Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2022

From the Principal Embracing our bright future

Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh Principal

‘Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it'. —Marian Wright Edelman

This quote by esteemed American author and civil rights activist, Marian Wright Edelman, can be seen in action at Brisbane Girls Grammar School in myriad ways. Each day, our teachers enrich the lives of Grammar girls by facilitating deep learning and critical thinking, allowing students to examine the world with fresh eyes and challenge the status quo Beyond the classroom, students engage in the many Service clubs and activities that the School offers, and beyond schooling, pursue careers that allow them to contribute to their world in meaningful ways We can also look at Edelman’s belief through the eyes of our BGGS parents who entrust their daughter’s education to our School, trusting that her life will be enriched, that she will develop into a confident young woman ready to take her place in the world Our alumnae continually return to share their experience and knowledge with students, whether via their mentorship, their coaching conversations, or through time in the classroom

medicine, wisdom, commerce, weaving, and the crafts. Already a much-loved addition to the School, we have seen numerous students seeking her out— pausing to admire her determination and resilience and to be inspired by all that she represents As we begin to develop the next iteration of our Strategic Design , which will see us through to and beyond the School’s sesquicentenary in 2025, we will continue to strengthen our civic ties, and maintain a culture of philanthropy where giving, in various ways, is a very natural and affirming part of being a member of the Brisbane Girls Grammar School community In our celebration of community engagement in this edition of Gazette , we highlight the BGGS commitment to being a ‘global citizen’ by engaging on both a national and international level through such channels as the Thoughtful Educators Conference and many episodes of the Illumine podcast (page 6). I hope you enjoy reading it. ■

What all these actions have in common is that they are rooted in improving lives through education— sharing of knowledge, of time, of tangible resources—for the betterment of our BGGS community, our society, our world In addition to marking our appreciation for volunteers, celebrating our support groups also sets a strong example to our current students about the value of getting involved in the community and making an impact Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the P&F Association allowed us to step back and acknowledge how significant their impact has been since the organisation’s inception in 1952 In a testament to how well the P&F understands and cares for the BGGS spirit, they donated a majestic bronze bust of Minerva—the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy— to commemorate the occasion An accomplished all-rounder, Minerva captures the School spirit perfectly, reputedly excelling at music, poetry,

above Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, with students on Giving Day 2022

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