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Illumine Podcast

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

  1. Illumine Grammar Women—Anna McGahan (2005)

    14 MAR

    Illumine Grammar Women—Anna McGahan (2005)

    Few of us can say that, in our lifetime, we have fulfilled a dream we have harboured since we were seven years old. One lucky person who can make that claim is celebrated writer and Brisbane Girls Grammar School alumna, Anna McGahan (2005).Earlier this year, Anna was awarded one of Australia’s most prestigious literary awards for young writers, The Vogel Prize, which was won by her uncle, Andrew McGahan, in 1991. In this conversation with Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, Anna reflects...

    31 min
  2. Illumine from the Students: the Financial Literacy Club

    09/11/2023

    Illumine from the Students: the Financial Literacy Club

    Australia's National Financial Capability Survey 2021 has found that 94 per cent of young Australians aged 14 to 17 feel it is important to learn how to manage their money, but only 42 per cent felt confident to do so. A few of our students here at Brisbane Girls Grammar School are taking their financial wellbeing seriously, through the establishment of a new Financial Literacy student club. In this episode, hear from founders Maddie and Lily as they discuss their goals and inspirat...

    21 min

  3. 19/10/2023

    Historical Artefacts: should they be repatriated?

    Should artefacts currently in museums be returned to their country of origin? In recent years, the debate has been gathering momentum, kick-started again in 2022 in light of the death of Queen Elizabeth. Reconciling the actions of those acting in the past with our values in the present is an issue fraught with tension, and no easy answers are apparent. In this episode, Head of Ancient History, Dr Rashna Taraporewalla, discusses this topic with Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler, and explor...

    20 min
  4. Illumine Grammar Women—Professor Rosalind Crone and Anna Whip

    28/09/2023

    Illumine Grammar Women—Professor Rosalind Crone and Anna Whip

    It's no secret that true crime podcasts are hugely popular, but why do we find historical murders so interesting? In this episode of Illumine—Grammar Women, host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh, interviews two alumnae of the School: Rosalind Crone (1998) and Anna Whip (2016). Both graduates share a love and keen interest in the study of history, having each forged unique career paths following their time at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Reflecting ...

    31 min
  5. Illumine from the Students: Studying Creative Arts in Years 11 and 12

    01/09/2023

    Illumine from the Students: Studying Creative Arts in Years 11 and 12

    Choosing subjects for Years 11 and 12 can be a challenge for many students, as they balance subjects they are passionate about with the need to fill prerequisites for certain tertiary degrees. Although at BGGS we value the Creative Arts as part of our broad, liberal approach to education, sometimes external pressures, misconceptions, and worries about scaling can lead students to hesitate before committing to studying Art, Music or Drama in the senior years.In this episode of Illumine: f...

    21 min

  6. 24/08/2023

    The magic of formative assessment with Professor Dylan Wiliam

    What makes an excellent teacher? According to acclaimed educational researcher, Professor Dylan Wiliam, it’s about regularly checking for student understanding.Professor Wiliam is passionate about the practice of formative assessment—the assessment that many people say ‘doesn’t count’. Over the course of many decades of research, Professor Wiliam has established that there is nothing teachers can do that has a greater impact on student achievement than by making teaching more responsive to st...

    27 min
  7. From the Students: Space Camp

    10/08/2023

    From the Students: Space Camp

    Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Here at Girls Grammar, one of our most popular and longest-running international programs is Space Camp, where students get the chance to take one step closer to that dream.In this episode, Principal, Ms Jacinda Euler, speaks with three students who recently returned from Space Camp—about what they encountered, learned, and hope to achieve in aerospace and aeronautics.

    18 min

  8. 03/08/2023

    Censorship of Books, Art and Music

    In early 2023, social media furore erupted after publisher, Puffin, employed sensitivity editors to rewrite parts of Roald Dahl's books deemed offensive.Throughout history, artists, authors and musicians have been censored by various authority figures, but in recent decades, activists and social media campaigns have called for pieces to be edited, 'cancelled', or removed from exhibitions.How do we decide when—or if—it is appropriate to change or remove a published work? To discuss ...

    42 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Brisbane Girls Grammar School
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Illumine
  • Show Website
    Illumine

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