Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2022

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

Students

Grammar Women

— Madison Danalis (12W) , Freya Murcott-Green (12M) and Kiara Packard (12G) published an article in the peer-reviewed Journal of Double Star Observations titled Measuring the Position Angle and Separation of WDS11194-0139 . — Sally Grice (12E) and Isabel Shorrock-Browne (12R) were awarded Secondary School Citizenship Certificates from the Queensland Branch of the Order of Australia Association. — Tia Fitzpatrick (12M) was awarded the Secondary School Citizenship Plaque from the Queensland Branch of the Order of Australia Association for her contributions to school service, leadership, and co-curricular programs. — Elsie Jackson (10B) and Ella Sinclair (12G) received the 2022 Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award which recognises students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork in service of their school and community. — Isobel Payman (10M) was named the iAwards Queensland 2022 winner in the Education and Student Solution category with her prototype software Medismart and will go on to compete in the national finals. — Emma Wong (10W) and Abigail Woodcock (12W) received the 2022 Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award for demonstrating innovation, motivation and achievement in STEM subjects.

— Minna Atherton (2017) placed fourth in the 100 m women ’ s backstroke final at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England. — Josephine Auer (2015) was awarded Queensland’s 2023 Rhodes Scholarship and intends to study a two-year Master of Philosophy (Economics) at the University of Oxford. — Ms Christine Nolan (1974) was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to social welfare organisations. — Dr Frances Dark (1972) w as awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to psychiatry. — Professor Rebecca Mason (Kugelmas, 1968) was awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, recognising her significant service to tertiary education, and professional associations. — Dr Cherrell Hirst ao (1963) , former Chair of the Board of Trustees, was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame for her contributions as a leader in the health, education, biotechnology and business sectors. — Ms Else Shepherd AM (Budtz-Olsen, 1960 and former Trustee 2002–2010) was a 2022 Queensland Great recipient, recognising her significant contribution to engineering, education and the electricity industry.

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