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ECONOMICS This year for the first time Grammar entered 4 teams in the Share Game organised by the Australian Stock Ex- change. lt is open to all schools in Australia - over 1700 syndicates participated. Each syndicate consisting of 5 girls is given $40,000, theoretically, to invest in certain shares on the stock market and the syndicate who makes the most money in the time given wins a trip to Singapore. We had 6 decision weeks over a period of 7 months. The first week we were given $20,000 to invest and for the next 2 decision weeks an extra $10,000 each time. We used the same prices as the Australian Stock Market and were given the same dividends and profits. The only dif- {erence between our syndicates and normal investors was that our investment was theoretical. Unfortunately, the computers in Perth, where all our cards were processed, were not in very good order and many of the cards came back with wrong information. However I think the 4 Grammar syndicates have done quite well and are to be commended for the time spent on it outside school hours. Sally Morton 6tzlcs After a number of years of traditional style teaching, the fourth semester of both senior histories, with its library orientated emphasis on self-research and self-progress, is an interesting change. ln order to prepare us for tertiary education we are ex- pected to complete a certain amount of work in the library, with a suggested worksheet we can use for a guide. This method of education is geared to the respon- sible student, who is prepared to work. lt is a successful method, for we are given a chance to follow our own in- terests and ideas, and thus, I think, we often permanent- ly remember more of our work. We enjoy our lessons, and the library often resounds to the cry of an excited girl, who discovers, what is to her, a vital and interesting fact. Rowena Harris, 6E.

GEOGRAPHY CAMP SEPTEMBER Leaving school at 3.00 p.m. sharp, Amanda Cooper, Sue Gordon and l, with mixed feelings, piled in the car with a geography master from B.G.S. (Mr. Flint). to attend the Queensland Geography Teachers' Association's annual camp at Emu Creek near Warwick. Apart from losing our way in the middle of Warwick, we were supposed to be in a convoy with the other cars, the trip up went well, until we started slipping and sliding in about 2 teel of mud, (we continued this late night exercise for about 3/t ol an hour), on a dirt track leading to our campsite. After finally reaching our destination we set up camp with spirits high. I might add, that night, Sue, being lucky enough to sleep in the middle of the 3 man tent was the only warm camper, and hence the only camper that slept. Saturday was spent in two study sessions, one in the morning, one in the afternoon. I myself did an En- vironmental study and in the afternoon a Living and Dead Settlement study, which included the study of a deserted Timber Mlll Settlement, which I enjoyed im- mensly. Sue and Amanda studied different areas from mine, which they both agreed were very interesting. We also discovered in one study area, that after testing the water in the creek, it was not fit for human consumption. The whole camp had been drinking it for abou|24 hours. Saturday night was spent with students reporting from various study groups, playing cards and singing to Sue's guitar around the fire. Sunday, to get away f rom the study side of geography we climbed the nearby mountain from the top of which we were able to gain a wonderful view of 'The Steamers', a unique land form in the ranges, near our campsite. After this gruelling 2y2 hour exercise the 'Grammar girls' decided a swim in the creek would be appropriate, at 8oC the water was 'very' refreshing to say the least. Thoughout the duration of the camp everyone was delighted by the exqellence of the food, which was gladly accepted. Prominent personalities at the camp, included a Canadian Exchange Teacher (whose voice could be heard and distinguished from miles away), Mr. Flint, the grammar master, the other teachers, and of course the students from schools all over South-East Queensland. Regretably we left for home after only 2 days, yet the prospect of a hot shower and a soft bed made it a little easier to leave "the great outdoors" behind. Sue, Aman- da, and I enjoyed the camp and I would suggest to anyone who gets the chance in the future to attend a similar camp to take it! A booklet will be released at the end of the year, which we, the students compiled ourselves. lt will contain various articles, photographs,and diagrams of the camp activities. lt should make interesting reading! by Gwyn Young, 6C.

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