Brisbane Girls Grammar School celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. To recognise and celebrate this significant milestone, Historian, Ms Helen Penrose, has researched and created a book—to be released later this year—that will explore the School’s pioneering history as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools and leading girls’ school.In this episode, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, is joined by Ms Penrose to discuss her discoveries during this process.
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Sexual Consent Education in 2024—hear from the students
Three years ago, Illumine released an episode on sexual consent education which greatly resonated with not only our school, but the wider community. In this new episode of Illumine, hear from Year 12 students, Scarlett and Molly, to learn what they think has changed since then and what could be further improved in 2024.
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Sexual Consent Education in 2024—what’s changed?
In 2021, Chanel Contos sparked a national movement when she invited young women to share their experiences of sexual assault—resulting in mandated consent education in the Australian national curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 10, and inspiring conversations around the country.In this episode, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, joins Director of HPE, Mr Stephen Fogarty, and Head of HPE—Curriculum Development, Ms Jane Martel, to review what has changed since this time and discuss what still lies ahead.
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Educating for good citizenship
In 2024, more than half of the world’s population will take to the election polls. With rising trends of authoritarianism against a backdrop of increasing global conflict, some commentators are predicting this could be democracy’s biggest test to date. In this episode of Illumine, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, speaks with Director of Humanities, Ms Alison Dare, and Head of Subject—Humanities for Year 7, Mr Christian Moffatt on how to educate for good citizenship.
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Illumine from the Students: Latin and Roman World Study Tour
Earlier this year, a group of students and staff visited Italy, exploring places of significance in Western culture, from ancient societies through to the Renaissance … and of course, some of the nation’s gelaterias.In this episode, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, sat down with students Charlotte, Ruby, and Grace to hear about the highlights, experiences, and learnings from the Latin and Roman World Study Tour.
Illumine is a space for considered thought, enlightening conversation and friendly debate about all things related to education in Australia. In this podcast, Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews staff at the School about current topics and trends in education.Since 1875, Brisbane Girls Grammar School has provided the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity. Learn more: www.bggs.qld.edu.au
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