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INFORMATION EXCHANGE SUMMER 2017/2018 THE ARTEMIS EDITION CHAIRMAN FROM OF COUNCIL THE PRINCIPAL 2017 has been a momentous year for Melbourne Girls Grammar and we should all feel a sense of excitement and 2017 has been a big, bold, brave year for Melbourne Girls Grammar. pride now that the Artemis Centre is complete and humming with activity. We were recently honoured to have At the centre of all we have aimed to achieve is our commitment to the Artemis opened by Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria and to have a blessing holistic development of every girl. bestowed by our Archbishop, The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier. We aim to educate the hearts and minds of encouraged to embrace teamwork, to celebrate I know the Council has an enormous debt the pressures of the fast-paced world of the 21st a thoughtful and caring way; that they join our students, prizing an education of substance. the victory of the group, to acknowledge of gratitude to the many people who have century. our greater community, when they leave We encourage our girls to think larger than their other’s contributions to their lives, to be open own lives, to understand and act on the belief to diverse points of view. I often remind the made this building possible: the architects and On a deeper level, this building signifies so the red bricks, as ethical women of action. that through service to others they will discover girls that taking a moment to greet each other builders (BVM and Kane respectively), our much more than health and wellbeing. These values have been the linchpin of our Principal, Catherine Misson and her team, the school’s educational intent since our school who they truly are and extend that of which they can ease the way for conversations, can be This building - built by women for women staff, parents, students and Old Grammarians doors opened 124 years ago. These values are capable. Our values anchor community the warmth that lifts the heart. The power to - reflects the broader societal seismic shifts that who have contributed ideas and donations are embodied in the thousands of Old life for our girls, and we speak openly and acknowledge, support and celebrate others are taking place in our world. Changes that and a willingness to make this project happen Grammarians who continue to contribute in often of being a respectful, kind and inclusive makes the human experience far richer. mean women are taking their place as equal through the inevitable ups and downs of any a myriad of ways to make the world a better sisterhood within our red brick walls. There is so much to say thank you for in partners not just in sharing the world but in significant journey. Our school community’s place. In 1893 when the doors of Melbourne 2017. shaping the world that we live in. This building generosity and willingness to work together is Girls Grammar opened to the first 9 students, is a statement in the journey towards that I know that this building will drive one of the reasons it is such a joy to be serving the world was very different to 2017. Australia tremendous goal. generations of prowess and achievement in the Thank you for the strength of our on our school’s Council. was an infant nation, finding its voice in the years to come – but equally it will help ensure community: we rally together, we stand But while enjoying the newness and twilight of empire years, and women were yet that our girls are grounded and caring in their strong in our values, we work hard and wonder of our new facility and our new to have careers or cast a vote. The aspiration of It is extremely apt that our building is approach to life. Most importantly, we wish for have fun. educational programs I am reminded that with an education under the tutelage of Miss Emily named after Artemis the Greek Goddess, our graduates not to just strive but also to give privilege comes responsibility. As a school Hensley and Miss Alice Taylor was to be “as well Thank you for the growing footprint who amongst many other attributes was back. It has been a real privilege to be witness of the Anglican faith it is important to reflect educated as boys”. 124 years ago that mission of Melbourne Girls Grammar: the the protector of young girls. to our school’s exciting next chapter. that we have a responsibility to help those less was a galvanizing idea. Artemis Centre provides us many fortunate than ourselves. Our school is alive with potential. new environments and extends our In today’s world, we must enlarge the scope Professor Katie Allen (Stephens 1983) opportunities. Linked to an innovative educational Collectively our students understand of that mission. An exceptional education is Chairman of Council program of health, well-being and resilience that they have a responsibility to share the a global one, extending well beyond the core Thank you for our spirit of innovation: we building, the values of the Artemis Centre are gift of an excellent education; to ensure that academics to encompass the development of leverage our leadership and creativity to more pressing now than ever as we recognise they contribute to the world they live in in cultural capability, digital agility, and critical remain true to our aspiration to provide thinking. An exceptional education empowers an exceptional education for our students. our girls to venture fearlessly forth in their world. In our 124th year Melbourne Girls Yesterday, today and tomorrow, we start Grammar is in a flourishing period of 2 Chairman of Council 19 Inauguration of the INFORMATION EXCHANGE and finish with our girls in mind. This mantra development. I acknowledge and celebrate 2018 Student Executive Council Editorial Co-ordinator: Ashleigh Day reminds us to always return to the cultivation the commitment and courage of our entire 3 From the Principal Community Office of the whole person. If our girls understand community: together we bring our vision to 20 Art Exhibition Email: [email protected] 4 Artemis Centre Opening that self-awareness and self-care are essential fruition. Published by: Melbourne Girls Grammar 21 Centre for Educational Enterprise to both their wellbeing and their future Almighty God, 6 The Fitness Hub 86 Anderson Street, South Yarra 3141 achievements, they will strive to become well- Victoria, Australia In whom we live and move and have our being: CONTENTS 22 Archives rounded, independent, resilient women ready 8 Early Learning For the latest Melbourne Girls Grammar News, to take advantage of the fullest quantum of life’s Make this school as a field which the Lord has Alessi D'Andrea was awarded this year’s 23 Merton Hall Rowing Club please visit: www.mggs.vic.edu.au opportunities. blessed; Principal’s Acquisition Art Award for 10 Junior Years That whatsoever things are true, pure, lovely and her Visual Communication and Design 24 Parents Association There is one other fundamental 12 Middle Years understanding in our 2017 version of an of good report, work ‘Pianta’. This fictitious business 26 Philanthropy exceptional education. In this human time May here forever flourish and abound. constructed by Alessi presented playful scientifically inspired designs of flora 14 Senior Years of accelerated innovation and exponential Catherine Misson 34 Old Grammarians Society and fauna. The cohesive body of work data, no one can succeed alone – our girls are Principal 17 Boarding explored vibrant colour and organic patterns which together created a feminine 18 ELC Father’s Day Breakfasts FRONT COVER aesthetic of beauty and delight. Students' first swim in The Gourlay Pool in Artemis: Laura Hodge (Year 12 Swim Captain), Sophia Beaumont (Year 7), Sophie Hodge (Year 9), Lily Wertheimer (Year 7), and Jessica Swan (Year 7) 2 MGGS INFORMATION EXCHANGE SUMMER 2017 MGGS INFORMATION EXCHANGE SUMMER 2017 3 RIGHT: James Kelly, Distinguished OG Ms Kitty Chiller, Principal Mrs Catherine Misson, Mr Howard, Her Excellency, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier, Professor Katie Allen ARTEMIS CENTRE OPENING BUILT BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN The Commissioning of the Artemis The values embodied by the Artemis Artemis is a message to the world. Centre on Friday 1 September 2017 Centre are more pressing now than ever. Melbourne Girls Grammar girls are was a wonderful and historic event. We all know the harm that unhealthy strong in mind, strong in body, and they lifestyles and rising rates of poor mental Her Excellency, the Honourable Linda are courageous in their hearts. Artemis is health can have on our families and our Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, spoke about a message that echoes from our past and broader community. Any attempt to reverse the importance of girls being educated so as to projects well into our future. The school that trend is one worth pursuing. I know be confident and aspire for gender parity in the was established with the aspiration that that this building will drive generations of workplace and in life generally. girls would have an education equal prowess and achievement in the years to to that of boys. Today, Artemis is an She commended Melbourne Girls come – but equally it will help ensure that inspiration for that mission. Who knows Grammar for our vision in developing leading our girls are grounded in their approach how tomorrow’s dreams at Melbourne programs for girls. Distinguished OG, Ms Kitty to life. Girls Grammar may come to fruition? Chiller, took up this theme by reflecting on Professor Katie Allen (Stephens 1983), To the students of Melbourne Girls Ms Catherine Misson, Principal the central role of resilience in her life and for Chairman of Council Grammar.