Grammar Gazette_Issue1_2025

CONTENTS

08 Building a strong foundation across the Terrace Junior School nurtures learning in the classroom and beyond 10 Bookcase of Gifts Share a quote and build a legacy 12 Grammar firsts The power of education to not only change lives 16 Ditch the tests, cue pop culture Teachers and students debate the merit of traditional assessment over a modern alternative 22 City of highlights From iconic Parisian landmarks to unforgettable friendships 24 Main Building gets an 1880s-style makeover but change the world can be seen writ large in the achievements of Girls Grammar graduates

26 Giving voice to the future A new framework to build hope

02 From the Principal A century and a half of history woven through thousands of personal stories 03 From the Head Girls Cherish the royal blue: past, present and new 04 150 Years lights up Brisbane Marking a major milestone with

Remembering Girls Grammar across the eras Panellists share laughs and lessons on Foundation Day

28 Life-changing moments

gratitude, pride and many reconnections

An inspiring tale of toads, a teenager and second chances

29 Flashback: Speech Day 1927 The first awards day at Spring Hill 30 Pages of history The birth of Grammar Gazette 32 Objects of substance

Below Sophie Voller (7L) on the first day of Term 1, 2025

The 2002 Boarders’ Plaque, BGGS Badge and Motto

34 Hurdles and

highpoints of a school ahead of its time A peek inside our new landmark history book

Everything old is old again, or rather, has been returned to its former glory

37 Awards and

Achievements Staff, student and alumnae successes

GAZETTE • ISSUE 1, 2025 |

Brisbane Girls Grammar School

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