Time to reflect

Time to reflect

Larry Carmichael Head of Year

There is little doubt that the key focus for every Year 12 group at Brisbane Grammar School is leadership of the school community. Focusing on the theme As One, the Class of 2019 created a special sense of belonging. Collectively they set a benchmark for camaraderie, spirit and the preparedness to work hard.

Filling every seat of the grandstand at Northgate with the ‘magic number’ 343 – the number of seats in the grandstand – and a successful trivia afternoon with BGGS, epitomised the determination of this group to leave their mark. Thank you to the leadership group of Nick Miller, Noah Rosemann, Tim Weber, James Kenny and Ryan Ah Yek for their enthusiasm and commitment in leading their cohort.

The outstanding academic results of the Class of 2019 highlighted the academic ability within this group. A collaborative approach, together with a healthy level of academic competition, led to an environment where learning was valued and every student strived to achieve their potential.

Across the co-curricular areas, the Year 12s pursued the wide variety of activities on offer with enthusiasm and success. Their efforts were characterised by an impressive level of participation, a real sense of enjoyment and a willingness by all to engage to the best of their ability in a sportsman-like manner. The year saw numerous excellent individual performances, with overall success built on teamwork, commitment and pride in representing or performing for their school.

The Senior Dramatic Production Richard III provided a talented group of Year 12 thespians the opportunity to showcase their acting talents. Year 12 involvement in the School’s Art program was of an extremely high standard. Musically, the group maintained its outstanding levels of involvement and high performance standards. This continued involvement of so many boys across the full range of cultural pursuits is to be admired and applauded.

Public purpose has always been a key focus of the Class of 2019. A committed Public Purpose Committee channelled the cohort’s energy and and enthusiasm into a range of important initiatives. The exceptional level of involvement ensured these activities were as successful as they have ever been.

Since the beginning of Year 9, Mr Tim Holzgrefe has been an integral part of this year group’s journey. In his role as Assistant Head of Year, he has provided invaluable organisational support while also acting as a mentor and role model. His time, effort and energy working with the group has been instrumental to their overall success.

It has been a privilege to travel this journey with this group of young men. Each student has made a unique contribution to the cohort and the school community. As this chapter closes, the Class of 2019 can look forward to moving on, confident in the knowledge that their senior year has been another successful one in the Brisbane Grammar School story.