Making Year 5 Connections with BGS

On Tuesday afternoon, our Year 5 students enjoyed their first joint activity with Brisbane Grammar School (BGS), with the afternoon centred around one important theme: Making Connections.

For some students, it was an opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces from their primary school days, while for others, it was the beginning of new friendships and connections that we hope will continue to grow over the coming years.

Both cohorts came together at the BGS Oval for an afternoon of games, challenges and plenty of teamwork. With activities including handball, cornhole, netball shooting and puzzle-solving, the afternoon had all the ingredients of an ultimate Survivor challenge. Each activity provided a different opportunity for students to contribute, collaborate and showcase their strengths, with everyone having their moment to shine.

We were fortunate to have senior students from BGS and our very own Year 9 BGGS Sports Captains helping to facilitate the activities. Their enthusiasm and leadership helped create a welcoming and inclusive environment, encouraging students to get involved, work together and make new connections.

Opportunities like these are about so much more than simply playing games. Bringing the two school communities together allows students to develop confidence, build friendships, strengthen communication and collaboration skills, and appreciate different perspectives. It also helps foster a sense of familiarity and connection between BGS and BGGS, creating valuable opportunities for future shared experiences.

It was a wonderful afternoon filled with energy, laughter and new connections. We look forward to many more opportunities to bring our two school communities together.