Space overalls

This is the flight suit worn by Isabel Scalia (2011) at the 2009 Space Camp, where she and 38 other students participated in the week-long US Space Trip. Pictured with the overalls is the Right Stuff medal that was presented to Isabel Scalia (2011).

The first biennial Space Camp trip was held in 1991 and was so successful that students demanded it become one of Girls Grammar’s international study tours.

Space Camp is a residential camp located at the US Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama. Of the numerous programs on offer, Girls Grammar students participate in one of four, six-day programs. Twelve-to-14-year-olds choose either Aviation Challenge Mach II (ACII) or Space Academy (SA) and 15 to 18-year-olds elect to participate in Aviation Challenge Mach III (ACIII) or Advanced Space Academy (ASA).

In winning the Right Stuff medal in the ASA program in 2009, Isabel Scalia (2011) demonstrated a high standard overall, but also impressed her counsellors with her motivation, excellent leadership skills, politeness and unrelenting support of her teammates. She remained positive in the face of adversity and contributed significantly to team problem-solving activities.

Instigated by a student, this worthy educational opportunity, with intrinsic values and challenges closely aligned to Girls Grammar’s philosophy, encourages Grammar girls to look beyond themselves, making these objects a true representation of essential elements of a BGGS education.