Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2016

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FROM THE CHAIR

But perhaps for the Trustees, the most exciting moment so far has been the announcement of our intention to establish and proactively promote a bursary programme that will enable us to offer a Girls Grammar education to students with the curiosity and capabilities, but not the means for a Girls Grammar education. We look forward to welcoming our first Brisbane Girls Grammar School Bursary student to the School in 2018. However, it was the groundswell of enthusiasm, support and ‘campaigning’ for a bursary programme spearheaded by girls and members of our staff, which was particularly significant in our minds. Their actions brought to life the philosophies and ideals to which the School aspires and epitomised an important aspect of our Strategic Design — purposeful community engagement that seeks to develop a culture of giving that permeates life in our School community. We believe that the bursary programme will be life changing for the recipients by providing access to learning opportunities, resources and experiences that comprise the outstanding and well-rounded learning environment we are proud to offer at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Furthermore, and perhaps even more importantly, the bursary programme will have an immeasurable impact on our School by welcoming curious new minds into the fold, by diversifying the fabric of our community and by actively and openly making a commitment to a culture of giving. It is a proud moment in the School’s history and I look forward with great anticipation to seeing the strategy come to life during 2017.

AUTHOR Ms Elizabeth Jameson Chair of the Board of Trustees (Head Girl, 1982)

THE YEAR THAT FOLLOWS ONE ANCHORED BY A SIGNIFICANT EVENT, SUCH AS THE SCHOOL’S 140TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015, CAN RISK FEELING A LITTLE LOW KEY IN COMPARISON. HOWEVER, FOR BRISBANE GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL IN 2016, THE ‘EVERYDAY’ HAS BEEN SURPASSED MANY TIMES OVER BY THE ‘EXTRAORDINARY’. A palpable energy has infused the School’s calendar of learning, events and activities. It has been a year peppered with wonderful and memorable moments, such as news that our girls’ NAPLAN results positioned us as the top-performing school in Queensland for 2016. Soon after Ms Euler announced a project to construct a remotely operated observatory at Marrapatta. The announcement in the School Assembly was received with excitement as the girls contemplated the possibilities, sparking young minds to dream of exciting futures. Earlier in the year we welcomed a world-class musician in residence at the School, and just recently experienced another stunning Gala event, all while celebrating the achievements of the generations of Grammar Women who continue to contribute on a variety of world stages.

SPRING ISSUE / 2016