Finnish Lessons for BGGS
Head of Lilley House Mrs Sybil Edwards draws on personal experience and educational research to examine the similarities and differences between education systems in Finland and Australia.
Every girl needs a fairy godmother
Surrounding girls with women of wisdom is important at all stages of their lives, especially in their teenage years. Many little girls dream of having a fairy godmother. Setting magic and fantasy aside, Outdoor Education teacher Mrs Carol McIntosh highlights the positive role women play in the lives of teenage girls.
It’s the economy . . .
The secret to good writing is not a secret, but a simple rule summed up bluntly in the phrase, 'It's the economy, stupid'. Director of English Mr Stephen Woods demonstrates that effective and economical writing is something we can all achieve.
Precious Metal
To each Year 12 leader, her badge is something shiny, new and special. However, they represent a much stronger tie to traditions and values than perhaps they realise.
Not just BBQs, beaches and bikinis: Celebrating the ‘ideas’ of Australia
In his Australia Day Address, Dean of Curriculum & Scholarship Dr Bruce Addison observes that our nationalism has been shrouded under much-loved stereotypes. He considers issues as diverse as immigration, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the National Disability Insurance Scheme in celebration of the ‘ideas’ of Australia.