1968 School Magazine

Tunior Examinations had several unexpected iewurds for some girls this year in the {orm of scholarships and bursaries. Hearty congratulations must go to Karen Byth and Kaye Grayson of VB who rvon the Robert Funnel Memorial Prize and the Queensland Girls' Secondary Schools Club Bursary, respectively, bringing both these highlv- pfized awards to our school for the second year in succession; to 'Wendy McCallum (VB) - a recipient of the Gowrie Scholarship and Adele \)/esterman ( VC ), the winner of a Rotary Scholarship to America, where she will study for the next year. rilfe are certain that Adele vrill be an excellent ambassador fot Australia among the people of Sparta, New Jersey. Successful bursary winners were Susan Allen, Kay Austin of VB and Lee Atkins, Jo-Anne Burton and Gayle Evans of VC, with congratulations to all Commonwealth Scholarship holders. In the poetry competitions held for French and German students, Diana Marshall reached a high standard in the Alliance Francaise Com- petition when she gained second place, while Gayle Evans was awarded third prize by the Goethe Society. Janet Robson of VC followed closely behind with an Honourable Mention. In the area o{ spoken English, Adele \Testerman excelled in winning the Senior Section of the Dicken's Fellowship Competition, while com- petent speakers in the debating teams were Adele and Alison Specht (VB ) of the 'A' grade team, with Sue Allen and Ann Mootes (VB) as mem- bers of the successful 'B' grade team. As an extension of their studies, a few fifth form students demonsttated their ability in Geography and Science proiect competitions. Susan Spenset (VA) and Roslyn Huehes (VC) 'isere our representatives at the Australian History Conference held in Mossvale, New South Wales, which gave them an insight into a stimulating approach to history. \0e have much for which to thank out forn mistresses, Mrs. Imhoff (VA), Mrs. Kugelman (VB), Mrs. Williams (VC) and Miss Neil (VD) - their assistance in the organization of our School Day stalls and form proiects, and par- ticulatly for guiding us in our search for the more mature sense of responsibility and self-discipline, requited in sixth-formers. Our thoughts will be rvith the Junior and Senior candidates at jacamnda time, and finally we wish Mrs. McDonald, the sta{f and our fellow students a Merry Christmas and the most enjoyable of holidays.

ffr*o#o ffo**, o-Norcr We fourth formers have had a busy and successful year although it is with some doubt and trepidation that we look towards the end of it. Our representatives have had successes in many school activities and all of them are to be con- gratulated. Many fourth formers participated in basket- ball, softball, swimming, athletics, tennis and gymnastics. Our congratulations go to Julie Dickinson and Susan Byth who were both in the "A" softball and basketball teams, and also to Susan Byth, the Intermediate athletics captain, !7endy Parkinson who was in the "A" tennis team and Ingrid Hill who was in the "A" gym- nastics team. In more cultural fields, Cecily Greaves was chosen for the "A" debating team, while Elizabeth Bedford and Elizabeth Bingham gained places in the German Poetry competition. On School Day the stalls, Mocca Disc in IVA, Sugar Shack in IVB, Hot Dogs in IVC and the Nut House in IVD were successful. The day proved most enjoyable and rewarding. lWe would like to thank Mr. Broughton of B.G.S. who organized a screening of "Henry V", our Junior play, in our gymnasium. !7e would like to express our thanks to our mistresses who accompanied us on our geology excursion which we enjoyed very much. Also we rvould like to thank Mrs. MacDonald and all members of staff, especially our form mistresses, Mrs. McCorvan, Miss Valton, Miss Hebden and Mrs. Middleton, for the invaluable help they have given us during the year. ril7e wish the Senior Students success in their examinations and wish the school and members of staff a very Merry Christmas. il,i,J Jo,n- .-Nou, This year has been a most successful and enjoyable one for all Third Fotms. Ve proudly announce that this year five girls won Trustees' Scholarships. They are Lesley Downie, Inta

-WENDY McCALLUM (VB)

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