1983 School Magazine

Frior to ttrre lloard. eleetions, Mr. L-{arry Eolton retired after tr9 years, the naajority of whieh time he spcnt as Treasurer, and -nudge F{arry Matthews resigned after 1tr years, serving as Deputy Chairrnan for six of those years' n wound iike to take this opportunity to thank those two gentlemen, not ontry for ann the time and expertise they gave the sehool, but also for the hetrp and siLrpport ttrey gave to rne. We wish them both well in the future. Not a year seerns to go by without some physieal changes to the school. This year is no exception, with extensions to the art area being completed-. The school now has an extra art classroom, a pottery toom, and an art staff room. Covering was also placed oia the floors of the entire complex and extra storage facilities provided. With the completion of this work, space was released in the eastern wing for developrnent of an English classroom and language staffroom. The developrnent also allowed for relocation of other staff and the provision of a much needed parent interview room.

.. '$"+,i!,,*.,",.,""irr*'v**' s .. : .. . , Other physical improvements have been made through the fiilancial and practical support of the Farents and Friends' ,Association, Mothers' Group, Fathers' Group and Old Girls' ,{ssociation. T'he F & F provided funding for extension of computer facilties and provision of a prograrnmed keytroard familiarity programe. The Mothers' group carpeted and curtained the music classroorn and made large cushions lor the room, carpeted and curtained three room in the western wing and carpeted two others. Fathers continued to man Working Bees to beautify the school and, as well, provided the outdoor education programme with six canoes, safety equipment, tents, and shed to house them. The Old Girls' Association provided the Boarders with a rnuch needed commercial dryer and speakers for the organ which was installed some three years ago. Our thanks must go to all these groups and their chairmen and committees lor the support so generously given each year. Without such support, either fees would need to be higher, or facilities poorer. The year started with 806 on the roll, of whom 99 were Boarders. Among staff welcomed in 1982 were Mr. Don Francis, F{ead of Mathematics, Mr. Rod Wakefield, as Director of Music and Mrs. Maxine Kelleher as my secretary. This year the school has been enriched by an artist in residence (Mr. John O'Brien) who was funded by the Australian Council and appointed to tsrisbane Girls' Grammar School by the Education Department. One of the many outcomes of this appointment has been the production of a cassette recording of the school's major rnusic groups. This year staff members have been very busy implementing R.O.S.B.A. in years 9 and 11. The majority ol our work programmes have been accredited and next year students will receive junior and senior certificates under the new format. in association with R.O.S.B.A. many staff have contributed to seminars organised for staff in other schools and Mr. Greg Geise has been on leave of absence as a consultant in mathematics lor schools in Fhase II and Phase III.

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