Jodie Jurgs, Head of the arts, Ipswich Girls' Grammar School and Ipswich Junior Grammar School

Jodie Jurgs, Head of the arts, Ipswich Girls' Grammar School and Ipswich Junior Grammar School

At Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School and Ipswich Junior Grammar School, Jodie Jurgs has created innovative performing arts programs and used the subject as a platform to address social issues in the community. Under Jurgs’ leadership, a group of drama students from Years 9 to 12 has been working with the local Domestic Violence Action Centre to uncover and voice issues related to domestic and sexual violence. The students are creating a performance that raises awareness about the personal and social trauma associated with domestic violence and explores how individuals and communities might bring about positive social change.