2019 School Magazine

Volleyball

SPORT

T he 2019 Volleyball season has been a major success. Competition was tough, but we enjoyed watching the girls work hard during training sessions and games. Strong attendance at strength and conditioning sessions helped build individual fitness levels and allowed girls to perform at their best. This year, all of the School’s QGSSSA Volleyball teams placed in the top two of their division. The Open, Senior A, Year 10 and Year 8A teams all won premierships. Special mention to the Year 10 team, who did not drop a set all season and the Year 8A team, who remained undefeated.

Our main goals for this season were to build a strong support system between teams, keep up energy in training and promote teamwork. These goals were achieved through the incredible hard work and spirit of the girls. Congratulations to all players on such a successful season. We also thank Volleyball Coordinator, Miss McCorley, who has been an incredible leader. For us, volleyball was not only a fantastic sport which we have enjoyed playing, it has also been the foundation of many friendships that will last a lifetime. Chiara Musso (12E) and Sophia Parker (12O) CAPTAINS

Water Polo

T he 2019 Water Polo season has been an exciting one, with a record number of 26 teams entered into the BWPI Competition. Filled with last quarter comebacks and penalty shoot outs, the grand finals in March were full of spirit and enthusiasm from both the players and Girls Grammar Water Polo community. Special mention to the 13B Development, 13C Blue and 15B Development teams who took home gold, and 12A, 13A and 15C White teams who won silver medals. Forty-four Grammar girls competed at the Water Polo State Titles in December 2018 and the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in January 2019. The Under-16 team finished fifth at the State Titles, leading them into the Australian Youth Water Polo Championship, where they finished 11th. The Under-14 team finished seventh at the State Titles and were crowned Plate Winners (ninth) at the National Tournament. The Under-12 team placed 2nd at State Titles and continued their success at Nationals, claiming fourth in the bronze medal match. In May, five Grammar girls represented the Metropolitan North Under-17 team at the Queensland School Sports Water Polo State Championships in Rockhampton. The team narrowly missed out on the gold medal match by one goal in a tense penalty shoot out.

The team claimed third place on the final day. Congratulations to Lucy Bebb (9O), Mary Comiskey (9B), Tamieka Fernance (12M), Sabine Hatzipetrou (10M) and Chelsea Warat (11R). Special mention to Chelsea Warat (11R) who captained the Metropolitan North team for the tournament and was also named in the Queensland Schoolgirls' team. During the winter break, eight Grammar Girls competed as part of Queensland Water Polo State teams. The Under-14 teams had a successful campaign at the Interstate Championships in Hobart, and the Under 16 teams played their Interstate Championship at Sydney Olympic Park. Congratulations to Isabelle Bamber (8O), Esther McDade (8H), Lauren Chudleigh (9R), Dominique Hourigan (9M), and Charlotte Wagland (9O) who played in their respective Under-14 Queensland teams, both teams placing in the top five. Special mention to Mary Comiskey (9B) and Sabine Hatzipetrou (10M) who played for the Under-16 Queensland White team, which finished fifth overall. Congratulations to all girls who represented the School throughout the season. Thank you to our coaches for their dedicated and enthusiastic coaching, and to our parents and families for their wonderful support. We extend our appreciation to our Water Polo Coordinator, Ms Luiten for her hard work and dedication throughout the season. Tamieka Fernance (12M) and Lucia Pafumi (12H) CAPTAINS

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