1980 School Magazine

E.G.O. REPORT The E.G.O. Club is a small group of students aiming to improve one section of the school grounds. After three years we have successfully established a tropical garden, a cactii room, a bush house, a fish pond with a wide variety of fish and we have recently established a salt-water aquarium in the library. This venture was begun by the visiting student teacher, Mr. Noy. Our school day effort was rewarded by a prof it of about $200 - about $80 more than last year. A lot of enjoyment was gained through the activities of the one cent auction, held on the day. The group meets on a friendly basis and has the support of two teachers, Mrs. Thiele and Mrs. Lupton, who hold the group together. I would like to thank all members and staff who have actively par- ticipated for the club and school's benefit throughout the year. Rhonda Flint, Secretary. Quote: "Maths problems are like life, you've got to learn when to let go."

BROADSHEET REPORT

This year, yet again, the Broadsheet, fondly (or not so fondly) known as the 'Sock and Custard' has again reared its head under a new editor. An attempt to change the image had a mild effect, and it soon settled into an ir- regular pattern of a display of the art work and literary talent of the more contributive members of the school. Three issues were produced this year, but each was larger than ever before. At any rate, it will continue next year, hopefully even better, under the leadership of Margaret Pestorius and Anne MacGibbon. To keep up the image of the beloved title, the committee hijacked the Holeproof truck, drove it down to the Foster Clarke factory, and had it filled at gunpoint by two ter- rified custard attendants. We then escaped to Cuba, after a near run-in at Geelong Prison, and enjoyed the spoils (for custard goes off very easily). After several months of intensive study we struck upon a method of regenerating 'off ' custard. Just as well, for 9 months of sour yellow liquid is not particularly advisable for the weak-willed. The recipe is to be passed on to posterity in the final issue of the 'Sock and Custard'. Carolyn Rice (Editor). THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The founders of the Photography Club, Mr. Walsh and Ann Graff , began one of the youngest clubs in the school in third term, 1979. The aim of the club is to teach the basics of photography, from taking the actual photographs through to the developing and printing of the film. The easiest way to teach these techniques is to use a pin hole camera, which is a " hit or miss" cardboard camera. The club is now held in three lunchtimes - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays Tuesday's group (of the Junior school) and Wednesday's group (year 12) are run by Sue Ure and Kriss Syrmis. Friday's group (Sub-Senior) is taken by Mr. Walsh. Although still young, the club has suffered many set- backs, including chemicals which insist on going stale (Sue's fault) and no-one turning up for the meetings. Our latest disaster is a recent fire in the darkroom, begun by vandals during the August holidays. This has set us back a few weeks, yei these and all other problems have been resolved. Special thanks must be given to Mr. Walsh for giving up so much of his time. Kriss Syrmiss, 12 England and Sue Ure, 12 Lilley.

LIBRARY REPORT 1980 has been a busy year in the library.2,700 books have been acjded to our resources along with an extra 36 metres of shelves. This year, the media monitor training began earlier than usual, resulting in a total of forty- seven trained media monitors. The Spellathon, held in April, raised $2,100 which was used to buy a much- needed new photocoprer. Most students in the school contributed to the cost, and all students have benefited f rom the new machine. The Parents and Friends financ- ed the purchase of an electric typewriter which has lightened the load on the librarians. The goldfish have suffered a temporary eviction f rom their tarik, giving way to E.G.O.'s salt-water aquarium project. The theme for school day this year was The Year of the Tree. There were displays by the students, the Woodcraftsmen's Guild and the State Forestry Department. The librarians would like to thank Mrs. Uhr, Mrs. Prichard and Mrs. Chesmond and the regular helpers from the student population for their continued help this year. Susan Cowie (Secretary of the Beanland Committee). 20