2014 School Magazine

OPEN DAY CLAUDIA GULBRANSEN-DIAZ (12L) AND SARVASHREE SINGH (12G), HEAD GIRLS 2014 EXCERPT FROM GRAMMAR GAZETTE SPRING 2014.

Open Day is the one event that focuses every participant’s attention on the myriad of educational opportunities at the School. It is the vibrant atmosphere that inspires us all to engage in the opportunities on offer. Simply walking through the grounds on Open Day is a testament to our life-wide love of learning. Whether it is the water polo girls displaying their absolute love for their sport, the dancers mesmerising the audience with their performances, the girls from Years 8 to 12 working together to sell the famous Gibson strawberries and ice cream or the Antipodeans Abroad girls preparing for their community service adventure, Open Day is the one occasion where the wider-community bears witness to everything that a Grammar girl loves and learns. It is the one occasion where it is truly evident that there is something for everyone to love at Girls Grammar. The breathtaking art displays, drama performances, service initiatives and of course, a taste of our academic endeavours, paints a very intricate picture of each girl’s love of learning.

This event perfectly exemplifies the 2014 motto: Above and beyond with the Grammar bond . The countless stalls scattered around the campus, the unmistakable scent of the Fathers Group sausage sizzle, the twinkling fairy lights in the gardens and the buzz of both current and prospective students are just some of the things that have come to define Open Day. However, what truly makes this evening extraordinary is that it is a showcase of the collective efforts of all members of the Girls Grammar community. Whether that means sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with future Grammar girls, conducting tours, staffing a stall or, for us, speaking to prospective parents and daughters, the night is a representation of the girls’ effort to provide insights into the essence of the Girls Grammar experience. The commitment, excitement, and curiosity that our future Grammar girls demonstrated on Open Day was truly heart-warming. During a Questions and Answers forum, experiencing their sense of wonder with our world was particularly moving, as they questioned whether they, too, would be allowed to wear the ‘pretty skirts’ — what a lovely way to describe our School uniform! Open Day is certainly a reflection of the School’s endeavour to foster a love of learning in the students. ■

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