1976 School Magazine

OR.CHESTRA.CAIVNP 9- 1 lth JulY Luther Heights Coolum

Despite the fact that it was raining on Sunday, the air waves picked up the harmonious sounds of the Combined Orchestra, Parade and Stage Bands, Singing and String Groups, Concert Band, Dixie- land Group and last but not least - the Girls' Orchestra! Between sessions of arduous diligent re- hearsals, hikes down to the beach and games of foot- ball were arranged, and in the latter case particu- larly, the girls were shown to be experts of the art, while the boys stood back dumbfounded. Although the surrounding environment was very peaceful, and the music that issued forth was not of a dis- cordant nature, a few slight accidents occurred - namely a twisted ankle and a pulverised toenail be- longing to Margaret Nixon and Merin Fulton re- spectively. We were frequently disturbed during our delicious meals by Mr. May's cacophonous whistle (another addition to the long list of instruments pre- sent). On Saturday night we enjoyed the feeble attempts of Dr. Goldfoot to work his Bikini machine, which was followed by a dance. Before we left we were entertained by the efforts of each group performing two of their pieces (Unfortunately we didn't miss out in taking part). Our thanks go to Mr. Broughton and his wife and the B.G.S. music staff for organizing the camp and making it so enjoyable and such a success. AII of us that will be here next year are looking forward eagerly to the next music camp.

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GEOGR.APF{Y CA&flP FOR. SECONDAR.Y scFt{}ors This year's Secondary Schools' Geography camp was held once again at the Maroon Outdoor Educa- tion Centre during lst-3rd October, and five ts.G.G.S. girls (Sue McKinnon, Tracey Ward, Caroline Erooks. Wendy Greenham and myself) attended. F{aving little knowledge of what to expect, we arrived with seventy others, not without tre- pidation. Our fears were quickly allayed as we ate an enormous meal, a forerunner for the entire weekend, followed by thorough discussions of what was planned for the camp. During the course, each student studied two of the following units of geographical interest - Man in the Environment, Geomorphology, Economic Geography and Urban Settlement Fatterns. We can assure you that we did not just sit down to lectures, but clambered up, down and across steep slopes, measuring this, that and anything we came upon. Our attempts at map making in the geomorphology unit were not quite up to scratch, but would have served any Burke and Wills. (?) As each unit only involved three hours work, a canoeing activity was incorporated into our week- end. Fortunately, no one had an unplanned swim- ming lesson as well, and after canoeing the length of the dam we went for a "short walk". [t was only when we reached the top of a very stoney slope that we were told it was a 35o angle. Anlthing over a 45" angle being considered a cliffl Ayer's Rock is peanuts in c.omparisonl ! lf in the future, other girls have the chance of par- ticipating, the opportunity should be seized as omly six students fiom each school are permitted to at- tend. The five of us thoroughly agree that the knowledge we gaaned was invaluable and we lead had a fantastic, ffi exiraustlng, weekend. Ou,r sincere thanks to Vfrs. Chowdhury for anranging same. (Has anyone a slightly-used, very cheap kayak ior sale?) Cecily R.oaelae Fage Forty - Nine