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FROM THE HEADMASTER
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Fourthly, we value unity! The extraordinary in the BMGS community and their families
ballroom dancing that entertained us at the that we value people as individuals, tradition,
Ball was beautiful because of its symmetry difference, unity and service. However, it will
and synchronization; achieved because also remind us of one very significant truth.
of a commitment to teamwork. Through Those present at this year’s Ball were very
choreography and cooperation many became aware that the majority of the preparation for
one. This is a wonderful metaphor for life and the evening was undertaken by students and,
a reminder that to do life well, we must each on the evening, adults remained seated whilst
maintain mindfulness of ourselves, as well as students stood, and adults had a passive role
an awareness of our partner and those around whilst our young people were active. As a
us. At the Ball, the challenge was to do all of significant rite of passage for BMGS students,
this whilst listening to the music and seeking the Ball is symbolic of the reality that when
to dance in time with the conductor. At our students are in Years 11 and 12, their parents
wonderful Anglican school, we encourage and teachers, as the adults in their lives,
students to do the same; to strive for unity by progressively let go of the future and place
taking their own life in hand and remaining it in their hands. It was a joy to note that, as
mindful of those around them whilst they I watched one generation begin to pass the
move in time with the divine music which future to the next, I was filled with confidence.
pervades creation and of which God is the
conductor. We expect every BMGS student to invest
their lives in making the world a better place,
enhanced
Fifthly and finally, the Ball was enhanced however, because we have a history and
by the fabulous music provided by our tradition of growing extraordinary young
String Ensemble and Stage Band; also people, we are confident that they will also
beautiful because it was synchronized and lead others to do the same. They will challenge
collaborative, also relying on individuals disrespectful behaviour and stand up for the
remaining aware of the group. Our musicians rights of every individual. They will strive for
however, volunteered their time and in doing unity and celebrate the differences between
so reminded us that we value service. Our people. They will honour worthy traditions
musicians are just one example of BMGS as they express the necessary servant-
students serving their community and heartedness, courage and self-efficacy to
demonstrating that they know how well they transform their world. Finally, in doing so,
understand that life is about serving those we many in this community pray that they will
love, serving those around us and serving our bring honour to our Creator by dancing in
community. time with the divine orchestra.
From 2021 and for the foreseeable future, Mr Ian Maynard
the Winter Ball will remind Year 11 students Headmaster
THANK Y OU
THANK YOU
I am so proud of our BMGS community
for embracing our inaugural Giving Day
so generously! Donations to the John
Cunningham Student Centre have exceeded
our expectations and the combined donations
from our School community, Alumni and
friends of the School exceeded our target,
raising $326,000.00.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, to
the Foundation Committee for driving this
endeavour and to our many volunteers who
assisted on the day. I am especially proud of
the many student volunteers who assisted in
our ‘call centre’ and represented their school
so beautifully.
Work on the final design is almost complete
and we look forward to opening a superb new
facility for our students in 2022.
