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building bridges live and learn unleash the spirit expanding Your horizons

brisbane girls grammar school school magazine 2002

building bridges live and learn unleash the spirit expanding Your horizons

contents

Editorial

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From the Principal Mrs Bell - profile From the Head Girls

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Farewell to Nell Palmer

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Live and Learn

Unleash the Spirit Open Day

Expanding your Horizons

Building Bridges Student perspectives Year 12 retrospectives and formal Year 9 True Blue Night Year 8 Reef Quest

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Student Stories

Boarders

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Youth Ambassadors to China

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Faculties and student achievers

Sport A Measure of our Success

Gallipoli experience Reaching beyond the classroom Japanese experience International Young Physicists Tournament

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Centre for Language and Literscies 76 Mathematics 79

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aGSSSA Sport Club Sport

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Year 11 semi-formal

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Science

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Health Promoting Schoo Committee

Social and Environmental Studies 86

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Co-curricular activities

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Health and Physical Education Resource and Learning Initiatives 92 89

Performance

Houses

Music Department

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Beanland

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Creative Arts

Achievers in Music

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England Gibson

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Original works

Cinema Classics

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Theatre Dance

Grimth

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Firing Line Drama Club

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Hirschfeld

Lilley Mackay

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Family and Friends

O'Connor

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Generations

Woolcock

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The Grammar Archives

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Obituaries

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Making connections

Academic Staff

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Collaborative activities with BGS

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General Staff

University connections Community connections

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Index

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Overseas connections

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Work connections

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editorial magazine

Staff Consultants

Editorial

Student Committee

During this Year. I have spent some of my holidays in Jakarta, Indonesia. Most recently I was there in October. and arrived back in Australia less than two weeks before the awful attacks in Bali. This is. to say the least. a sobering experience When In Jakarta. even for small periods of time, one experiences what seems to be a completely different world to the one we experience in Australia. The vast majority of Indonesians live in what those of the Western world would consider terrible poverty. The streets are filthy, road ru es appear not to exist, and puncturing the air every couple of hours, depending where You are, is the distinctive sound of the many inuezzins calling their worshippers to prayer. Tiny kindergarten children wander along the streets, often in groups of two or three, with 00 fear or worry of being hit by the aforementioned awful traffic - although admitted Iy, the smaller suburban streets are used less for cars and more for pedestrians. bicycle-driven carriages called becoks and the warungs - street-side shops which are the main source of income for many families As I moved between Australia and Indonesia, it has been sobering to compare the lives of students at this school to the average teenage girl living in what is the largest Islamic country in the world. it made me sad to realise that most school students cannot dream of going to university. and are lucky to make it to the highest level at secondary school. Many of them are destined for careers as food sellers. staff in wealthier and expatr'ate households, and traffic controllers. Many of them will never escape their local kompun9, virtually a sprawling grotto of dank, two-roomed 'houses: How different to our own situation. Most of us live in comfort and stability, in relatively happy families, and are planning careers as doctors. lawyers. scientists, teachers, orjust about anything we can dream of. University is something we take for granted. This is not the case in so many places throughout the world - notjust for girls, but for almost everyone We are so lucky to live in Australia, and although our region is perceived as increasingly unstable. this is still just about the safest, happiest place to live in the world. Our School also affords us the privilege of an education that extends far beyond the Years we attend. We are granted the opportunity to achieve our dreams, and this is something we should never take for granted

Philippa Davie IEdito Charlotte Churchill

Mrs Ann Farley Mrs Debra Adams Mrs 18cqueline Colwill Mrs Kristine Cooke Mrs Torii Reddacliff

Lena Constantin

Jordan Dreitzner

A1yce Frew Cheryn Goh Arooke Kahawita

Mr John Rowell

Mrs Sandra Richardson

Mrs Anne Stubbing ton Mrs Linda Thomas

Kavita Paw

Yolanda Torresan

Members of the MDgozine Committee mufting finol cruelol decisibns

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From the Principal it is with delight that I introduce the School Magazine for 2002. This has been a Year where, as the new Principal, I have had the privilege of sharing many significant emotional milestones with my first Year 125, ranging from great sadness to high spirits and celebrations. The Head Girls have been a stabilising influence on their peers and the School and their leadership during this time of transition has been commendable. I thank them warmly and I thank Year 12 as a whole, for their support, good humour and maturity throughout the Year The future facing Young people is increasingly uncertain, but the qualities of adaptation and optimism are something that this School endeavours to instil in each girl. The notion of what constitutes a civilised world becomes more relevant as a topic for discussion following recent incidents of terrorism and concerning issues surrounding human rights. The role of a school in educating Young women, not only for tertiary studies, but for life, means that moral and ethical concerns need to be addressed within the parameters of our curriculum and pastoral care program. it is heartening to note the genuine awareness, empathy and understanding that our girls exhibit when commenting on these world issues and their willingness to consider the larger problems facing our society. These are commendable qualities of personal character, combined with an enthusiasm to make a difference, which will undoubtedly contribute to an improved global culture Perhaps the prevalence of a growing social conscience in our students can be linked to the remarkable School Spirit that underpins so much of Girls Grammar - the friendliness of the girls; their team work and voluntary community service a selfless awareness of others, and their passionate support of the School's traditional academic excellence and co- curricular activities - attributes that cannot be manufactured and resound with authenticity when public events such as Open Day are held. Year 12 have promoted and exemplified our enviable School Spirit this Year through their 'Born to be Blue' motto and their solidarity in times of tragedy and triumph. This Magazine does much to pay tribute to their spirit and in turn. to that of this extraordinary School

Mrs A A Be"

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On 14 January 2002. Mrs Amanda Bell officially began in her role as Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School

Originally an art historian. Mrs Bell has had a varied career. working in a senior position in curriculum delivery with the Western Australian Department of Education. as the curator of the National Trust's S. H. Ervin Gallery in Sydney. and in many different schools throughout Australia. most recently as a Deputy Principal at the co-educational SCECGS Redlands in Sydney. Being the principal of a school has been a career-long goal for Mrs Bell. who had envisaged taking up such a position after her own children had left school. However. Mrs Bell enthusiastically accepted the challenge when the opportunity to lead a school with such a strong reputation for excellence arose Mrs Bell has very positive memories of her first impressions of Grammar. recalling how the girls were so friendly and enthusiastic. Now, after nearly a Year at the head of the School. she believes that the spirit of Brisbane Girls Grammar School is exceptional. Particularly, she says, the School stands out due to its powerful sense of community. Unlike many schools. the teachers, students and parents here are all involved in every aspect of school life. and this is something that is unique and special This sense of Grammar extends beyond the physical boundaries of the campus. The school hat, notoriously often missing from its rightful place on a student's head, is one symbol of the spirit that the school exudes, and Mrs Bell notes that future students of the School "can't wait to wear the hat, .. as it symbolises that they are a part of the SchoollThe other end of the spectrum is the Year 125. coming to the end of their time at the School and beginning to realisejust how much they have gained from the experience. it is at this time when School spirit becomes particularly important The education of Young women is something that Mrs Bell - like everyone involved with the School - is passionate about. She believes the education of girls has changed marked IY in the past few decades. and this can be seen in her own educational experience. After attending a selective girls' high school in Sydney, where the focus was entirely on academic subjects with little opportunity given for co- curricular activities, the current educational environment which favours a wide, liberal based education is a positive step towards creating well-rounded secondary school graduates. in the big picture, she notes how incredibly fortunate the students are to be attending school at all, let alone one such as this, which will provide them with opportunities for challenge, excellent tertiary preparation, and a global outlook

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Mrs Bell has taught in a wide range of school environments all boys, all girls, co-educational, Catholic, Anglican, non-denominational; and she brings a broad perspective on the education of both boys and girls. She observed that the pendulum has swung from favouring boys, to the inclusion of more "feminine" ways of learning, and back again to the current trend of pouring resources into boys' education. Her belief is that programs should be geared to benefit boys and girls equally, while not being complacent about the progress made by women in education thus far. Such advancement can all too easily be taken away in many ways, she sees that girls still have a long way to go to achieve gender equity, especially in terms of juggling career and family decisions. but the only way to change things in the long term is at the "Youth level'I This is where boys and girls must learn to understand their differences and similarities and have the opportunity to work together. The increased opportunities for co-operation between the girls' and boys' schools this Year is testament to this belief Mrs Bell 15 passionate about many things beside education: family; the need for an Individual to have personal space, reading. art. the surf. The support of her own family, and the School family, gives her encouragement and solidarity. She is inspired by her parents and. after becoming a parent herself, she realises retrospectiveIY what they have taught her and done for her. She believes in a person's need to take time out to reflect and refine their ideas in peace and quiet She often reads three books at once: always one on art history, a novel for relaxation, and a "good English literature" text The sea is high on her lists of priorities. There is nothing quite like those warm summer days with the salt water. I don't like still water. I like the actual surf when You're moving and the ocean is moving. " Grammar's new principal is also inspired by the Youth of today who have such a different view of the world with such exciting ideas and wonderfulIy varied opportunities. She hopes to help maintain and develop the outstanding traditions of this School, to encourage students to grow and participate. and to provide for them the best staff and the most inspiring environment that will be a model for other schools

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studen perspectives head girls

the etter B, came "Building Bridges'! This was very appropriate to start the Year, as there were so many new bridges that had to be built. A new relationship had to be made with the arr'val of Mrs Bell. This, she made very easy for us through her efforts. She cemented the strong bond that now exists between herself and Grade 125. To maintain and enhance the strong sense of community already existing within the school, House Parties were held to introduce the Year 85 to the fun and numerous strange traditions of games, eating and acting that we have all come to love. The sense of cohes'on created within the House helped prepare all year groups for the Interhouse Swimming and Drama competitions which were held later in the term. The bridge built between Year 12 and Year 8 was further strengthened by a special lunch on the running track. Any gaps between the Year levels were closed by the end of that lunchtime As the school entered its second term, the 2002 Soccer World Cup was occurring in Japan and South Korea. There were similarities between the two. which tied in with the theme for Term Two of "Live and Learn'! Term One had been the term for finding Your feet in Your new environment and sizing up the obstacles and challenges that were to be faced in the coming Year. Building bridges overcame the first of these obstacles. The Term One equivalent in the World Cup was the First Round. where the various teams met each other, sized up the opposition and began their World Cup quest. In the second round, although a few big names were missing the 16 teams that remained built upon the foundations they had laid in the preliminary games and became more confident with where they were heading. As they lived their dreams. they learnt from their mistakes. At Grammar we followed a similar pattern constantly gathering more of an idea of where we were headed and how we could get there. We too, lived and learnt as we made our way along the path. Term Two also brought the Semi-formal and the Formal, which were both very successful events with the Year Eleven and Year Twelve girls making many

Head Girls' Report 2002: A Year that was always going to be different and one that has proven to be so. it has been a Year mixed with wonderful highs and a very sad low As the end of the Year approaches, the tragic loss of our friend and classmate Eleanor INell) Palmer, 12 Himchfeld, saddens us as we realise that she will not be graduating. but her spirit is close and our memories of her will be of the happy times we shared together Of great comfort to us at that time, were the actions of Mrs Bell, whose sensitivity and concern for all students, helped steer the school forward. She did make a difference and we thank her most sincerely. Mrs Bell was ably supported by the efforts of all the school staff and teachers for which we are so gratefu For 127 Years, our blue school uniform has seen countless students compete at various levels and achieve more than they could ever have dreamt of. Our blue has come to represent the Grammar spirit. Thus, our theme for the Year "BORN To BE BLUE" was initiated. So how did we go about stirring the Grammar spirit? it took the actions of all to create and maintain the strong and vibrant spirit that has always been part of this school. We became Involved in school activities. supported each other in the good and in the more difficult times and we demonstrated respect for the individual differences we all share A distinguishing feature of our school and one that is constantly encouraged 15 the strong sense of community. To achieve this, the Seniors of 2002, worked hard to create an atmosphere of caring and concern From the beginning of the Year, our hard working Student Executive, having thought of the theme "Born to be Blue". realized that the four letters from the word BLUE could be used to represent a sub-theme for each school term. In Term I, with

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The Heod Girls discuss the School with prospective porents and students

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One very important part of the Grammar way of life is school spirit. Grammar spirit, which is displayed in the culmination of extra-curricular activities such as the Cinema Classics and the Head of the River, is encapsulated in the Term Three theme. "Unleash the Spirit'! At the beginning of Term Three the girls were challenged to unleash their spirit through the various House and School activities such as Interhouse Athletics and Choir. At all the winter fixtures and aGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics the Grammar spirit was present in all the "blueness" of the supporters For the Year Twelves, Term Three brought the aCS test. It was more bearable because of the war cries and support the school and staff gave us Fourth Term saw the letter 'E' represent the notion of "Extending Oneself" beyond Your comfort zone and expanding Your horizons. in all spheres of our school life, academic, music, sport and culturalIy, students are constantly being asked to extend themselves, and this was showcased proudly on Open Day. For many. the preparation and the build up for the day. produced as much fun and bonding as the day itself. We are sure that any visitor to the school would have been amazed at the infectious sense of community spirit that each girl carried with her To all the teachers and staff, we thank You for Your continuous, caring endeavours to assist us all to reach new heights, and Your never ending support and guidance Special thanks must go to Miss Williams, Miss Hatton and Mr Seaha for their tireless efforts and guidance. Mrs MCConaghy and Mr Dale have nurtured and supported

us endlessly over our senior Years, and we thank You. Your genuine care and guidance is much loved and appreciated When we entered the Year in our new positions it was a comfort to know we weren't the only new ones, Mrs Bell gave us her unrelenting support as she herself was finding her feet, and we thank her warmly for all her kindness and assistance throughout the Year. The success that the girls and the school enjoy, within the full spectrum of our education, is a tribute to the commitment of our teachers and staff What is the spirit of BGGS? How can we define it? One wonders it it is the pride we have in our school and in each other or could it be the courageous enthusiasm we have for our future? Could it be the freedom we are given to navigate our own career pathway or is it anything we want it to be? Whatever it is, the word BLUE, metaphorically and physically captures a host of positive feelings towards our school Even though this Year has been different, it is so much the same in so many ways The seniors of 2002 have carried the Grammar tradition on faithfully and the Grammar spirit is as bright as it has always been

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EXECUTIVE

Fourth Row it-Rj: Amy Heading. Bellnda MCRae. Constance Duncombe. Elizabeth Me hallan Third Row IL-Rj. Larusa Beattie. Meghan Achilles, Geordan Shannon. Megan Pearce, Jenny Khangi. Genevieve But noris, Allcia S Second Row IL-RO: Catherine Anderson, Maki Kamada, Daina Surka. Tegan Burgess. Lisa Flint. Sanh Hancock, Anna Rumbach Front Row IL-Rl: MISS F. Williams. Mrs M. Me Conaghy, Frances Bain. Mrs A. Bell, Alexandra Arithony. Mr A. Dale

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Eleanor Charlotte Palmer

26 September 1984 to 19 February 2002

Eleanor started at Brisbane Girls Grammar Schoolin January 1998 and became a member of Hirschfeld House. From the beginning she was known as Nell and is affectionate Iy remembered by this name. Born in Texas, USA, she enjoyed her childhood there. An enduring legacy of these early Years was a soft American accent and th's, together with her red hair. made her instantly recognisable. Her friendships at Grammar were strong and secure and she made a significant contribution to the life of her House Group, participating in activities and enjoying the fun. A very capable student, Nell developed particular interests in drama and music, playing the piano and the guitar. Her beautiful smile. her sense of humour, her perceptive mind and her individual outlook on lire - all these enabled her to question conventional wisdom with grace and charm. and gave her an elusive quality and an originality that promised an interesting and exciting future

Nell died after a tragic horse-riding accident

She will be greatly missed

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by Ne!I Pome" Mayhon Melovish, Georgio Block to' 8, 1998

Looking through the window out into the g ass many Years \ stayed there oracle from the past many colours gleaming shining out the truth Girls in long dresses stockings and hats straight unbearing posture discipline not lacked

moulded into the educated woman held together with corsets and string Looking through the window telling secrets from the past the window stands in all its glory treasure from the past

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student perspectives Year 12 retrospective

Year 12 Retrospective When You're five, twelve Years seems ike forever. Only it's turned out, in the last few weeks, that it's not forever. In fact 't's rea Iy not that long after all. And there are a lot of people, 220 of them to be exact, who are extremely grateful for that rather important law of nature The Seniors of 2002 embarked upon Year 12 in February, just a little bit scared, just a little bit uncertain - and incredibly relieved that there was now less than twelve months till Schoolies. Over the Year - without wishing to declare that we underwent ajourney of self-discovery - we all learnt things about ourselves. and about our ability to work as a team And in retrospect that's probably the most important thing to be gained from Year 12 - the ability to foster a sense of cohesive ness amongst 200 incredibly diverse individuals. Where we are next Year, we will all have these shared experiences to draw upon when we need strength. and to laugh about when we need a smile So remember the friends You made, remember the things we achieved - and appreciate the enormous amounts that we have both given and received during 00 five Years at Grammar

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The Year 8-12 fancy dress night

While completing their ownjourney through Year 12, the girls never lost sight of their responsibility to the Year 8 students of 2002. With fond memories of their o Year 8 experiences and lots of imagination they hosted many activities designed help the Year BS to quickly become part of the Grammar fomiy It was a night to remember - a fobulous evening of fun. food and finery that will go down in Grammar history - the Year 8-12 Fancy Dress Party. The Eights and Twelves turned out in a united force. Hollywood starlets, rock stars, Austin Powers and a myriad of other wild and wacky outfts were "dug out" of cupboards, and dressed their finery they converged on the Gerhmann Theatre Copious amounts of pizza and 1011ies were consumed by all, games were p ayed, and prizes won as the Year 125 let loose in an escape from exam stress, and the Year 85. well, they just had fun

Many thanks must go to Katie Anderson and her band of volunteers for her endless work towards making the right a huge success

leadership student perspectives

created. Each groups arrow's strength, straightness and sturdiness were tested in a competition to see whose arrow flew the straightest and the most accurately This did, however, depend greatly on the skill of the archer. There were 00 Robin Hoods In the group. however Libby MCLellan was the bowman of the day with the arrow flying straight into the target From this activity, the focus of the afternoon was developed with a clear question "How far and how straight will Your arrow fly?" Everyone completed a questionnaire, to find the shape that their leadership arrow takes. A great variatio of arrow structure existed within the groups showing the diversity and assortmen of leaders existing between us. We discovered how different parts of the arrow represented different leadership qualities. each letter standing for a different skill From seeing our arrows and what would stop them from hitting the bulls eve. lie. an uneven balance of Inter and intra personal skillsj. we discussed methods of improving the various skills The afternoon was an extremely rewarding and insightful experience. Through thi shared activity, closer links were formed between the two bodies, achieving a platform for activities later in the Year. This activity was one of many new ones introduced this Year. leading towards stronger ties between BGGS and BGS We hopefully began the construction of stronger and straighter arrows Yet to travel between the schools

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Can You guess the real meaning of this puzzle? Think about it while we tell You about the afternoon that the Girls Grammar Executive and the Boys Grammar Prefects spent together in a Leadership Workshop in the Girls Grammar auditorium The afternoon of May 8 began the way all memorable events start. with pizza. As the pizza was devoured, the two leadership groups mingled and made their way into the auditorium. The afternoon which followed, involved a series of tasks designed to determine what type of leaders we all were The first task set asked us to attempt to solve a page full of riddles similar to the one above. And if You are still clueless to that one, the answer 15 Tennis Shoes Although no-one managed to solve all of them. by working together effective Iy. we were able to come up with fifteen correct answers - the first of many achievements

The next item on the agenda was to, in groups, construct an arrow made from pipe cleaners. Designs varied from group to group, and some very Interesting arrows were

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student perspectives formal

" Uria sera elegante SUI Terrazzo" relegant dining on the terrace)

Elegance. sophistication and glamour. The chic 1950s featured prominently and incorporated Audrey Hepburn at her finest. using her style as a basis for the Yea formal decor. This wonderful evening was enhanced by simple. Yet elegant blac and white decorations of candles, diamantes and pearls The scene of the girls and their partners all in their finest attire was truly a pict of grace and beauty. Needless to say. the night proved to be a momentous occasion, leaving the girls with life-long memories of their final year

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The Year 9 Blue Night It was nearing six o'clock and Katie Anderson IYear 121 and a collection of Year 9 girls hadjust finished the decorations when the f at enthusiastic partygoers of the Year 9 Blue Night arrived. it had taken the House Group Captains, their Year 12 helpers from the Executive and a few volunteers an hour to fix the blue and silver stars, balloons and streamers to the walls of the Auditorium and everyone was hoping for a good reaction! As the room filled it became clear that 14-year-old girls do have good imaginations, judging by the vast array of zany blue costumes! The fun began with the limbo and the chocolate game, followed by Knights, Mounts and Cavaliers. Then an interesting interpretation of a breakdancing circle began before even more competitions, some high-spirited karaoke and an eccentric fashion parade made from newspaper! The atmosphere was very "hyped" respecially since most of the game prizes contained excessive amounts of sugar. ..) and it looked as though even the supervising teachers, who included Mrs MCConaghy, Mr Dale. Ms Bellbin and Ms Hatton, were having fun as the night progressed! it seemed every girl had an unlimited supply of energy that could keep her dancing all night long. Then the Kookaburra Cafe pizza arrived and everyone swarmed outside to refuel. By the time the feasting had finished there was only twenty minutes of party time left to fill, hardly enough to fit in the other games that had been planned. However everyone seemed quite content with dancing "wildly" with their friends in the few diminishing minutes that were left

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BY 8:30, the last song had been played, the Auditorium was bare of its blue adornments and most of the crowd had slipped away. it was disappointing to see the end of such a great night. Everyone appeared to have had a good time, so maybe next Year there will be another party. with just as many girls dancing, singing. playing wild games, having crazy competitions and generally having fun as a group. And in the end, just the concept of doing something together as a Yea level really seemed to help Year Nine bond a little more and feel closer, because it was their support in turning up that really made the night a success!

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Reef Quest

From May 27 to May 31,8 Hirschfeld and 8 Gibson embarked on a cross-curricular week of activities that focussed on the future use of Heron Island. Classes were suspended for a week to allow the students to work on an Integrated program without the normal constraints of the timetable

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five interest groups wish to lease Heron island. it 1:5 presently owned by on ageing rock star who runs a tourist resort on the island. The Queensland and Federal Government must by low protect the reef Therefore any interest group must ensure that the environment 115 protected and that any "damage" or 'thonges" to the environment will be reversed and restored to the orighol concht!bn of the island Ten groups of five students itwo groups per topici representing an eco-tourist resort, an oil mining rig, a school outdoor education centre, a national park and an Aboriginal cultural centre then researched the issues relating to the case from their varying perspectives To enrich the week a number of guest speakers were invited to address the girls. They included Jason MC Roberts from Tourism QLD, wildlife ranger Darren Phillips, Jackie Kiawa from the Outdoor Education Faculty at Griffith University, Jane Hendricks an Aboriginal Elder and Chair of Reconciliation Council of Queensland and architect Tim Guymer During the week students experienced environmental meditations toresented by Mr Dale, Mrs Bell. Mrs I Colwill and Miss Williamsj, researched, completed worksheets. responded to poetry, created undersea creatures, argued cases and developed web pages

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On Friday afternoon the students entered a magical world of undersea fantasy as the time approached for the concluding forum. Each group had developed multimedia presentations that answered the question: Who should be allowed to lease the island and why? Although each group had their own unique style of presentation, all managed to provide an entertaining and effective case for their proposed use of the island The convincing case presented by one of the oil mining company groups proved them to be the successful interest group even though theirs was a difficult case to justify

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student perspectives semi formal

Semi Formal Report The highlight of the school calendar for many Year 11 students this Year was undoubtedly the semi formal. After six months of consulting anyone who would listen about the dress, the shoes, the hair, the makeup and the choice of partner, on Saturday 15 June BGGS's 226 Year Elevens and about 200 partners converged on the Grand Ballroom of the She inton Hotel. for a well deserved celebration after to Imostj completing our first semester of senior study and we were determined to have fun After admiring everyone's dress, shoes, makeup, bag and partner, the girls put their newly learnt knowledge of etiquette to the test, and most managed to avoid spillages but once the food had been eaten and the speeches finished we were ready to let our immaculate hair down. We dazzled just about everyone with our Semi dance. wonderful Iy choreographed by He Ien Chong and Haley Walke to Christina Milian's When You LookAt Me. which showed that some of us. at least. weren't afraid to make mistakes

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All too soon It was over, our elegance and gracejust about used up for the Year. but excited about next Year and the formal and of course Monday, when we could show off our pictures to everyone who had heard our preparations, including our teachers All things considered it was a wonderful night and our thanks must go to Mrs Bell. for giving us this opportunity. to Mrs MCConaghy, for her effort in putting things into perspective and her support of the semi committee. Sophie Smith, tours Spender, Kirsty Hamilton. HeIen Chong and Caitlin Wilson. who gave up lunchtimes and more, in the hope that everything would be perfect. and of course to the girls and their partners, whose exuberance and attitudes made the night what it was

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student perspectives health promoting school

Heart Week was the first event in the HPS calendar. in early May, the Heart Foundation had devoted a week to highlight the prevalence of heart disease throughout Australia Grammar actively supported this; firstly with the Year 85' superb effort in raising almost $7000 through Jump Rope for Heart. Also, Year 11 Board course PE competed against BOYS Grammar in some tough volleyball matches. A guest speaker, the Brisbane Lions' nutritionist, came in to educate athletes about correct pre-competition and post-competition nutrition for enhanced performance. There was also an Interhouse beep test Icongratulations Beanlandj, aerobics with Mr Pineott, and a nail-biting game of netball between staff and students

Health Promoting Schools "HPS members will strive this Year to work For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance,

For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do'!

Health Promoting Schools is a committee of students, and the Director of Health, Physical Education and Sport, Mrs Harvey-Short, which promotes and encourages the maintenance of a healthy balance through school life. Through the promotio and support of Health Weeks, members raise awareness of health issues relevant g'rls today

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In late May, Australia's Biggest Morn'rig Tea was also a successful event, raising $330 for the Cancer Fund, through the School population's generous consumption of cakes and milkshakes Daffodil Day was supported on 26 August, with HPS selling popular Daffodil Pins, raising $320 for the Queensland Cancer Fund Bad Hair Day, an initiative of Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, was one of the most successful of HPS promotions this Year, not only in funds raised, but also in the School participation. A uniform-free-day accompanied by a bad hairstyle combined to raise almost $1100in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. This is the first time Bad Hair Day has been promoted within the School, but was clearly a favourite with the students School Day was another event at which Health Promoting Schools maintained its presence. This Year, we had a display in the gym, while various students, carefully disguised as apples, handed out free product samples, like sunscreen and toothbrushes A branch of Health Promoting Schools is the anti-bullying committee This committee aims to raise awareness that such behaviour will not be tolerated in this School. in order to alert students to this. along with providing avenues to follow if concerned, one week in Term 4 was dedicated to anti-bullying. With the help of the Dean of Students, Mrs MCConaghy. and our School Counsellor. Ms Belbin, videos were seen and discussions held with each grade h separate Year assembles HPS is an active and motivated group that aims to make a positive impact on the students' lives. All members would like to thank Mrs Harvey-Short, Mrs MCConaghy and Ms Belbin for their continual assistance and support

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by Beanland House. Our two competitors. Iaime Burnell and Daina Surka, represented the House impressively and achieved a winning outcome This winning atmosphere followed us through to the interhouse Drama where Beanland was the only House to be awarded a gold placing in the first year without a Showcase Our production, The Little Princess, was expertly directed by Jess Klug and Clare MCMurtrie and the entire cast should be congratulated for their successful performance The Inter house Cross Country was another enjoyable event on the House calendar. Great performances were seen by many, with Emma Prize man and Daina Surka placing second in the 14 Years and 17 Years divisions Best participation was seen by the Year 85 with almost one hundred percent attendance In the midst of Year 12 stand-down, when the whole Year 12 cohort were studying like mad, committed Year 12 Captains Krista Mahoney and Soph'e March were knee-deep in rehearsals bringing together the Beanland Inter house Gymnastics team Two weeks of hard work climaxed in a afternoon of fun and entertainment, with the House placing an impressive third In both the Rhythmic and Artistic sections. Special mention to Year 8 student, Loren Bestey, who made her debut as a talented gymnast It was more than a joyous occasion when Beanland made school history b winning the Overall Cup at inter house Athletics for the first time! Our succes was due to the outstanding

2002 has proved to be an extraordinary Year for Beanland House with numerous impressive achievements, not only in the sporting arena but also in the cultural field A keen group of Year 85 kick-started the Year with their introduction to the House in the first week of the school Year Three weeks later, the House Party proved to be a fantastic day with plenty of fun and Interaction within the House. It was during the Miss Beanland competition that the Year 85 showed the extent of their vibrant and enthusiastic personalities with their convincing win over the other grades After five unsuccessful attempts at this prestigious title. the Year 12 group pleaded their way into attaining an honourable mention for their efforts The noticeboard competition was also won by the Year 85 with an artistic collage of pink pictures and objects This Year group also displayed great participation in the Year 8 Volleyball competition. They worked well as a team and the competition was a great way for them to get to know each other by acknowledging everyone's skills and strengths Inter house Swimming was an enjoyable day for the House with Beanland placing seventh overall. A fantastic achievement on the day was the record breaking Year 12 relay team consisting of Jane O'She a, Lizzie Wheeler. Krista Mahoney and Jaime Burnell for the second consecutive Year. There was great participation and spirit shown by each girl in the House This year the fairly new Inter house Beep Test competition was dominated

participation of each Year level combined with the enthusiasm and attitude of the girls to simply 'give it a 901 Well done to Age Group Champions Tilly Gunn 116 Yearsi and Megan Rutherford 113 Years) and placer Daina Surka 117 Yearsj In the inter house Choral competition Weeks of House Meetings devoted to rehearsals finally climaxed in a bright performance of The Shoop Shoop Song from the movie Mermaids, led by Captains He Ien Godfrey and Suzie Grierson. The House looked most professional dressed in blazers and pink-ribbon pins, and a big thank You must go to soloist Cheryn Goh of Year 12 who sang a lengthy solo beautifully at short notice Great efforts were made by our Senior and Junior Merle Weaver representatives, Am anda Goldsmith ryear 121 and Emily See IYear 101, who both spoke confidently of topics which proved to be very entertaining Congratulations to Emily for winning the Junior coinpetit'on The House also showed its musical flair

of hot chocolate, pastries and pancakes never once left uneaten. in Term Two we experimented with Vertical House Groups for the first time, a somewhat refreshing change to our usual homerooms. Congratulations to the House Seniors who have been great in devoting Tuesday to Friday Roll Calls to their respective c asses As House Captain and Vice-Captain we are incredibly proud of the House achievements this Year, many of which are partly owed to the support and dedication of staff and students Thanks especially to the House Group teachers, the House Representatives of each Year and House Sports Captains, Iaime and Lizzie. In particular, to Leanne Taylor and Nikki Solomon for taking on so willingly the huge project of updating the web page with photos and videos. And last. but most importantly. our utmost gratitude to Mrs Chakravorty for being such a pleasure to work alongside

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Their organisation was again essential and contributed to the overall success of the day. Spec'al congratulations go to Fences Bain who, for the fifth Year, was the Overall Age Champion as well as the Overall Interschool Athletics Champion Before we knew it, the Year was over. and we look back and reflect on our many achievements and accomplished goals. To the Seniors of 2002, You should be coinmended for Your involvement, support and service to England House over the past five Years Your efforts are apparent, especially this Year. Thank You for the memories we've made and good luck for the future. Go out there and be the best Eagle You can A huge thanks goes to Sophie Usasz, the House Vice Captain. for her continual support and efforts. Soph's contribution has been imperative to the success of this Year. Similarly, an enormous thank You must be extended to Ms Forster. Her tireless efforts and dedication each Year have ensured the positive and progressive achievement of England girls and the House as a whole Year 12 in particular would like to thank Ms Forster for her influence, guidance, support and encouragement over the past five years - it is very much appreciated. To all the House Group Teachers Ms Hall, Mrs Fengus. Mrs Ingrain, Mrs Cooke, Mrs Hadgraft and Miss MCAdam, thank You very much for Your contributions and assistance - it is essential to the successful functioning of the girls and the House. To the girls, Your talent, spirit and dedication provide a positive and confident indicator of the success of England House in Years to come Thank You for Your support and enthusiasm, we wouldn't have made it without You. To the Seniors of 2003. we wish You the best of luck and remind You to take the time to enjoy it I want to thank each of you for a fantastic Year and wish you all the best for the Years to come

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2002 has proved to be an amazing Iy successful and enjoyable Year for England, with exceptional achievements for individuals and for the House. Our talented Eagles have performed with strength. determination. spirit and sportsmanship, to make this a memorable and enjoyable Year England began the Year on a high note with the House Party. The afternoon was a great opportunity for the girls to get together. in their extravagant and creative outfits. Food, fun and games were aplenty. Including a feast of junk food and the Miss England competition This contest saw the energetic Year 115, with the help of a dancing and singing Mrs Hadgraft. snatch the t'tie from the Year 125 who had been victorious for the past two years with their Inventive "Robot Eagle'I The talent and enthusiasm displayed at the House Party proved that England wou d be a force to be reckoned with in the Year ahead The next event on the England House calendar was the Inter house Swimming Carnival. England spirit was in full flight by the day and our enthusiasm both in the water and in the grandstand was reflected on the scoreboard. Special congratulations must go to Sarah Holtam IYear 121 who for the fifth Year was the Overall Age Champion and the Interschool Swimming Champion, also to Nata re Dav es IYear 81 who won Age

Champion and to IOCelyn Knight for her brave efforts and tremendous House spirit. Our swimmers 'soared above the rest' and England House, for the first time in 25 Years, won the day as well as the prize for the cleanest House area The Inter house Drama production, directed by the Drama Captain Katie Gault, provided an opportunity for England to display its extensive artistic talent. The play "Looking for Ajibrandi", enabled members of the House from all age groups to be involved and served as an ideal way to promote close relationships across the Year levels Recognition must 90 to the performances of many individuals - a reflection of all the hard work that had gone towards the event The Inter house Choral Competition allowed England House Yet another opportunity in which to demonstrate its talent. The Choir Captains, 18cqueline Nicol and Cara Wright, chose a medley of "Oh Happy Days" and "Dancing in the Street" and despite very limited time to prepare. a commendable and creditsble performance resulted. England received a special mention by the visiting adjudicator. who praised our soloists, Jessica Rothnie and Marie- Claire Rothnie Eagles were out in force at the Interhouse Cross Country. which once again gave the House a chance to shine. England had a wonderful level

of participation, and an equally strong support squad to cheer the runners, joggers, walkers and skippers home. after the 2km event held in Victoria Park. Special mention must go to Cassandra Robinson and Monique Rowles who were second and third respectively Other events throughout the Year included the traditional England House Breakfast. the first ever Inter house Rowing Competition, the Inter house Gymnastics Competition and the Merle Weaver Public Speaking Competitions The Year 85 in particular were enthusiastic about the occasionally burnt, squashed or undercooked pancakes attempted by Year 12 Their positive and supportive feedback was much appreciated. Representing England, Rachael Holt ryear 101 presented an admirable speech for the Merle Weaver Public Speaking Competition, for which she was highly coinmended The inter house Athletics Carnival was the last major House competition for the Year, and the last ever for the Year 125. The England Eagles revealed their athletic abilities once again. as they ran, jumped and threw above the rest The day was a huge success, with amazing costumes, spirit. cheering and talent displayed by all. Thanks must go to the House Sports Captains, 58rah Holtam and Geordan Shannon for all their dedication. patence and effort at the Inter house events

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