2000 School Magazine

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Competition, held in lieu of Heart Foundation Week. Congratulations must go to all girls who participated so eagerly in this event, raising awareness of heart disease within Australia. With the first semester behind the bears, the prospect of a new semester filled with fun (and everything pink) was very appealing. Alexandra Gasteen and Georgina Pearce sang their way into our hearts with the song Time of My Life. Every Beanlander had the time of her life, singing this captivating song and demonstrating Beanland's true potential as choral ists. The star soloist performances by Mr Bruce Addison (House Group teacher for Year 12) and Caroline Hendry were one of the many elements contributing to Beanland attaining first place. Well done to Beanland for a fantastic effort and a fine performance! In August, the girls eagerly donned their pink parephernalia for a day of athletics in the sun at QEll for the annual Inter house Athletics Competition. Matilda Gunn from 9 Beanland demonstrated her fine athletic talent in gaining Age Champion for the 14 years age group. Beanland's performance as a House was highly commendable, attaining 6th overall and 4th in the relays. The carnival was enjoyed by all of Beanland's enthusiastic participants and spectators. The BGGS Expo is always the big event for Term Four. With strenuous Term Three completed, the Year 125 were happy to pass on responsibility for the organisation of the House Stall to the Year I I girls' The traditional Beanland Bottle Stall was expertly mobilised by the soon to be seniors. All year levels were keen to support the stall in order to raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital. Enrobed in pink balloons, streamers and beautiful photo displays (thank you Year 10), the Year 2000 stall truly displayed the vivacity, creative ness, fervour and friendliness of Beanland House. The success of the new millennium for Beanland House is obvious from the selection of sporting and cultural achievements gained over the year. Beyond these elements was the wholehearted way in which each member of the House launched herself into the year's activities and events. For that, we must thank each and every member of the House. Our House Seniors were role models, mentors and friends to the younger bears. Tammy and Jane, our tremendous Sports Captains, coped amazing Iy with the stress of sports carnivals, so thank you for your flawless organisation and endless House spirit. To our House Group Teachers for keeping us happy, ensuring that we were beautifully groomed and of course on time to school, thank you all. Finally the year would not have been successful if it were not for our Head of House, Mrs Chakravorty, who had a constant supply of strawberry Freddos, certificates, pink balloons, suggestions and help for the House. We wish the Year I I s the best of luck as the Seniors of 2001. Good luck to all Beanland girls for their future years and we thank all for making 2000 a very special year for us.

Just as the broad spectrum of pink hues swept Australia's fashion scene, the vibrant fuschia of Beanland House in filtrated every aspect of BGGS this year. If 2000 was the year to be here, then Beanland was definitely the House to be in! Embracing a new millennium, Beanland strove for excellence in all activities. Beanland welcomed the new year with their annual manifestation and celebration of all things pink and fun, the House Party. The Year 8 bear cubs were introduced in true Beanland style to an afternoon of games, dancing, food, dressing up and most importantly, House spirit. The honour of being crowned Miss Beanland2000 was earned by the Year 115. Their presentation of Beanland - House of Love captivated the audience and most importantly the judges with their enthusiasm and sheer talent. The House spirit displayed by every member of Beanland at the party was a true indication of the energy and excitement that would be generated at future events. The Swimming Carnival, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, proved to be an enjoyable day with Beanland placing a strong eighth. There were endless star performances on the day for all of our bears, who continually amazed spectators by displaying how well they took to the water at Chandler. Elyse Chant in Year 8 blitzed the pool and earned the title of Age Group Swimming Champion for 13 years' Following the sheer excitement generated in the pool came the inter house Drama Competition. Vanessa Weekes and Phoebe Lynch were truly inspiration al as this year's House Drama Captains. Their dedication in bringing the chosen play Reflections to the stage was a true indication of their talents and ability to mobilise the House in dramatic pursuits. Reflections was a perfect choice for this year of change as it conveyed SOCietal transformations through the past fifty years' All girls who participated in the production should be congratulated for their endless dedication to Beanland House Drama. Second term commenced with inter house Cross Country, another example of Beanland's un ability to work together and display true o House spirit. The afternoon was enjoyed by all bears, who again slipped into their fantastic 8 pink ensembles and puffed their way to the finish line. Another highlight of the term was Beanland's win in the Inter house Triathlon

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