2000 School Magazine

beyond the classroom

THE ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY

The major focus for Semester One was a stall held at the school's annual swimming carnival. APS members walked among the colourful grandstands selling animal jolly kebabs, chuppa chups and freddo frogs, providing a sugar boost for both swimmers and spectators. The fundraiser was enthusiastically supported and a great success that exceeded our expectations.

The Animal Protection Society is a group within the school that aims to reduce the effects of cruelty on animals as well as informing students about their importance within the community. Whilst traditionally the Club has directed their fundraising towards the RSPCA, this year the group decided to support the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland. This association provides services to blind and visually impaired Queenslanders and the guide dogs trained at the training centre play an important role within the community. Throughout the year APS have put all their efforts into raising funds for this association.

The primary focus for Semester Two was the annual BGGS Expo stall. The club sold a variety of pet products as well as goodies for human consumption. There were also some exciting competitions. Hopefully the club's efforts throughout the year will have aided the Guide Dogs Association. A big thank you to the APS Board, members and everyone who supported the Club.

Anno CIOuston President

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FAITH IN ACTION

The year 2000 has been a challenging beginning to a new century. Some F1A members have taken part in camps run by Scripture Union. RachelSearle, who has been a consistent and active leader in the club, went on a cycling expedition around North Stradbroke Island in the January holidays. She had a great time enjoying the company of other students of similar age.

Several senior girls are going on Schoolies Week camps in November; some to the Whitsundays for a boat cruise, some to the Scripture Union Schoolies camp on the Sunshine Coast and one to the reef trip with the school. One of FINS projects for 2000 was to raise money for the work of Deaf Ministries International who work with the deaf in many developing countries and to this end, the girls made puzzles to sell at Expo 2000. This year's program has included both fun activities such as a Cheezel Competition Games Event as well as more serious group discussions on Christianity. it has been great to welcome some Year 8'5 to the various activities. However, it will be hard to say farewell to the senior girls who have supported F1A over the past five years' They will be missed but we wish them well for their futures.

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