Grammar Gazette_Issue1_2025

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to the following staff, students and alumnae who have been recognised by independent organisations for their accomplishments across many and varied fields.

Ms Gerri Bernard , Head of Curriculum Development—Science, co-authored a conference paper: Kolenberg, K, et al. (2024). Teaching Capacity of Remote and Robotic Observing Facilities for Universities and High Schools [Published proceedings]. International Astronomical Union – General Assembly, Cape Town, South Africa https://www.iau.org/science/ meetings/past/2781/. She also acted as peer reviewer for multiple articles in the Journal of Double Star Observations. Ms Chloe Evans , Choral Teacher, adjudicated Cannon Hill Anglican College’s annual singing eisteddfod. Ms Wendy Rolls , Choral Teacher, was a key presenter at the Central Queensland Singing Symposium in Rockhampton, hosted by the Queensland chapter of the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing. Ms Kim Wood , Director of Outdoor Education, was awarded an Outdoor Education Australia Service Award for her long-standing service and contribution to the industry. Mr Jonathan Zorzetto , Instrumental Music Teacher and string specialist, was a guest clinician at the State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) in Gladstone. He was also invited to adjudicate Music Fest, a competition open to state and private schools.

Lauren Liang (12L) and Sunnie Lin (12M) , placed second in the International Young Physicists’

Tournament Australia, earning them a spot on the national team to compete in Sweden later this year. Aurora Lin (10B) was accepted as a harpist into the AYO Young Symphonists program and AYO National Music Camp for 2025. Leila Moody (11H) won four medals at the Queensland State Paddle Sport Championships in Coomera: Gold in the K4 500m, Silver in the K2 200m, Bronze in the K2 500m, and Bronze in the K1 200m. These achievements qualified her to represent Queensland at the National Championships. Holly Pryor (11O) and Darcy Basford (2024) received the Long Tan Award from the Australian Defence Force for demonstrating the qualities of community service, leadership, teamwork and resourcefulness. Fiona Qiu (2017) performed at the Opening Ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Kayla Tin (10M) won a bronze medal in the Senior Women’s Sabre at the Australian National Fencing Circuit Competition in Melbourne. Claudia Wallwork (11M) and Sophie List (2024) received the Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award for demonstrating innovation, motivation and achievement in the STEM learning area.

Annabelle Abrahams (11G) won the Australian Combined Schools Music Festival's Fanfare Competition. Her original composition Concordia will be performed at the opening of this year's Festival in Adelaide in June. Sophia Bizzell (2024) , Emily Crosisca (2024) , and Talisha Wong (2024) received Certificates of Community Service from the Queensland Branch of The Order of Australia Association for their outstanding service to the school and community. Ella Chen (11O) , Yolanda Huang (11O) , Alicia Cheng (11W) , Lauren Liang (12L) , Tiffany Yuen (11R) achieved first place in the Australia Business Week Interschool Business Simulation Competition. Ruoming Li (11G) , Elisia Lee (11G) , Chloe Lin (11H) , Eliza Beuth (11M) , Indi Ogden (11B) placed third. Harper Hwang (8L) performed in Berlin and Schwerin, Germany, as both a violin soloist and ensemble musician, showcasing works such as Bach’s Double Concerto and Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole and was also selected to join the Queensland Youth Symphony Orchestra (QYSO).

Above Lauren Liang (12L) and Sunnie Lin (12M)

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