1976 School Magazine

MAGAZIhTE CONTRIBUTIONS

FifthFonnCamp From the 1lth to the 14th October the fifth for- mers all attended a camp at Luther Heights, youth Camp at Coolum. Everybne attended tw6 one and a halfhour discussion sessions each day that included various topics such as "The Role and Success of the Student Representative Council", "The Role and Function of the Board of Trustees", "Leadership,', and "How will we act as leaders of the schoof iri 1977?" Everyone pooled their ideas which were presented in a conclusion to Miss Shaw and Mrs. Kugelman on the final day. The rest of the days were spent participating in various activities such ls surf- ing, sunbaking, football, tug-of-war, cricket in which the students naturally defeated the teachers q1d nqt to forget skipping ivhich was rhe cause of Mrs. Hudson's sprained ankle. She thought she was pretty tough trying to play kids'stuff. As we had three nights to hll in, these were taken up by _the film 'l ove Story' rvhich left many in tears and a few hard-hearted ories offering their Jhoulders for others to cry on. Tuesday nighl mnsisted of a par-!-cue followed by a campfire and walk on the beach. Eventually th6 campfire broke into smaller groups for more successful singing and those who were still hungry feasted on toasted marshmellows ?gked over the open fire. The final night was definitely one of th6 most memorable morients of the camp. This involved the excellent production of a concert by both the girls and staff. Fifteen items were performed in various stages of professionalism. The teachers did their bit which iesulted in Mr. Stamford and Mr. Garton looking quite cute in our school uniforms.

OBITUARY

JOHN EDWIN ENGLAND In January, 1976, the death occurred of J.E. England, Esq. He had joined the Board of Trustees of B.G.G.S. in May 1937, and, for nearly thirty years, served on it r5ontinu6usly,'save for a Wortd War II period in Melbourne as Controller of Liquid Fuel for the Commonwealth of Australia. He was Chairman of the Board of Trustees from July 1952 until his retirement in July 1963. He contiriued to keep his warm and friendly interest in B.G.G.S., at- tending many school functions. He and Mrs, Eng- land were present at the opening of the Libr- aryf-arrgrages tsuilding in 1975, our Centenary Year. His family had long association with the tsrisbane Grammar schools. He and his son went to B.G.S., his three sisters attended B.G.G.S., which benefited after the death of N,fiss Ftrannah England, by his giv- ing to the Beanland Memorial Library many bobks from her private collection, including prizes that she had won here. Mr. England's daughters were both pupils of E.G.G.S., the elder, Mary, was for a time i niember of staff. F{is grand daughter, Caroline Cavaye brought honour to herself, her family and to F.G.G.S. when she won the Queen's Frize for the top girl in the Senior Fublic Examination in 1971. Secretary of the fulain R.oads Commission of Queensland from its inception in 192tr, Mr. Eng- land was a respected figure in the public life of th-is State. F{is World War n service had gained him a Military Medal. FIis beautiful singing voice, which rnade him well known in Erisbane musical circles was used, as were all his talents, in the service of his church. F{is funeral service was attended by members of the Eoard of Trustees, The F{eadmistress, and past and present rnembers of the staff of ts.G.G.S.-To Mrs. England, R.obert Englarid, Mary Eony and Diana Cavaye we offer our condolences. We acknowledge with $atitude all that fufr. England did for B.G.G,S. over many years; his concern was not only for administration, finance and buildings, but also, and above all, for the welfare of bth staff and girls. FXe was a rnan of integrity and compassion; Thorn as,A.rnol d's phrase is appropriat s - " s Chnis- tian gentlenan".

On Thursday when it was time to leave there was a general reluctance to hurry up the proceeding because most of us wanted to stay. On the whole, everyone got to know each other a little better and I hope that the closer friendships formed in those four days will strengthen even more in the future and when we get old and look back on the 'good old days' tr hope these four days will have a special spot in your rnemories when you recall the spirit and togetherness we shared. Finally, on behalf of, evenyone, ['d like to thank especially Mrs. .Iohnston, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. F{udson and Mrs.Torney who made this carnp possible. Without them it would not have been all it was. ADELE PHRR.XN (s D) (Member of the 5th Fomi-r Camp Cornrnittee)

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