2012 School Magazine

NIMIINWTll; The 2012 rhythmic gymnastics season has been a season to remember. The team this year had a record number of more than 80 girls compete in the aGSSSA competition on Friday 3 August and aliteams must be congratulated for their fantastic results and achievements. From the beginning of Term 11 the team. consisting of Year 85. B Grade. A Grade and Open groups and pairs using either hoop. batt or rope. pushed through early mornings and afternoon training sessions giving 110% every time On 12-13 July a hotIday training camp was held in the Sports Centre at Brisbane Girls Grammar Schoot from 9.00 am - 4.00 pm both days. The teams had the opportunity to drill their routines on the full-sized floor. participate In a ballet class. work on their performance skills. improve their flexibility and stamina. and perfect their etements one at a time The team also bonded over group games such as stuck-In-the-mud. Lunch was provided for the girls on both days with pizzas on the first day and a sausage sizzle on the second

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The 2012 tennis season was full of exciting matches. fun activities. and enjoyable experiences for att Brisbane Girls Grammar Schoot tennis players This year. the tennis programme began early in Term I with the Introduction of pre-season social tennis. Held weekly. and run by the senior players, social tennis attowed players of all abilities to enjoy a game of tennis and gain some practice before the aGSSSA team trials in March More than fifty girls across all age groups competed at the team triats and Intramurat tournament in March. The individual age champions were Nina Doriatdson IBGl. Hannah Coinpton 19Ri. Sarah Ridgway-Cross 110Ml. and 158betta Franks 19Bl. who won the Open Championship defeating Jordan HDndow112El in the final A tennis breakfast was held shortly after the teams were announced 81towing the girls to get to know each other All teams have ptayed extremely well and are to be congratulated on att their hard work and enthusiasm RUBY GRAHAM 112RIAND JORDAN HONDOW112Ej. CAPTAINS

day. These days were extremely beneficial. as the girls not only became more closely bonded with their Individual teams. but also with the other members of the full team and entered the new term with confidence knowing the competition was not far away

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This year has been outstanding for Brisbane Girls Grammar Netball. Not only did 171 students in seventeen teams represent the School this year. but they were all eager to attend training. develop their skills. demonstrate enthusiasm and show their tiretes commitment throughout the whot The rounds ended with sixteen teams finishing in the top three in each division with seven premierships. This shows the commitment by not only each netballer. but atso coaches and season

in the tead up to the final aGSSSA competition. the team participated in two practice competitions. one at Brisbane Girls Grammar on 20 July and one at More ton Bay College where the final competition was held on 27 July Both events provided the opportunity for the girls to experience being in competition situations. The girls donned their most beautiful buns and make-up. put their toe shoes and unitards on, and showed their skills off to the friends and family who came to support Each team was given feedback so that they could continue to perfect their routines and be ready for the final competition. which came along very quickly The final competition day was fantastic, the support and spirit shown by the girls was outstanding. The nerves were high. but the girls didn't show it white they performed. catching their exchanges. All teams did very well. with several teams placing in the top three. which was exceptional. Special commendations must 90 to Rebecca Eininett 18Hl and Emity Farr 111Ml for substituting Into the Open group team I on short notice when two members of the team were injured and unable to compete The break-up afternoon was a lovely way to conclude a marvelous season, with the girls experimenting with new apparatus LAURA CAPPIELL0 112WI AND TEAGAN MACDONALD 112Rl, CAPTAINS

parents cheering and encouraging on the sidelines As captains we asked the girls to strive for NO Limits' and considering the results of each team. they certainly achieved this The Year 12 Netball girls also raised money for charity with the Bi-Grammar Tri-Series against Brisbane Grammar School. defeating their opposition in a convincing manner. After training in the first half of the season. many 91rts were also able to meet Queensland Firebirds players Laura Geltz and Rometda A1ken and t1sten to their experience of playing competitive netball GEORGINA PULSFORD 112GIAND ELIZA ROBERTS 112Gi. CAPTAINS

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