Insights

Director of Digital Pedagogies, Mr. Shane Skillen, acknowledges that there is a significant disparity between the gender workforce representations of women in STEM careers today in contrast to the foundations set by laudable women mid-last century. However, with the confidence and capability of our young Brisbane Girls Grammar School women and the support of government and industry there has never been a better time to close the gap.

Dr Peter Jenkins, Director of Mathematics and Accounting, discusses a common question asked of mathematics teachers and parents.

Lamenting the fact that she is no longer considered the ‘youth of today’, curriculum music teacher, Ms Adele Cummings, takes a look at why the future is bright for the ‘Millennials’.

In his 2016 Australia Day Address, Mr Stephen Woods, Director of English (and unapologetic pun enthusiast), uses metaphors from ancient Greek mythology to remind us not to become complacent but instead continue to strive towards a better future.

Mrs Anna Owen, Deputy Principal, considers how the School can help develop the 'soft skills' of our girls to prepare them for life beyond the white picket fence.