Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2015

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Elizabeth’ Diary 1915 Today at school we learnt about needle work, mathematics, German, typing and English. I am very excited to do more typewriting as I want to become a secretary or maybe if I do really well I can become a principal like Miss Mackay. While I was at school today men landed in Gallipoli. We are all troubled by the war and scared but our Principal Miss Mackay took care of us all. Miss Mackay encouraged us to donate sweets, handkerchiefs,

I can’t explain the excitement contained within me on arrival through those white picket fences. Surprisingly, nervousness has not yet found its way into me, although it was clearly evident on some of my classmates’ faces. Although subtle, they possessed big, anxious eyes; yet, all mine were capable of at this point was sparkling. And they continued to do so during the majority of the day, except for near the end when I struggled to keep them open. It had been a very long day, but a great beginning, and I was reassured that this was the place — a school where I could carry out my goals and aspirations with ease, where I could flourish and embrace everything in the dedicated atmosphere. Ms Euler’s speech only reconfirmed these feelings. Her speech was truly inspirational, to say the very least. It is great to have a Principal with so many valuable qualities.

pillowcases, washers and eye bandages to help the men serving our country.

After her speech we met our House Group teacher, Ms Winter and had the chance to bond with our new classmates. Ms Winter made a great impression on us members of 8M. She’s lovely, so it was great to discover she would be our maths teacher too! The rest of the day was a blur of team building activities, orientation and meeting our new buddies, but nothing went unmissed. I’ve unveiled orienteering skills I never knew existed. Finding my way around the School was always going to be a challenge but I have accomplished this in less than two weeks. I truly believe I am ready to start my academic adventure and be guided to the prosperous future awaiting me.

Josephine’s Diary 2015 Today at school we learnt about chemistry, maths, Japanese, Latin and history. I am very excited to do more Latin and science as I want to become a neurosurgeon or maybe a veterinary scientist at the zoo. While I was at school today a new female Queensland premier was elected. I don’t think I want to be premier but it was very exciting. I am also excited because in one month’s time the school will be 140 years old and I will be 12 — we share the same birthday.

Jessica McLeod 16 February 2015 (8M)

(Josephine Clough 7L)

Year 8 students explore the School’s history in the historic main building

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