2007 School Magazine

Sporting Highlights

Sporting Highlights

Netball

Rock Climbing

fantastic display of rock climbing talent. Inspired by this, future students were able to have a go at climbing as well. Later in the year, we held a come and try rock climbing afternoon for new Year 8 girls for 2008 which was a great success and very enjoyable afternoon! We would like to extend our thanks to Mr Greatorex the Co-ordinator and to Coach Ms O’Brien. This year, Ms Ebelt became our “unofficial Assistant Coach” — her support and jokes were greatly appreciated. We are looking forward to another year of climbing, new and different achievements and more climbers! Annalise Varghese (10W) and Rebecca Conrick (10W)

exception of the legendary Catt’s Walk on black route (to Mr Greatorex’s delight!). In his words “I’ll eat my hat if someone gets up that wall – it’s the hardest ever.” Needless to say, this created an irresistible desire to

rigorous pre-season training schedule. The facilitation of

A Champion team will always be a team of champions! 2007 saw Girls Grammar Netball fielding 16 champion teams in the QGSSSA competition. Speed, agility and accurate shooting have characterised the sixteen teams during the course of the season. Training began in the final weeks of Term I with a record number of enthusiastic girl’s trialling. Numerous sprints and skill development sessions were the highlights of the

age-group training, the Welcome Breakfast and practice matches, to name a few, all helped to build camaraderie. Further more, having recent old girls coaching the younger teams began to link the younger teams with Girls Grammar Netball traditions. All players were willing to prepare their teams to stamp their authority over the other QGSSSA schools in the 2007 season. The dedication and teamwork shown at training led to strong performances across the age groups during competition in Term II. The number of spectators each week showed the strong bonds between all the age groups as players often came earlier or stayed behind after their matches to support both their friends

and other teams. These bonds were also evident outside the realms of Downey Park, epitomised by the large student contingent of supporters at the annual Student-Teacher Netball match. The success of Brisbane Girls Grammar Netball was a result of the hard work and dedication. We wish the girls every success next year and hope that they remember to “Accept the challenges, so that they may feel the exhilaration of victory.” – General George S Patton Geneviève Molloy (12E) and Rebecca Hickey (12W) CAPTAINS

Challenging Heights

conquer the wall, along with finding more challenging and

exciting routes on the other climbs. The passing of another year also brings a change of wall layout, as every two years the climbing routes are changed. Throughout the year, we have all challenged our physical and mental abilities as we met our own personal challenges. Along with climbing, we have also hosted an array of events to encourage and rouse more excitement for potential climbers! On Open Day some of the Year 8 climbers gave a Each camp was defined by the mantra — eat, sleep, row. A new addition to the Girls Grammar Rowing squad unveiled itself at the Senior Rowing Camp in the form of a WinTech racing boat, christened the Bishba Bishba. For all non-rowers, a WinTech is the Aston Martin of rowing boats. The Open squad were incredibly grateful to the Rowing Supporters Group and the School for leasing the Bishba Bishba as this new addition enabled all open crews to row in better boats. Term III marked the beginning of the regatta season with the first regatta being hosted by Girls Grammar and Stuartholme on the Brisbane River. Regattas were held every week after this — one at Lake Kawana, another at the Brisbane River and two at Hinze Dam. This culminated in the Head of the River which was also held at Hinze Dam, although it was postponed by one week owing to heavy rainfall in the region. This didn’t affect the immense strength, spirit and camaraderie of the Girls Grammar squad. With the new

If the tallest thing you’ve ever climbed is Level 6 of the CLC and you think a “karabiner” is someone who lives in Jamaica then you need a serious dose of rock-climbing. This year, rock climbing has been tough, exciting and tumultuous. New climbers and old faced different challenges. The six walls of the Girls Grammar Sports Centre have been scaled, traversed, overhung, slammed into and conquered, with the

Rowing

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Great Lengths Ahead

and to provide such positive reinforcement.

Unique Talent

The 2007 Girls Grammar Rowing Season was characterised by a multitude of highs and lows. It commenced in April with the Learn to Row programme for beginners in conjunction with training for all other age groups. This was closely followed by a series of arduous trials which placed girls in their crews for the

Rhythmic gymnastics, which became an Olympic sport in 1984, offers a unique blend of music, movement, and apparatus that challenges students to discover their bodies’ capabilities. Using rope, a hoop, a ball, clubs or a ribbon (in separate events), they perform choreographed movements set to music. Our coaching staff in 2007 included Mrs Hobson-Powell as Head Coach, Miss Cameron as Assistant Head Coach, the Johnson triplets, Miss Anne, Fiona and Rachel Johnson (2005), and Miss Niti Sheth (2006) who are all former Rhythmic Gymnasts. This year during holiday training, the gymnasts were able to receive instruction and feedback from former student and 2006 Commonwealth Games rhythmic gymnast Amanda Lee See (2005). It was a pleasure having Amanda spend time with the students

The team of fifty-six gymnasts, lead by Captain Tahlya Gordon (12H), had the opportunity to showcase their skills on Open Day during the in-house competition. This event, kindly judged by parents and official judges Mrs Bear and Mrs Freeburn, enabled the girls to perform in front of a large audience in preparation for the QGSSSA competition the following Friday. Thank you to the coaches for their dedication and hard work throughout the season. Congratulations to all gymnasts for their attendance at the early morning training sessions and commitment to this exciting and energetic sport.

Rowing war cry uniting the girls, Saturday 1 September

saw numerous outstanding performances some of which contributed to a tally of five first places, two second places and four third places. This played a significant role in the School’s combined achievement of third place in the overall point score. The 2007 season demonstrated the courage and commitment of 135 girls. There is no doubt the passion for Girls Grammar Rowing will be kept alive for

many seasons to come. Fiona Albert (12E) and Brigid Mulcahy (12L) CAPTAINS

season; with the junior girls in quads and the seniors in eights and fours. The winter holidays saw all rowers heading to either the Maroochy or Brisbane River for their rowing camp.

Mrs Deb Adams CO-ORDINATOR

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