Brisbane Grammar School

urday-night in-house X Factor compe- tition. The school recognises that its stu- dents’ talents will be of a diverse na- ture and believes in the importance of providing them with a specialised and assorted activities program to draw out these varying talents. Life skills The life skills program gives boarders the skills they need to meet the chal- lenges of everyday modern life. They’re graced with the teachings of first aid, cookery and basic household chores, like ironing and lawn mowing. Public Purpose The school’s Public Purpose Program provides boys with a real sense of pur- pose and fulfilment. Boarders and day pupils help those that are homeless or in transition. At the same time, boys understand the fortunate position they are in to be able to make that dif- ference. Leadership The final strand of the school’s en- richment initiative is its leadership pro- gram. Across the school, leadership is crucial, demonstrated in the prefect structure of its class seniors. While in the boarding house, there are seven