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It seems but a short while ago thot the keen, eager and enthusiastic Year 11's of 1980 were waiting in anticipation for the coming year, when the well-meant, hut basically ineffectual efforts of the then Year 12's, would be replaced with their own cool, calm organization, and what they envisaged, somewhat mistakenly, as their obvious superiority. All too soon, or so it appears to those of us departing, the Year 11's of 1981 are plotting our overthrow, and telling us of their hopes and aspirationsfor 1982, and of the improvements they have plannedfor B.G.G.S. in the year to come, They sre re-enscting the role once again, andfor those who care to ponder on this, there is evidence ofhopefor thefuture and I daresay that this will continue to happen as long as there are hard-working, but weary Year 12's and energetic, if op- timistic Year 11's. Some Year I2's are tempted to deprecate this optimism,forgetting their own visions of a kind of Utopiu, a school run- ning like clockwork where all plans reach fruition, having been nurtured by their own skilfal hands. Unfortanutely, however sincere the intentions, we must learn that we probably never fuffil our gouls completely, and that the striving towavd them may be just as rewarding, as many girls discover throughout their school career. A sense of true fuffilment csn only be gained through involvement, We could do worse thun to reflect upon Browning's affirmstion: "Ah, hut a msn's reuch should exceed his grasp, Or what's s Hesven.for?"

SUE WII,SON

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT presented at the End-of-Year Assembly Friday 2lst November, 1980 Your Excellency, Lady Ramsay, Dr. Gehrmann, Distinguised guests, Parents, Staff and Girls. It is with much pleasure Sir, that in your capacity as official visitor to the school, I welcome you and Lady Ramsay here in the l05th year of Brisbane Girls' Grammar School. On your previous visits you have had the oportunity to meet and mix with various sections of the school community but this is the first occasion on which you have been present with us at the end of year assembly and prize giving. Such oc- casions not only give us all an opportunity to review the work done in the school during the past year and to acclaim the high academic achievements of those girls who have worked conscientiously and consistently throughout the year, but also to look forward to the year ahead and the challenges it ollers. During the year Mr. Clarence Arbuckle resigned from the Board ol'Trustees. where his contribution in the area of finan- cial management was much appreciated' I am particularly grateful for his help and support during the past three years. Fle has been replaced by Mr. Richard Bernays, a chartered accountant, who is a nominee of the Minister for Education. At the beginning of the school year, and during the year, we

planning. Changes in administration have also allowed the in- creased participation by stall in the decision-making process in the school and have increased the opportunities for staff prolessional development. The House system that has been slowly re-introduced over the parst three yezrrs was lormalised at the beginning of 1980 rvith stall appointed to the positions ol House Mistresses. Each girl now theoretically has at least three staflresponsible {'or her pastoral care - the House group Mistress or Master, the Level Supervisor and the House Mistress. With lurther refinement, this organisation can only benefit the individual girl. Prelects were re-introduced during the year, and, in con- junction with other positions such as House Captains, House group Seniors, Student Representative Council members, ind Class Captains, provide even greater opportunities for girls to develop leadership skill and sell confidence.

welcomed a number of new stall including: Mrs. Belle Gillies, B.A., Cert. Ed. Maths

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Mrs. Shirley Levy, Dip.T. Dip. Ed., M. Ed. St., A.A.S.A. (Prov) Mrs. Patricia Marshall, M.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs. Ba Coulter, B.A., B.Ed. Miss Carol da Costa-Roque, B.A., Dip.Ed. Miss Beverley Paterson, M.A. Miss Wendy Williamson, DiP.T. Mrs. Colleen Jones, B.Sc., DiP.Ed. Mr. Ian Stuart, B.Sc., DiP.Ed., M.App"Sc. Mrs. Roberts

Accounting

English English

History/English English/ Economics Physical Education Science

Science Homecraft - Grade 8

Mrs. Patricia Zamora, B.Mus. Music Department Mrs. Audrey Thiele, B.Ed., and Mrs. Shirley Levy, Dip.T. We appreciate their contribution to the school and wish them well in the future. Mrs. McConachie is retiring after five years as a resident mis- tress in the boarding school and I am sure she will be sadly missed by many ol the girls who have come to know her so well. Mrs. Judith Smerdon was appointed as secretary to the prin- cipal after the retirement of Mrs. Meg Bunt' who had been secretary to Miss Nancy Shaw and then to me. I am most gratelul to Mrs. Bunt lor her help and support' particularly during diilicult times; we wish her well in her retirement' During 1980 changes in the school administration have oc- curred. Mr. Christopher Madden, B.A., M.Ed.' was ap- pointed assistant to the principal in June and he quickly settl- ed into the routine of the school. I much appreciate Mr. Madden taking some of the day-to-day administrative tasks away lrom me, thus freeing my time for more discussions with stall at all levels and for the development ol forward

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During the year the two head girls, Alison McAdam and Desley Ashtorr, have endeavoured to set very high standards and to encourage girls to take a pride in themselves and their school. After re-introduction olpreflects, they put much time and elfort into organising the new prefect body. This ellort has been appreciated by the many people closely associated rvith them. Likewise, Rachael Montague has worked tireless- ly rvith the S.R.C. and has helped to make it a positive lorce rvithin the school. The I'und raising conducted by this group contributed sorne $800 to the memorial fund. Thankyou Girls. Girls in all sections ol the school have continued to receive high honours for achievements that range from academic arvards to recognition in the lields olculture and sport. These arvards have again been recorded in the school magazine. Such achievements would not, however, be possible without the dedication ol not only the girls, but also the stafl responsi- ble lor their training. I would like to thank all the staflwho unsellishly give up much oltheir time to train girls in many diflerent areas. The school enrolment lor 1980 averaged 775 girls, represented by 695 day girls and 80 boarders. Thedemand for places rerraining high, the board of trustees has decided to in- crease the nuntber of boarders lrom 80 to 100 in 1981. and to upgrade the boarding lacilities. It is interesting to note the in- creased demand for places in our boarding school, compared rvith live or six years ago, and to examine the reasons why parents are choosing to send their children to us. In October, I attended the isolated children's parents' conf'erence at Charleville and was nrade aware of the very high expectations country parents have. They see boarding schools as the only alternative for their children once they cornplete primary cor- respondence and school ofthe air. Although the satellite that the Cornmonwealth Government proposes to launch and to have in operation by 1985, will have far reaching ellects on the outback, parents still consider that children lrom isolated areas must have access to cities through boarding schools. There is a swing ol0.il7o in Queensland to independent educa- tion and ol over 2olo in southern states. This means that in Australia there are now over 2lo/o of the school age popula- tion being educated in the independent sector. This swing, which began sonte lour years ago, is evident in our own school by our particularly long waiting lists, not only for next year, but l,rr ) cars t0 corne. So that we nright continue to nteet the needs olgirls entenng the school, we decided to conduct a full school evaluation in- volving all sections of the school community. This will not be conrpleted until .luly of next year, when we will be hosts to a

visiting committee which will look at and help in the valida- tion ollindings rnade by all sections of the school community. Findings will be distributed to participants in the project and the end result rvill be a master plan for the future. It has not been possible, however, to stand still until this evaluation is completed. As well as expansion olthe boarding house and hence the school, the board of trustees, having in- vestigated proposals for the purchase ol an outdoor educa- tion centre. have recently bought a property at Conondale. This rvas ntade possible by the generous donations of many people and groups of people to the memorial lund set up in 1979 alter the tragic accident at Christmas Creek. It will be the lirst major step in realising the dream of the late John Stamlord lor l'acilities in outdoor education. A small group of stal-l is already looking at a curriculum for the centre and in the year ahead rnany possibilities will exist for all sections of the school to make positive contributions to our new endeavour. I would like to take this opportunity to record my apprecia- tion and indeed the appreciation of all the school, of the valuable ground work carried out by the Fathers' group earlier this year when the board first discussed the possibility of such a centre. With all the expertise in this group and rvithin the staff. I am confident we will develop a model in outdoor education. Indeed, the help and co-operation we receive from all the voluntary organisations in the school is alivays greatly appreciated and this year has been no excep- tion. Facilities that have been added to the school have in- cluded a typewriter for the library costing over $2,000 that has a nremory allowing for rnultiple copies ol index cards to be made at the clne tinte, various musical instruments such as a tuba, oboe, tin.rpani. percussion and euphonium, stoves for the canteen area. There has been valuabie manual labour in the grounds, change rooms and tuckshop. Other parents have contributed by coaching girls in athletics, swimming, hockey and netball and taking groups in E.E,.A.

The Old Girls' Association held a most successlul reunion early in the year and I was pleased to welcome back many past nrembers olthe school. Later in the year the sixth lorm l'ronr 1 930 celebrated their 50th reunion in the school and in October, I had the pleasure alter attending the Grammar Schools' conf erence at Rockharnpton of meeting old girls in the area. Old girls again contributed actively to school day by successl-ully running their art show, opened by an old girl, Miss Marjorie Neil, the new Headmistress of St. Aidans. This year school day was organised on a House basis and resulted in sorne $7,000being raised lrom the efforts of stalf and girls. This money will be used in the year ahead to provide snrall itenrs not initially budgeted for.

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scholarship to play basketball for the Hirayama Gakuen. Jenniler Crockart who won the Queensland Japanese Speak- ing Competition and came second in the National Finals in Melbourne, will continue with her studies of Japanese prior to entering university in 1982. Jenniler ultimately hopes to join the Diplomatic Service. We wish both girls all the best lor the year ahead. Mrs. Moses, mother ol Gillian, offered to form a Japanese Cultural group of parents, stafi and girls. This group will be responsible lor the luture visits by the Hirayama School and has already met and discussed organisation of Japanese lessons lor interested persons next year. As well as organising cultural activities, it will also do much to improve our un- derstanding of our visitors and their culture and to promote even lurther the goodwill existing between our two schools.

Many other people have helped the schoolthroughouttheyear in various ways. Today I would like particularly to mention Mr. Max Howell, Headmaster of Brisbane Grammar School, who has allowed our girls to study music at Brisbane Grammar School during the year, and to use school lacilities such as the Centenary Hall and the oval. Mr. Bill Hayward, the Headmaster of Church ol England Grammar School, has also allowed us to use the rowing facilities as well as the school oval for our athletics. Brother Barry Buckley, Head- master of St. Joseph's, Gregory Terrace, has also provided us with added sporting facilities by allowing the girls on numbers ol occasions to use Terrace's oval.

A signilicant area of development for the year ahead will be in computer awareness and literacy' Mr. Bourke is designing a courie for all year 9 girls and will oversee the installation of our own computer facilities in the near future. These facilities will eventually be used in teaching at all levels' but initially in Mathematics'and accounting in years 11 and 12. They will also have added benefits for staff in the general administra- tion of moderation and reporting procedures. Thus they will give stalf and girls access to modern technology. In September I attended, with senior members of staff, a meeting of the board of secondary school studies to discuss the implementation of the review of school based assessment into Queensland schools. I am pleased to announce that our school will co-operate with the board and be a phase I school for development of these assessment procedures in 1982. By 1983 we will be awarding certificates on the competency bas- ed system of assessment rather then on the norm based procedure currently being used. I would like to stress, howeuer, that ROSBA as it is commonly called, it not a new system os assessment, but a refinement of present techniques which we hope will provide employers and others with more information about the individual achievements of students than is presently possible. On three separate occasions during the past three years, members of the Hirayama School from Japan have visited us and been billeted by families of this school. This year, Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Torney returned their visits by taking a group of girls to Japan in May. As a result of these cultural exchanges, Mr. Hirayama, the Principal of Hirayama Gakuen, has offered two scholarships to girls for 1981 to study in Japan. Robyn Belcher has been offered a sporting 4

Although this report represents only a brief resume of all the activities occuring in the school, it does allow you to reflect upon the challenge that is offered to us all once we become in- volved with schools. Education is far more than schooling; it is a lifelong process. If girls leaving today consider they are well educated because they came to Brisbane Girls' Gram- mar School, then we have failed them because they are only on the threshold of learning what lile is all about. Sir George Bowen commented in 1863 at the opening of the first Gram- mar school in Queensland at Ipswich that "by education is meant not a mere preparation for some specific trade or profession, but rather preparation for the whole business ol iiie - a preparation which shall fit the student to fill his part well as a member of a flamily, of a professional or of a com- mercial community, and ol society generally and of the state. "

done some work in radio activity, it is unfortunate they could not see the relevance ofattending a so-called Geography lec- ture. Moreover, every Australian citizen bears a moral responsibility in an issue such as Uranium. I believe we fail to a certain degree in achieving the aims of our own school which are basically to provide a broad based liberal education. Although the incident I have related was isolated, it is depressing to see the large number of girls who lail to organise their time properly and, when deadlines are to be met, try to lind any excuse to be given an extension. Too many of our girls are on anti depressants and find it necessary to get support lrom different sections of the school communi- ty, particularly from our student counsellor. It is good that we can provide such support; it is bad that we often contribute to their need for it. Mrs. Lynch is always readily available and many of us owe much to her. Thank you, Mrs. Lynch. Many discussions have been held with various members of stall and I hope that, with our involvement as a phase 1 ROSBA school, we will be able to contribute to a far more worthwhile curriculum that is presently being taught in schools. There needs to be a rationalisation of what is going on and if we believe in the aims that we have set ourselves, then changes have to occur so that our young people - our most valuable resource - do not go into adult lile with negative attitudes towards learning and in particular towards society. Australia offers a great challenge to us all and ilwe fail tc provide our youth with the background to see this challenge, there is little hope for the future. M oreover, if seeing the challenge, they become depressed, or turn tail. and fail to rise to meet it, we have failed them, and if we limit our perspectives to our own still "lucky country", and lail to open the eyes ofyouth to the needs ofthe develop- ing world, we have again failed them. Let us strive to open windows lor them to glimpse the joys of wider learning, the beauties of the world, the support and richness of human relationships, and the reward of service to the community of all mankind.

ln 1919 this aim rvas supported by members of the select com- mittee into education in Queensland when they wrote the se- cond interim report. They stated that "education now, as in the past, must serve other purposes besides the preparation of our youth to enter the work force, important though this may be." The committee recognised "that rapid developments in our complex technological society have produced a demand for a more highly educated and skilled work force. This need has resulted, however, in increasing pressure on the limited time available for the primary and secondary education of our children. It has led some sections of our community to question the usefulness of social education and even to suggest that the time might more profitable be employed in purely vocational pursuits." This is deplored. I agree with the committee's statement and am very concern- ed at the noted increase in pressure on our youth, particularly at the year I I and I 2 level, when they not only have to face the reality of achieving a certain T. E. score ifthey are to enter the quota lor university or C.A.E.s, but are also at a time in their life when they are developing their own sense of identity and sense of personal worth.

Not long ago we had what I believe to be a sad example of how our students see only limited usefulness in extending themselves beyond narrow academic pursuits in case exten- sion jeopardises their results towards their tertiary entrance score. A guest speaker was arranged to talk to the girls on both sides olthe Uranium issue and all year 12 girls were ex- pected to attend. Because the talk had been arranged through the geography department, a large number of girls not study- ing geography thought they could use it as an excuse to catch up on work in other subjects, and so in one science-oriented group, some 34 girls were absent on the day when the speaker arrived. All the girls were contacted at home and, with f'ew ex- eptions, the excuses were pitiful to hear. But after lunch when other lessons resumed, a large proportion ol the girls turned up lor school. Considering that the girls studying Biology had just been dealing with the influence of radiation on lifle, and the fact that there was a group in Chemistry who had recently

Mothers Group Report The Mothers Group has had another busy year. Meetings have been generally well attended, and Mrs. Hancock and other members ol stall have given very interesting talks. Mr. Bourke explained the new computer, and Miss Greet, the Rosba system. Mr. Madden, together with Peter Morris and Bill Ward talked about proposals being considered lor the Conondale property, and Miss Paterson gave a most in- teresting talk about the Mental Abilities trip to Fiji. Our first term lunction was a lilm evening with champagne and chicken supper at the Schonelle Theatre. Both films, "Madame Rosa" and "Le Cavaleur" were most enjoyable. Second term was very busy. The Fashion Extravaganza was held on Saturday 23rd May. Alter a great deal ol hard work by girls, mothers and several staff members, we had a most successlul evening. During this term also, dancing classes were held. Once again the boys were a little slow in coming forward, but we had almost equal numbers, and the young ones seemed to have fun. Their dancing certainly improved over the lour weeks and they all entered into the spirit offan- cy dress for the last night. On the last day of the term we held a stalf Iuncheon on behalf of the P & F Association. Third term brought School Day, a tremendous success in planning and co-operation. Everyone worked very hard and we were pleased to be part ol it. Our last function lor the year will be a "Spring Luncheon" to be held at Petrie Mansions in October. We hope it will be a relaxed and happy end-of-year gathering. We will have raised about $5000 this year. Money raised last year was spent during the Christmas holidays on new desks and carpet lor a classroom and on furnishing and carpeting of the Senior boarders sitting room. Money has recently been allocated for providing new curtains lor Wl3 and W14 and also lor a synthesizer and four-channel stereo deck to be used in Music, Speech and Drama, and English subject areas. Finally I would like to thank all those who have made our year successful; those mothers who have planned and organized lunctions, sold tickets, cooked for us, served suppers, washed dishes and modelled clothes; the girls who showed such enthusiasm for the Fashion Extravaganza; the teaching stall who were always willing to help when needed; the office stafl who cheerfully dispatched endless notices lor us; and the groundsmen who did so much lilting and shifting and setting-up for us. Diana Falconer President

Fathers Group Report The Fathers' Group within the B.G.G.S. Parents' and Friends' Association continued to give the opportunity for fathers' involvement in their daughters' school. During the year this involvement has been achieved by a blend of social, advisory, sporting and grounds improvement activities. The Group made two visits to the Conondale property; one to assist in an assessment of the property's potential, and the other as a lamily picnic day. The major social event for the group was the Bush Dance and B.B.Q., with music provided by the Bail-'em-up Bush Band. This night was enjoyed not only by the parents but also by all age groups that participated. Social events must surely in- clude our chief fund-raiser - the production of the 1 98 I vin- tage B.G.G.S. wine bottling. Ground improvements continued with lurther work on the Memorial garden, planting on the bank between the tennis court and volley ball court, and paving of an area with cobblestones. We hope that luture extension of this area adja- cent to the Boarding House will provide a precinct in har- mony with the school buildings and environment. Members oi the Group have also continued their association with various school sporting teams. On behall ol all members of the Fathers' Group, I would like to thank Mrs. Hancock and the members of staffl, who have provided support and assistance to the Group throughout the year. I would also like to extend my personal thanks to the members, and in particular to the members of the Com- mittee, ior all the time and ellort which they have put into our activities on behall ol the school Peter Morris Chairrnan, Fathers' Group

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Old Girls' Association Once again it is time to record some of our activities during the year, which began in February with the Annual General Meeting and Dinner at the Zebra Motel. We were pleased to welcome Mrs. Hancock, girls from last year's sixth form and other new members, especially those who have joined our committee. It was decided to resume the publication of a news letter and this was compiled in April, although undoubtedly the dornestic notes and other news were far lrom complete. We would appreciate any items of interest regarding old girls, and suggestions for lunctions, and these may be forwarded to the Secretary, care of the school. In May we held a very informal Re-union and Devonshire Tea at school. During the afternoon Miss Marjorie Elliste spoke about her student days (rather than as a mistress as so many ol us remember her) and Mrs. Doreen Yeates recalled her role as a member of the school staff. Later Mrs. Hancock arranged lor a few ofthe boarders to take groups ofold girls on a tour inspection of the school including the boarding house. Our tenth Annual Art Show was held from 1lth to 13th September and once again was a wonderful success both socially and financially. There was a wide variety of Art and Cralt displays and demonstrations and something of interest to all who attended. This is our major function and the com- rnittee would like to thank everyone who assisted with the organization of the Art Show. During the past year we have learned ol the death of the lollowing Old Girls and extend our sympathy to their relatives: - Mrs. Gloria MacMillan (nee Buck) Mrs. V. A. Horwood Miss Joan Kelly Mrs. Margaret Crammond (nee Shallcross) We would like to congratulate two Old Girls who have receiv- ed awards recently - Miss Thalia Kennedy who was award- ed at M.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours list' At the end ol this year Miss Kennedy will retire as Head Mistress of Ipswich Girls' Grammar School and we wish her well in her retirement. Nancy Spencer who was named "Apprentice ol the Year" attended Grammar 1972-71 . Nancy is employed by the Queensland Electricity Generating Board and will complete her studies for a Diploma in Electrical Engineering at the Queensland Institute of Technology this year. The committee had the opportunity of assisting with the rele- vant section of the School Evaluation which was completed during the year. This was a very interesting exercise and a reminder of the importance and satislaction gained by the co- operation ol the whole School community. We would like to thank Mrs. Haricock and all members ol stall who have oflered assistance and encouragement throughout the year. Finatly we wish the girls leaving school every success and look lorward to their continued association with the school as members ol the Old Girls.

A past student of B.G.G.S., Gaylen Rogers, has been named Nurse ol the Year lor 1981. Gaylen left Grammar in 1912, and trained at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, from where she graduated in 1916. In 1977 Gaylen undertook a Paediatric Course at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth. In 1979 she worked in the United States at Arkansas Childrens' Hospital, where she studied oncology. Gaylen returned to Princess Alexandra Hospital in 1980, where she is currently working as Charge Nurse of the On- cology Ward. Nancy Margaret Spencer was selected as Apprentice of the Year from six finalists at a ceremony in Brisbane in August. Nancy left B.G.G.S. in 1977 and undertook a Radio Mechanics apprenticeship whilst studying for an Associate Diploma in Electrical Engineering part-time at Q.I.T. At the end of l98l she will have qualified as an Electronics Techni- cian. Nancy works intensively with computers. Catherine Jane Milliken left Brisbane Girls' Grammar School on completion of her secondary education, and studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, from which she graduated in 1977.In 1978 she became Caltex Woman Graduate of the Year for Queensland, and in 1918-19 she obtained a German Government Scholarship for two years enabling her to study the oboe in Freiberg with Heinz Holliger. ln 1979 she won the Woolworth Award at the Perth National Eisteddlod. Catherine is at present furthering her studies at the Hochschule ltir Musik in Hanover, and she is a member of the German Student Orchestra which gives concerts in many of the capital cities in Germany.

AN IMAGE TO TREASURE

A school on The Terrace amidst flowers, trees, birds - an image to treasure - a flight of words. Round the grounds I walk thinking how you'll look what you'll say. The bell rings. In a flash it's that first - that last day. Birth. love death - assembly each morning. I return to the still-point. The embryo's forming. Jocelyn Ortt-Saeed. Awarded the Lyric Prize in 1950

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ts l3l8t Andrea and I attended our lirst G.p.S. School Captains' meeting at St. Margaret's accompanied by Mrs. Hancock, Desley Ashton and Alison McAdam. Subsequent meetings have been real eye-openers. 6l4l8t Susan Wilson, Grainia King, Julie Cleghorn, Margaret .loughin, Kate Takken, Mary pearson, Susan White, Andrea and I were inducted as Prefects before the school much to the embarrassment of some of us who due to nervousness forgot our lines although we remembered to open and close our mouths in time with those who didn't forget. Kathy Tilbury joined our ranks later in April and at the end of third term, Debbie Allman, Jenny Batersby, Merryl Markwell, Heather R.obinson and Kristen White were appointed prefects.

All the year eight House Group Seniors, House captains and ourselves rnet with Miss J. O'Sullivan and Mrs. Lynch at 1.00 pm in the seminar rooms to prepare for the ne*eit additions to the school who were to receive their first taste of B.G.G.S. the following day. 28lt l8t ORIENTATION DAY for year 8's and year ll's. The morning passed without incident. The rather bewilderecl year 8's were left to our mercy lor the second half of theday during.which_time they were hopefully entertained by a uni_ lorrn skit and a bus behaviour skit lollowed bv enthusiastic renderings of the school war cry and getting-to-know_you games. (-.Little did they know that the alorementioned games were really a.subterfuge lor our indoctrination programme promoting school spirit. 2e lt l8t School resumed rnuch to everyone,s joy or despair depending on how good their holidays were.

t0l4l8t The lirst Old Girls' Chamber Music Concert was held and enjoyed by all those who attended. Also enjoyed was the wine and cheese supper afterwards. t t l4l8t Some lucky members of year l2 were given valuable work ex- perience. The Prefects were the official waitresses for the first end of term sports dinner attended by the swimming squad, water-polo teams, life-saving teams, softballers and basket- ballers. Thanks must go to Mrs. Short for all the organization she put into that evening and each ol the ensuing sports di n n ers. t4l4l8t The B.G.G.S. Choir performed the Stabat Marte in St. John's Cathedral. t 5 l4l8t As well as the B.G.G.S. End of Term Music Department Concert there was an exciting and joyous event taking place just over the road in the Great Hall at B.G.S. - the widding of Miss Pauline Harvey and Mr. Brian Short. 2t-241418t Combined Music Camp 21l4l8t Major Robert Breen gave an excellent and thought- provoking address which was enjoyed by both stalf ind students at our ANZAC assembly. 615 l8t The results of the Combined Music Camp were heard at the Combined Grammar Schools' Concert held at B.G.S.

25l2l8t England House won the inter-house swimming carnival held this year at Centenary Pools. All houses showld great spirit and ingenuity in their cheer squad uniforms. Those orange bloomers were mind-boggling. t4l3l8t Not only was this the G.P.S. Swimming Competition, it was also the debut ol the 1981 B.G.G.S. Cheer Squad who had been practising religiously lor weeks before the big day. Congratulations to the s,uvimming team on their excellent per- formance. As far as we're concerned you're number one.

12ls l8t The prefects and House captains held a year 12 Barbeque at which important issues were discussed such as the uniform, rules, the senior's role and responsibilities and the FORMAL (only I I 1 shopping days to go). Apart from a slight food shor- tage the evening went without too many problems. t4 & t5lsl81 Year 12 Biology Camp Combined play - "Ten Little Niggers" glamorous female lead was none other than Sally Kennison. 20ls l8l Year 8 Musical - "Wheels" An innovation in the Music Department this year was the year 8 Musical taking the place of normal musical classes for year 8. All those who performed or sang, or rode bicycles or pushed prams enjoyed thernselves tremendously. This enthusiasm and enjoyment was communicated to the in which the our very own

te ll l8t Most of the Prefects attended a G.P.S. Prefects' Barbeque held at B.S.H.S. at which we lound wehad a star on the foot- ball lield who had previously been reserving her prowess for the basketball courts. 20l1l8t Dancing ciasses at B.G.S. otherwise known as Formal Partner ProsPectus 2517 l8t The Fathers' Group held a very successful Bush Dance 2e l1 l8t Japanese guests from the Hiroyama Gakuan Tsushima Girls' High School arrived.

audience. 23ls l8t Fashion Extravaganza 21 l5l8t End of Term Music Concert 3a l5 l8t Hilda's. 216181 Gymnastics Display t3l6l81 ACER Scholarship Exam

B.G.G.S. ballgames team competed in the G.P.S. Competi- tion at St. Hilda's where they achieved second place to St.

The G.P.S. Gymnastics Competition took place at St. Joseph's College, Nudgee. While both artistic and gymnastic teams performid ad-i.ably, the A Grade' B Grade and D Grade Artistic teams took first places. t7l6l8t A iaige percentage of the school sat for the Australian Maths Competition. t8l6l8t Sports Dinner 22 - 261618t After much fund-raising during second term the Gymnastics teams enjoyed a trip to Melbourne chaperoned by Miss Williamson and Miss Keely. 8-el7l8l Orientation Day for parents of B.G.G.S. year 8's 1982. Three of the Prefects enjoyed showing visitors around the school. The school uniform and the sports uniform were ex- pertly modelled by Julie Cleghorn. t4l1l8t With the new term, "blitzing" began, at the request of staff who were concerned about the drop in the standard of uni- form. Prefects and House Captains patrolled all possible es- cape routes armed with pen and paper from ten past three in order to catch the early birds. In the ensuing weeks "blitzing" occurred at least once a week to try to maintain a satisfactory standard. The Prefects also began an evaluation of the school rules in conjunction with the S.R.C. Every class was visited by a Prefect and given the opportunity to voice their opinions regarding school rules. 1811l81 Winter Sporting Fixtures began.

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3t 11 l8t The opening night of the school musical "The King and I" with a star-studded cast under the direction of Miss Ann Marie O'Sullivan proved to be an outstanding success and a third perlormance was put on due to public demand. t l8l8t Japanese Cultural Day at which the Concert Band performed and a damper and billy tea was prepared by the D ol E club. 318l8t Evaluation Committee arrived. 518l9t German Verse Speaking t5l8l8t The A Grade netball team defeated B.S.H.S. and went on to win the Premiership.

Miss Paterson, Vanessa Golden. Nicole Hodsdon and Cathv Martin travelled to Fiji to compete in the "Mental Olym'- pics" from which they returned victorious. 4le l8t The Prelects and the President ol the S.R.C. held an after- noon tea for the year 1 I's at which our main aim was to talk frankly about leadership roles in year 12. We enjoyed talking and we hope the year I I's also enjoyed the afternoon. e le lst Alliance Francaise Concert in Auditorium. n le lst Debut ol "Radio Paw Paw" Old Girls' Art Show t2/e l8t School. Day was planned diflerently this year with major fundraising activities being organized by parents while students took part in displays as well as havingitails ifthey so wished. The S. R.C. held the annual lilm which this year delighted the horror movie freaks but discouraged potential babysitters. An Evening Music Festival was held in the Auditorium. The B.S.H.S. Orchestra, the St. Peter's Chamber Orchestra, the B.G.S. percussion ensemble and the Churchie Jazzf Rock band performed as well as the B.G.G.S. Choir and the Boarders' Choir. The diversity of musical offerings ranged lrom Bach to Stravinsky to Beatles and catered for all tastes. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and a suitable end to an eventlul day.

t]l8l8t R. T. Jelleries' Choral Competition was held during assembly and adjudicated by Miss Hebden and Mr. David McFarlane, head of the C.E.G.S. Music Department and lounder of the Queensland Light Opera Company. Congratulations to the Boarding House on their win and to all the other houses on their performance. 2t 18l8t The inter-house Athletics was held at C.E.G.S. and won by Woolcock House. 198 I saw the introduction of individual championships in each year.

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School Day - 1981 Being 'asked' by the Staff Editor of the School Magazine to write something about School Day is akin to running a marathon (wondering all the time if you're on the correct route) and then being askpd to write a short essay (no more than 15,000 words) on the tone of one's calf muscles. Mrs. Colwill, the Staff Editor in question, possesses not only that indelinable star quality which rocketed her to fame as the hottest donut-seller in Grammar's history, but also the steely will which reminds one of the adage, "A request is a polite lorm of an order". Despite such enormous strain, it remains my pleasure,to ac- quaint readers with a brief overview of the B.G'G'S. School Day, 1981. Let me first dispel a few mYths: l. Mrs. Edwards was not horrified when she heard that the Slave Auction she-had organised as part of her Latin Display was being regarded by members of some boys' schooli as having an entirely dilferent purpose to the one envisaged. 2. A prominent member ol the Fathers' Group did nqt ac- cidentally resell tickets to the Evening Lamb Roast organised by David Hancock (causing 75 not 50 people to ariiu", ravenous and thirsty). It isjust not true that David said more than 'Oh, bother', and it didn't cause the host's wife considerable consternation.

Despite any speculation to the contrary, Mrs. Hancock was very pieased with the work of the clean-up squad. In fact,ile thought I had done such a goodjob organising the garbage squad that it was suggested I reassess my career as a teacher and become a 'garbo'! There was not overriding concern expressed by the male audience at the Fashion Parade that the swimming costumes were too baggy. In fact, under intense question- ing, the Reverend Alan Dale admitted he didn't see any piobl..t at all with the swimming costumes. Several things, though, are true: The Mothers' Group, Fathers' Group and Old Girls money managers led by Mrs. Jan Battersby, Mr. Peter Morris, Mr. Ivan Bowen and Mrs. Vallis respectively, did a lantastic job. The teachers and students started slowly and finished magnificently. The lront ollice staff, workmen, carpenters, gardener, cook, kitchen stalfand Bursar's office provided, as always, tremendous and timely assistance. Particular thanks are due to Mrs. Hancock, Ted Noon and Janice Ward without whom the finely enmeshed balance of chaos, fun and work called School Day would not have

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ticipate in as students ol B.G.G.S. The day was fun and ex- citing and enjoyed by all. The cheering this year was led by the grade 9's. The most outstanding grade for Lilley was grade 8. They scored most of Lilley's points. Dimity Winders (8), Sam Leigh Cooper (8) and Sue Bruce (9) were the stars lor the day. These girls helped tremendously in putting Lilley in 3rd position. For School Day this year Lilley House held a second hand book stall. The day proved to be very interesting and beneficial to anyone entering the second hand book selling business l I would like to thank the House Seniors, and Jenny Battersby (V.H.C.), Katie McAdam (S.C.) and Julie Batstone (V.S.C.) for all the support given to me throughout the year. Last but by no means least - Mrs. Thornquist (Lilley House Mistress). Special thanks must go to this wonderful lady who put so much ol her spare time into the house as a whole. Without her the year could not have run as smoothly as it did. Perhaps the last thing I have to say is on behalf ofthe grade t2's. and that is to wish the rest ofthe house the best ofluck for the luture - GOOD LUCK LILLEY HOUSE. Best rvishes, Kristen White Lilley House Captain

Lilley House Report I 98 I saw the second year for the reintroduction of houses at Grammar. Lilley House started its year oflby welcoming the Grade 8's to the school on Wednesday the 28th of January. Monday the 2nd of February was the lirst official House Group Meeting for the year. Discussions were held over debatable aspects such as fund-raising. We decided to es- tablish ourselves as soon as possible and set down our guidelines. I congratulated all the girls in the house as by the end olthe third term for 198 1, Lilley House had raised well over its required amount. Well done! It didn't take long for the new Grade 8's to become involved in school activities, because starting on the 1 lth February was the lnterhouse soltball competition. Lilley came 4th. Thank you to Cathy Bell and Sally Homes the Grade 8 House Seniors for all your help. On Tuesday the 17th of February Lilley held a house barbeque. The idea behind the barbeque was to get girls of all ages mixing with each other. The agenda included activities both inside and out, a delicious dinner, a house photo and linally all girls participating in playing the chocolate game. This aspect of the evening was by far the most exciting and the most memorable. As the lnterhouse Swimming Carnival was approaching Jen- ny Battersby, Katie McAdam and I decided that Lilley House T-Shirts were in order. Last year only the Grade 12 girls wore T-Shirts. This year we thought that everyone should wear them. Not only did it make the house look terrilic but it prornoted a great deal of house spirit. The'Frog' emblem was used again and along with it, numerous war cries rvere tnade up. Even il'we didn't come lst, Lilley House had lots ol lun. On the lTth of August the R. T. Jefferies' Choral Concert was held in the auditorium. At first there didn't seem to be much response but as the day drew near the girls practised and practised. Thanks must go to Mrs. Thornquist, Jenny Battersby and Vanessa Blocksidge all of whom put a great deal olellort into teaching the songs to the rest of us. I must make a special thankyou to the Grade I I girls. They sup- ported the choir through to the end, turning up to all prac- tices. By the end ofthe adventure I certainly had the pleasure ol knowing these girls far better than I had before. With all our eflorts Lilley came lourth out of the 7 groups competing. On Friday the 2lst of August all girls trooped over to Churchie for another Interhouse Athletics Day. For the grade l2's it wars the last athletics day that we could par-

,,,, W The Inter-House Athletics Carnival (Woolcock's most successlul sporting event), took place at C.E.G.S. on 24th August. Wiih an athletically inclined grade eight class,.Susie Co6per (runner-up in the grade eight competition) and Pam Rogers (winner ol the grade ten competition), we did ex- ceedingly well. Not only was Woolcock the over-all winners ol the iarnivat, but managed to win the Ballgames Cup too' All girls performed the miraculous improvement from fourth place in 1980. The theme of "ice-cream" was adopted for School Day this year. We supplied the hungry crowds with delicious ice- Lream sundaei, lruit salad and ice-cream and milkshakes' The grade nine class were a little adventurous and presented,a HaLrited House. Prolits from School Day went towards Woolcock's Fund raising. As that concluded my report, ol Woolcock's endeavours and achievements, I feel that 1981 has been a most interesting year for me and certainly an ex- tremely successlul one lor the whole house. I think that credit should go to the grade elevens who have shown responsibility and enthusiasm throughout the past year, and who I am sure will do an excellent job next year. On my final note I would like to give a special thank-you to all the House Seniors who have done a wonderlul job and been most helpful to me and last ol all to Miss Cahill and Mr. Bromiley who helped the year run as smoothlY as it did. Best ol Luck ior 1982 Sonia Weir (House Captain) bv. ffi

Woo[eoe[e F{ouse Report At the beginning of 1981 Woolcock was challenged with its second year of proving to be an enthusiastic and closely-knit house. On January 28th the grade eight House Seniors and myself welcomed twenty nervous and confused grade eights to our house, who soon dedicated themselves to become fully fledged Wookcockians. The first house assembly was a real experience, where all of those comlorting DO's and DON'Ts, handed down lrom your "ever-loving ex-House Captain" Jan Gillespie, were very helpful. Much to Miss Cahill's relief, the descision was made to retain our Wonder Woolcock image. House spirit was helped along by the printing of seventy 'Wonder Woolcock' T-shirts and the practising of our famous house songs. The sensational cheer squad was reintroduced in preparation lor the Inter-House Swimming Carnival held at Centennary Pool on 25th February. Woolcock proved to have talent not only in the spectators stand, but also in the swimming pool - We came a triumphant third - well done everyone! Wooicock's House Barbeque, held on Wednesday 4th March, was a great success in encouraging house com- munication between the junior and senior girls. Fun and games began the day, followed by a delicious smorgasbord dinner, then an invigorating sing-a-long and finished on a lattening note - the chocolate eating game. Thanks goes to the House Seniors and also to those grade twelve giris, who helped in making our barbeque a most enjoyabie and memorable occasion. The grade eights proved themselves to be talented sportswomen when they were runners-up in the grade eight soltball competition. The grade nines also competed in the grade nine netball competition and tied for fourth place. These girls showed a fine example of Woolcock spirit and enthusiasm. On the lTth August the Inter-House R. T. Jelferies Chorale Competition was held in the Auditorium. All of our time and effort was well rewarded when the Woolcock choir came se- cond to the Boarder's choir. Everyonewas "tickled pink" due to the fact that we constituted the smallest choir and tackled it with a cheerful diflerence. The grade elevens put in a pleas- ing elfort and special thanks goes to Jane Nicklin who did an excellent job in organizing the choir.

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England House Report, 1981 House Colour - Light Blue House Mistress - Mrs. SwaYne E,ngland House started the year well with a victory at the Intir-house Swimming Carnival. This was very encouraging, and House spirit was high. Our next victory was in the Grade 8 Inter-house Netball' Congratulationil Ho*euer, they were not as successful in the Intei-house softball. Their fund-raising effort was a cake stall, where they raised over $40. Grade 9 England participated in the Inter-house softball and netball competitions. They held a very successful popcorn stall during ihe lunch hours, and also held a class carwash. Grade l0 E,ngland have participated actively in the Inter- house volleyball competition and had a very successful Easter Egg raffle. Grade I I England offered their sportswomen for the Inter- house swimmlng and Inter-house athletics. They held a sweet stall, and also raffled a beautiful snake, made by 'Howie'. Grade l2 England did organization for all the house ac- tivities. One of these was the outing to the Munich Steakhouse. This proved to be a great success, and we all had an enjoyable night out. Another success was the England House Barbeque. After 'munching' on the delicious delicacies supplied by the girls, we enjoyed the movie 'A Little Romance'.

Ruth Cameron conducted the House choir in the Inter-house Choral Competition. Even though we were not successful' it was a worthwhile exercise, encouraging non-sporting girls to be involved. The Inter-house Athletics Carnival was another event where we didn't quite make it in the top fivel However, we are proud to acknowledge that Grainia King won the in- dividual trophy lor year l2 and shared the trophy for overall champion. England House also entered the Inter-house Debating Co"mpetition. This was organized by Lenore Taylor, and the team did very well. Our biscuit stall on School Day wasn't around for long, as our quality was excellent. A tremendous effort was made by all the girls. Our sincere thanks go to Mrs. Swayne and all the House- Group teachers who devote so much of their valuable time to hetping us with all our House efforts' Grade l2 England wish the House every success in 1982, and thank Mrs. Swayne for being such a perservering House M istress. I would like to personally thank my Vice-Captain: Jenny Claringbould, Sports Captain: Ann Leung, all House-Group Seniori and Mrs. Swayne for helping and supporting me through the year. Julie Cleghorn (House Captain)

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