BRISBANE GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENROLMENTS INFORMATION 2019

A IN EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

From the Principal

Selecting the right school for your daughter is one of The facilities, resources and learning spaces are of the most important decisions you will make. We all the highest quality. In addition to the School’s Main want what is best for our children, and to know that Campus at Spring Hill, Girls Grammar maintains they are part of a caring school community that will the Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre bring out their best. Parents want their daughters in the Mary Valley, the only outdoor education to discover the joy of learning, to question and be facility operated by a girls’ school in . curious, and to develop into confident, well-rounded The 13-hectare Rangakarra Recreational and young women. Environmental Education Centre at Fig Tree Pocket provides the School with its own sports fields and we Educating and caring for teenaged girls is our School’s continue to expand the environmental education area of expertise and we are proud of the academic facilities available at this campus. traditions and values that shape our School culture. The School’s broad, liberal approach to education The Research Learning Centre, a five-storey building combines compulsory participation in a balanced integrating flexible teaching spaces and a contemporary curriculum, the development of higher-order thinking library, opened in 2015 to coincide with the introduction skills and systematic curiosity in research and learning. of Year 7 to Girls Grammar and the School’s 140-year The School’s extensive co-curricular program, including anniversary celebrations. The Cherrell Hirst Creative sporting, cultural, service and leadership activities, Learning Centre at Spring Hill opened in 2007 and has provides another layer of diverse opportunity for received acclaim from both educators and architects, development. This balance of academic and life-wide having won several awards, including the prestigious learning experiences provides a strong foundation Sir Zelman Cowan Award for public architecture. that prepares girls to enter the world beyond school as In 2017, the School launched its remotely operated thoughtful, resilient and confident young women. robotic telescope and observatory at Marrapatta, At Girls Grammar, we believe experiencing learning reflecting the leadership in exceptional scholarship beyond the classroom is an essential part of the social, and commitment to science education for which emotional and cognitive development of students. Girls Grammar is renowned. In 2019 the School will Our all-inclusive fee structure ensures students have commence the construction of a new science building every opportunity to pursue their interests and on the Main Campus. Scheduled for completion in experience a balanced education. December 2020, the building will represent an exciting new era in science education at Girls Grammar. Girls Grammar School is academically non-selective. However, our students’ academic The School also maintained partnerships with achievements are remarkable, with consistently Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane exceptional results across the Queensland Core Skills Roar FC (Brisbane Roar Women). Throughout 2018, (QCS) Test and Overall Position (OP) for Year 12, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Education and the National Assessment Program for Literacy Partnership provided girls with strong musical talent and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests for Years 7 and 9. the opportunity to be mentored by some of ’s finest musicians in a real-world setting. Brisbane Roar also delivered skill-building sessions to students and coaches during the football season. Creating a warm and welcoming community of support for girls is important and is developed through a comprehensive, systematic framework of student care. The House system enables the School to nurture each girl’s intellectual, emotional and social development, while our expert teachers and specialist staff ensure that girls receive the understanding, care and support they need during the crucial stage of adolescence. At Brisbane Girls Grammar School we work in partnership with families to provide a range of opportunities for you to contribute to your daughter’s experience. We look forward to welcoming your family to the School and guiding your daughter towards her future. Ms Jacinda Euler Principal

Enrolments Information 2019 1 School Philosophy To be a leader in exceptional scholarship Proud of our Grammar tradition, we are a that establishes the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity. The School motto ‘Nil Sine Labore’ translates to ‘nothing without work’ and the outstanding academic results and personal achievements achieved by Grammar girls reflect how this philosophy influences their actions at school and beyond.

A Grammar girl is

CURIOUS Thrives in a vibrant environment that fosters deep and inquisitive learning

PRINCIPLED Engages ethically and purposefully with the world

ADVENTUROUS Embraces the unexpected, following her dreams without fear

BALANCED Seeks diverse experiences and different perspectives

A LEADER Who inspires contribution to a greater purpose

2 Brisbane Girls Grammar School At a glance

School founded 1875

Campuses Main Campus at Spring Hill Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre in the Mary Valley Rangakarra Recreational and Environmental Education Centre at Fig Tree Pocket

Students 1377 (in 2019)

Houses Beanland, England, Gibson, Griffith, Hirschfeld, Lilley, Mackay, O’Connor, Woolcock

Liberal education The curriculum is designed to nurture a broad, liberal education through a diverse range of challenging intellectual and physical experiences. Students are taught to understand connectedness across different contexts and become engaged with their learning and the learning process.

Academic results Although academically non-selective, Girls Grammar consistently achieves outstanding academic results across the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test and NAPLAN. Teaching staff are experts in their field and focus on one subject, which they teach across Years 7 to 12.

Mathematics Mathematics is a compulsory subject through Years 7 to 12. In 2018, 20 per cent of the Year 12 cohort studied Mathematics C, which contradicts current concerns about the lack of students— in particular girls—studying advanced mathematics.

Technologies In 2018, 18 per cent of the Year 12 cohort studied Information Technology Systems, which is above State averages of approximately six per cent for Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) subjects. Technologies students in particular are exposed to the Design Thinking methodology, which has been introduced across the School.

Outdoor Education The School has a dedicated campus, Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre, in the Mary Valley. Outdoor Education is a core part of the curriculum where students develop personal, social and leadership skills.

Co–curriculum 120+ activities offered

Languages and Students have the option of learning Latin, German, Japanese, Chinese and French and can study abroad participate in overseas study tours to immerse themselves in language and culture.

Sport Grammar girls participate in 18 competitive sports, providing leadership, decision-making and teamwork skills, which are highly valued in future careers and life pursuits.

Music The music program offers places for each student who wishes to develop her musical ability. Currently more than two-thirds of students participate in more than 32 ensembles, including bands, choirs, orchestras and chamber groups.

Service School Service groups support more than 25 local, national and international organisations through their time, energy, fundraising efforts and involvement with community partners.

Drama Drama students have opportunities to collaborate in writing, producing, directing and performing unique productions.

Grammar Women Grammar Women pursue careers in diverse fields and are generous in sharing their stories with the Girls Grammar community. Notable alumnae include: cancer researcher, Professor Adele Green AC; Australia’s first female stockbroker, Margaret Mittelheuser AM DUniv; Australia’s first female High Commissioner to South Africa, Ann Harrap; prominent Australian mathematician, Professor Cheryl Praeger; Queensland Supreme Court judge, The Honourable Justice Margaret McMurdo AC (retired); sportswoman, Daphne Pirie AO MBE; and actors, Angie Milliken, Anna McGahan and Lucy Fry.

Enrolments Information 2019 3 4 Brisbane Girls Grammar School 2018 academic results

In 2018, the School’s exceptional record of academic The School’s 2018 OP results, as shown in the table achievement was again demonstrated with Year 12 on the left, were impressive. students achieving outstanding results. In 2018, Brisbane Girls Grammar School also In the QCS Test, 78.7 per cent of the Year 12 cohort performed exceptionally well in NAPLAN testing received an A or B grade. These results are especially across Years 7 and 9. gratifying as entry into Year 7 at Girls Grammar is not Results of standardised testing are often used by the academically selective and academic scholarships are media to ‘rank’ schools. While these results place not offered. Girls Grammar in the top echelon of Queensland schools, such a practice is not educationally sound 2018 Overall Position (OP) Results: as it places too much importance on a single testing instrument and does not acknowledge the selection RESULTS BRISBANE GIRLS STATE* processes of some institutions. GRAMMAR SCHOOL However, if used thoughtfully, the results can provide 1 6.75% 2.83% data regarding the learning needs of students, both 1–2 16.46% 6.92% as a group and as individuals. The excellent results of our cohorts each year reflect the girls’ dedication 1–5 50.63% 21.79% to their learning and the differentiated teaching 1–15 94.94% 82.69% programs implemented by our expert teachers. 1–20 99.58% 98.50% * STATE OP 1–25 = 100%

Reporting Brisbane Girls Grammar School reports regularly to students and their parents on the girls’ progress. The Continual Reporting System at Girls Grammar provides parents with their daughter’s individual grades as they become available, rather than only at the end of semester. Results of each piece of assessment are made available to parents after teachers have completed marking and moderation. An Academic Summary Report is also provided bi-annually (at the middle and end of each year). The Continual Reporting approach is reflective of contemporary research, with the provision of relevant and timely feedback considered leading practice for learning outcomes. It separates assessment schedules from the semester reporting timelines, allowing teachers to optimise teaching time, reflecting the School’s culture of deep learning.

Enrolments Information 2019 5 Curriculum

The Brisbane Girls Grammar School curriculum is Year 10 designed to encourage exceptional scholarship. In Year 10, girls study core curriculum comprising A broad, liberal education engages girls in a wide English, Mathematics (either Mathematical Methods range of disciplines. The curriculum reflects the or General Mathematics), Science (Biology, Chemistry School’s philosophies of teaching, learning and or Physics) and History. Students select three electives assessment. Across the girls’ academic programs, from the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; we focus on how to learn well, promoting a positive Chinese; Design and Digital Technologies; Drama; learning mindset and maximising learning potential. French; Geography; German; Japanese; Latin; By emphasising the capacity of an individual to learn, Literature; Music; ; Physics; we show girls how to embrace academic challenges and Visual Art. and realise the benefits of their endeavours. Girls Grammar teachers help girls develop skills Years 11 and 12 in disciplined and critical inquiry to foster deeper Traditionally Girls Grammar students pursue university understanding. Students are taught to understand the studies upon graduation and the School’s senior connectedness across different contexts, empowering curriculum reflects this. In Years 11 and 12, the them to become confident, independent thinkers. subjects offered are all registered by the QCAA and The subject offering is grounded in the Grammar students must study six subjects unless determined school tradition and girls are encouraged to build otherwise in extenuating circumstances. English and a personally motivating curriculum that appeals to one Mathematics subject are compulsory and students their strengths and interests. The thoughtful and may select from the following for their remaining systematic embedding of the Australian Curriculum four subjects: Accounting; Ancient History; Biology; across the School has allowed us to examine and Chemistry; Chinese; Design; Digital Solutions; Drama; refine our academic programs, and further develop Economics; French; Geography; German; Japanese; our innovative educational environment. Latin; Literature; Mathematics Methods; General Mathematics; Specialist Mathematics; Modern History; Year 7 Music; Physical Education; Physics; and Visual Art. The Year 7 curriculum comprises English, Currently, graduating students receive: Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education (HPE), Visual Art, Drama, Music, • a Senior Statement showing all studies and results Technologies, Philosophy of Learning and Languages achieved (Latin, Chinese, French, German and Japanese • a Queensland Certificate of Education—students —students choose one language per semester). must gain 20 credit points from a list of recognised Participation in the annual Outdoor Education studies at a minimum standard program—held at the School’s Marrapatta Memorial • a Tertiary Entrance Statement showing Overall Outdoor Education Centre—is an integral part of the Position and Field Positions, which determine curriculum for students across Years 7 to 9. eligibility for admission to tertiary courses. To be OP eligible, students must complete 20 semester Year 8 units of QCAA subjects (the equivalent of five The Year 8 curriculum comprises the core subjects of QCAA subjects) over the four semesters of Years 11 English, Mathematics, Science, History and HPE. Year and 12. 8 students study one language and they may select from Latin, Chinese, French, German and Japanese. Transition to Queensland Certificate of Girls also complete semester units in Visual Art, Education Drama, Music, and Design and Digital Technologies. Year 11 2019 students will transition from the current model of senior assessment (Overall Position) to the Years 9 Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Under Year 9 students study a core curriculum comprising this new system, students will receive an Australian English, Mathematics, Science, History, HPE Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) as the standard and a language. In addition, students select two pathway to tertiary study. The Queensland Tertiary elective subjects from Visual Art, Design and Digital Admissions Centre (QTAC) will calculate ATARs for Technologies, Drama, Geography, Music and a Queensland school leavers. second language.

6 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Outdoor Education Program

The Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre Senior students are able to strengthen their leadership has been an important element of the School since skills by volunteering as camp seniors and assisting 1978 when it was recognised that such a program younger students with activities at Marrapatta. In the would provide myriad opportunities to expand girls’ early stages, girls are encouraged to develop a sense learning, knowledge and life skills. of place and explore what makes Marrapatta unique. As they work through the program and build their Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre is confidence, girls are given more opportunities to think where our girls discover a vibrant world of outdoor and work interdependently with others. learning opportunities. The outdoor education curriculum is a unique experience that synergises Outdoor activities are used to engage students and focus learning from the Main Campus into real world on building specific skills and qualities. For example, scenarios. canoeing encourages girls to communicate effectively and work as a team to achieve a goal. On expedition, The School’s outdoor education program inspires girls use multimodal transport to reach a destination— in our girls the confidence that they can achieve, the journey together becomes as important as the no matter what the sphere. It also helps build destination itself. their appreciation for both the natural world and environment, and—importantly—for themselves. Outdoor education provides girls with exciting, authentic learning experiences and unforgettable The three key focus areas of the program are: memories long after they have left the School. • personal discovery and reflection • social development • environmental appreciation and awareness. This carefully considered program is provided to our girls progressively through Years 7, 8 and 9.

Enrolments Information 2019 7 Co-curriculum

Girls Grammar believes that providing experiences The service program enhances the girls’ sense of outside of the traditional classroom setting is an purpose and gratitude and contributes to their invaluable aspect of learning and development. personal, social and emotional development. They Grammar girls are encouraged to explore their skills gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of and interests through a diverse range of co-curricular people in need and a positive sense of community, activities. Each student has the opportunity to be while learning how to develop successful projects that involved in a variety of pursuits including service, can make a difference to the lives of others. performing and visual arts, music ensembles, sport The School’s service groups include: the Second and activities such as Science Olympiads, study tours, Chance Committee; Kirsten Jack Memorial debating and public speaking. Leukemia Committee; The Uralla Club; Grammar Designed to complement and balance the curriculum, Environmental and Conservation Organisation; these programs encourage friendship, participation, Ecumenical Coffee Brigade; and Study Buddies. teamwork, self-confidence and creativity in our girls. Additionally, the girls take on a variety of leadership Drama roles that provide opportunities for significant Girls Grammar offers several dramatic and artistic personal development. activities through the co-curricular program: A Girls Grammar education recognises the strengths • Drama Productions—annual Years 7 and 8, Years and needs of the individual, and seeks to draw out 9 and 10, and Senior Drama Productions, often the very best in every girl, whatever her passions and delivered in conjunction with Brisbane Grammar interests may be. School students

School Service • The Drama Studio—an inclusive club that encourages students from any year level to Girls Grammar has a proud and strong service culture participate in various drama activities and believes that providing opportunities for girls to give back to the community is a vital component of • Grammar Dance—girls enjoy exploring different our co-curricular program. Through a wide range dance genres, extending their skills, flexibility of clubs, activities and service committees, Grammar and strength, as well as choreographing works for girls are encouraged to create meaningful links with performance. the wider community as they raise funds for charities and worthy causes, and help create awareness about issues on a local and global scale.

8 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Music The School strongly encourage all students who have At Brisbane Girls Grammar School, we believe that not had the opportunity to try music before to take music is for everyone and should be enjoyable. In the up an instrument in Year 7. All beginners will also be School’s music program students develop qualities included in a band or orchestra upon commencing of leadership, responsibility, discipline, commitment their lessons. and teamwork. Girls Grammar strives to bring out the Subject to demand, tuition is also available in the best in each student, from elementary musicians to following: those studying for their performance diplomas. BRASS: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French For girls who already play an instrument, the School Horn, Tuba has places for all who wish to be involved, with more STRINGS: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Electric than 900 girls participating across 32 performing Guitar*, Classical Guitar*, Electric Bass* ensembles in three core music domains—strings, band and choir. The bands and orchestras are WOODWIND: Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, carefully graded to provide opportunities at all levels Bassoon, Saxophone of proficiency. The three auditioned choirs provide OTHER: Percussion, Drum Kit*, Chamber Music, places for experienced singers, while the four non- Voice, Piano*, AMEB Theory* auditioned choirs provide unlimited places for all *Private tuition only those who love to sing. Specialist and enthusiastic music staff provide instrumental and vocal tuition in small groups at no additional cost. For those wishing to pursue AMEB exams, private tuition is available at standard rates.

Enrolments Information 2019 9 Co-curriculum

Sport Clubs and activities The home of sport at Brisbane Girls Grammar School is The diverse range of clubs and special interest Rangakarra Recreational and Environmental Education activities available at Girls Grammar give girls abundant Centre. Rangakarra is a 13-hectare home venue for opportunities to deepen their understanding and competitive sports including , football, touch, expand their skills, while enjoying themselves and hockey and cross country invitational meets, as well as a making friends. Many activities have a real-life or training venue for other sports offered by Girls community focus and provide girls with appropriate Grammar. challenges that help develop leadership, maturity, complex reasoning and responsibility. The School has undertaken a major upgrade of the clubhouse change room facilities, the restoration Options include: of the playing fields to competition standard, the reinstatement of the turf cricket wicket on the main • Anime Club oval, and—with thanks to support from the School’s • Apollo Readers Club • International Young Parents & Friends Association—built a new clubhouse • Art Walks Leaders Forum deck. The School will continue to improve the campus • Art Workshops • International Young to provide a quality home ground for Grammar girls. • Astronomy Club Physicists’ Tournament Rangakarra complements the sports facilities at the • Athene • Junior Young Physicists’ Main Campus in Spring Hill—including the swimming • BGGS Homework Club Tournament pool complex and the McCrae Grassie Sports Centre. • Calligraphy • Kleio Society • Chess • Libellum Reading Society The School’s sports program currently offers 18 • China Club • Mathematics Competitions competitive and several non-competitive sporting • Coders Club • Multimedia Club activities. The School is a member of the Queensland • da Vinci Decathalon • Opti-MINDS Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA) • Debating • Product Design competition and participates in a range of Brisbane club • Digital Photography Club • Publications Committee associations. In addition, girls participate in a • The Duke of Edinburgh’s • Public Speaking comprehensive interhouse sports program. Girls Award Scheme • Science Olympiads Grammar coaches include a number of Olympians from • Economics Society • Slam Poetry sports such as water polo, hockey and rowing, and many • Ecoman • Songwriters Studio past students who enjoy maintaining their connection • e-Sports • Spring Hill Young Writers with the School through their continued involvement in • Games & Puzzling • Titration Girls Grammar sport. • Gwen Harwood Creative • UN Club. Current competitive sports include: Artistic Gymnastics; Writing Society Athletics; Badminton; ; Cricket; Cross Country; Fencing; Football; Hockey; Netball; Rhythmic Gymnastics; Rowing; Softball; Swimming; Tennis; Touch; Volleyball and Water Polo. Pilates; Rock Climbing; Yoga; and general fitness activities are also offered.

10 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Student artwork

The images displayed are works produced by Girls Grammar’s creative and talented Visual Arts students in 2018.

Precious, Lucianna Yu (9) Signs of Spring Hill, Madeleine Xavier (10)

Iconic Terrace Houses in Spring Hill, Katelyn Murray (10)

Candy Metropolis, Nina Panayotov (12) Shell Drawing, Jasmine Callaghan (8)

Enrolments Information 2019 11 Student Care and the House System

As Girls Grammar offers schooling for girls in Years and intellectually. Various interhouse competitions 7 to 12, we are specialists in the care and development —including cross country, athletics, swimming and of teenaged girls and the distinct challenges an house choir—unite the girls as they strive to achieve adolescent girl may encounter. success in a supportive and joyful environment. Student care at Girls Grammar is responsive to the Throughout each year, a program of presentations needs and developmental age of the individual. and activities involving staff and guest speakers is The School has a team of dedicated staff including implemented via house group meetings and year psychologists who oversee the social and emotional level assemblies. This program is designed to inform aspects of the girls’ education. Furthermore, the and motivate girls about the importance of personal School believes student wellbeing is the responsibility wellbeing, ethical and exemplary behaviour, building of every teacher in every classroom. Through the self-esteem and earning respect through achievement Student Care Program, all students learn about and service. acceptable behaviour with regard to their peer Research shows there are strong links between group relationships, and staff reinforce this at every positive wellbeing and academic success and our opportunity. Student Care Team have implemented a number of The House System underpins our student care programs to enrich student wellbeing by encouraging throughout the School and each girl is assigned to balance in everyday life. Initiatives include: Wellness one of nine houses upon entry to the School. The Wednesdays, where girls are able to experience girls are cared for by their Head of House, House relaxation and mindfulness under the guidance Group Teachers, Staff Counsellors and Psychologists. of a trained staff member; the Balance Space, a In addition, two House Captains are elected from the technology-free zone where girls can engage in board Year 12 cohort for each house and each new student games with friends, jigsaw puzzles, colouring-in or is paired with a Year 12 buddy from their house. The just ‘chill out’; workshops about organisation, study House System builds interconnectedness and girls skills and speaking with confidence; and seminars on gain a sense of belonging, which is fundamental to how to manage stress and the demands of secondary their ability to develop and grow socially, emotionally school.

12 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Life beyond Girls Grammar

A Girls Grammar education equips Grammar Women • to be appointed Chancellor of the Queensland for life beyond the picket fence; they are adaptable University of Technology young women who readily embrace challenge, • Professor at an Australian university to graduate experience growth through performance and with a gold medal from The University of develop grit and determination. Queensland Upon graduating from Girls Grammar, the • to be an elected Emeritus Professor of The overwhelming majority of graduates go on to undertake tertiary study at Australian and international universities. Reflecting our life-wide • Australian High Commissioner to South Africa approach to learning, a smaller number of students • elected as a fellow of the Australian Academy of choose to defer their studies and take part in Science organised exchanges, employment opportunities or volunteer work. • President and Fellow of The Royal Society • Graduate destinations for the class of 2018 • university graduate to be employed directly from included: university to the Commonwealth Public Service in Queensland Australian National University, Bond University, Griffith University, James Cook University, • to win the Byrnes Medal, presented to the top Monash University, Queensland University of Queensland candidate at the University Technology, University of , University (Junior) examinations of Queensland and University of Sydney • to join the RAAF General list, become female (Australia). squadron leader and achieve starred rank in the Grammar girls have access to an exceptional network of Grammar Women who have pursued diverse • to be appointed as President of an Appeal Court in and interesting careers post-school. Grammar Australia Women return to the School to speak with girls about the paths their lives have taken and to impart • to achieve the rank of sea captain on the their knowledge and lessons learned from both a Australian Shipping Line professional and a personal perspective. • to be awarded West Australian Scientist of the Year Grammar women have achieved a number of • appointed as the inaugural Gender Adviser to the significant firsts including the first woman: Chief of the Australian Defence Force • stockbroker in Australia in 1964 • awarded the George Szekeres Medal for • to hold a chair on the Australian Stock Exchange mathematical science (and second woman appointed as a Professor of Mathematics in • to graduate in medicine (Queensland-born) Australia). • to qualify and practise as an architect

Enrolments Information 2019 13 Frequently asked questions

Why choose a girls’ school? How do you help the girls coming from primary school to settle in and feel comfortable? For more than 144 years, Girls Grammar has educated, encouraged and supported girls through In the year prior to commencing at the School, their formative years at secondary school, and families will be invited to a number of activities to prepared them to graduate as confident and well- ensure your daughter feels welcome and confident rounded young women. Adolescent girls thrive in a during the transition into her new school life. learning environment with a specialised focus that Importantly, this will also give her the opportunity to nurtures and supports them through their teenaged meet and form friendships with her future classmates, years. The environment we offer not only provides and for parents of future girls to meet. academic advantages where girls can focus and excel, but also provides a place where girls can aspire to How will you ensure my daughter receives leadership positions and benefit from strong and personalised attention and that her individual needs inspiring mentors within the School. are catered for? Which primary schools do Girls Grammar students The Student Care Program, delivered through come from? the House System, ensures that each girl receives individual care and consideration. The extensive As an inner-city school at the edge of Brisbane’s CBD, resources, activities and programs available at the our catchment is large. Girls come from a diverse School enable girls to pursue their interests. For range of schools—approximately 69 per cent from example, we provide more than 120 co-curricular state schools and 30 per cent from independent and activities and opportunities to participate in national Catholic schools, with the remaining girls coming and international competitions, forums and study from interstate or overseas. tours. Our girls also come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and bring a multitude of life experiences Do you have a relationship with a boys’ school? with them. This diversity continues to enrich our Brisbane Grammar School is considered our brother School community. In addition, as labour forces school and the two schools join together for a number continue to globalise and mobilise, there is a growing of activities including music performances, drama number of families who join our School directly from productions, the Year 11 Charity Social and various interstate or international work postings. We embrace competitions. These cultural, social and academic girls from all nationalities, but do not currently offer activities with the boys support the developmental courses to girls wishing to study in Australia as an and social needs of our adolescent girls. international student on a student visa. Does Girls Grammar offer scholarships? Does the School cater only to girls who are talented academically? Brisbane Girls Grammar School is academically non-selective and may offer bursaries each year to Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically a student entering into Year 7 (the Maria Sulima non-selective school with a life-wide approach Bursary and Brisbane Girls Grammar School Bursary). to learning and seeks to nurture the talents and Awarded on the basis of overall merit and financial interests of every girl. While our programs have a need, the recipients may be entitled to either part or strong academic focus, they are carefully structured full fee remission. Only families who would otherwise to be progressive learning experiences across a experience difficulties in paying their daughter’s range of pursuits that will help unlock every girl’s tuition fees should apply. potential. Whether it is in sport, music, academic achievement, personal maturity, or the special capacity for friendship, leadership or service, all talents are nurtured and celebrated.

14 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Enrolment process

Traditionally, girls join our School in the first year where the main language of instruction is English) of secondary school in Queensland, which is Year 7. to a standard that will not disadvantage the applicant However, with globalisation and increased labour upon enrolment in the School’s academic program mobility, places can become available throughout the • proof of English language proficiency—all applicants year at any year level. Places in Years 8 to 11 are offered must be proficient in English language appropriate at the discretion of the Principal, and we encourage for the entry year level to ensure their readiness families interested in places for their daughters in Years 8 to meet the curricular demands of the School. An to 11 to enquire through the Enrolments Office. applicant who is unable to demonstrate English language proficiency based on her school reports Enrolment applications must provide a certificate of English fluency from Brisbane Girls Grammar School accepts applications the Australian Education Services (www.aeas.com.au) for enrolment any time after birth. If you would like to the minimum standard outlined in the School’s to make an application for your daughter to attend Enrolment Application Terms and Conditions Brisbane Girls Grammar School, please complete an • other documentation—any other information enrolment application online through the School’s relevant to the education or welfare of the applicant website—bggs.qld.edu.au/enrolment/. On completion including medical reports, educational testing, of an application, your daughter’s name will be added to learning plans or court orders. an Enrolment Application List appropriate to her year of entry. A copy of your daughter’s birth certificate and Changes to enrolment applications proof of citizenship (or residency if born overseas, or if both parents were born overseas,) are required at the Parents should notify the School of any changes to their time of application. contact details provided on the enrolment application so they can be notified should a place at the School be Brisbane Girls Grammar School is not registered to offer offered to their daughter. In addition, parents must advise courses to overseas students wishing to study in Australia the School of any change sought to the proposed entry on an International Student Visa. year as soon as possible. If the offer process for the entry The successful lodgement of an enrolment application, year sought has commenced, the School cannot guarantee with accompanying Enrolment Application Fee, does a place. not guarantee enrolment as a student at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Enrolment is subject to the House allocation offer process described below, and other terms and In the year prior to entry, future students are allocated conditions. to one of the School’s nine Houses. Future students or their families are not able to choose a House, although Enrolment places the School will endeavour to maintain close family For Year 7, the School starts the offer process three years connections. prior to the year of entry. Places are offered to applicants on the School’s Enrolment Application List in strict date Enrolment interviews order of receipt of the completed enrolment application, Prior to commencement, future students and their with further offers made up until commencement. parents attend an interview with a member of the Experience indicates that many families on our School’s Senior Leadership Team and the relevant Enrolment List will be offered places. After a Year 7 Head of House. cohort is confirmed and Advance Fee payments are received, further places are reviewed and offered at the Advance Fee Payment Principal’s discretion. Parents are required to pay an Advance Fee in the year Places arising after the commencement of Year 7 or prior to entry. The Advance Fee is credited to the first for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11, may become available and are term’s Tuition Fee. Should parents cancel their daughter’s offered at the discretion of the Principal. The School enrolment after payment of the Advance Fee, the payment does not have a record of accepting applicants for is forfeited to the School as fees in lieu of notice. enrolment into Year 12. Orientation Accepting a place Preparing new students for their start at Girls Grammar is A signed Student Enrolment Agreement, along with a vital component of the enrolment process. In the year payment of a non-refundable Confirmation Fee, is prior to entering Year 7, we will provide parents and their required to accept a place at the School. All places daughters with several opportunities to become familiar offered are conditional upon receipt of the following with the School, meet teachers and staff, participate in documents, when requested by the School: parent and community events such as Open Day, and meet other girls commencing in the same year and their • school reports and NAPLAN results— families at House Afternoon Teas. Your daughter and demonstrating completion of Years 5 and 6 at an family will be officially welcomed to Girls Grammar and Australian school (or an equivalent overseas school supported as she makes the transition to secondary school.

Enrolments Information 2019 15 Enrolment fees

Enrolment Application Fee $470 (GST inclusive) 2019 Tuition Fees Years 7 to 12 Confirmation Fee $1800 $ 6 227.50 per billing The Enrolment Application Fee is payable at the (4 billings per annum) time of lodging an application. The Confirmation OR Fee is payable at the time of formal acceptance of the School’s offer of enrolment and execution of $2 507 per instalment the Student Enrolment Agreement. Fees are not (10 instalments per annum including admin fee) refundable and are subject to change. OR Advance Fee $24 910 per annum Parents of girls enrolling as new students are required Please note: tuition fees and charges are subject to to pay the School an Advance Fee of $2000. This annual review. amount is non-refundable and will be credited to the first Tuition Fee instalment. Should parents cancel Payment dates and charge on overdue accounts their daughter’s enrolment after payment of the For planning purposes, parents are advised annually Advance Fee, the $2000 is forfeited to the School of the due dates for payment of fees and again with as fees in lieu of notice. Should the enrolment be each billing statement. Payments not received by the cancelled after the first day of Term 4 in the year due date are considered to be in arrears and in breach prior to commencement, full Term 1 fees will be of the Student Enrolment Agreement. Accounts in charged as fees in lieu of notice. arrears will be subject to an administrative charge, which is made in accordance with School policy. Tuition Fees Discounts Brisbane Girls Grammar School has an all-inclusive fee policy which covers both the cost of tuition, and Discounts for Tuition Fees are available where annual also a wide range of curricular and co-curricular fees are paid in advance in one instalment and are activities. This approach is guided by our belief that received on, or prior to, the due date notified by the experiencing learning beyond the classroom is an School. Please refer to the Tuition Fee Schedule on essential part of the social, emotional and cognitive the School’s website for further information. development of students. In addition, the fees cover: academic camps; the visual and performing Termination of enrolment arts program; group music tuition; class excursions; Should parents wish to terminate their daughter’s QGSSSA, club and other sporting nominations; enrolment prior to her completion of Year 12, written provision of qualified sports coaches and creative notice must be received by the School no later than arts instructors; and use of the library, printing and the first day of the term at the end of which it is Internet facilities. The costs of curricular items such intended she should leave, or if it is intended she as textbooks (excluding digital resources included in should leave during the term, no later than the first Tuition Fees), language periodicals, and specialised day of the preceding term. equipment/materials are a parent responsibility. Parents failing to comply with this requirement will The Tuition Fee does not include the costs of: pay or forfeit (as the case may be) to the School one co-curricular and sporting camps/tours; other term’s fees in lieu of notice. nominated, special or voluntary activities; and some sporting club levies and registration fees. Parents are Board Policy notified of these costs either through the School’s The Board of Trustees (‘Board’) is responsible for newsletter or by other forms of correspondence and the development of the School’s Fee Payment Policy they are separately charged to fee accounts. Fees for (‘Policy’). The Policy, and the fees and charges private lessons are paid direct to the person providing payable pursuant to it, are subject to review by the the service. Parents receive a separate account for Board. Notice of any change to the Policy or the fees these lessons from the teachers, tutors or coaches may be given to parents by mail or email, and made concerned. available to the School community via the School’s website. A complete copy of the School’s Tuition Fee Schedule is on our website at bggs.qld.edu.au/enrolment/fees/.

16 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Board and Executive Staff

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Associate Dean The Board of Trustees is the School’s governing body Ms Sarah Frew, BA, BEd, MEdSt (Leadership) and is accountable to the School’s broad community Director of Communications and Engagement of stakeholders for the good governance of the School. Dr Belinda Burns, BA, BBus (PublicRelations), The School is a statutory body formed under the MA, PhD Grammar Schools Act 2016 and therefore the Board has direct accountability to the Minister for Education in Director of Development Queensland, as well as a responsibility to past, present Ms Georgina Anthonisz, BMus, CFRE, MInstF(Cert) and future families. Director of Human Resources Chair Ms Samantha Wilmore, MA, BA Ms Julie McKay, BA, BBusMan, Fellow in Ethical Leadership, EMBA, MPP Director of Information Technology Mr Eduardo Sifontes, BA Computer Science, PGradDip Project Deputy Chair Management Ms Kerryn Newton, LLM, MBA, MA, Grad Dip (Applied Finance and Investment), FAICD, FGIA, FIML ENROLMENTS OFFICE CONTACTS Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee Enrolments Manager Ms Sophie Moore, BBus, CA, FFin Ms Kelly Ryan, BAsianSt, PGCert TESOL, CertIVTrngAssmnt Trustees Email [email protected] Mr Tony Young, BBus (Acct), FCA, CPA, FTIA, Telephone +61 7 3332 1386 GAICD Website bggs.qld.edu.au/enrolment Professor Adam Shoemaker, BA Hons, PHD Mr Andrew King SCHOOL CONTACTS Associate Professor Dr James Nicklin, MBBS, FRANZCOG, CGO Main Campus Ms Diana Lohrisch, BComm, BLLB, FGIA Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD 4000 EXECUTIVE STAFF Outdoor Education Campus Principal Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre Ms Jacinda Euler, BA, GDipEd, MEdSt, MACE, Yabba Creek Road MACEL, MAICD Imbil QLD 4570 Chief Financial Officer and Secretary to the Board Sports Campus Ms Rachel Fraser, BCom, GradDip AdvAcctg, CA, Rangakarra Recreational and Environmental GAICD Education Centre Deputy Principal Sprenger Street Mrs Anne Ingram, BSc, DipEd, AMusA Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069 Deputy Principal (Academic) Dr Bruce Addison, BA, BBus(Econ), BEdSt, PhD, MAIN RECEPTION DipEd, MACE, MACEL, AFAIM Telephone +61 7 3332 1300 Dean of Students Facsimile +61 7 3839 3187 Mrs Emma Lowry, BBus, BIntST, BEd, Email [email protected] MEd(Leadership & Mgt) Social media Dean of Studies /BrisbaneGirlsGrammar Mr James Keogh, DipTech, BEd, MEd, MACE, MAIP @BGGS Dean of Operations /school/brisbane-girls-grammar-school Ms Tennille Cummings, BSc, GradDipEd, MEd (Leadership & Mgt)

Enrolments Information 2019 17 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Telephone (+61) 7 3332 1300 /BrisbaneGirlsGrammar Gregory Terrace Facsimile (+61) 7 3832 6097 @BGGS Brisbane QLD 4000 Email [email protected] Australia bggs.qld.edu.au /school/brisbane-girls-grammar-school