Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2022

FROM THE STUDENTS OGA VOLUNTEERS

Inspired by the Past The stories of Grammar Women are an inspiration for our future Miranda Carter (11L) and Paige Vidler (11M)

The Old Girls Association (OGA) is one of the many service groups at BGGS and has been led by President, Mrs Julie Caton (Cleghorn, 1981), for the past five years. The OGA Volunteers play a vital role in the administrative, meet and greet, and ambassador responsibilities for the many alumnae functions held throughout the year When the opportunity arose to become an OGA Volunteer, we jumped at the chance—we were both eager to strengthen our ties to the School and create connections with Grammar Women We both volunteered for the 20, 30 and 40-year reunions and our activities included taking the groups on tours of the School, which allowed the past students to compare the School’s current environment with what they had known. We, alongside other OGA Volunteers, guided the 30-year reunion group tour While conducting these tours, it was inspiring to listen to the women’s stories, both from their Girls Grammar days, and what they have achieved since Although neither of us have existing family connections with BGGS, this experience as OGA Volunteers has helped us develop an even stronger connection with our highly valued community and enabled us the opportunity to give back It was fulfilling to see the Grammar Women’s excitement upon their arrival back to the School and this has made us even more grateful to be part of such an enriching community The support and encouragement demonstrated by the BGGS community was reflected through this opportunity and has truly emphasised the phenomenal impact of a Girls Grammar education ■

top Miranda Carter (11L) and Paige Vidler (11M) above President of the OGA, Mrs Julie Caton (Cleghorn, 1981) with OGA Volunteers

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Issue 2, 2022