2010 School Magazine

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The season new into action with memor&ble events such 88 a team bonding afternoon tea, our amual Crazy Dress Day, and Baster egg hunt. As the QGSSSA competition drew nearer, practice competition was held to give girls feedback and helpful hints for porehiiig their routines. On 6 May forty 11r enthusiaetlc gymn^tB embarked on a must on to compete in the qGSSSA o0mpetition held at Moreton Bay Gonege. Thin year the competition was held o or one ay, rath than two. 13 Grade was removed and work wag made easier for D and C Grades in order to more 886 participation. All teams placed well in their regpeotlve divisions with several second and third places awarded. Although there waB no overall place awarded, the team's comb ed efforts would have placed Brisbane Girls areminar School third overall. A highliglit of the day was Lauren Tan (80) earning a perfect score on vault and near perfect scores on

the other three appal^&toB - a very commendable achievement.

We would e to Gorier a ate onelope Brooke <18H), a ember of the OP Bam, who was selected to represent Queensland in the Level 10 team at to National Titles. We onId itke to Gongratu18te the gymn&stB on a fantastic season 81r d e commitment and passion made the School proud on the day 88 they all performed amazingIy. Sure^ Chapman. <. 8B> and a'Galea Batonti <1.8V, >, Captains

Athletics

The focus for the 8010 86880n was True Blue. This meant putting every biting we bad into tramig and competing - not o1ity as individuals, but 88 a team - and repreBenting BriBbane Girls GTP. minar with commitment, unity and pride <0ur School theme for 8010). Our efforts were rewarded when for the first time since 8005, Girl8 GroinmA, won the qGSS8A competition on 15 October 2010, beating close rivals, BriBbarie State Bigli, by a massive 73 points. The team was very privileged to have at leant one coach for every event and the gilldarioe of Head Coach, Mr Panl Pearoe. Of course, the season would not have been possible without our excellent co- ordinator Mrs A Dabe18teln. 'Mrs Dabs', returned to athletics this year after a three year break. The Bentor girls started their athletics careers in Year 8 with Mrs Dabs and what a fitting way to end Year 12. The team'B onceess at qG Gould not have been POS81ble without her BUDport and guidance througliout the season 88 well 88 her smiling face of encouragement when times got tollgh. readast the day store QG, ,the @r were told to "Spanry under son (a renowned foamer Major League Baseball manager) once said - success isn't something that just happens - 8110eeBs is learned, success 18 practiced and then success 18 shared, if we go out there tomorrow and just do the best we can, team and so fortunate to have, there is Do way that we won't succeed. " "Everyone 1188 the desire to win, but only championB have the BSIre to prepare. " This statement enoompa88ee everything it 18 to be a True Blue Grammar Athlete.

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