1998 School Magazine

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Girls 6rammar ^Iconol ;!Brisbane 1998

~:^z The successful season did not finish here. The rowing dinner to Grammar Basketball. After Round Ten, they were placed was held at The Convention Centre on 5th September owing to second. They are looking strong for the forthcoming finals. The our increased numbers. This venue was another first for two Under 17s teams have experienced a disappointing season Grammar rowing. It was a memorable evening andwas the icing on court. However, their close defeats, in a very tough division, did not deter them from being enthusiastic, spirited members on the cake for the season of the Grammar Basketballteam. They should be proud of their The results reflected the huge commitment by all the rowers sportsmanship and energy. With improvement in team skills, and made the season the success it was. Grammar is showing their 1999 season will produce some exciting results its strength in rowing, as each year we lay effective foundations The Under 18 White team is comprised of many beginners for future years These girls have bonded exceptionally well as a team, which BGGS FENCING has had a most satisfying year. Under the has helped them improve their skills. Unfortunately the girls exceptional coaching of Andrew Hatcourt andleadership of Mrs have not won a game; however, they have increased their Vize, the year got off to a great start witlT BGGS entering three knowledge and skill which has provided them with a great teams in the 1998 Queensland Amateur Fencing Association's opportunity as they become the seniors in 1999. Special School teams competition. This competition concluded with mention must go to Kate Prosser, Naonit Hands and Jacki BGGS A, made up of Lindsay MCGrath, Rhiannon Mumieriri Scales who have played extremely well throughout the whole and Alex Gnues emerging victorious after defeating schools season. The entire team should be proud of the way they have such as Moreton Bay College to place first. BGGS B, captained committed themselves to their sport by Sophie Ferris with Pip MCGrath and Catheririe Spratley The Under 18 Blue team has experienced a rough season also performed brilliantly to place third and BGGS C, consisting of Yvette Miller, Kathrynvan Opdenbosch and Kara Ronai injuries, rain, netball, sickness and formals have stopped the team from playing to the standard of which they are capable placed fourth. After Round Ten, the team was placed fourth. This result should Later in the year, BGGS A competed in the Queensland place them in a semifinal where they will be able to have more School Teams Competition in order to gain a place representing than five players on the court. Jane Menuies as a newcomer to Queensland at the Nationals. The Team consisting of Lindsay the sport has used her netball skills to out-rebound the MCGrath, Sophie Ferris, Pip MCGrath, Catherine Spratley and opposition on numerous occasions. Be"rida Deal has pro- Alex Ginies successfully placed second in this competition and vided the team with great all-round play was selected to travel to Sydney in July to represent Queensland 1998 has seen many Grammar Basketballers making repre- at the Nationals sentative sides and we congratulate The 1998 National Under 15 and Under 17 Fencing Champi- Brisbane Meta Archer

onships and the 1998 School Teams Championships were an amazing and successful experience for the five girls who attended. The Grammar team, with Sophie Ferris, Lindsay MCGrath, Pip MCGrath, Alex Gillies and Catherine Spratley did exceptionally well placing an overall fourth in the School Teams FroitT this competition, Lindsay MCGrath, in 9 Griffith, was placed in the Australian Schoolgirls team which went on to beat New Zealand. Lindsay continued this success placing third in the Under 15 Fencing Championships. Similar success was found in the Queensland Under 15 team, consisting of Lindsay MCGrath, Pip MCGrath and Catherine Spratley, witlT a third place in their BGGS Fencers continued this brilliant performance for the remainder of the year in \, anous State and inter-school coinpe- tillons. Congratulations to all BGGS Fencers for a fantastic yeai The 1998 Club BASKETBALL season has been filled with both success and disappointment. The separation of the QGSSSA and BBl championships has provided many girls willT the chance to play Basketball all year rotind. in the first week of Ten}T Three, Grammar basketballers Look to the court, to commence tile opening game of the season. With games being played ovei fourteen weeks, the girls are able to develop as a team and as individuals This year, Grammar nominated five teams for the very competitive clLib competition. The Under 14s have shown their determination and skill both at 11'aining and in galT\es. They have produced excellent victories. Their strength as a Leant is a credit 201. competition Championships

Sasha musowski Brisbane

Brisbane

Sasha Cuffe

Brisbane

Is aheme Allen

This year has seen an minix of new nTembers for the Girls Grammar SAILING Club. A rillmber of girls of different ages joined at the beginning of the year and new faces keep popping up each term. The Sailing Club has worked hard with the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron to make sure that each new member has passed her TLI Learn to Sail Certificate. More experienced members have been encouraged to complete their TL2 Racing Certificates. These courses and the on and off water coaching given by Simone and LiaitT Parker and Katie Toft <1995