1978 School Magazine

the same section, Gold candidates attended a Home Management Course recently. "Thankyou" to all staff and friends who helped make these activities possible. Also thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Torney, who organized a fun recreation camp which was held at Binna Burra in August. Although numbers were small, everyone en- joyed the weekend immensely. During 1978, we decided to raise some money with which to purchase new equipment for the school. We did this by having a cake stall in second term, and on School day we sold "D of E" t-shirts and'Life Be ln lt'badges while a commando.course was run below the Science block. We hope to buy such articles as f irst aid kits/tents/packs. This year the following girls have been presented with Awards. BRONZE: Louise Livingston

Sonia Anderson Nerida Downes

THE ORCHESTRA 1978 The orchestra started off this year with a good balance in all sections. The auditions in the beginning were rather nerve-racking for all concerned, but everyone lived through it and the surviving members have pulled together and the end result is a rather interesting cacophony of sound. We saw the addition of many new players from lower down in the school, including Jane Roberts on trombone, Margaret Joughin on trumpet and Joanne McFarlane on basoon. Other new members include Janette Kelly on percussion. Our performances this year included one school concert with guest artists, an assembly performance and a musical night on the 28th October. We have moved our rehearsal area f rom the music block up into the old assembly hall, as all the boarders, kitchen staff and teachers have no doubt realised - they have all moved out. Every Wednesday afternoon Miss Hebden attempts to conduct an orderly, well-planned rehearsal. This however is nearly impossible when she has to con- tend with such things as apples rolling around between the seats and the constant sound of crashing music stands and music, as well as the intermittent screams of demented players, who finally crack under the strain of playing Jingle Bells in the middle of October. Despite this, we are all grateful to Miss Hebden for giv- ing up her time to conduct us and for giving us the oppor- tunity to improving our musical ability - as well as hav- ing a good time. Our next concert is 28th October, in the school gym, and will be the night of the musical competi- tion finals. lt will be a really exciting night so we'll see you there. Angela Brown,5E.

Donna Smith Sue Leighton Jenny Carnell SILVER: Heather Easton Jane Pillow Mandy Rudd AWARDS APPROVED, NOT YET PRESENTED GOLD: Julia Thiele

By the end of this year, more Candidates in ail 3 levels - Bronze, Silver, Gold - should have achieved the Award. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is a challenge. Each candidate is encouraged to be responsible for her own progress, and can receive help anytime from the Committee or teachers involved. lt's an enjoyable activi- ty with intrinsic rewards; - a sense of achlevement is just one. Our thanKs go especially this year to Mrs. Torney, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Chowdhury, and Miss Cahill. The com- mittee has tried to lay a little of the groundwork for the future, and hope that 1979 is an even more successful year for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, at B.G,G.S. Julia Thiele

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