Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2014

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BALANCE BRINGS SUCCESS MS JACINDA EULER, PRINCIPAL

A SIGNIFICANT FEATURE OF GIRLS GRAMMAR IS ITS LIFE-WIDE APPROACH TO LEARNING, PROVIDING OUR GIRLS WITH MANY AND VARIED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPRESS THEIR INDIVIDUALITY. THIS APPROACH BALANCES THE QUEST FOR LEARNING WITH THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL FULFILMENT, WHETHER THAT BE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ACADEMIC, MUSIC, SPORTING, CREATIVE OR SERVICE ACTIVITIES.

Looking at the achievements of our girls so far this year, it is clear they are embracing the challenges and opportunities presented to them. From our Under 16 Water Polo state champions to Year 12 students Claire Ulrich and Sivagowri Somasundaram making the International Young Physicists Australian team, to fundraising activities run by the students, we should all be very proud of their efforts and commitment to being the best they can be, in and out of the classroom. With encouragement from staff and their families, our girls will continue to be supported to think for themselves, challenge assumptions and be open to the ideas of others. Already, it has been a demanding and exciting year for academic and professional staff with the

introduction of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and exploration of the principles of Design Thinking with our Thought Leader in Residence; and as we prepare for 2015 with the introduction of Year 7, the opening of a new building — the Research Learning Centre — and our 140 Year Celebrations. We are all very privileged to be part of an environment that presents such opportunities for learning, develops our relentless curiosity and presents so many exciting new experiences. I hope that you enjoy the writing in our Winter edition of the Gazette — much thought and care has gone into crafting it and the articles reflect the talent, creativity and scholarship of our expert staff and enthusiastic students.

WINTER ISSUE / 2014