From the 2024 Head Girls

We’re Iha Agrawal and Aoife Bedggood, Head Girls of 2024, and we’d like to begin with this sentiment: every beginning has an end, and every end has a beginning.

It’s safe to say that 12 months ago, Iha and I were feeling slightly uneasy about how the year would pan out, whether we were up to the task, and most importantly, if our jokes would land. But, we were undoubtedly eager to find out. Now, at the end of the year, we can confidently say that our roles have instilled us with the ability to adapt to change and allowed us to grow into who we are today.

Twelve months ago, the Student Council decided upon the motto: Together strong, in blue we belong #tietheblue. At first, this motto was simply an encapsulation of our goal to strengthen the bonds in our Girls Grammar community with a catchy reference to our iconic royal blue ribbon. But, we wanted students to know that belonging is not something to be earnt—simply by virtue of attending this School, we are part of a team that supports each other through thick and thin. As Girls Grammar students, we are powerful alone, but even stronger together. Now, thanks to the spirit, kindness, and joy of every single person at the School, these words are no longer a goal but a reality and will forever more define the way we remember 2024.

We’d like to revisit our initial message with a slightly different take. While it is easy to get caught up in endings and beginnings, with all the nostalgia, nerves, and excitement associated with them, remember that the middle is what holds the magic. It’s the little moments that make life big. Relish the feeling of laughing with your friends until your stomach hurts, telling your parents all about your day on the way home, watching the rain pour through the classroom windows, drum-rolling as you wait for the results of Interhouse Athletics, or cheering with pride and amazement as your friend steps into their element. The warmth of those little moments, brimming with that feeling of belonging and joy, are what will stay with you forever.

It has been an absolute pleasure and honour to have been your Head Girls this year. In the wise words of Winnie The Pooh: ‘Thank you all for giving us something so hard to say goodbye to.’ We wish you all a wonderful end to 2024, and for the last time, together strong, in blue we belong, #tietheblue.