Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2018

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BEYOND THE PICKET FENCE

Students in the Brisbane Girls Grammar School Class of 2018 have diverse interests and intended career paths, reflecting the School’s broad, liberal approach to teaching and learning. Here, a small selection of Year 12 students share their plans for next year and beyond.

‘My first adventure after finishing Year 12 will be

‘Next year I’m planning to move to Tasmania to complete a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science. One day I hope to be involved in expeditions to Antarctica to collect and analyse data, and investigate our changing marine environments.’ Sylvia King (12L)

working at a school in England as part of a gap year. When I return to Australia, I would like to study midwifery, because I am drawn to a career that helps others.’ Miranda Spencer (12B)

‘Using the School’s Dorothy Hill Observatory has inspired my interest in the space industry—there is so much to explore and learn in this field. After taking a gap year in Taiwan, I plan to study a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in physics and aerospace respectively. I can’t wait to see where it takes me!’ Sarah Hurley (12E)

‘I’m hoping to study Management Science in the UK, preferably at University College London. I intend to gain some work experience or business experience after my Bachelor’s Degree, before studying an MBA or EMBA, which will equip me to start my own business.’ Jiaqi (Emily) Zhang (12E) ‘I aspire to one day perform as a member of cast in major musical theatre productions in the West End in London. As my first step, I hope to study a Bachelor of Musical Theatre in Melbourne at Victorian College of the Arts.’ Isabella Berlese (12O)

‘I love Spanish culture, so while completing a Bachelor of Architecture at The University of Queensland, I hope to learn Spanish and eventually go on exchange to Spain. Long-term, I aim to move to Sydney to complete a Master’s Degree, and work on large- scale architecture projects for hotels and commercial spaces.’ Rebecca Jak (12W)

SPRING ISSUE / 2018