1995 School Magazine

6irlg' Grammar Scbool t8radbgnp 1995

seminar sras about equipping us al1 with knowledge about our collntry, and in turn instilling in us pride and confidence in what Australia and incleed ourselves are capable of. I had a wonderfi-rl time in Canberra. The selection process was dillicult and the Seminar itself required considerable stamina, but the end resr-rlt well justilied the effort involved. I extend every good wish to any Year 11 student applying in the future. Although it has been thirteen years since the last

Girls' Grammar student attended, it is possible, and indeed not uncommon, to have students from one school selected a nllmber of times over a short period (Boys' Grammar clid it, so we can too; I'm sure). I feel a better citizen for having attended, and wish to thank the Queen's Trust for providing such a wonderlul oppoltLlnity.

KIRSTY DODSWORTH

NAIIONAL ,Th. 25th Nationel St lr, rol Strrtlents I Dcbating Clrampionship was held in Hobart, in tl-ie second week of term. It was a fantastic experience to attend, as I did as the Queensland Term Reserue. Vhile I did not debate during the week, I supported "the team" throughor"rt their debates and was chair- person for other debates. Consequently I watched fifteen debates over five days!! How- ever the debates were all of a very high standard and most enjoyable, with topics ranging from the Super League and Sport in the School Curriculum to APEC, Bosnia and Animal Rights. Each tearn debated on four pre-advised topics, and also on three topics given to them an hour prior to the debate. The

DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

the opposition can stand up and ask ques- tions of the speaker'. \(lhile this sounds (and is) faidy daunting, it livens up the debates considerably. As well as gaining a wealth of knowl- edge, it was great fun to meet r-rp with debaters from other states. \fe were sur- prised by the friendliness of the competi- tion, (and also by some of the competitors!) and somehow we managed to fit hours of "mingling" into the already hectic week. lifestern Australia were the overall win- ners, taking home "the door". Runners-up were the A.C.T. \ilhile Queensland didn't get a place, the team debated very well and

were recognised by al1 as one of the toughest teams. Overall it was an emazing and memorable week.

debates were also different in tl'rat they incorporated "Points of Information", which means that during each speaker's speech,

EVE WILSON

RUTH SCHULZ

Ruth also competed in the Queensland Ori- enteering Championships where she gained sec- ond place and was se- lected in the Queensland team. During the Easter break, Ruth competed in the Australian Three Days Orienteering Champion ships where she came second in the ril/omen's 16 Year age group. This result gained her a place in the Australian team

\fear Ten student Ruth Schulz has contribtited much to I the sport of Orienteering this year'. Sl're has competed in numeroLrs championships and has gained outstancling results. Ruth competed for the Metropolitan East region in the Queensland Schools orienteering Championships where she placed first and was subsequently chosen for the Queensland team to compete in the Australian School's Orienteering Cham- pionships.

which went on to compete in tl-re Australia - New Zealand Challenge. The Australian team was victorious in this event. -il/e congratulate Ruth on her r,-onderfi-il achievements and will be following her future involvement in this sport with great interest. SARAH MONAGHAN

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