BGGS Open Day 2026 Program

BRISBANE GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL

OPEN DAY FRIDAY 31 JULY 2026, 4 PM TO 8 PM

A new era for Girls Grammar It is a pleasure to welcome you to Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s Open Day to learn more about our tradition of educating girls and young women, for over 150 years, to lead lives enriched by learning.

This year marks a significant milestone, as our new Junior School joins the Open Day program for the first time. Opened in January for students in Years 5 and 6, it extends a Girls Grammar education into the primary years, with thoughtfully designed learning environments that nurture curiosity, imagination and intellectual confidence.

Across all Year levels, the Girls Grammar ethos is clear. Our broad, liberal approach to education encourages students to think critically, act with integrity and engage meaningfully with the world. This philosophy is reflected not only in our consistently strong academic results, but also in the breadth of our co-curricular and service programs.

Supported by expert teachers and a connected community, Girls Grammar students are encouraged to pursue their passions with purpose and determination, guided by our motto, Nil sine labore—nothing without effort.

In this environment, young women develop confidence and resilience, equipping them to lead lives of purpose, contribution and fulfillment.

We hope you enjoy Open Day and the opportunity to meet our students, staff and community, and to experience the strength and spirit of Girls Grammar.

Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh Principal

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Please note, filming and photography will take place during Open Day. By entering this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed.

The video/photographs may be used for promotional purposes.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Brisbane Girls Grammar School acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which our campuses stand, the Turrbal, Jagera and Kabi Kabi Peoples, and all Indigenous people in our School community. We honour and respect their Elders past and present, and recognise that these lands have always been places of teaching and learning. We are grateful for thousands of generations of care for Country and seek to walk in solidarity with the First Peoples of our nation for reconciliation, justice and healing.

Program SLC Level 2

W Block

C Block Level 3

RLC Level 3 L302

RLC Level 3 L305

RLC Staircase

Level 1 Band Room

Level 1 Strings Room

Level 1 Choir Room

Level 2 Room A2.01

Balkan Band: Intermediate Extension Ensemble

4 pm to 4.10 pm 4.10 pm to 4.20 pm

Gehrmann Theatre

4.40 pm to 4.50 pm 4.50 pm to 5 pm

Power and Participation: Student-led simulations of ancient political life

5 pm to 5.10 pm 5.10 pm to 5.20 pm 5.20 pm to 5.30 pm

Beginning at BGGS Q&A

5.30 pm to 5.40 pm

5.15 pm to 5.45 pm

Student Guided Campus Tours

Encore Choir

5.50 pm to 6 pm

Years 7 and 8 Persuasive Speeches

6 pm to 6.10 pm

Little Big Band

6.10 pm to 6.20 pm Principal’s Address 6 pm to 6.45 pm

An introduction to Band at BGGS featuring Symphonic Winds and Prima Winds

The Trial of King Louis

Fencing Demonstration

Chamber Music

Elysian Winds Elgar and Dvorak Strings

Years 7 and 8 Persuasive Speeches

Percussion Presentation

Year 12 Drama Curriculum Showcase (suitable for 15 years and over)

Chamber Strings Open Mic and Songwriting Celebration

7.30 pm to 7.40 pm 7.40 pm to 7.50 pm 7.50 pm to 8 pm

Academic Demonstrations

6.15 pm to 6.45 pm

Senior Music Highlights

Albinoni Strings

Information Sessions

5.15 pm to 6 pm

An introduction to choir at BGGS

7 pm to 7.10 pm

7.20 pm to 7.30 pm

Rock Climbing Demonstration Year 10 Drama Curriculum Showcase

Mendelssohn Strings

GeoQuest: Think, Play, Explore

7.10 pm to 7.20 pm

Junior Drama Production Screening

Musical Theatre Highlights

Vivaldi Strings

6.50 pm to 7 pm

Drama Games

The Trial of King Louis

6.30 pm to 6.40 pm 6.40 pm to 6.50 pm

Water Polo Demonstration

Years 8 and 9 Drama Showcase

Jazz Ensemble

GeoQuest: Think, Play, Explore Power and Participation: Student-led simulations of ancient political life

Junior Music Highlights: Performances and Original Songs

Bartok Strings

Stage Band

5.40 pm to 5.50 pm

Pool (P)

Rhythmic Gymnastics Demonstration

Copland Strings

GeoQuest: Think, Play, Explore

Sports Centre

Grammar Dance: Open Rehearsal

Big Band

4.30 pm to 4.40 pm

Key

Level 3 Room A3.01

The Trial of King Louis

4.20 pm to 4.30 pm

6.20 pm to 6.30 pm

RLC Forecourt

Music Performances

Drama and Dance Performances

Sports Demonstrations

Senior Drama Production Screening Explore and Play

Information for incoming 2027 families

Meals and refreshments

Suggested highlights for 2027 Years 5 and 7 students

YEAR 7 2027

TIME

4 pm to 7 pm

G Block, Levels 1 and 2

Beginning at BGGS Q&A Session

Hear from our current Years 5 and 7 students about beginning at BGGS and their experiences and advice for your first semester at the School.

Principal’s Address

An address from Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh.

Guided School Tours

Student-led School tours depart every 10 minutes.

These tours are offered in over 12 languages.

YEAR 5 2027 Junior School closes 7 pm

5.15 pm to 5.45 pm

SLC, Level 2

6 pm to 6.45 pm

SLC, Level 2

4 pm to 7 pm

Between Main Building and W Block

TIME

LOCATION

4 pm to 7 pm

Junior School, Level 1

Beginning at BGGS Q&A Session

Hear from our current Years 5 and 7 students about beginning at BGGS and their experiences and advice for your first semester at the School.

Principal’s Address

An address from Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh.

Guided Senior School Tours

Student-led School tours depart every 10 minutes.

These tours are offered in over 12 languages.

SUPPORTING

LOCATION

Curry for a Cause

Uralla Club

Sev Gen Indigenous Corporation

CLC, Level 4

Hot potatoes

Hirschfeld House

The Pyjama Foundation

CLC, Level 2 (Tucker Down)

Pizza

Woolcock House

Animal Welfare League Queensland

CLC, Level 3 (Under Level 4 Bridge)

Salads

Health Promoting Schools

Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation

CLC, Level 3

Sausage sizzle and burgers

Fathers Group

BGGS Foundations

Stage Lawn

Sausage sizzle and brisket

Fathers Group

BGGS Foundations

Pool Lawn

SUPPORTING

LOCATION

SWEET

Year 5 2027 Introduction

Stop by and meet the Year 5 teachers who can answer any questions about beginning at BGGS. Take your Polaroid and add it to our Class of 2034 photo wall.

GROUP

LOCATION

Year 7 2027 House Introduction

Stop by and meet other students from your House Group who can answer any questions about beginning at BGGS. Take your Polaroid and add it to our Class of 2032 photo wall.

SAVOURY

5.15 pm to 5.45 pm

SLC, Level 2

Baked goods

P&F Association

BGGS Foundations

Between Main Building and W Block

Brownies and ice cream

O’Connor House

Starlight Children's Foundation

Behind Main Building

Churros with toppings

England House

Youngcare

CLC, Level 4

Cupcakes

Mackay House

Mater Miracles for Melanoma

CLC, Level 4

Fairy Floss

Beanland House

Koala Rescue Queensland

Between Main Building and E Block

Fudge

Lilley House

Lily House

Pool Lawn

Lob-a-choc

Griffith House

Eat Up

CLC, Level 1

Lolly bags

BGGS Music Support Group

BGGS Instrumental Music Program

CLC, Level 1

Rocky Road

Kirsten Jack Memorial Leukaemia Committee

Various Charities

CLC, Level 3

Strawberries and ice cream

Gibson House

Wildlife Warriors

Behind Main Building

SUPPORTING

LOCATION

DRINKS 6 pm to 6.45 pm

4 pm to 7 pm

SLC, Level 2

Between Main Building and W Block

OGA Sunset Bar

Old Girls Association

BGGS Old Girls Association

Pool Viewing Deck

Slushies

Rowing Support Group

BGGS Rowing Support Group

Pool Lawn

Soft drinks and water

Fathers Group

BGGS Foundations

Stage Lawn

Pool Lawn

Displays and activities DEPARTMENT

LOCATION

CURRICULUM Drama

CLC, Level 3, Room A3.07

English

C Block, Level 3

Health and Physical Education

Sports Centre

Humanities

RLC, Levels 2 and 3

International Studies

C Block, Level 4

Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education

Sports Centre

Mathematics

E Block, Level 3

Music

CLC, Level 2

Science • Years 7 to 9 Science (K4.04) • Senior Science (K4.03) • Room of Celestial Wonder (K4.01) ▫ Astrophotography competition ▫ Land the Lander activity ▫ BGGS US Space Trip

SLC, Level 4

Sport • Rowing interactive display 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm (Mezzanine Level)

Sports Centre

Technologies • Earring and bookmark making • Code breaking and prizes

CLC, Level 5

Visual Art • Student art exhibition • Obluetaration room • Creative chill space

CLC, Level 6

Net Zero Heroes: Carbon footprint challenge, pledge tree and action wall

CLC, Level 3

Save the Children: Raffle

CLC, Level 3

Second Chance Committee

CLC, Level 3

Uralla Club

CLC, Level 3

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Anime Club: Colouring in

C Block, Level 3

Calligraphy Club: Personalised bookmarks

C Block, Level 3

Chess and Games Club

C Block, Level 3

Digital Photography Club

CLC, Level 5, 502

Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

Sports Centre

Libellum Society: Colouring in

RLC, Level 1

Textile Innovation Club

C Block, Level 3

OTHER

SERVICE

Old Girls Association: Memorabilia and a welcome gift for incoming students

Behind Main Building

Floreamus Centre

C Block, Level 3

The Mittelheuser Museum

Main Building

Library: House bookmarks and ‘suggest a book’ box

RLC, Level 1

Open Day Recycling Tips

Cambodia Immersion: Raffle

CLC, Level 3

From the Grammar Environmental and Conservation Organisation (GECO Group):

Doctors Without Borders

CLC, Level 3

• Containers for Change bins are available for eligible drink bottles

GECO and Precious Plastics: Small potted plants, badges and keyrings for sale

CLC, Level 3

• Drop your program into paper recycling bins on exit

Kirsten Jack Memorial Leukaemia Committee: Rocky Road and face painting

CLC, Level 3

• Drop off bottle caps to the GECO Stall (CLC, Level 3) to be recycled through our Precious Plastics initiative

Junior School 4 pm to 7 pm

Inspired Learning in Years 5 and 6 Girls Grammar offers a thoughtfully designed primary school experience for Years 5 and 6, with dedicated academic, co‑curricular and pastoral care models that nurture each girl’s development.

In a learning environment that inspires curiosity and wonder, students enjoy the breadth of opportunities that define a BGGS education, continuing seamlessly through to Year 12.

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Ground Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Bathroom

• Co-Curricular displays from Sport, Clubs and Activities

• Year 5 Classroom displays: Meet our Year 5 teachers

• Year 6 Classroom displays: Meet our Year 6 teachers

• Library: Suggest a book box

First Aid

• Years 5 and 6 Lolly and Card stand supporting 86K for a Cure

• Year 5 2027 incoming students welcome

• Science: Microscopes, electrical circuits, space models, light demonstrations and leaf insects • Technologies: Makey Makey and Computer Science demonstrations, Lego AI introduction • Art: Student art show

Pram Storage Note emergency evacuation point on back page

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POOL VIEWING DECK

SCIENCE LEARNING CENTRE (SLC)

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Student Guided Campus Tours

Bathroom

Pram Storage

Principal’s Address 6 pm to 6.45 pm

Breastfeeding Area

Prayer Room

Years 5 and 7 Student Q&A Session 5.15 pm to 5.45 pm

Senior Emergency Evacuation Point

Quiet Area

Enrolment Information

Junior Emergency Evacuation Point

Seating Area

First Aid

Water Refill Station