Co-curriculum

Senior School

Clubs and Activities

Through the School’s wide range of clubs and academic extension activities, there is a place for every student to develop their strengths and experience the joy of connecting with like-minded peers.

Many of the School’s clubs and academic extension activities provide students with opportunities to deepen their understanding, enhance and cultivate their creativity, and challenge students to develop skills in communication, problem-solving, complex-reasoning and responsibility.

Clubs and activities are offered across the spectrum of the curriculum and beyond.

An example of some of the many clubs and activities available include:

Anime Club
Athene Club
Calligraphy Club
Chess and Games Club
Digital Photography Club
Music Studio
Sigma Maths
Student-Teacher Astronomy Research Symposium (STARS)
Student Entrepreneur Club
Textile Innovations Club
United Nations Club.

Debating

The School’s debating program is one avenue for Grammar girls to practise expressing their ideas and opinions in a logical and persuasive manner.

Debaters learn to work as part of a team to achieve shared goals, organise ideas and construct effective arguments.

The School competes in the Queensland Debating Union competition, entering teams at all levels, and students in Years 8 and Year 9 compete in the Brisbane Girls Debating Association competition.

Students have also competed internationally, with Isabel Nolan (2017) one of five Australian secondary school students who represented Australia at the 2017 World Schools Debating Championships in Bali.

Drama

Our comprehensive Drama Program builds our students’ confidence through an exploration of self-expression and creativity. We offer an extensive range of activities and performances across the year.

Auditioned productions

Students studying elective Drama can audition for productions focusing on contemporary theatre, with students having the opportunity to learn first-hand from guest artists and industry professionals.

The Drama Studio

The Drama Studio allows students to participate in weekly workshops, exploring performance skills in a fun, supportive and social environment. Guest artists are often invited to facilitate workshops, culminating in a public performance.

Grammar Dance

An external choreographer leads Grammar Dance and focuses on contemporary and jazz styles of dance so students can enhance their dance skills, flexibility and strength and choreograph routines.

Duke of
Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a positive and rewarding challenge of self-discovery.

By undertaking four core activities within the Award Framework, and regularly working towards individual goals, participants aged 14 - 24 are equipped and empowered to achieve their personal best, take ownership of their own goals and life choices and become actively engaged within their community and workforce.

Educational Travel

Global thinking is an essential aspect of our approach to learning. Grammar girls are empowered to venture beyond the School’s picket fence to test the unfamiliar and gain different perspectives.

By interacting with people and cultures, technology, texts and contexts other than their own, students practise life-wide learning and gain experiences that shape their decision-making and personal growth.

Options for educational travel include language study tours to visit and study at one of our International Affiliate Schools located in France, China, Germany and Japan; and the School’s biennial trip to the US Space and Rocket Centre, commonly known as ‘Space Trip’.

Students can also attend international and national competitions, including the International Young Physicists Tournament and International Science Olympiad, in addition to musical tours, and cultural and service immersion experiences.

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Instrumental Music

Our highly regarded Instrumental Music Program offers a place for every student who wants to explore her musical talents and interests. Offering more than 30 ensembles, the Instrumental Music Program balances traditional musical concepts with innovative experiences. Through unique partnerships, performance and competition, Girls Grammar seeks to challenge girls technically and personally, imbuing them with a love for music and creative self-expression.

Opportunities

Partnerships and artists-in-residence

From international and national composers and artists, including American composer, Brian Balmages, Australian composer and multi-instrumentalist, William Barton, to alumna musicians, students are exposed to myriad musical styles and performance opportunities.

Performance opportunities

There are a range of diverse performance opportunities throughout the year—from the annual International Women’s Day, Cathedral and Gala Concerts to smaller ensemble or style-specific concerts to performances in community settings.

Tuition

Specialist music staff provide instrumental and vocal tuition in group and private lessons. Tuition is available, subject to demand, in a variety of instruments.

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Service

Girls Grammar students are encouraged to take judicious, ethical and purposeful action to advocate for a more just world. Students adopt responsibilities in the School’s Service Program from Year 7 and are encouraged to become active citizens who engage meaningfully with the community and learn the importance of giving back.

Opportunities

Some of the many Service opportunities available include:

Whole School

Includes activities such as ANZAC Day and White Blouse Day. Each House also has its own House Charity, which girls fundraise and raise awareness for throughout the year.

In-School

Students meet weekly in groups where they can explore their individual interests. Groups include Grammar Environmental and Conservation Organisation (GECO), The Uralla Club, Health Promoting School, Doctors Without Borders and Second Chance.

Community

Grammar girls are given the opportunity to engage with the community in a meaningful way, including through aged care, working with children, animal welfare, charity stores, environmental groups, and more.

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Sport

From the earliest days, competition in sport has been woven into the historical fabric of Brisbane Girls Grammar School. We encourage all students to participate in physical activity to support their physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Opportunities

QGSSSA

Girls Grammar is a founding member of the Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sporting Association (QGSSSA) competition, which features a wide range of sports:

Australian Football
Artistic Gymnastics
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Cross Country
Football
Hockey
Netball
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Swimming
Tennis
Touch
Volleyball.

Independent club competitions

Depending on the sport, teams also participate in independent club competitions such as:

Rowing—Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association
Water Polo—Water Polo Queensland and Brisbane Water Polo Incorporated
Fencing—Queensland Fencing Association.

General Fitness

General fitness activities are offered to further support and develop students’ abilities in their chosen sport, or to maintain overall health and wellbeing. Sessions are tailored to specific sports during competitive seasons.

We offer the following organised fitness sessions:

FUNdamental Strength and Core
Fun Fit
Run Fit
Speed Development Program
Strength and Conditioning

Indoor Rock Climbing

Indoor Rock Climbing encourages students to be fit, while actively seeking innovative ways to solve problems as they negotiate differing indoor rock-climbing routes. The indoor rock climbing wall in the McCrae Grassie Sports Centre offers students a recreational sport activity.