Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2018

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This event was preceded, as always, by the first Blue Day of 2018. Blue Days—a long-standing tradition at the School—are celebrated prior to major sporting events, and provide all students the opportunity to demonstrate their support for those girls representing the School. This particular Blue Day featured a ‘Blue Hawaii’ theme, and girls and staff alike added ‘a touch of blue’ to their attire. In the midst of School competitions, three Year 11 and 12 students—Catherine McLeod (12E), Eliza King (12E) and Ela Noble (11M)—competed in the Australian Swimming Trials to attempt to secure a place in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. They were joined by, and drew inspiration from alumna, Minna Atherton (2017), who since graduating from Girls Grammar has been awarded the prestigious Georgina Hope Rinehart Swimming Excellence Scholarship to study at Bond University. A Dual Junior World Record Holder (2015 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships), Minna secured a place on the Australian Swimming Team.

Catherine, Ela and Eliza faced tough competition, and while they did not compete at the Games, what an extraordinary opportunity to have been afforded; the chance to swim among Australia’s best is an experience they will certainly remember. The School’s motto holds true in all that we do: Nil Sine Labore . Our swimmers will have spent countless hours training in the pool to represent their School, state and country. We are so proud, always, of their achievements, and congratulate all girls who have participated in the 2017/18 Swimming season at Girls Grammar.

QGSSSA CELEBRATES 110 YEARS This year is the 110th anniversary of the Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association, of which Brisbane Girls Grammar School is a founding member. The spirit of QGSSSA, which encompasses and balances performance, participation, tradition and innovation, has been passed down through the decades and is as strong today as it was in its foundation year.

Ela Noble (11M), Catherine McLeod (12E) and Eliza King (12E)

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