Girls from Years 8, 9 and 11 modelled the uniforms with great sophistication to a very appreciative audience. The highlight was the 1970s mini skirt! Kirsten Whip (née Macallister 1981), Jessica Bindon (née Axelsen 1983) and Grainia Schmelzer (née King 1981) ensured a steady flow of chilled champagne and delicious nibbles. Shared memories and laughter enjoyed by the Grammar Old Girls ensured that ‘everything old was new again’. It will be an annual event our calendar.

ONE AIM OF THE OLD Girls Association is to encourage former students to maintain personal connections with the School. Having one’s daughter, or granddaughter, at the School presents the perfect opportunity. On 5 June, fifty Old Girls — representing almost all years from 1972 to 1994 — with daughters currently at the School attended the Everything Old is New Again cocktail party in the Annie Mackay Room. Twinkling fairy lights on the front veranda and the current Year 11 OGA Service Group welcomed guests. A Year 10 string trio played, setting the scene for a convivial and relaxing gathering. Standing in an elegant space charged with memories of School assemblies and dinners, Old Girls renewed their relationship with the School and with each other, meeting and making new friends. Salliann Powell (née Johnson 1986) welcomed everyone and encouraged all to reminisce and enjoy the display of School Magazines, photos and collage banners spanning the eras of the attendees. OGA President Janine Schmidt

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