A letter to my daughter
Gibson Head of House, Mrs Hazel Boltman, shares her advice for writing a letter to your daughter.
When push comes to pull: cultivating entrepreneurial learning
Director of Technologies, Mr Brendon Thomas, discusses the importance of designing curricula that fosters entrepreneurial skills, to adequately prepare our students for the work environment of the future.
Kirsten Jack’s legacy of friendship, commitment and caring remembered
This year marks the fortieth anniversary of Kirsten Jack —a beloved Girls Grammar student — sadly passing away during Year 11 in 1977. Dr Ann Farley discusses how Kirsten’s joy of life and the love of her friends inspired a legacy of friendship, commitment and caring for others.
The importance of diversity of thought
In a two-part series on the topic of ‘diversity of thought’, Deputy Principal, Mrs Anna Owen, introduces the concept and how it is woven into a broad, liberal education at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. In Term IV, English Teacher, Mr Anthony Cupitt, will expand on the topic, drawing from his experiences and perspective.
Celebrating a history of involvement and service through the lens of the Interhouse Athletics Carnival and Open Day
In 2017, the School celebrates 100 years of holding the intramural Athletics and 60 years of School/Open Days. Dean of School, Mrs Pauline Harvey-Short, explores the history of service and involvement through the lens of these events.
Sophia Beanland: Visionary, Pioneer, Dream-weaver
Ms Rachael Christopherson, Head of Beanland House, traces the early history of Miss Sophia Beanland (Lady Principal, 1882-1888), a remarkable woman who implemented significant advances in the curriculum and facilities of Brisbane Girls Grammar School.
The importance of discomfort for character growth
Mrs Jody Forbes, School Psychologist and Student Counselling Coordinator, discusses the importance of allowing adolescent girls to experience discomfort to develop their wisdom, imagination and integrity.
Spacetime: a sonata in four movements
Director of Creative Arts, Mr Andrew Pennay reflects on ten years of arts practice in the Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre and provides a glimpse into the machine.
Balancing human doing with human being
Mrs Anne Ingram, Deputy Principal (Students), discusses the importance of life balance in promoting a positive sense of wellbeing and how mindfulness can assist to achieve that balance.
Employable to a ‘T’
What does it take to succeed in a world of work characterised by digital disruption, where the notion of employability is itself constantly evolving? Director of Post-secondary Planning, Wanda Hayes, asserts the future is looking bright for ‘T-shaped individuals’: people whose strengths are trans-disciplinary as well as specialised. But how do you create a T?