1973 School Magazine

revision of the uniform, introduction of more pro- gressive subjects and an increase in pottical awareness permanent outdoor classes, a music club with its own audio-visual music equipment, the girl's own judiciary qystem with a growing trend towards self-government, the production of high quality cinema and zither cum jug bands, the rearing of mascots, internal television circuits for school activities, co-education - youth need not necessarily be rvasted on the young. One can only hope that an increased awareness within the school and a new spirit within the council will overcome these problems in the future. A.M. n.s.c.F'. 1973 The weekly meetings of I.S.C.F. during the past year have taken place in a science lab every Tuesday lunch hour. The programme has proved most bene- ficial as well as enjoyable. Bible Studies on the letter to the Ephesians were taken by members of the group and we had discussions on "Sin" and "Our Relation- ships with other Feople." On several occasions, music has been the main part of the programme - singing ourselves, and also listening to records ofsuch groups as "The Family." We were very fortunate to have two guest speakers during the year. Miss Marie Godfrey, a Bible translator who works amongst the aborigines in the Northern Territory spoke to us about her work With the "Wycliffe Bible Translators," and Dr. Jim Rawson, General Secretary of Scripture Union, gave some good advice on the subject of "Boy-Girl Relationships." Many girls attended the Inter School vacation camps and found them to be a time of having great fun, making new friends, and learning more about the reality of Jesus Christ. We offer our sincere thanks to Mrs. Edwards for her advice as councillor and to Miss Shaw for her co- operation and encouragement. Roslyn Staines SAILING CLUB We were fortunate enough to be invited to partici- pate in the Boys G-P.S, Sailing Regatta, early this year at R.Q.Y.S. Manly. It was a beautiful day but the wind conditions were slight-2-5 knots. There was a good attendance - about 60 boats participated. I was amused to see two of our fourth form girls in a sabot. They were towed to the start line because their weight was too great for the size of the boat. Once they reached the starting line, and the flag went down, all they did was drift backwards. After 10 minutes of making absolutely no headway, they decided to give it up. They threw their anchor out and both jumped over into the crystal clear water in "Waterloo Bay." They spent the rest of the afternoon in the water - at least they enjoyed it, and they tried! It was a tremendous day and I'm sure everyone enjoyed themselves. Suellen McDonald

STTJDENT' REPRESENIIAT'IVE CO{.]NCNN, TO ME, THE STUDENT' REPRESENT'ATTVE COUNCII- trS An [VE. To the majority of tsrisbane Girl's Grammu, lhe S.R.C. (not to be confused as it is, with the S.C.F. or I.S.C.F'. or S.C.M.) is either non- existent or the solid stuff of which it is made has melted. It is unfortunate that the body formed only thisyear has contracted that highly contagious disease common to similar groups in other schools. One can feel very impressed with the name but not with the action. The council's origins were high in the clouds, elevated to that position by last year's sixth form council and enthusiastic students and teachers. It is successft-rl in one very sad way. Now the entire school and not just the sixth form can be blamed for its lack of positive action.

. The representatives are elected to the council from each of the 21 forms. (The prefects assist though they can not vote.) This cross-section of reps explains the complete variety existing in the school. Amongst us live the highly imaginative who though able to create objectives, are little help in reaching them. Then we have the practical who have admitted defeat and hold little hope for the community as a whole. Short- lived enthusiasts, those wishing their lunch hours were their own, the uninterested and the complainers fill the other positions. BUT WE DO TRY NOT TO SINK TO AN ALL TIME APATHETIC LOW. This slight flicker, however, often becomes dampened through the long process of red tape and communi- cation. It is so easy to just let it slide. We don'thave the support of the majority of the school: knocking is almost as devoid of the positive as indifference. This is, in part, the council's fault for not making public its aims, and potential. The utilization of idle imagination in the school could lead to recommen- dations being made for improvements to the school uniform, alterations to the curriculum, a change in the school structure and organization, the righting of wrongs and changes in teaching methods. Provision can be made and has been made for social functions, a second hand book store, a trading post, classroom additions even down to new food at the worshipped tuckstrop. If there was more ernphasis placed on the future, we would work towards the conversion of the cottages to a sixth form common room, a complete

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