Mr Jeff Wheatley, Head of Geography, discusses how geography helps students make connections between places and people within the local and global community, to enrich their lives and strengthen their appreciation of the wider world.
Mrs Hazel Boltman, Head of Gibson House, looks at ways we can help girls build resilience and prepare to take on the world with confidence as they mature into young women.
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.
An organisation’s value and spirit can be conveyed effectively by storytelling. When the story is told by Grammar women, it is even more powerful, meaningful and inspirational.
Mrs Alice Dabelstein, Head of Hirschfeld House, provides some morning routine tips to assist girls prepare for their day and improve their productivity.
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.