NEWS

TheQ&A

This year we welcomed Mr Brett Steeples as our new Head of Science. We asked Mr Steeples a few questions to get to know him a little better.

1. What has been your favourite memory so far from your time at IGGS?

Seeing all of the Year 12 Science subject results being confirmed by the QCAA.

2. 2020 has been a challenging year, how did you adapt your lessons during remote learning?

It was certainly challenging! Speaking into a computer in an empty lab was not the same. I prefer the cut and thrust of witty repartee with students in class and the dynamism and spontaneity that comes with dealing with students faceto-face.

3. What do you enjoy most about working at IGGS?

Working with the incredibly friendly and supportive staff.

4. What is your favourite type of science to teach?

I Couldn’t possibly cHoose a favouritE as they are all Marvellous In So many differenT and wondeRful waYs!

Pride Cup

Fifteen boys represented Junior Grammar at the U12 Pride Cup hosted by Western Pride Football Club. This interschool boys football tournament was an amazing opportunity for our footballers to further develop their football skills and game understanding over the ten-week playing season. Our boys demonstrated great skill, sportsmanship and teamwork while displaying Junior Grammar spirit throughout the season.

Australian Education Awards

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is a finalist in two categories of the prestigious 2020 Australian Education Awards. Mrs Nicolee Eiby is a finalist in the category - Primary School Principal of the Year (Non-government), and the School is a finalist in the category - Best School Strategic Plan. We are especially excited about Mrs Eiby being a finalist in the Primary School Principal of the Year (Non-government) category. Mrs Eiby has been Head of Ipswich Junior Grammar School for four years. During this time, she has energized the Junior School community with her outstanding leadership. Mrs Eiby’s professional knowledge and caring compassionate management of her staff have realised many remarkable outcomes for her students, and the School.

The second Australian Education Awards category – Best Strategic Plan – is a tribute to the Board of Trustees and staff for developing and successfully executing the School’s strategic plans. “The plans have realized very pleasing education and business outcomes over the last decade,” said Mr Ploetz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Dr Britton acknowledges the students, parents, staff, Old Girls and the Board of Trustees for establishing a wonderful school climate that values Diligence, Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Care. “We remain steadfast in our strategic vision to inspire girls to become confident, well-educated young women, and to nurture our youngest boys and girls to become future leaders.”

Library Refurbishment

Earlier this year the refurbishment of the Secondary School’s beautiful Eleanor Greenham Library was completed.

The School is grateful for its generous supporters who made this project possible. Thank you to the Renton family and Building Fund donors who contributed so generously. Thank you also to the Queensland State Government for the financial assistance provided towards this project.

IGGS students have enjoyed classes, lunchtimes and study periods in the new space but we think our Head of Information and Research Services, Ms Berger, has been the most excited of all!

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