Objects of Substance - The White Lady and White Blouse Day

2018: Helena Gandhi (2018) and Shivali Raj (2018) with Tung-Hi Ma (11H)

In 2022, our White Lady stencil stands in the window of the Service office, overlooking the Year 12 tables, a reminder of the need to nurture positive relationships with ourselves and others every day. This year our White Lady is progressive and sustainable. While the need for more research into less invasive treatment options, better diagnoses, and greater awareness are all still paramount, she now also promotes greater knowledge of sustainable feminine hygiene products which is why, in 2022, the White Lady will be created from recycled paper from the School copy machines. The 2022 theme of Know Your Body would be appreciated by the White Lady. As a symbol, she will reach out to capture each student’s imagination, providing a lasting memory of the significance of these important health lessons. When each Grammar girl removes her tie, sees a stencilled message, or writes on her White Lady, it is hoped that she will not only develop empathy and understanding for those who are managing illness but also learn to be comfortable with her personal boundaries and to be willing to reach out to trusted adults in times of uncertainty.

Ms Lynne Mungomery Director of Service and Year 10 Co-ordinator

References

Brisbane Girls Grammar magazines: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019.