1980 School Magazine

r.s.c.F. I wonder how many people around school are aware of exactly what l.S.C.F. stands for. Some, I'm sure, would not even know such a group existed; others might have occasionally heard of it but may noi know what it represents; others may know what it's all about, but feel that they don't Jit their pre-supposed requirements for members. Let me fill you in with what the group is all about. l.S.C.F. represents the lnterschool Christian Fellowship, and is a group designed for just that - Christian fellowship within the school and between schools. lt is a group of kids not necessarily Christians, who enjoy sing- ing, discussing and learning more about Christianity as a personal faith. Often a query raised by one person can be discussed with the group and answered. This year, l.S.C.F. have met twice a week in the Boarders' Sitting Room and have had morning prayer meetings three times a week. This enables girls to be at at least one lunchtime meeting or prayer meeting each week if they're involved in other school activities. We've had guest speakers and singers to school during the year, including Andrew Dutney (who played to audience of coffee-sippers near the canteen and amazed us with his talent in singing and playing the guitar), the rock band, "His" (who performed in the Gym earlier this year and brought a little excitement into our average Iunch hour), Dr. Arden who brought a film "To Children with Love" to show the amazing work being done for the suf- ferers in lndia, and f requent visits f rom Scripture Union leaders, one in particular, Chris O'Gorman. I hope now when you hear the term l.S.C.F. next year, that it will mean a little more to you than before. Anyone who is interested in finding out more about Christianity, and what it's all about, should feel free to visit the meetings, and remember, Christ promised, "Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Jo Bullock. (Luke 1 1 :9)

SURF CAMP '80 Burleigh Heads didn't know what had hit it in January this year when over 100 exuberant teenagers arrived for Surf Camp '80. A particularly noticeable section of this group were 19 loud and patriotic Grammar girls (not mentioning any names, Jenny R . !) and 9 Grammar boys. For a week life lost its dull, boring outlook and was filled with sun, sea and surf. ln the mornings there were studies and singing and then SURF and after lunch SURF again or a lazy afternoon playing guitars, Chinese Checkers or having water fights. Of course no camp is complete without its feuds and Chris O'Gorman and Jane Wilkie (leaders !)along with several unmentionable sixth formers certainly outdid themseives with rice, shaving cream, peanuts, vaseline, syringes and disap- pearing beds. ln the evenings there was fun and fellow- ship, singing, concerts, bush dances, formal dinners and a service on Sunday that was followed by a beach walk. A week later we were forced back into the routine of the 'normal' world, tired, slightly pinker and having learnt a lot. J. Neely, 12H.