2003 School Magazine

Co- CURRICULAR

ATH EN E

formal and semi-formal partners; the previously mentioned supper repasts; and the opportunity to dress as idiosyncratically as one wishes. The group this Year has proudly continued these traditions, whilst adding a few fresh spins of their own, including pre-At hene coke spiders, an addiction to playing the name game, and co- presidents who share the same birthday The Year 125 are to be congratulated on the universally high standard of their presentations, and for the overwhelming enthusiasm and commitment that they have demonstrated during the Year. Year 11 members from both schools likewise deserve accolades for their animated contribution at At hene meetings, and their lively refusal to be intimidated by the cool example set by the Year 125. The fact that the current Year lis are not remoteIy disinclined to put in their two cents worth at meetings bodes well for the continued vitality of the club for next Year Zoe Briggs President After producing a report on their findings and presenting this to senior pastoral care staff, the committee then began the process of developing workable solutions to address the situation-withinthe School. Their innovative action plan involves a system of student leaders specially trained to minimise the opportunities for and effects of bullying. This plan is still "a work in progress" with details Yet to be final ised and presented, but it has great potential. Overall. for all girls in both sections of the Future Problem Solving Program, this Year has been a very successful and enjoyable one' None of this could have been possible without the assistance of former student and FPS evaluator Sarah Hancock and especially, co- ordinator and coach Mrs Stubbing ton Their assistance and knowledge throughout this year has been invaluable and has added much to the programme. The vital skills developed and relationships formed in the FPS programme make it an extremely enjoyable and worthwhile activity, which gives enormous benefits to the students involved for all their future endeavours. We wish the best of luck to all the future students involved. Jennifer O'Brien Captain

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Welcome to the world of Athene, a group of from censorship in art and the in d' , t Senior Brisbane Grammar School and Brisbane whether or not chivalry is dead. The papers Girls Grammar School students, who together always generate man o55ibil't' f with our beloved Dr Colwill and Mr Betts, stay fruitful discussion, and At hene in b , up late on At hene nights to eat, drink, be who are known for their laterality and merry, and delve into some seriously deep and ability to go off on their own little tan t , meaningful philosophical discussions engage in an often passionate eXchange of Students are initiated into At hene in Year 11 ''eas and Viewpoints and are required to present a paper to the Apart from the opportunity for intellectu I group at some stage during Year 12. Papers clashes and connections, At hene delivered this year have been character ised membership confers other incidental by remarkable depth and diversity, ranging advantages: a virtual certaint of f' d' FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING

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Early morning starts, constant breakfasts, offered places at the National Finals, this ear team bonding and crazy ideas have always being held in Sydney. played a strong role in Future Problem Solving The Year 12 students continued their IFPS) at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. This Community Problem Solving project, having Year was no different with teams from all begun research into bullying at Brisbane Girls grades being involved and solving complex Grammar School and the wider community problems with the most imaginative and last year. The team consisting of Nerida viable solutions possible, having a lot of fun Haberkern, Rebecca Smith, Kirsty Hamilton along the way. Teams from Years 8 - 11 have and Jennifer O'Brien this Year embarked on competed in the FPS competition this Year completing and analysin their res h covering a variety of environmental, social in order to identify the ke causes and and scientific topics. Congratulations must be problems related to bullying, a topical issue in given to the Year 9 and 11 teams who were the wider community as well as schools