1989 School Magazine

have a small population, we consist of a mix of many nationalities the majority of whom are proud to call themselves Australians. The changes that have occurred in this country over the past two hundred years, but more particularly in the past thirty years, place great responsibilities on our Schools to develop programs that will not only allow for cultural enrichment of our young people, but also help them develop greater tolerance and understanding for people with different ethnic backgrounds. This year therefore has provided many opportunities for the eight hundred and fifty-five students to be involved in community activities, not only associated with the Bicentennial celebrations, but also with the World Exposition. Through the project "schools Across Australia" students have been corresponding with the Falmouth School in Cornwall and the Crosskeys College in Wales. As well, there has been a link to Casuarina High in Darwin and we were pleased to welcome members of that School when they visited Brisbane for Expo. The annual service of Praise and Thanksgiving held in April at St. Andrew's Uniting Church, focused our thoughts on the Bicentennial and its implications for us all. ln the address by Rev. Dr. John Moses, we were reminded that in the contemporary world we need to build on the experience of the past, shored up by the foundations of honest and rigorous modern thought if we are to solve the complex problems of racial and class conflict and other aberrations which wrack our society. We must be part of that emancipating, reconciling and healing process which promotes the interdependence and solidarity of the entire human race. It was not long after this Service that one hundred members of the Senior Orchestra and Concert Band participated in the Official Opening of World Expo BB. This was a unique experience for the girls and one which they will remember for many years. Penelope Boys in Year 12, was privileged to be selected to perform with the Fanfare Ensemble to mark the arrival of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, to the Ceremony. Expo also provided the opportunity for nineteen drama students to work with a cast of eighty who performed on the River Stage in July. The play, Synth the Electric Muse, was written in conjunction with students from nine Schools with two of our girls successfully filling principal roles in the production. Community activities however are not the only way in which students are encouraged to develop greater tolerance and understanding for others. The Language Department has developed broad-based programs that allow students the oppoftunity to interact with people from various cultures and, as a result, the place of languages within the curriculum is being increasingly strengthened. By the end of five years of secondary schooling, many of our students converse at a very high standard in a language other than English. On Japan's National Day, peta fennedy was chosen to give a welcoming speech to visiting Japanese dignitaries at the Japanese Pavilion. Colinette Margerison was awarded first prize in the Japanese Speech Contest at Year 10 level. Taueva Caesar won an Alliance Francaise Competition at Year 9 level. Elsina Wainwright and Julie Adsett received Scholarships through the Australian

Mrs l. Hancock

PRINCIPAIIS ANNUAT REPORT :'l9BB It is with great pleasure that, as Principal of the Cirls' Crammar School, I welcome you, Your Excellency and Lady Campbell, to the Annual End of Year Assembly and Prizegiving. Since its foundation in 1875, the School has been pleased, and indeed honoured, to welcome the Covernor of Queensland to various functions, pafticularly in his capacity as Official Visitor to the School. This is not the first occasion on which you have honoured us, Sir, with your presence and we appreciate the interest that you show in the School. The position you hold as Covernor of this State allows us all to recognise the link that you provide between the School and the history of this Nation, and it is therefore most fitting that in this our Bicentennial Year, you have agreed to address our School family and present the prizes to the top scholars and for those who have achieved success in various co-curricular activities. Australia is a young nation and we are proud to know that this School, in providing young women of this State with access to education of the highest standards for the past one hundred and fourteen years has helped in its development. Our country is no longer isolated from the rest of the world and, although in comparative terms we