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Newsletter Week 6 Term 2 Friday 31 May 2019 Newsletter Week 6 Term 2 Friday 31 May 2019 2019 Senior Dramatic Production – Richard III In this issue BGSEntrepreneurship Newsletter | Lead Article GPS Cross Country Last chance for tickets Executive Director – Advancement and Community Relations Heather Hamilton Building on Brisbane Grammar School's philanthropic heritage Since Brisbane Grammar School's foundation in 1868, the School has developed and inspired generations of well- rounded boys who have succeeded at home and abroad. From our early beginnings, it was through the generosity of our community that BGS derived the ability to provide an outstanding education for boys. This tradition of generosity continues to this day thanks to our community of parents, Old Boys, staff, volunteers and donors. Over the past few years, the BGS community has rallied together to support Campaign 2020, with the goal to raise $20M by 2020 for our Bursary Fund, which enables boys in financial need to attend Brisbane Grammar School. Our aspirations for a sustainable Bursary Fund, with the capacity to provide needs-based bursarial support for 10% of the student population (170 boys), is close to being achieved. With $14.5M raised, we are moving into the final phase of this campaign – Our 2020 Vision – with $5.5M to go. In 2018, BGS provided bursarial assistance for 44 boys without having to draw on either the School’s operational budget or the capital of the fund. The entire community supported this endeavour, with contributions from parents, Old Boys and staff vital to the continued growth of the fund. I extend a heartfelt thanks to the P&F Auxiliary for their generous ongoing support, pledging $500,000 for a bursary in perpetuity, and to our 332 parent and Old Boy donors who continue to support BGS initiatives. I hope that you will continue to support Our 2020 Vision. Gifts from our community to the Bursary Fund support the Brisbane Grammar School of today while leaving a legacy for future generations – the gift of education. Together, we can provide life-changing opportunities for boys in financial need to attend BGS. Upcoming Events Once off gift Recurring gift $250.00 I would like to make a gift I hope many of you are able to attend $500.00 of $ ........................ some of the events coming up over the In 2018 $1000.00 monthly Other $ ................... yearly next few months. The details are listed 44 students received some form of bursarial support. below and more information on the Please direct my gift towards: (Please select one) individual events is available via the Bursary Fund (please select one) Events page on the BGS website. Year Group Greatest Indigenous Bursary need Bursaries Peer Year: (......................) The Jam – Band Battle '19 Parents please note the year(s) in which your son(s) will graduate. Saturday 8 June I would like to give: Art Show Our aim Goal Online at: brisbanegrammar.com/ourcommunity/bgsgiving $20M by 2020 By cheque (payable to Brisbane Grammar School) Friday 19 July Current Level $14.5M Please debit my credit card Visa Mastercard BGS Open Day Saturday 20 July of BGS student body Expiry Date ........... / ........... CCV number (Required) BGS Golf Day Your gift will enable us to offer Help create a sustainable Friday 23 August more needs-based bursaries program by growing our Name ....................................................................................................................... (eventually 170 boys). Bursary Fund. Signature ..................................................Telephone ......................................... Email ........................................................................................................................ 100% of your donation will go towards bursaries. I wish for my donation to remain anonymous. Please do not include my details in publications. Contact Petrina Gilmore for further information. Bequest Brisbane Grammar School Gregory Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000 Please send me information about making a bequest to Telephone +61 7 3834 5748 Email [email protected] Brisbane Grammar School. Visit our website at brisbanegrammar.com Number 00489C Provider CRICOS Information provided to us, or collected by us will be managed in accordance with the School’s Privacy Policy and the Standard Collection Notice online at: www.brisbanegrammar.com/about/policies. All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia. BGS Newsletter | Lead Article 2 Deputy Headmaster – Students David Carroll Last Monday, we held a Year 10 Parent Information Evening. Thank you to Sharee Verdon for organising the evening and to Year 10 parents for turning up in good numbers. Information sessions for parents are an important aspect of modern schools. As part of the information evenings this year, I have updated parents regarding the Child Safe School Environment Framework. The framework is being implemented as part of the School’s Child Protection program. It is important that our community understands the importance placed on child safety at BGS. These updates provide parents with an understanding of our progress over recent years as well as our future strategies. Of real interest is our focus on working with volunteers, Old Boy tutors and Old Boy coaches. All of these face-to-face communications enhance our ability to create a culture that is proactive in communicating any concerns they may have. Along with our staff and student education program, this approach underpins our proactive approach to child protection. This week an audit has been launched to measure our progress against the Royal Commission – Child Safe Institution document. This is a biannual review and will assist in providing strategic imperatives for the next few years. Our annual Child Protection Policy review has also commenced. I also shared how our current wellbeing operations and practices will react to the influence of ATAR implementation. This was the same presentation given to Year 11 parents earlier in the year. If you were unable to attend and wish to discuss our approach, please contact me directly. Year 11 Parent–Son Kokoda trip September 2019 An information session will be held for Year 11 parents interested in learning more about a BGS Parent–Son Kokoda trip in September 2019, coordinated by Aurora Adventures. Parents and sons from Year 10 have already registered but there is an opportunity for interested Year 11 boys, with a parent, to also take part. Those who participated with their sons in similar treks have spoken of the remarkable experience — made more remarkable by being shared — and the lifelong friendships that develop between the parents and among the boys. Further information is included in the brochure posted on MyGrammar in the Year 11 section. Note that all boys who participate in this trek must be accompanied by a parent. Information session Date: Monday 17 June 2019 Time: 6.00pm Location: The Lilley Centre Function Room Guest Speaker: Evan Donaghue, Operations Manager, Aurora Adventures Contact: Petrina Gilmore | [email protected] or 07 3834 5748 RSVP: [email protected] BGS Newsletter | Students 3 Captains' Corner At assembly, my message to students was to never set limitations on what they believe they can achieve. I challenged the boys to be resilient, realise their potential and reach beyond their preconceived limitations. I illustrated my message with the example of Tommy Caldwell – one of the most accomplished big-wall free climbers ever. Alongside Kevin Jorgenson, he climbed one of the most challenging rock formations known to man: the ‘Dawn Wall’ of El Capitan, Yosemite. However, Caldwell’s story is not that of success but the immense challenges he overcame. At a young age he struggled in the classroom, but he was driven and relentless. Caldwell endured PTSD after being taken hostage by rebel militia in Kyrgyzstan and the loss of his index finger. He conquered each adversity for his one obsession: to climb the most challenging wall of one of the most revered rock formations known to man. He did so with only nine fingers. It has been very promising to see the improvements from each QCS Test trial in the standard of effort from the senior cohort. We are quickly nearing the end of term and it is important for all students to remain diligent and proactive with their studies. In addition, I would like to extend my congratulations to Alexander Stitt, Adam Taib and the BGS Cross Country team who competed in the GPS Championship with distinction. Noah Rosemann School Vice Captain BGS Newsletter | Students 4 Director of Boarding Berian Williams-Jones Boarders were out in force on Wednesday to support their peers at the annual GPS Cross Country Championship. Our boarders are wonderful supporters of BGS events. In recent weeks this has also included attending Richard III and sitting in the grandstand at Saturday afternoon sport. We were especially proud of all five Harlin House runners who contributed to a team performance that saw BGS finish in third place. The team was just a handful of higher individual placings off claiming top spot on the day. Hugo Elix took part in the Under 13s race and finished in the middle of what was clearly a very strong field. In the Opens race, Adam Taib (Vice Captain of Cross Country) and Sam Paino ran very strong races to finish 12th and 19th respectively in what was an impressive performance by the older cohort. Stephen Baronio ran an extremely determined race following a short preparation time. Congratulations to Harry Chapman, who won the Under 16s race on a tough and demanding course in the afternoon sun. All five boys have worked hard and made the most of their running talents. We are delighted that their commitment and effort was rewarded on the day. Taking part in events, representing BGS and supporting other boys in their endeavours are valued aspects of the boarding experience. Boys who make the effort to be part of the wider school community develop a much deeper sense of connection to the School. This connectedness is hugely important in a successful boarding journey.
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